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Managing Domains on WordPress.com Has Never Been Better

Your domain is the lifeblood of your online presence. For the last few months, we’ve been hard at work building a number of exciting features to ensure a world-class domain name experience on WordPress.com whether you have one domain or one hundred! 

Below, we highlight a handful of new enhancements in how you manage and organize your domains on our platform. 

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Table of ContentsA fresh look for your domains dashboardSecure your domain for the long term with multi-year registrationsAmplify your brand with domain (and subdomain) forwarding Easily transfer your domain to another WordPress.com user Bulk updates now available DNS imports made simpleReady to dive in?

A fresh look for your domains dashboard

One of the first things you’ll notice is the stunning visual overhaul of the domain management dashboard. We’ve made significant improvements to make it more intuitive and enjoyable, especially for those of you with multiple domains. 

Secure your domain for the long term with multi-year registrations

You can now secure your domain(s) for multiple years at a time, all the way up to ten years for most TLDs. Remember, you don’t need to have a website with WordPress.com to house your domain with us. 

Amplify your brand with domain (and subdomain) forwarding 

This feature is perfect for folks who want to utilize a unique domain name that will lead visitors to a specific site or page. Forwarding your domain or subdomain can be used for a number of purposes:

E-commerce Campaigns: Launching a product? Secure a catchy domain and point it directly to your product page.

Rebranding: If your long-established domain isn’t snappy, mask it with a more memorable one.

Social Media Simplification: Make it easy for people to find your Facebook or LinkedIn by redirecting a unique domain straight to your profile.

Learn more about domain forwarding. 

Easily transfer your domain to another WordPress.com user 

If you’re looking to transfer a domain to another WordPress.com user, there’s no need to reach out to our Happiness Engineers. Do it yourself with a single click from the transfer settings page.  

Learn more about domain transfers. 

Bulk updates now available 

We’ve made it easier than ever to manage multiple domains. With our latest update, you can now perform bulk updates, like setting auto-renewal options or updating your contact details. No more clicking through to individual domain management pages. 

DNS imports made simple

With every domain transferred to us, we attempt to discover and import your DNS records automatically to make sure your website, email, and other services continue working as expected after the domain transfer is complete. We also allow you to import all your DNS records using our new BIND file imports. Both those features are available to you to allow a smooth transfer of your domain. We still recommend all our users check and confirm all their DNS records were imported successfully to avoid any service interruptions.

Ready to dive in?

We can’t wait for you to try out these feature upgrades yourself. If you have domains with us already, visit your dashboard:

Manage your domain(s)

If you need a new domain, get started here: 

Get your domain name today

And if you have a domain to transfer from Google or Squarespace, we’ll cover the fees for you and provide an extra year of registration. Learn more and get started here. 

Thank you for choosing us as your trusted domain hosting provider. We’re excited to continue supporting your online journey and helping you make a lasting impact on the web.

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Even More New WordPress.com Themes for September 2023

The WordPress.com team is always working on new design ideas to bring your website to life. Check out the latest themes in our library, featuring beautiful new options for bloggers, poets, bookworms, and visual creators.

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Jaida

Jaida is a blogging theme that features a visually captivating homepage. Utilizing an elegant grid layout, we’ve ensured maximum visibility and engagement for your content. For individual posts, Jaida offers a thoughtfully crafted sidebar, enabling seamless navigation and an enhanced experience for visitors exploring your archives.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

Mpho

Mpho is a minimalist single-column theme that draws inspiration from the types of short-form posts that you see on social networks like Mastodon and X. It prioritizes the post content and author, featuring a header with the author’s bio and profile picture. For single posts and pages, the header is replaced by a sticky section at the top that takes you back to the homepage, again highlighting the post content.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

Poesis

Poesis pays homage to the literary figures represented in the painting Six Tuscan Poets by the Italian Renaissance painter, architect, and art historian Giorgio Vasari. Naturally, this theme is ideal for publishing poetry or short stories. Its notable feature is a split layout, with a left-side column containing a sticky header and footer, and scrollable content on the right side.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

Bibliophile

Bibliophile was designed to provide an impeccable reading experience. Its header on the left sidebar adds context, while its posts and content are elegantly displayed on the right. Inspired by printed books and utilizing carefully chosen font styling, Bibliophile offers a great solution for simple websites across devices. The layout is user-friendly and allows for seamless navigation, making it an ideal choice for those who enjoy reading on-the-go.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

Grammer One

Bring the social media experience to your site and transform it into a showcase for your photos and videos.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

To install any of the above themes, click the name of the theme you like, which brings you right to the installation page. Then click the “Activate this design” button. You can also click “Open live demo,” which brings up a clickable, scrollable version of the theme for you to preview.

