War and Life Afterwards: An Interview with Brian Castner

Brian Castner We're honored that Brian Castner, Iraq War veteran and author of The Long Walk, makes his official online home right here at WordPress.com. Brian's history and work are fascinating, as are the writing and photographs he shares on his blog. We asked Brian a few questions about his … May 22, 2013

Customizing Comet: Beau and Arrow Events

Who doesn’t love “Before and After” home improvement shots? It’s always amazing to see how just a couple of changes, like a coat of paint or a quick do-it-yourself project, can transform a living space dramatically. It’s no different when it comes to WordPress.com blog themes, in which a little … May 20, 2013

Freshly Pressed: Friday Faves

An ode to a father, a story of growing up with two mothers, a request for a cloak of visibility, and a reflection on goodbyes. Here are four Freshly Pressed standouts from this week -- all quite personal pieces that have resonated with many readers. Go ahead and dive in: Why … May 17, 2013

New Theme: Snap

Happy Theme Thursday! Sharing and managing your work online should be easy, and today I'm thrilled to announce a new theme from our friends at The Theme Foundry that helps you do just that! Snap is a responsive, lightweight, and minimalist theme that makes it easy to feature your projects. Snap’s … May 16, 2013

Widget Visibility and You

Since the dawn of time, humankind has yearned for control. While we can't give you more control over most of your life, we can give you more control over your widgets. And today, with the new widget visibility tool, you can configure your widgets to be shown or hidden only … May 15, 2013

Websites for the Greater Good: Non-Profits on WordPress.com

All kinds of organizations make their home on WordPress.com: small businesses, municipalities, religious organizations, schools, community groups. We also provide an online HQ for quite a few non-profits, from the global to the hyperlocal. They turn to WordPress.com for an easy-to-use, low cost solution that gets them an effective web presence … May 14, 2013

Five Minutes with Philip Arthur Moore

Every few weeks, we’re sitting down with an Automattician to help you get to know the people who work behind the scenes to build new features, keep Automattic running, and make WordPress.com the best it can be. This week, we’re very pleased to introduce you to Mr. Philip Arthur Moore: … May 13, 2013

A Special Sunday: A Mix of Mother’s Day Blogs

In some parts around the world, this Sunday is dedicated to the mothers out there. For Mother's Day, we've rounded up sites on motherhood, parenting, and family. On WordPress.com, you'll discover mothers on all paths: new moms, stay-at-home-moms, single moms, mothers who are full-time writers, and more. (Even mommy men, … May 12, 2013

Freshly Pressed: Friday Faves

This week's three selections address some of our favorite topics: reading and writing. If you're looking for inspiring and thought-provoking posts, you're in luck. From the hunger that develops when a reader can't find the time to read, to the power of the dictionary and your own memories, we've got … May 10, 2013

New Themes: Handmade, Untitled, and On a Whim

Theme Thursday is here, and I'm excited to announce the three fantastic new themes we've wrangled for you this week. Handmade Handmade is a beautiful retro-styled blogging theme for foodies and crafters, designed with love by the folks at Obox Themes. Focusing on an amazing attention to detail and gorgeous typography, … May 9, 2013