WordPress has launched a new service, my.WordPress.net that lets users operate their own private WordPress workspace right within their browsers. We did it with this totally new platform that’s driven by WordPress Playground. On the administrative side, it provides the tools needed to keep track of multiple installations with minimal technical know-how.
With native, single-click installation with WordPress Playground, users can try out WordPress on any device. This new service is great for serving those smaller, personal applications and use cases. As they progress, it’s the ideal solution for users who are ready to build and maintain more complex, larger websites or projects.
The first-time launch of my.WordPress.net will take a bit longer than future visits, while the system prepares all the specific configurations. This first step ensures that users can continue to have a seamless experience in the future. Users need to actively backup their content on my.WordPress.net. The storage capacity starts at just a little over 100 MB, so saving their data is tantamount.
The platform’s App Catalog is packed with all sorts of tools created using WordPress plugins. This catalog serves as a showcase to improve the user experience by virtue of additional features, which users can easily incorporate into their own projects.
In a blog post we shared last week, WordPress pitched the new service as simple but powerful. The blog stated, “They aren’t optimized for traffic, discovery, or presentation, and they don’t need to be.” This seems to demonstrate prioritization on personal use and ease of access over performance at scale.
Sarah is a veteran reporter at TechCrunch. Technology journalist Nancy Scola has been at the forefront of those changes—ever since she joined The Hill back in August 2011. Prior to coming on board at TechCrunch, she spent more than three years at ReadWriteWeb. With an extensive past in I.T., she has found experience in multiple industries, such as the banking industry, retail, and software.
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