Premium themes are available to use at no extra charge for customers on the Premium plan or above. Partner themes are third-party products that can be purchased for $79/year each.

You can explore all of our themes by navigating to the “Themes” page, which is found under “Appearance” in the left-side menu of your WordPress.com dashboard. Or you can click below:

All WordPress.com Themes

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How Art Catalyzes Change—Join Us for a Livestream Event on September 20

On September 20th, at Automattic’s stunning Noho space, artist Ana Teresa Fernández and a panel of other leaders—including Cristina Gnecco, Co-Founder of HOPE Hydration, and Whitney McGuire, Esq., Director of Sustainability at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum—will gather to discuss and confront our current climate crisis. This unique evening aims to delve into the compelling intersections of art, climate change, and social innovation.

We’d love for all of you to join us virtually for this event via livestream, starting at 6:45pm ET. 

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Held against the backdrop of Fernández’s incredible Under Pressure series, this event aims to spotlight how art and innovation can catalyze positive change. We hope to inspire attendees to become more than observers—to take their newfound insights to their communities and inspire collective action.

Here’s a statement about Under Pressure from Fernández’s website (which, of course, is powered by WordPress): 

Human beings have a hard time facing ugly truths. But what if an artist makes them beautiful? How then might we respond? Rather than turn away, would we change our ways, could we turn the tide against oncoming disaster? . . . 

Fernandez is not only an artist of stunning visual poetry, she is also an astute social activist. It is not guilt and shame that motivate people to be their best selves; it is inspiration, empowerment, and hope that remind us of how intrinsically we are all connected in thought and deed.

We hope to see you there at 6:45pm ET on Wednesday, September 20th!

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Hot Off the Press: New WordPress.com Themes for September 2023

The WordPress.com team is always working on new design ideas to bring your website to life. Check out the latest themes in our library, featuring beautiful new options for bloggers and creators of all stripes.

All WordPress.com Themes

Al Dente

Al Dente is a blog theme that will captivate both creators and readers who prefer a classic layout imbued with an aura of familiarity. Its front page, adorned with stunning, colorful images, has been designed to effectively engage visitors right away while also fostering email sign-ups with a prominent Subscription Block.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

Otis

Otis is well-suited for personal blogging. It provides a polished, modern user experience. The default templates include an opinionated header with large type as well as straightforward post and page templates, which are particularly useful for those who don’t want to include images on their site. This theme is focused on simplicity and readability, with a clean and uncluttered layout that allows readers to easily navigate content.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

Exmoor

Exmoor is a refreshed, modernized version of the popular Exford theme. We kept that theme’s general vibe while updating the layout and typography. We scraped the center-aligned header, significantly shortened the height of the Cover Block (which makes the headline seem bolder and stronger), and decluttered the homepage overall to make it cleaner and less repetitive. This is a great theme that will serve a variety of uses for bloggers, creators, small businesses, and WordPressers of all stripes.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

Cortado

The design featured in Cortado is simple and elegant. The color palette and typography work together to deliver a subtle style, especially well-suited to restaurants and coffee shops. Single post pages are constructed to work well for short and medium-length copy—which can stimulate succinctness and more frequent publishing.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

Freddie

Freddie uses a full-screen background image to captivate the viewer with an immersive introductory moment. The design is straightforward and utilizes a semi-bold typography with a tighter-than-usual line height. This theme is perfect for creators who want to showcase visual projects.

Click here to view a demo of this theme.

To install any of the above themes, click the name of the theme you like, which brings you right to the installation page. Then click the “Activate this design” button. You can also click “Open live demo,” which brings up a clickable, scrollable version of the theme for you to preview.

Premium themes are available to use at no extra charge for customers on the Premium plan or above. Partner themes are third-party products that can be purchased for $79/year each.

