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  1. Red Herring Games: Navigating a Business During a Pandemic

    How having a WordPress site helped this business survive the challenge of COVID-19.

    Business
    Courtesy of Red Herring Games
  2. Five Books Exploring Race in America

    We look at the authors of five books discussing race in America.

    Books
  3. Tabitha Farrar on Eating Disorder Recovery

    Tabitha Farrar, one of the founders of World Eating Disorders Action Day, shares her experience of blogging about recovery — and supporting others in their own journeys.

    Education
    Neural Rewiring for Eating Disorder Recovery book cover, tabithafarrar.com
  4. Doodlewash: Creating an Online Watercolor Community

    How Charlie O’Shields built his own watercolor community on doodlewash.com.

    Art
    doodlewash.com
  5. An Astronaut’s Guide to Self-Isolation

    Astronaut Chris Hadfield offers self-isolation advice on his WordPress site.

    Inspiration
    chrishadfield.ca
  6. A Ramadan Story: From Blogging to Books

    Reem Farqui used her website to help her publish her first book.

    Authors
    Courtesy of Reem Faruqi
  7. National Pet Day: Shelter Animals Going Online

    To recognize National Pet Day on April 11, we look at how some animal shelters are tackling the problems they are facing during COVID-19 by going online.

    Animals
    Courtesy of BCSPCA
  8. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: Kate on Conservation

    On World Wildlife Day, we look at how Kate Stephenson’s award-winning conservation blog led to her meeting her heroes.

    Animals
    Shamwari elephants. Courtesy of Kate on Conservation
  9. PatangDori.com: Let’s Go Fight A Kite!

    February 8 is National Kite Flying Day in the US, and we are celebrating our love of kites by showcasing PatangDori.com, purveyor of fighter kites!

    Business
    PatangDori.com
  10. Around the World with WordPress: Jamaica

    Today, we’re highlighting five sites from the island paradise of Jamaica.

    Exploration
    Adventures with Elle
  11. Burnt Umber Arts: The Art of Amber Honour

    By starting a weekly blog, Amber Honour gave herself a reason to create her art.

    Animals
    "Kiki"
  12. Rendered Impressions: The Art of Catherine Martzloff

    Catherine has loved painting her entire life and is now an established artist who uses her WordPress.com site as a fundamental part of her business.

    Art
    "Summertime Marina"
  13. Documenting a Chaotic Mind: The Art of Gareth Jones

    British artist Gareth Jones has spent the last few weeks putting together Gaz Jones Art. In this interview, Gareth explores the impact of getting his art online, and how his work has helped with his mental health.

    Art
    'When A Hero Comes Along.' Oil, Acrylic and Bubble Gum on Canvas. 2018. Gareth Jones
  14. Around the World with WordPress: New Zealand

    Our next trip around the world stops in New Zealand, where we showcase five sites from these beautiful islands.

    Exploration
    Photo by Shade Hannah, True Crime New Zealand
  15. Around the World with WordPress: Scotland

    Let’s shine a spotlight on a few WordPress sites that originate from Scotland, UK.

    Exploration
    Photo by Samantha, Scotland with The Wee White Dug