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“One For My Baby”
For one Automattician, paid parental leave turned out to be “the best benefit I got in my life.”
(Almost) No Downtime MariaDB Upgrades
From time to time, our systems engineers write up a case study detailing a notable moment on the infrastructure front lines. The latest comes from Andrija Vucinic, an Automattician on our Systems Operations team, who is upgrading our fleet of database servers to MariaDB 11.8.
What Automattic’s AI Enablement Training Means for WordPress
Automattic recently brought a group of employees to New York City for two weeks of intensive AI training. Birgit Pauli-Haack shares what the team built, what changed, and what it means for the WordPress ecosystem.
A Modest Server-Centric Development Proposal
Automattician Sérgio Gomes argues that JavaScript-heavy approaches like React aren’t compatible with long-term performance goals.
How Bedfordshire Bird Club Flies High
One redesign later, the club has a modern, mobile-friendly site that puts essential birding information right where it’s needed: in members’ hands.
Fixing Links with the Wayback Machine
Automattic is excited to collaborate with the Internet Archive to launch the Internet Archive Wayback Machine Link Fixer, a new free WordPress plugin that keeps your links alive.
Automattic Invests in University of Illinois Chicago Tech Solutions Open Source Fund
Automattic is proud to make a donation to UIC Tech Solutions Open Source Fund, which is partnering with the WordPress Foundation to create the first workforce-focused AI literacy course.
Support Journalism with Local News Day
It’s never been more important to support local newsrooms around the country.
Automattic Welcomes Stephen Wolfram as Special Advisor
For decades, Stephen has been committed to a singular vision around computation and knowledge, and we’re honored to have him join.
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Why One Podcast Pro Only Has Ears for Pocket Casts
There’s liking podcasts, and then there’s Arielle Nissenblatt.
Defending Open Source: Clear, Compelling Counterclaims in our Litigation Against WP Engine
Automattic was founded on a commitment to open source, and we have been dedicated to protecting that promise ever since. Our support of WordPress has helped democratize publishing and build a vibrant community—one that now powers tens of millions of websites. WP Engine began providing hosting services for WordPress users in 2010, making largely nominative…
“Sync Overload”—And How to Avoid It
You might think that, as a remote, fully distributed company, we spend half our time stuck in Zoom meetings. But the truth is just the opposite.
With Newspack, Local Papers Reach a Global Audience
Newspack’s publisher-focused WordPress stack has helped The Haitian Times more than double its reader revenue.
Welcoming the New Beeper with an IRL Group Chat
On July 16, we invited friends and media to our Automattic Space in NYC’s NoHo to celebrate Beeper’s major new update.
How This Mindfulness Coach Uses Day One to Stay Present
Katie Seaman on how the Day One app has become a trusted companion in her personal and professional journey.
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