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There is a lot of hate out there directed at the new WordPress block editor (aka Gutenberg). I’ve been frustrated with aspects of it myself. And change is difficult. Much of the frustration may stem from familiarity with the old editor and having to learn new ways of doing things in the block editor. As a blogger myself, and someone who’s company manages many WordPress websites, I actually find that I really like Gutenberg, overall. In adopting the block editor, we’ve traded some frustrations with the classic editor for some new frustrations with Gutenberg. Personally, I quite like the trade […]

Unless you’re brand new to WordPress, chances are you’ve heard about the platform’s new editor. It’s obviously here to stay, but what’s less clear is whether it’s the right choice for every website. The ‘Block Editor’ is hardly based on a new concept. It uses the same basic design and elements that popular page builder plugins have been relying on for years. This means even though it’s now a default feature, the Block Editor has well-established competition. In this post, we’ll take a brief look at the history of the Block Editor and where it is now. Then we’ll discuss […]