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General AI coding agents can write excellent code. But they can’t: 👉Spin up a local WordPress environment 👉Validate block markup against the real WordPress editor 👉Screenshot the result to check their own work and iterate it 👉Build with WordPress best practices baked in So we built one that can. Studio Code is now free in beta. Here’s a look at how it works: there’s Anthropic’s Claude Code as the foundation — then the WordPress-specific layer that general agents are missing, and the local dev tools from WordPress Studio. The result is vibe coding that knows WordPress deeply and ships to prod when you ask. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grNSzRpM

Hey affiliates, are you meeting people where they are? Social media affiliate marketing is one of the most effective ways to grow your income while recommending products you believe in. But the standard hard-sell approach is becoming a crowded space in the creator ecosystem. If you want to increase conversions for your WordPress or WooCommerce posts, it’s time to pivot toward high-utility, conversation-driven content–while keeping things engaging with short-form video. In our latest Automattic Affiliate blog, we break down how to move to these new platforms. We discuss: 📈 Pivoting to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Threads based on your audience 📈 Using short-form video to solve real problems rather than just listing features 📈 Reviewing your affiliate performance data regularly to optimize future posts Check out the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/etGNEHgX

When medical research needs to reach the world, infrastructure matters. 💻 Béla Grundmann saw a major gap in the European medical-lifecycle space: world-class experts were leading the charge in healthcare, but they lacked the digital presence to match their expertise. He founded the London-based HealthPress.io, which empowers lifestyle medicine professionals to create structured online programs, memberships, and communities with WordPress. Healthpress ensures medical authorities have the high-performance digital foundation they need. But this story is about more than just IT; it is about the impact that infrastructure has on experts, helping Professor Godfrey Grech and Doctor Ioan Hanes MD scale their missions, too. For Godfrey, an academic professor, it meant moving from clinic-based programs in Malta to managing wellness pipelines across Barcelona, the U.K., and Dubai. For Hanes, a physician and vice-president of the European Lifestyle Medicine Organization, it meant delivering a modern educational experience to 600 students from 60 different countries. All of it runs on WordPress.com. “Without the automation and the platforms we use today, we couldn’t do this,” says Grech. By prioritizing site performance, these experts can stop worrying about their digital reach and start focusing on life-saving research and education. 👉Read the full story on how HealthPress is bridging the gap between medicine and technology:  https://lnkd.in/etX6PS48

WordPress 7.0 is on the way, and this milestone update marks the platform's transition to being AI-native. 🛠️ The days of fragmented, plugin-specific AI tools are over. This update introduces a shared infrastructure that allows the entire ecosystem to work in sync. Here’s how the foundation has changed: 🌐The Abilities API: Paired with the all-new Connectors AI, standardizes connections to plugins and external services. 🌐The WordPress AI Client: Site owners can connect to models like @Claude once. That connection is then available to every plugin on the site. 🌐Our MCP server: Allows external AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to "see" and execute tasks on your site directly. This structural shift makes AI-powered workflows possible at scale, and a smarter, more capable WordPress for everyone. 👉 You won’t want to miss the launch! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geB2hz7z 

An amazing cause, with a boost from our services! 🐾 High school senior Murphy Levesque founded Hidden Gem Animal Rescue to save local kittens. Today, she’s saved more than 100 rescue animals, with help from WordPress.com. In 2020, she and her team realized they needed a way to transform a local effort into a regional nonprofit organization. By partnering with the Automattic Special Projects team, they moved from fragmented social updates to a centralized platform that handles everything from adoption applications to professional fundraising. Since launching on WordPress.com three years ago, Hidden Gem has doubled its rescue volume. The site allowed them to expand their reach from Connecticut to North Carolina and Texas, providing a professional polish that matches the scale of their mission. Murphy’s story is a masterclass in how the right tools allow an organization to grow as fast as its ambition. Check out her full story: https://lnkd.in/eNffvkB4 

Hey, hosting affiliates, it’s time to stop telling and start showing. 🛠️ The standard blog review is becoming a crowded space in the web host affiliate ecosystem. If you want to increase conversions for your WordPress.com affiliate posts, it’s time to pivot toward high-utility, niche-focused resources. We just shared a guide on the Automattic Creator Program blog that breaks down how to move into intermediate territory. We’re talking about: -Creating specific checklists for photographers or small business owners -Using video to solve real problems rather than just listing features -Engaging on Reddit and LinkedIn without being over-the-top about it Check out the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eTUNyrvU

Day two of WordCamp Asia was a smash hit! We spent the day in panels, sessions, and talking all things WordPress. Flexibility, security, and the best community there is. 💙 Tomorrow, one attendee wins an Apple Neo Laptop. Plus, more time to meet the team, play trivia, and learn how we’re making the web better for everyone! If you haven’t stopped by our booth yet, what are you waiting for?

Lights, camera, WordPress! 🎥 With WordPress, you own your audience. At the Creator’s Studio, you reach that audience! We’re proud to have built the Creator’s Studio, a place for content creators in our ecosystem to record interviews and do livestreams, at WordCamp Asia in Mumbai, India. The space has been packed with YouTubers, WordPress leaders, and innovators all week. Here are some BTS snaps!  🎉 🎥 Stay tuned for Creator’s Studio uploads on our YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eEaBDYpU  🎥 Are you a WordPress content creator? Join the Automattic Affiliate program today: https://lnkd.in/eQ5Vb9Js 

Our websites are built on security, flexibility, and community. Today at WordCamp Asia, we celebrated all three at Contributor Day. 🌏 Contributor Day kicks off every WordCamp. It’s where the community gathers to collaborate on the core WordPress software, ensuring it remains the most secure and customizable platform for creators, builders, and site-owners everywhere. Our vast contributor base is what makes the WordPress project special. Unlike other website platforms, thousands of us come together to do the real work IRL. We are proud to support the hands-on work that powers 43 percent of the web, and makes the web a better place for everyone.💙 If you are in Mumbai, India, this week, there’s so much more to come, so stop by our booth! #WordCampAsia

We’re on site in Mumbai for WordCamp Asia 2026! 🇮🇳 Tomorrow, April 9, marks the start of the largest annual WordPress event in Asia, and we kick things off with Contributor Day. Community is our foundation, and we’re excited to spend the day collaborating with the people who power 43 percent of the internet. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a new creator, WordPress.com provides the secure and flexible environment you need to innovate and grow. But don’t take out word for it! Stop by our booth at the Jio World Convention Centre to: 🤝 Meet the team IRL 🤝Demo our latest AI-native features 🤝And snag some exclusive local swag And catch content creators non-stop at our Creator’s Studio. The Creator’s Studio, a dedicated hub of content creation and livestreaming, was a big hit at WordCamp U.S., and we can’t wait to see what’s in store this time around. Check out the full schedule here: https://lnkd.in/g8nqjiGd