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Kamis, 30 September 2021

[New post] Will We See You Tomorrow at WordCamp US 2021?

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Will We See You Tomorrow at WordCamp US 2021?

by Donna Cavalier

Let's meet at WCUS 2021! WordPress.com will be there and we hope to see you there as well!

Although we'd love to be at an in-real-life WordCamp right now, we're still excited about attending the online version of WordCamp US this year.

What is WordCamp US 2021?

WordCamps are informal events that are organized and hosted by the WordPress community. WordCamp US 2021 is a one-day online event for the US WordPress community to attend sessions, network with one another, participate in WordPress-related workshops, and more. Of course, it's not only for US residents - everyone is invited to attend!

Reminder: It's free to attend, but you need a ticket so get yours now.

WordCamps are welcoming places for all WordPress businesses, users, bloggers, and enthusiasts to gather. No matter where you host your WordPress site, no matter how big or small your site might be, WCUS 2021 is the place to be.

How is WordPress.com Involved?

WordPress.com is a part of the WordPress community as well, so we wanted to participate in this event in a big way. We are proud to be one of several sponsors of WordCamp US 2021 (WCUS 2021). Be sure to visit our sponsor page here, which includes WordPress.com-related facts you may not be aware of. For example, did you know that WordPress.com is a hosted version of the open-source software WordPress, delivered on a fast, secure managed WordPress hosting platform?

What Can You Expect at WCUS 2021?

There are sessions throughout the day, all carefully selected to appeal to the varied interests of WordCamp attendees. Take a look at the schedule and plan ahead so you don't miss the sessions that interest you the most.

Maybe you're interested in eCommerce or accessibility. Perhaps you are curious about the future direction of WordPress. Or are you hoping to learn more about community-building? You can delve into these topics and more at this event.

There will also be plenty of time to network with other attendees, and even hang out and enjoy some music during the day.

So will we see you there tomorrow? If you see us around, be sure to say hello.

Psst... We may even have some swag available.

Donna Cavalier | September 30, 2021 at 6:31 pm | Tags: WCUS, WordCamp US | Categories: Community | URL: https://wp.me/pf2B5-bL2

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Senin, 27 September 2021

[New post] A Successful Blogger on Making the Switch

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A Successful Blogger on Making the Switch

by Donna Cavalier

After Kyla Marie Charles grew a successful blog on Blogger for 10 years and made her mark as an influencer, she realized her website was no longer able to support her needs. She began the search for her next platform and discovered WordPress.com.

"I started to become limited by the features that Blogger offered since starting my own podcast and my growing community with #MomChatMonday," she writes. When she started out, she needed a platform that was quick and simple to navigate: her own corner of the web for her sporadic recipes. As her site and audience grew, she needed a better solution for her blossoming online community, as well as ecommerce options to help her expand even more. "After all that time and hard work, I didn't want to keep stifling the ideas that I finally felt capable of taking on professionally."

Leaving her old platform, Kyla transitioned to WordPress.com — on the WordPress.com Business plan — and discovered she now has infinite possibilities. She has a home for an official #MomChatMonday community, her podcast, and a variety of blog content from recipes, DIY projects, and posts on motherhood. As she ponders her future, she isn't certain what her next steps are, but she's excited to do it on WordPress.com. "My new blog," she writes, "is up for the challenge."

How Kyla switched to WordPress.com

Building and launching your website can be an incredibly exciting time, whether you're a blogger sharing your ideas and establishing your brand or a business owner selling your products and services worldwide. But what happens when you've outgrown your current platform? Here's how you can make the switch to WordPress.com, and a few features to consider as you build your new online home.

Import your content: People come to WordPress.com from different places on the web, and we have various importers that do much of the heavy lifting for you. Coming from Blogger like Kyla? Here's the Blogger importer guide.
Set up essential pages: Have some fun drafting a new About page like Kyla. Find inspiration from pre-designed page layouts built with blocks to build other evergreen pages like a Services or FAQs page, or a simple Contact page to connect with your audience or start generating leads immediately.
Take advantage of our ecommerce features: Collecting monthly payments? Offering writing workshops? Thinking of setting up a premium service? Kyla, for example, has pondered the idea of launching a book club, offering exclusive access to members. Once your site is migrated and you're ready to earn money, you can use the Payments block on a site with a paid WordPress.com plan.

Is it time for you to make the switch? Let's get down to business.

Donna Cavalier | September 27, 2021 at 2:14 pm | Tags: bloggers, customers, importer, influencers, WordPress.com Business | Categories: Better Blogging, Community, WordPress.com | URL: https://wp.me/pf2B5-bJ2

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Kamis, 16 September 2021

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Rabu, 15 September 2021

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