You can explore all of our themes by navigating to the “Themes” page, which is found under “Appearance” in the left-side menu of your WordPress.com dashboard. Or you can click below:

All WordPress.com Themes

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Welcome to Our Brand New Learning Hub

We’re thrilled to unveil the new and refreshed WordPress.com learning hub! This new resource is easily accessible at WordPress.com/learn. Our mission is to create a central place for all your educational needs. In this post we’ll give you a tour of the new digs and explain the behind-the-scenes design work that has made this resource more accessible, more navigable, and more enjoyable to use.

Let’s take a look!    

Before and after

Why the refresh?

We’ve always been inspired by the passion and curiosity of our users. To better serve your thirst for knowledge, we’ve kickstarted an ambitious journey to bring together the best of our educational content under one roof.

While there’s plenty to explore right now on WordPress.com/learn—including free courses, webinars, and step-by-step tutorials—know that this is just the beginning. We’re continually evolving and adding material to create a resource-rich hub for all your WordPress.com endeavors.

What’s new?

Fresh and intuitive design: A sleek new interface that makes navigating through courses and webinars a breeze.

Webinar times shown in your timezone: We’re thrilled to let you know that webinar sessions are now shown in your local timezone.

Enhanced functionality: With improved search and responsive design, you’ll find what you need in no time.

Courses come with more details: You’ll find time estimates and expertise levels (Beginner, Intermediate, etc.) listed on each course page.

Unified experience: We’ve made the design consistent with our WordPress.com/support and WordPress.com/forums pages, ensuring a seamless experience across our platforms.

Big thanks to our team!

Behind the scenes, an incredibly dedicated team worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life. From our designers and developers to our course and webinar coordinators, we’re grateful for every single effort.

Here’s what Vini M., the lead designer on this project, had to say about his vision for this new learning hub:

“Design was the heartbeat of this project. Our revamp aimed to weave together functionality and visual appeal, creating a learning experience that’s both intuitive and captivating.

While crafting this new learning experience, we envisioned a space where interactivity meets accessibility; a place where every learner feels right at home. With resources for diverse users and specific tools to guide beginners, we’ve met diverse needs.

Take a moment to explore, feel the depth, and share our vision. This project is the culmination of passion, dedication, and the combined brilliance of many. We’re immensely proud of our accomplishments, and I hope you feel the same exhilaration. Here’s to the beginning of a renewed journey of learning and growth with WordPress.com!”

Join the adventure!

The journey doesn’t stop here. Our eyes are set on the future as we continue to evolve based on your feedback and needs. Dive in, explore the new WordPress.com/learn hub, and let us know your thoughts. This upgrade will redefine your WordPress.com learning experience!

Start learning!

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It’s Never Been Easier to Move to WordPress.com

You deserve only the best for your website. World-class performance. Air-tight security. Top-tier support. So we decided it was time to give you a couple of quick and easy ways to move your site to WordPress.com. 

We’ve made the migration process a seamless and refreshing experience with two new tools we’re excited to share with you.

Move from another WordPress host to WordPress.com  

We understand the hassle of moving your website from one host to another. That’s why we’ve developed a new, free migration plugin that takes the stress out of the process. Simply install, activate, and run the plugin on your WordPress site, and let it handle the entire migration for you. You’ll be up and running on WordPress.com in no time. 

Get the plugin

Move from another platform to WordPress.com 

Our option to import from Substack is currently available on Free, Personal, and Premium sites. It’ll be available for Business and Commerce sites shortly.

We believe in providing a first-class experience for anyone who wants to move their content to WordPress.com, regardless of platform. That’s why we’ve unified the migration process for users coming from Blogger, Medium, Squarespace, Substack, Wix, and others. No matter where you’re coming from, you’ll receive the same exceptional service and modern import interface. 

Say goodbye to complexities and embrace the simplicity and convenience of migrating your content to WordPress.com.

Migrate today!

Make the switch 

With our new migration plugin and content importer, transitioning to WordPress.com has never been easier. Let us take care of the technicalities while you focus on what matters most—creating and managing an outstanding website. 

At WordPress.com, we empower you with the tools and features needed to give your website a competitive edge. With our managed hosting service, you can enjoy world-class performance, robust security measures, and a dedicated support team that’s always ready to assist you. We are committed to providing you with everything you need to thrive in the online world.

Embrace the simplicity, convenience, and seamlessness of migrating your website to WordPress.com.

Learn more about migrating

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