Artificial intelligence excels at automating repetitive tasks and streamlining tedious workflows — and web development has plenty of those. That’s why using AI tools in your web projects can save you a ton of time and effort. Still, with so many options out there, which ones are actually worth trying? That’s exactly what we’ll cover in this post. Below, we’ll explore eight AI-powered web development tools that genuinely stand out. For each, you’ll see what it does, why it’s useful, and how it can improve your workflow — plus a few quick-start resources to help you put them to work right away. 1. Studio Assistant The Studio Assistant is our…
WordPress.com’s AI website builder helps you create a site using simple language prompts. Just type what you need and it’ll materialize your vision (like magic!) — no coding or technical skills required. In this guide, I’ll share seven prompts you can use to create and customize a website from scratch with our platform. Let’s assume we’re making a personal blog all about books and publishing. Follow along, then adapt the prompts to suit the site you’re building. 1. Create the first site draft First, use the AI website builder to create a whole website from scratch. Think of it as the first draft before you customize each section and page…
Have you ever wondered whether having your WordPress website in multiple languages is worth it, and how much effort it actually takes? During my recent trip to the Netherlands, I found myself navigating local websites for everything from restaurants to train schedules. As a non-Dutch speaker, it was such a relief when I could switch to English versions without fumbling with translation tools. That experience reminded me that a multilingual site isn’t just about translating text — it’s about making people feel included and welcome. As a website owner, offering your content in different languages opens you up to a wider audience and invites more connections, opportunities, and even sales.…
Building an audience is one of the most challenging aspects of creating online content. You pour your energy into writing, publishing, and refining your work, but finding readers who genuinely connect with what you create takes time and effort. What if your readers could help your blog grow? What if the writers you love could introduce their audience to yours? That’s the idea behind recommended blogs, a feature now available in the WordPress.com Reader that lets you share the blogs you enjoy most with your own audience. Where to see recommended blogs in the Reader When you find a blog you genuinely enjoy, you can add it to your personal…
WordPress has a user-friendly graphical interface that makes site management simple. But did you know there’s another way to run your website? Meet WP-CLI, the WordPress Command Line Interface. It does everything WP Admin can, plus more. You can use it to interact with your site through the command line in a terminal, which can actually save you a lot of time — whether you’re managing content, plugins, themes, users, or anything else. In this guide, we’ll cover what WP-CLI is and share some useful commands to help you get up to speed. Whether your site’s hosted by WordPress.com or another provider, WP-CLI could be the skill upgrade you’re looking…
When it comes to starting a food blog, there are lots of decisions to make. The good news is that you don’t need to start completely from scratch: just like with recipes, it’s completely natural to browse other blogs for ideas, fork what’s working, and add your own unique spin for a blog that perfectly matches your tastes. In that spirit, we’ve compiled a list of 11 unique food blogs to help you get cooking on your very own food blog. Many of these blogs use affordable .blog domains, which are managed by WordPress.com’s parent company, Automattic. You can buy .blog domains from other providers. But they are still managed…
How can you tell if a web design company is worth your investment? In this guide, we’ll explore how much it costs to build a website in today’s market, highlight key considerations in your evaluation, and recommend questions to ask potential providers. By the end of this post, you’ll be able to make the right decision with confidence. What is the average cost to hire a web designer? Outsourcing web design can cost anywhere from $500 to over $5,000. Your final investment depends on various factors, including your website’s complexity and project timeline. To illustrate, a basic five-page site built via our website design service costs $499, excluding hosting. This…
So, you want to become a WordPress developer? That’s the best idea I’ve heard in a while! After all, WordPress powers over 40% of the web — and behind every great WordPress site and product is someone who knows how to build and manage it. Why shouldn’t it be you? Now, where do you start? Well, how about right here? This guide walks you through everything you need to begin developing with WordPress professionally. You’ll learn what WordPress developers actually do, how to gather the right tools, skills, and knowledge, and how to start building a career. What is a WordPress developer? A WordPress developer is someone who builds, customizes,…
When the non-profit Net Literacy launched 20 years ago, it started with a simple but powerful idea: Empower those without Internet skills or resources to get online, with youth volunteers serving as teachers and ambassadors. Today, they have grown into a global nonprofit reaching over 250,000 people through digital inclusion and financial education while growing into new areas, such as AI literacy. However, sustaining that impact across generations requires more than passion; it needs digital permanence and peace of mind that their resources will always be available online. This is what inspired Net Literacy to become one of the first customers to adopt WordPress.com’s 100‑Year Plan. “A number of things…
iOS 26 brought some significant updates to Apple’s mobile operating system, and we’re keeping pace with updates of our own in the Jetpack mobile app. With the release of Jetpack app 26.4, we’re shipping three new features designed to save you time, eliminate friction, and improve your experience. Let’s dive into what’s new. Improved Stats The new Stats screen retains the original structure, but improves every single aspect of the experience — better design, better interactions and animations, new features, and new technology to power it. A new line chart with comparison periods, hourly data, trend indicators for metrics, significant data points on charts, custom date ranges, engagement and newsletter…
