Creating a portfolio website is one of the easiest ways to showcase your work as a creative — whether you’re a designer, writer, photographer, or developer. Initially, in my career as a freelance writer, I thought a static PDF or Google Doc collating my best work would suffice. Having a professional portfolio website, however, makes quite a difference. For starters, it raises your stature because it signals a certain level of credibility and commitment to your craft that isn’t evident in other formats (like PDFs or online portfolio makers). Beyond first impressions, creating a portfolio website has tons of functional benefits — it’s interactive, easier to keep up-to-date, and more…

The more time I spend on social media reading posts by AI influencers, the more I see web developers (like myself) worrying that they’ll be out of a job in less than a year. It reminds me of something I read a few years ago, the golden rule of software development: No matter what the question is, the answer can almost always start with ‘It depends…’ Whenever a developer asks me if I’m worried that AI will replace me, I find myself saying, “Well, it depends…” We’re standing on the threshold of a web development revolution I think about the recent progress of AI the same way I think about…

As a WordPress developer for more than a decade, I’ve built numerous WordPress blocks, ranging from simple callouts and icon blocks to multi-block forms and slideshows. The process can be demanding and requires a solid grasp of how WordPress works under the hood, as well as familiarity with React, JavaScript, PHP, and other relevant technologies. Scaffolding tools like WordPress’s create-block help. Modern AI code editors, such as Cursor, and assistants like Claude Code, also speed things up. With the right setup and context, you can abstract away much of the complexity. The catch is that you still need to provide the AI with WordPress-specific context and wire everything together. That’s…

Typepad, the veteran blogging platform that has served creators for years, recently announced it will be shutting down permanently on September 30, 2025. According to their official announcement, all user accounts will be terminated on that date. This means you’ll need to export your content before the deadline — or risk losing it forever. If you’re a Typepad user, time is running out to find a new home for your blog. The good news? We’re here to help make your transition as smooth as possible. Import your Typepad site to WordPress.com now Why WordPress.com is your best choice We’re built to last. WordPress powers over 40% of the web and…

Just a few months ago, students at CIFP Santa Catalina in Aranda de Duero (Spain) knew little to nothing about WordPress. Yet, this vocational school became the stage for the very first WordPress Campus Connect held in Spain, a pioneering project designed to transform the way students and teachers engage with the web, open source, and digital entrepreneurship. Last August, Javier and Andrés — two of those students — traveled on scholarships to WordCamp US in Portland, where they took the stage as speakers in a panel discussion, sharing their journey with the world. What exactly is WordPress Campus Connect? WordPress Campus Connect is an international program for students that…

You asked: What’s the easiest way to collect emails on my site and give people a downloadable freebie in return? Users often ask our Happiness Engineers about this topic, and we love helping with it. Here’s how we usually walk folks through setting up gated content to build an email list. Why this matters When someone visits your site, you’ve already done the hard part — you’ve got their attention. However, unless you give them a reason to stay in touch, they might disappear forever (no pressure). That’s where email comes in. Collecting email addresses lets you build real connections with your readers, customers, or future superfans, and offering a…