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Monday, December 15, 2014 4:26:22 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled One Central Hub for All Your Content:
Liz said, "Last week, we announced a few updates to the WordPress.com interface, including faster stats and enhanced site management on both desktop and mobile devices. Our push to make all WordPress.com sites faster and easier to access and manage continues...." more
Friday, December 12, 2014 10:02:08 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Longreads’ Best of WordPress, Vol. 9:
Liz said, "Here’s more great reading for you: five stories we love from across all of WordPress. 1. Spaces of Freedom in Iran Jake Threadgould An account of one traveler’s stay in Iran: On my second night in Iran I was invited to a party in a..." more
Friday, November 7, 2014 3:34:14 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Emoji Everywhere 🎃:
Liz said, "Emoji? What are they? “Emoji” is a Japanese term meaning “picture character.” It’s a standard for showing smileys and other little symbols inside text. But unlike traditional smileys that are made up of a sequence of letters like :), every..." more
Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:00:15 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Vote in Today’s US Midterm Elections:
Liz said, "Today, across the United States, Americans will go to the polls and vote in the US Midterm Elections. Voting is our most fundamental responsibility as citizens — without it, our American democracy wouldn’t exist. WordPress.com is a platform..." more
Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:00:15 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Longreads’ Best of WordPress, Vol. 8:
Liz said, "We’re back with a new collection of our favorite stories from across all of WordPress. 1. Books for the Broken-Hearted Hannah Richell Hannah Richell’s husband Matt was killed in a surfing accident in July. In a recent post, Richell..." more
Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:00:14 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled New Themes: Editor and Sequential:
Liz said, "Today, we have two new free themes ready for you! Editor Meet Editor, a new addition to our theme collection designed by Mike McAlister at Array. Geared toward personal bloggers and photo bloggers, Editor features big typography and images and a..." more
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 8:09:24 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Projects Around the World:
Liz said, "We’re inspired to see bloggers doing things they love and using this platform to make their voices heard. Here’s a look at some interesting projects around the globe. Russell Chapman: Telling the stories of Syrian refugees Image by..." more
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 6:00:53 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Introducing: Comment Likes:
Liz said, "I’m sure we’ve all experienced this — reading through a comment thread, and seeing a particularly well-written comment, whether it be informative, insightful, or just plain funny. You want to show the commenter that you appreciate..." more
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 8:26:23 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Early Theme Adopters: Bloggy:
Liz said, "Designed by Anariel Design, Bloggy is a stylish, sophisticated, and versatile premium theme that showcases text and photography equally well. What’s more, Bloggy sports Special Elite — a distinctive default font — on the site..." more
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 11:02:43 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Early Theme Adopters: Worldview, Collective, and Alto:
Liz said, "At the end of April, we announced three new premium themes, Worldview, Collective, and Alto. As with every theme we add, the real fun happens when you get your hands on them — here are interpretations we’ve loving of each of the..." more
Thursday, May 1, 2014 2:11:25 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled New Themes: Pictorico, Designfolio:
Liz said, "Showcase your photographic talent with two new themes, Pictorico and Designfolio."
Monday, March 24, 2014 1:07:46 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Customizing Tumblelog Themes:
Liz said, "Tumblelog-style themes need not be completely minimalist. Learn how you can put your own custom touches on Hum, Reddle, and Twenty Ten without spending any money."
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 11:41:28 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Field Notes from Sweden: WebCoast 2014:
Liz said, "Reporting back from a unique WebCoast conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, Happiness Engineer Karim Osman shares the view from the North."
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 9:07:26 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Spring-Clean Your Blog in Five Easy Steps:
Liz said, "From your sidebar to your comments section, these tips will help you clean up your blog in just a few minutes."
Thursday, January 30, 2014 5:06:52 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled New Themes: Outspoken, Studio, Sorbet, Ampersand:
Liz said, "Happy Theme Thursday, all! Let’s jump right in and say “Hello!” to four awesome new themes. Outspoken Outspoken, by new seller WPShower, is a premium magazine theme with loads of customizable features. Multiple front page..." more
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 11:04:48 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Around the World in Eight Posts (and Four Photos):
Liz said, "The WordPress.com community is a truly global phenomenon. With bloggers spread across every corner of the world, the stories we encounter daily in the Reader give us an unfiltered snapshot of the world we share. Today, we offer you a free..." more
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 7:04:11 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Add That Personal Touch to Your Blog with a Custom Header:
Liz said, "One of the best free customization tools on WordPress.com is the ability to upload a custom header image. Using a custom header is a great way to showcase your style and personality on your blog. When readers visit your blog, its header is what pops..." more
Monday, December 23, 2013 8:08:09 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Going Viral on WordPress.com: 26 Million Views and Counting — Seth’s Story:
Liz said, "On November 2, 2013, Seth Smith hit publish on an article entitled Marriage Isn’t For You. Within a few hours, his self-hosted WordPress site couldn’t handle the tens of thousands of visitors reading the post. He moved his article and then..." more
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:02:59 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled New Theme: Twenty Fourteen:
Liz said, "For the first time ever, the yearly default theme for WordPress is ready to go before its namesake year begins. Consider it an early holiday gift from the WordPress community to you, a tradition we hope to continue for many years to come. Say hello..." more
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:02:59 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Tools to Promote Your Events:
Liz said, "Party planning for the holidays? Scheming up a New Year’s Eve 2013 bash? Or, maybe you host regular gatherings, like a weekly book-swap-and-wine-tasting night, or are planning “NaNoWriMoNowWhat?” writing support sessions in..." more
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 6:04:57 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Write (More) Effortlessly With Markdown:
Liz said, "Markdown has arrived on WordPress.com! Some of you may respond with “Finally!” Others might be asking, “what’s that?” Markdown is a quick way to add formatted text without writing out any HTML. Let’s take a..." more
Friday, October 11, 2013 12:18:19 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Your Voice, Live from the Scene: WPrightnow:
Liz said, "Do you regularly write about events that affect you, but find it hard to connect with interested readers? Have you wondered where to look for on-the-ground, personal stories on the topics that dominate the news? Today, we announce a new current..." more
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 1:29:21 PM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Congrats to all the 2013 Bloggie Finalists and Winners!:
Liz said, "The 2013 Bloggie winners were announced on March 24, and we were excited to see eleven WordPress.com bloggers among the finalists and winners. Now in its 13th year, the Bloggie awards accept blog nominations for everything from Best Craft Weblog to..." more
Monday, March 18, 2013 11:39:56 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Blogger Profile: Poet and Author Kellie Elmore:
Liz said, "Kellie Elmore We’re thrilled that American poet and author Kellie Elmore has made WordPress.com her home on the web. A Southerner at heart, Kellie grew up in a small town and is inspired by love and loss, nature, and “the humble..." more
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 6:14:26 AM
Liz Carmichael wrote a blog post titled Field Notes: BlogHer PRO 2014:
Liz said, "Automatticians, the people who build WordPress.com, participate in events and projects around the world every day. Periodically, they report back on the exciting things they do when not in front of a computer — from talking about making great..." more