Podcasting on WordPress.com

Podcasting on WordPress.com by Michael Cain It's no secret that we're big fans of podcasts -- their beautiful storytelling and engaging news delivery add a whole new dimension to the media landscape -- and podcasters. We happily support podcast creators, from sponsoring events like Podcast Movement to supporting embeds from services like RadioPublic. Did you know that WordPress.com allows you to host your own podcast, right from your WordPress.com website? And we've recently updated our podcasting tools, simplifying the process of starting or managing your podcast. Whether you're about to hit "record" on your first podcast or have used WordPress.com for your podcast for years, we think you'll love these updates. Configuring Your Podcast Channel We've redesigned the Podcasting Settings page to be faster and more intuitive. Visit Settings > Writing > Podcasting to set up and manage your podcast channel. Pick a podcast category, add details like

Introducing: A Diverse, Free Stock Photo Library

Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on The WordPress.com Blog Introducing: A Diverse, Free Stock Photo Library by Anne McCarthy computers-laptops-office-1181232 As many site creators know, it's daunting to find images to represent the message you're trying to put out into the world -- especially if you don't have the equipment or time to make your own. At WordPress.com, we're constantly striving to make it as easy as possible to create beautiful websites that represent who you are and what you stand for. We're excited to announce that we've been working hard with Pexels and other diversity-focused image-library partners so that everyone with a WordPress.com or Jetpack-connected site can realize their vision with the right stock photos. To use these images, just head to your Media Library and select Free Photo Library before searching for any image you need. You can also do this from the Add Media option within a post or page: Free

Introducing the Simple Payment Widget

New post on The WordPress.com Blog .Introducing the Simple Payment Widget by Rodrigo Since the introduction of the Simple Payment Button, we've been looking for more ways to streamline payments on WordPress.com and Jetpack-enabled sites. Today, we're introducing a new variant of the Simple Payment Button, available to WordPress.com Premium and Business plan subscribers and to Jetpack sites on Premium and Professional plans. Take payments anywhere on your site with the Simple Payment Widget Use the Simple Payment Widget to add a quick payment option to the sidebar or footer of your WordPress.com or Jetpack site. (If you have Jetpack site, make sure its running version 6.3.3 or higher.) Then add the widget to your site via the Customizer, by going to Personalize → Customize → Widgets. Screen Shot 2018-08-06 at 11.40.15 Using the Customizer You'll be able to select an existing Simple Payment Button or create a new one to add to your sidebar, header, or footer.