One innocent question: how hard is it for you to step out of your circle and explore the unknown world? Do you avoid making new friends? Do you not like talking to strangers? Do you think that just a few of your friends and family are enough for your entire life? Then, dear fellow, you need to change your mindset just like WordPress did. Are you ready for the big announcement?
So, let's begin!
Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for an electrifying announcement in the world of blogging. WordPress, the go-to platform for bloggers of all shapes and sizes, has decided to step out of its comfort zone and embrace the wild, decentralized frontier known as the fediverse. Hold onto your keyboards as we dive into this thrilling transformation.
Automattic, the proud proprietor of WordPress.com, just purchased an ActivityPub module, permitting WordPress online journals to associate with perusers across various united stages. With the arrival of ActivityPub 1.0.0 for WordPress, clients may now not just follow WordPress websites through applications like Mastodon yet in addition express their perspectives and sentiments as replies, which will show as remarks on the first WordPress post. Discuss computerized age wizardry!
But wait, there's more! Automattic has been working tirelessly to make this experience even more delightful for users. You can now create blog-wide catchall accounts because why should only authors have all the fun? In addition, we've included a "follow me" section in case you want to remind your readers that your site is worth following. And for those who enjoy showing off their fan following, we've added a "followers" area to showcase your crew. It's like having a virtual entourage on your blog.
In addition to these flashy changes, we've been carefully squashing bugs like a pro exterminator, conducting a security audit that even James Bond would envy, and ensuring that our compatibility game is strong, particularly with the most recent WordPress version, 6.3. We're the blogging platform's superhero, continuously evolving and adapting to the ever-changing digital scene.
But wait, there's more to this blockbuster tale. When we acquired the ActivityPub plug-in, it already had a fan base of 35,000 downloads. However, we've managed to sprinkle some WordPress magic, and that number has now skyrocketed to an astonishing 42,831 installations. We're like the rock stars of the blogging world, and our fans just can't get enough!
Let us now discuss exclusivity. For the time being, our software is limited to self-hosted WordPress blogs. But hold on to your hats because we're about to drop a bombshell: WordPress.com blog support is on the way. That's right, WordPress.com users will soon be able to join the fediverse party. It's like throwing open the doors to a lavish ball, and everyone is welcome.
But what exactly is this diverse, you ask? Well, it's like the cool, edgy cousin of social media. It's decentralized, it's interconnected, and it's got that rebellious streak that says, "I don't need a centralized overlord!" Think of it as the rebel alliance in the digital galaxy, fighting against the empire of centralized social media.
Matt Mullenweg, our CEO, is an extraordinary devotee to the fediverse's true capacity. He has been researching ActivityPub as well as other charming conventions, like Nostr and Bluesky's AT protocol. Maybe he's Indiana Jones of the web, setting out on undertakings to find covered jewels of online correspondence.
This move by WordPress is part of a broader trend. Other publishers are also jumping on the fediverse bandwagon. Earlier this year, Medium announced its plans to launch its own Mastodon server, allowing its users to dip their toes into the decentralized waters. Magazine app Flipboard also decided to take the plunge by creating its own instance and integrating with Mastodon. It's like a massive group hug in the digital world, and we're all holding hands in this grand circle of connectivity.
So, what does this all imply for you, dear blogger? It signifies your influence is set to grow like never before. It implies your remarks will reverberate over the enormous expanse of the fediverse. It means you can reach out to readers you never knew existed, and they can interact with your material in previously unfathomable ways.
Finally, WordPress is coming out of its shell, flapping its wings, and traveling into the exciting realm of the fediverse. It's an adventure full of thrills, surprises, and limitless possibilities. So buckle up, fellow bloggers, because we're about to take a wild ride into the interconnected cosmos of decentralized social networks. Prepare to share your story, meet new people, and let your words go to the farthest reaches of the digital universe. WordPress and the fediverse are a blogging match made in heaven!
Read next: Social media improves body positivity, new study proves
So, let's begin!
Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for an electrifying announcement in the world of blogging. WordPress, the go-to platform for bloggers of all shapes and sizes, has decided to step out of its comfort zone and embrace the wild, decentralized frontier known as the fediverse. Hold onto your keyboards as we dive into this thrilling transformation.
Automattic, the proud proprietor of WordPress.com, just purchased an ActivityPub module, permitting WordPress online journals to associate with perusers across various united stages. With the arrival of ActivityPub 1.0.0 for WordPress, clients may now not just follow WordPress websites through applications like Mastodon yet in addition express their perspectives and sentiments as replies, which will show as remarks on the first WordPress post. Discuss computerized age wizardry!
But wait, there's more! Automattic has been working tirelessly to make this experience even more delightful for users. You can now create blog-wide catchall accounts because why should only authors have all the fun? In addition, we've included a "follow me" section in case you want to remind your readers that your site is worth following. And for those who enjoy showing off their fan following, we've added a "followers" area to showcase your crew. It's like having a virtual entourage on your blog.
In addition to these flashy changes, we've been carefully squashing bugs like a pro exterminator, conducting a security audit that even James Bond would envy, and ensuring that our compatibility game is strong, particularly with the most recent WordPress version, 6.3. We're the blogging platform's superhero, continuously evolving and adapting to the ever-changing digital scene.
But wait, there's more to this blockbuster tale. When we acquired the ActivityPub plug-in, it already had a fan base of 35,000 downloads. However, we've managed to sprinkle some WordPress magic, and that number has now skyrocketed to an astonishing 42,831 installations. We're like the rock stars of the blogging world, and our fans just can't get enough!
Let us now discuss exclusivity. For the time being, our software is limited to self-hosted WordPress blogs. But hold on to your hats because we're about to drop a bombshell: WordPress.com blog support is on the way. That's right, WordPress.com users will soon be able to join the fediverse party. It's like throwing open the doors to a lavish ball, and everyone is welcome.
But what exactly is this diverse, you ask? Well, it's like the cool, edgy cousin of social media. It's decentralized, it's interconnected, and it's got that rebellious streak that says, "I don't need a centralized overlord!" Think of it as the rebel alliance in the digital galaxy, fighting against the empire of centralized social media.
Matt Mullenweg, our CEO, is an extraordinary devotee to the fediverse's true capacity. He has been researching ActivityPub as well as other charming conventions, like Nostr and Bluesky's AT protocol. Maybe he's Indiana Jones of the web, setting out on undertakings to find covered jewels of online correspondence.
This move by WordPress is part of a broader trend. Other publishers are also jumping on the fediverse bandwagon. Earlier this year, Medium announced its plans to launch its own Mastodon server, allowing its users to dip their toes into the decentralized waters. Magazine app Flipboard also decided to take the plunge by creating its own instance and integrating with Mastodon. It's like a massive group hug in the digital world, and we're all holding hands in this grand circle of connectivity.
So, what does this all imply for you, dear blogger? It signifies your influence is set to grow like never before. It implies your remarks will reverberate over the enormous expanse of the fediverse. It means you can reach out to readers you never knew existed, and they can interact with your material in previously unfathomable ways.
Finally, WordPress is coming out of its shell, flapping its wings, and traveling into the exciting realm of the fediverse. It's an adventure full of thrills, surprises, and limitless possibilities. So buckle up, fellow bloggers, because we're about to take a wild ride into the interconnected cosmos of decentralized social networks. Prepare to share your story, meet new people, and let your words go to the farthest reaches of the digital universe. WordPress and the fediverse are a blogging match made in heaven!
Read next: Social media improves body positivity, new study proves
