How Knockers Design Builds Complex Client Work on WordPress.com
Calvin Ho has been building websites for over a decade. His agency, Knockers Design, is based in Taipei and works with clients across Taiwan and the US, specializing in complex,…
Ludwig Straub Awarded John Bates Clark Medal 2026
Ludwig Straub, a renowned macroeconomist, has been awarded the prestigious John Bates Clark Medal for his significant contributions to macroeconomic modeling. His research addresses agent heterogeneity and its impact on…
John Ripley, the Marine Who Blew Up the Dong Ha Bridge, to Receive the Medal of Honor – CherriesWriter – Vietnam War website
By Douglas Lindsay Military Times More than 50 years after he hung beneath a bridge under enemy fire to stop a North Vietnamese armored invasion, the heroic actions of John…
A New Telegram Bot and Newsletter Comps
March 28–April 11, 2026 Welcome back to the WordPress.com changelog! We’ve had a packed two weeks of updates, including launching an alpha version of a new Telegram bot, shipping a…
A Knitting and Fiber Arts Blog
I love garments that have long stretches of plain stockinette, but I hate knitting long stretches of plain stockinette. I hate it so much that I got into machine knitting…
I Fell Down – Living in the Gap
The Rabbit Hole Alice: “How long is forever?” Rabbit: “Sometimes, just one second.” Lewis Carroll They say everything can change in the blink of an eye. The older I get,…
The Top 10 Creative WordPress Themes with Real Personality
Some WordPress themes are built for legibility. These are built for expression. Whether you’re an artist, maker, or creative business owner, the right theme doesn’t just display your work —…
Serenity in Shades of Gray • Streets of Nuremberg • Travel Photography
Coastal Pines | Liguria | 2026 There’s something truly special about black and white photography. For me, it’s more than just removing color; it’s about stripping away distractions and getting right to…
Give Free Access to Your Paid Newsletter
If you run a paid newsletter on WordPress.com, you’ve probably wanted to give someone free access to your paid content. A friend who supports your work. A fellow writer you…
The Philosophy of a Hobby – The Snow Melts Somewhere
As I aqua jogged, I watched people climb up only to jump down. One woman in particular caught my eye. She stood high above the pool like she was on…

















