Now that the WordPress Gutenberg editor has become a viable option for building sites, agencies are starting to transition from page builders to get back to “plain WordPress.” We spoke with 15 agencies to understand the shift. After two years on the market, Gutenberg is overcoming its rough start and reputation as a half-baked product. Now, it’s proving itself as a solid foundation for building WordPress sites, and agencies are starting to notice. Who we interviewed Fifteen agencies reached out to help us understand what led them to transition from page builders to the Gutenberg block editor. All of the […]
How to Create a Custom Gutenberg Block in WordPress (In 3 Steps)
The WordPress Block Editor (“Gutenberg”) provides a wide range of built-in blocks, but one size doesn’t always fit all. Out-of-the-box, Gutenberg may not have everything you need to build a beautiful block-based website. Fortunately, there are ways to expand on Gutenberg’s built-in library. By using a plugin such as Genesis Custom Blocks, you can build your very own elements using the familiar WordPress editor. This might include a related products block that you can use outside of WooCommerce’s regular product pages, or a coupon block that only appears to logged-in customers. In this article, we’ll discuss why so many website […]
3 Gutenberg Block Plugins for WooCommerce Stores
Building an online store with the Gutenberg Block Editor allows you to build a streamlined, functional shopping experience without dealing with tricky programming or bulky page builder plugins. Instead, a simple block plugin can help you customize your product pages and site styling. Here are three block plugins specially designed for WooCommerce stores. Why use Gutenberg to build your online store? Simplicity – Gutenberg is built into WordPress. This means you don’t have to learn how to use another page builder interface, and you don’t have to worry about compatibility issues with WordPress. Site Speed – Because you don’t need […]
What Is Gutenberg Full-Site Editing (And How to Access It Today)
Full-Site Editing (FSE) represents a huge change in the way WordPress users design and develop websites. As a member of the WordPress community, you’re probably eager to gain some hands-on experience with it. However, when WordPress 5.6 shipped, it did not include this long-awaited feature. Fortunately, there is a way to access the Full-Site Editor. With some help from the Gutenberg plugin and an experimental WordPress theme, you can access a beta release of FSE today. This is a prime opportunity to test out the next phase in WordPress design before it’s officially released. In this article, we’ll get you […]
19 Gutenberg Features You Might Not Be Aware Of (But Should!)
Gutenberg has been out for quite a while, but you’ll find that there are still plenty of new skills to learn and features to discover. Plus, the editor receives updates pretty frequently, which means there might be an abundance of details you aren’t even aware of. Though Gutenberg promotes itself as an easier way to build websites than the classic WordPress editor, there’s still a learning curve to it. Discover all these hidden features, though, and you’ll be well on your way to mastering the tool. Let’s lift the veil on the mysteries of Gutenberg. Here are 10 Gutenberg features […]

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