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One traffic spike changed how Rahul Tulsiyani views hosting. As the CSO and co-founder of Encircle Technologies Private Limited, Rahul leads a team of 60 experts who build everything from custom shops to headless architectures. When a new project gained traction faster than expected, its previous host failed three times in a row. Each upgrade meant another bill and another round of hope that the site would hold. They moved to WordPress.com, and the friction vanished. Rahul joined Automattic for Agencies to streamline his team's client work at scale. By using a fully managed platform, Encircle Technologies replaced a stack of plugins with built-in performance and security. This shift allows his senior developers to skip the technical overhead and focus on the human side of development. Today, even as AI tools make client requirements more complex, Rahul relies on our infrastructure to stay ahead. We provide the platform so you can focus on growth. Check out the full agency spotlight here: https://lnkd.in/eS3idvdf

One phone call changed everything. After facing a terminal diagnosis and raising two children alone, a life-saving liver transplant last January gave Scott Wilson a second chance at life and a new mission. Scott has since become a leading voice for organ and tissue donation awareness across Canada. But to fully share his journey, he needed a digital home base that could grow with his advocacy. Scott partnered with the WordPress.com Website Design Service, moving from a vision to a live site without technical delays or any unnecessary headaches. His site, jamesscottwilson.ca, now serves as a living archive of his recovery and a launchpad for his upcoming book and podcast. We build the infrastructure so Scott can focus on the message. Read the full story of his journey: https://lnkd.in/eRUBz63V 

Efficiency is great, but customization is even better. Stop settling for the "one-size-fits-all" compromise. Jetpack 15.6 is officially live, giving WordPress.com users total control over their brand’s digital footprint. What’s new in your sidebar: -Tailored Messaging: Customize text, images, and formatting separately for every platform. -AI-Powered Creativity: Generate high-quality, custom images directly in the editor. -Full Transparency: A rebuilt preview modal lets you see exactly how your post looks before you hit publish. -Unified Management: Track scheduled posts and sharing history in one consolidated view. Gone are the days where you had to jump between screens. Now, you can share with intent. Read the full breakdown of Jetpack 15.6: https://lnkd.in/gfYZ4X6m

Breaking into the ecommerce world is a major undertaking, but finding a supportive professional circle makes the journey worthwhile. Next Tuesday, March 31, join Mary Hubbard (WordPress), Amber Hinds (Equalize Digital), and Raquel Manriquez (PressConf) for the “Building Ecommerce Community” panel presented by us and WooCommerce. The panelists will explore how to get more value from ecommerce events, practical ways to expand your network, and how to tap into communities that lead to new hires, partners, and solutions. The Details: 🎙️What: Building Ecommerce Community panel 🎙️When: Tuesday, March 31 | 1 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. PT 🎙️Where: Across the open web (register at the link below) Collectively, they have decades of experience building thriving ecommerce networks and running conferences that help professionals and merchants grow. Plus, stay tuned for a live Q&A at the end of the session, so come ready with questions. And if you can’t make it, stay tuned! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ey9TG4Hq 🔗

Affiliate marketing is a long game, but people can shortcut on the basics. In our latest post on the Affiliate Blog, we’ve broken down seven of the most common mistakes beginner affiliate marketers can make. Here’s how to create a data-driven strategy that compounds over time, so you can see results. We cover: -Why strategic placement wins -How to stay legally compliant with FTC disclosures -Why deep product knowledge is your greatest asset for credibility -How to prioritize quantity over quality -Why you shouldn’t ignore performance data entirely Stop guessing and start building a foundation that actually scales: https://lnkd.in/g9k7ePdZ

We've gone agentic, and the workflow is a serious vibe. If you’re curious about how to actually put AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to work on your WordPress.com site, our very own Jamie Marsland has you covered. In this new walkthrough, Jamie discusses the power of our MCP write capabilities and shows you how to build pages, manage comments, and edit content through simple, natural conversation. 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5-y-zyq 🔗

You can now vibe code with WordPress.com 🔥🔥👇 https://lnkd.in/e8UGt6Vn

We've just gone agentic in a big way. Our MCP server now supports write capabilities, meaning you can connect your WordPress.com site to AI agents like OpenAI and Anthropic to build new things and get instant insights, all without switching tabs. With just a prompt, your favorite AI agent can: ✅ Draft and publish posts ✅ Build new pages and patterns using your site’s context ✅ Give you data-driven insights about your site and content Unlike plugins, manual tokens, or one-off API integrations, our MCP integration means everything happens in conversation, in one place. Access via OAuth 2.1 is just a few clicks away; changes require your approval before they go live. It’s vibe coding for your entire site, and always under your control. Now available on all paid plans. 🔗 Learn more and connect today: https://lnkd.in/enYyjZe2 🔗

Say goodbye to the PHP learning curve and hello to your new favorite design partner. Building a WordPress theme traditionally requires a deep dive into code, but not anymore. Telex changes that journey into a simple, collaborative conversation–one that can help you build a theme from scratch. With Telex, you can describe your vision and watch a custom theme take shape in real time. Start with a detailed prompt, use the "Enhance" feature to add professional design depth, or even upload a reference image to set the visual direction. You’ll get four options, which you can refine to your liking. Then, simply download the ZIP file and install it in your WordPress.com dashboard (or on a testing site first)! This is about more than just moving fast; it is about having total ownership over your site's aesthetic. The future of the web belongs to the builders who can bring their ideas to life without friction. Telex is here to help you lead that next era. 🎨Read the full story and see it in action: https://lnkd.in/eTYkgXZP 🎨Try Telex today: https://lnkd.in/gu4sWUEp

She decided to stop building someone else’s dream and back herself instead. When Monikka Spruyt left her corporate career to launch Connect Holistic Health, she was juggling a growing family and the demands of a new business. She needed a website that was more than just a digital business card; a primary hub for memberships, e-commerce, and client bookings that could grow at her pace. Returning to the platform she trusted from her corporate days, WordPress.com gave Monikka digital stability for her new venture. By handing the technical build off to our Website Design Service, she was able to stay focused on her clients and her children while experts handled the heavy lifting. The result is a seamless, professional site that her clients find easy to navigate and that she finds straightforward to manage on the backend. "Handing the build off just made more sense," Spruyt says. "I get to do it on my own terms." Whether you are a sole trader or scaling a global brand, your professional story deserves a home that works as hard as you do. Read Monikka’s journey: https://lnkd.in/gnN79HAX