What I Hope to Learn at WordCamp US 2026 After Years of Teaching Myself WordPress
Disclosure: This article is part of a paid content campaign with Automattic. I may receive compensation for approved content promoting WordCamp US 2026. All opinions expressed here are my own. Quick Answer WordCamp US 2026 takes place from August 16 to 19, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. As the largest WordPress community conference in North America, it brings together bloggers, website owners, freelancers, designers, developers, agencies, and other WordPress enthusiasts for four days of learning, networking, workshops, and Contributor Day. Attendees also have the opportunity to meet the people behind popular Automattic products such as WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, and Pressable. A general admission ticket costs $100,…
WordCamp US 2026: What to Expect and Why Every WordPress User Should Know About It
Disclosure: This article is part of a paid content campaign with Automattic. I may receive compensation for approved content promoting WordCamp US 2026. All opinions expressed here are my own. Quick Answer WordCamp US 2026 takes place from August 16 to 19, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The event brings together bloggers, website owners, freelancers, designers, developers, marketers, business owners, and anyone interested in the WordPress community. Attendees can expect educational sessions, hands on workshops, networking opportunities, and Contributor Day. General admission costs $100, and you can save $20 by using the discount code AF26, bringing the ticket price down to $80. Tickets are available through…
Started Blogging in 2019. Would I Still Do It Today?
Disclosure: This article is part of a paid content campaign with WordPress.com. This post also contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. All opinions and experiences are my own. Quick Answer Yes, I still think blogging is worth it in the age of AI. But it is not the same as it was when I started in 2019. Traffic sources have changed, affiliate marketing has become more challenging, and AI is now answering many questions directly. At the same time, I have found that personal experiences, real stories, and original content have become more valuable…
How I Turned a Blogging Hobby Into a Business From Home With WordPress
Disclosure: This article is part of a paid content campaign with WordPress.com. The article may also contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. All opinions and experiences are my own. Quick Answer I turned my blogging hobby into a business from home by creating helpful content on WordPress, building an audience over time, and monetizing my website through affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and brand partnerships. What began as a simple sneaker blog eventually grew into the lifestyle and travel website I run today. I did not start a blog because I wanted to build a business. I…
The WordPress.com Features That Fit Naturally Into My Blogging Routine
Disclosure: This article is part of a paid content campaign with WordPress.com. The article may also contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. All opinions and experiences are my own. Quick Answer As a lifestyle and travel blogger, the WordPress.com features I use most are the block editor, theme library, and mobile app. They help me create and publish content more easily, whether I am working at my desk or blogging on the go. People sometimes ask what tools I use to keep Twinkle So Bright running. They often expect a long list of apps, subscriptions, and…
How I Started a Blog on WordPress.com and What I Learned Along the Way
Disclosure: This article is part of a paid content campaign with WordPress.com. The article may also contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. All opinions and experiences are my own. Quick Answer Starting a blog on WordPress.com is one of the easiest ways to learn the basics of blogging before moving to a more advanced setup. When I started my blogging journey, WordPress.com helped me understand how pages, posts, menus, and publishing work without the pressure of managing hosting or technical settings. Looking back after seven years of blogging, I learned that consistency, hands on experience, and…
What I Would Tell a Friend Who Needs a Website Today
After working for more than a decade in the airline industry, I decided to get married and become a full time mom. In our marriage situation, this was the best choice. I stay at home to support my husband’s profession. My formal education is a bachelor degree in psychology, and I had no background knowledge about building things on the internet, such as creating a website. However, many people know that I often write stories on my social media. I also realized that writing is one of my hobbies. From there, I decided to start a blog. For that purpose, I felt that social media alone was not enough. I…
Why Your Business Still Needs Its Own Website in the Age of Social Media
Opening I know that today many creators and small businesses start their journey on social media. It is fun, faster to create, and it can even be free without needing any special technical skills. However, many people now wonder whether they still need a business website in the age of social media. The internet today is not only about websites. It has grown into an ecosystem filled with many platforms, including social media. Internet users are also more varied now. Teenagers and middle aged people are often more used to scrolling through social media like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube instead of reading websites. Social media indeed makes it easy to…
I Tried the WordPress AI Website Builder. Here Is What Happened
Opening When I decided to build my own website years ago, the process felt very complicated. I had never learned anything about website dashboards, backend systems, or coding. I started completely from zero. I had no coding skills and no design knowledge. It took me almost two weeks just to understand the basics. I spent many hours watching YouTube videos, trying to find simple explanations about how to build a website that at least looked “okay” and could finally be published. I understand why many creators and small business owners feel overwhelmed when they think about building a website. Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting. Like me at the…
How WordPress.com AI Can Help Bloggers When Ideas Run Out
As a blogger, I am used to this moment. Sometimes I sit in front of my laptop, open a blank page, and suddenly my mind feels empty. I know I want to write something, but the ideas just do not come. This happens to me many times too. Running a blog means constantly thinking about new content, new stories, and new topics that readers will enjoy. Sometimes inspiration flows easily. Other times it can feel surprisingly difficult. Especially if I am not in the mood because something happened at home in the morning. Whatever the reason is, I am a wife and a mother, not an ideas machine. I realized…
