Where WordPress is headed: Longform content, curation and maybe even native ads
WordPress is going to curate more content and may focus on longform writing and even native advertising, CEO Matt Mullenweg said in a panel at SXSW Saturday. Read more »
Video: Matt Mullenweg tells former rival Anil Dash what’s ahead for WordPress
During a Q&A with former rival Anil Dash at paidContent 2012, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg acknowledged the blogging platform’s complexities and revealed he has been working on a “radically simplified” WordPress. You can see the full video here. Read more »
New ‘radically simplified’ WordPress is on the way
Matt Mullenweg, the founder of Wordpress and Automattic, said at paidContent 2012 that the service is preparing for a significant change of direction — by releasing a much simpler version designed to work on mobile. Read more »
paidContent 2012 live coverage
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paidContent 2012: At the Crossroads is today at The TimesCenter in New York. Hundreds of media, entertainment, info and tech execs will be there in person to talk about the best ways to make content pay. You can join us via our livestream. Read more »
paidContent 2012: An agenda (& networking) you don’t want to miss
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paidContent 2012: At the Crossroads is only a day away — with a line up of Q&A, on-target sessions, new research and lots of time for networking with key decision makers. Read more »
May 23: Talking content and its future at paidContent 2012
“Content” is an industry that is going through a renaissance.Despite the current challenges and there are opportunities. All these threats and opportunities will be part of the discourse at paidContent 2012, which will be held on May 23, 2012, at the TimesCenter in New York City. Read more at GigaOM »
Automattic Raises $29.5 Million Second Round, After Sale Talks; Includes NYT Investment
Updated: Correction: Polaris (and not True Ventures) led this current round, having put in $20 million of the total $29 million raise. The V… Read more »
