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Automattic, WordPress’ Parent Company, Moves Into E-Commerce With WooThemes Acquisition

Deal, estimated at more than $30 million, gives Automattic nearly 400 employees worldwide. Matt McGee on May 20, 2015  Automattic, the parent company of WordPress, has announced its acquisition of WooThemes, the maker of popular blog themes and an even more popular WordPress-based, e-commerce platform called WooCommerce. The WooCommerce plugin currently has more than 7.6 … Continue reading Automattic, WordPress’ Parent Company, Moves Into E-Commerce With WooThemes Acquisition