Features
Interviews, conversations, and collections of stories celebrating the best of WordPress
  1. “The More You Work on It, the Easier It Gets”: A Conversation with Smitten Kitchen’s Deb Perelman

    One of the web’s most successful food bloggers talks about her writing voice, holiday cooking, and more.

    Cooking

    All-butter pie crust. Image by Deb Perelman / smitten kitchen.

  2. Building an Online Home: Essayist Melissa Matthewson’s Simple and Effective Front Page

    Melissa Matthewson has a minimal website to showcase her growing archive of writing.

    Authors
    Photo courtesy of Melissa Matthewson.
  3. After the Final Curtain: Matt Lambros Photographs America’s Movie Theaters in Ruins

    Photographer Matt Lambros captures the decaying past in America’s abandoned movie theaters.

    Architecture
    The Loew’s Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, designed by the architectural firm of Rapp and Rapp. All images courtesy of Matt Lambros, After the Final Curtain.
  4. Chaos, Control: Four Poems for Uncertain Times

    When there’s too much and too little to say, poetry often shows us the way.

    Poetry

    Photo by feelosophical, shared in response to the recent Daily Post photo challenge, "Chaos."

  5. Inspired by the Cotswolds: A Home Interiors Company that Blogs with Style

    The blog of a home interiors company in England inspires and informs its customers.

    Business
    Images courtesy of The Cotswold Company.
  6. Building an Online Home: A Food Writer’s Magazine-Inspired Website

    Emily Contois uses the Zuki theme for her magazine-style website.

    Design
    Photo courtesy of Emily Contois.
  7. A Month Made of Art: Celebrating InkTober

    Stories, satire, and selfies: you’ll find it all in this InkTober roundup.

    Art
    Illustration by Sherry Meidell.
  8. Happy International Internet Day (Plus: Cats!)

    October 29, 1969: we sent the first tiny bit of data from one computer to another, and the world was never the same.

    Culture
    The internet's favorite furry friend and meme fodder, lost in the tubes. (Photo by JPHoesch (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0).
  9. Postcards from a Bookshelf: Connecting to Readers with Translated Books

    Each month in 2017, author Ann Morgan will send a translated book to a reader around the world.

    Authors
    Photo by Ann Morgan.
  10. Music to Your Ears: Behind the Scenes at Bandcamp Daily

    Bandcamp’s editorial director talks about their blog, which fosters serendipitous discovery and community.

    Business
  11. Stats, Stats, and More Stats: Sites for Your Daily Dose of Data

    To celebrate World Statistics Day, here are 10 blogs and websites dedicated to data.

    Data
  12. Fleeting Instances: A Conversation with Street Photographer Lignum Draco

    Lignum Draco talks about his photographic inspiration, favorite techniques, and pseudonym.

    Interviews
    You've been disconnected. All photos by Lignum Draco. All rights reserved.
  13. In-Depth Stories: Five Longform Features to Save for the Weekend

    A roundup of some of the best longform storytelling recently published on WordPress.

    Books
  14. Scrawls of an Idle Mind: A Writer’s Thoughts on Setting Up a New Website

    Writer Nicholas Rinth talks about setting up his new website.

    Inspiration
  15. Mansfield and Me: Sarah Laing on Comics, Her Graphic Memoir, and New Zealand

    Acclaimed New Zealand fiction writer and comic artist Sarah Laing chats about her graphic memoir, Mansfield and Me.

    Art
    Photos and artwork in this post are courtesy of Sarah Laing, Let Me Be Frank.
  16. Blogging the Stories of India’s Handicrafts: How Jaypore.com Promotes Its Brand

    The blog of online store Jaypore.com tells the stories behind their products and celebrates the artisan communities of India.

    Business
    All photos courtesy of Storytellers of Wonder and Jaypore.com.
  17. An Essay Gone Viral: Blogger Stephanie Land on MAID, Her Forthcoming Memoir

    Stephanie Land, the writer at Stepville.com, announces her forthcoming memoir, MAID.

    Authors
  18. Piquing Curiosity: The Blog of National Geographic Education

    The National Geographic Education blog is a resource for educators, offering ways to incorporate ideas into the classroom.

    Education
    Photo courtesy of National Geographic Education.
  19. The Things We Wear: Four Fashion Writers on Their Favorite Pieces

    Four fashion bloggers tell stories about their favorite accessories and pieces of clothing.

    Fashion
    Photo courtesy of Jocelyn Jacobson, The Fox and Fern.
  20. Critical Geekery: Talking Representation in Pop Culture with the Nerds of Color

    The writers at The Nerds of Color discuss their favorite shows, shifts in the media landscape, and supporting inclusive entertainment.

    Comics
    Part of a panel from the comic book Goldie Vance, the source material for one of the Nerds' current favorite cartoons.
  21. A Farm Girl’s Life: On DIY, Crafts, and Finding Inspiration Everywhere

    The teenage blogger at A Farm Girl’s Life talks about her love for crafts and connecting with readers around the world.

    Crafts
    Photo (and all photos below) by Allison at A Farm Girl's Life.
  22. How to Blog Your Way around the World: A Conversation with Shivya Nath

    On solo travel, keeping a blog as a nomad, and finding inspiration in everyday encounters.

    Exploration

    Photo courtesy of Shivya Nath.

  23. Celebrating Saveur 2016 Blog Awards Finalists

    From gorgeous cocktails to thoughtful essays, these WordPress.com food blogs are at the top of their game.

    Cooking

    Image by Lauren McDuff at Harvest and Honey.

  24. List-Making Love: A Conversation with Things We Like Creator Jessica Gross

    Jessica Gross’ Things We Like started as a simple idea: Each post featured 10 specific things the author enjoys. It’s now an exhibit at the New York Public Library.

    Humor
  25. The Road to Rio: Elite Athletes on the Joys and Hurdles of Olympic Training

    Olympians and other elite athletes blog about the joys and challenges of competition at the highest level.

    Sports
    Photo via Chris Winter, Chasing Rio 2016