Finding your next favorite blog shouldn’t feel like scrolling through an endless feed, hoping something good appears. And for creators, getting discovered shouldn’t require figuring out an algorithm. Back in 2009, WordPress.com launched Freshly Pressed, a curated collection of posts that entertained, enlightened, and inspired. It was our way of saying “we like you, we…
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…
If you’re looking to start a newsletter, you’ve likely encountered two major options: Substack and WordPress. While both can help you reach your audience, they represent fundamentally different approaches to building your online presence. One locks you into a single platform with limited growth potential, while the other provides a foundation you can build on…
If you’ve been running a newsletter on Substack, you might be feeling some growing pains. Maybe you’re watching those 10% fees eat into your revenue as your subscriber base grows. Perhaps you’re hitting the limits of Substack’s customization options. Or you might be concerned about truly owning your content and audience data. Whatever the reason…
We’ve been busy developing new features that make creating, managing, and growing your newsletter through WordPress.com easier. These features give you more control and better insights into your audience. As a reminder, every WordPress.com site includes Newsletter, granting you the ability to send new posts via email to subscribers. If you already have a site…