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Christopher Winders -
14
Apr
The WordPress block editor (often called Gutenberg) has revolutionized how we create content, moving from a single text field to a modular system of blocks. One of the most powerful, yet sometimes overlooked, features within this system is Block Patterns. If you’re not using them yet, you’re missing out on a fantastic way to build beautiful, complex layouts quickly and consistently. What Exactly Are Block Patterns? Think of block patterns […]
10
Apr
Getting Acquainted with the Interface Upon opening a new post or page, you’ll immediately notice the difference. Here’s a breakdown of the key interface elements: Managing Your Blocks: The Building Blocks of Content Working with blocks is fundamental to the Block Editor experience: The Power of the List View: A Structural Overview The List View, accessed by clicking the Content Structure Icon (stacked lines) in the top toolbar, opens a […]
1
Apr
WordPress Block Patterns can be incredibly versatile, serving a wide range of purposes across various website sections. Here are some examples of commonly used and effective patterns: Each of these pattern types serves a specific purpose. For instance, testimonial layouts are crucial for building social proof and credibility, while call-to-action patterns are designed to drive user engagement and conversions. Understanding the intent behind different pattern categories allows editor-level users to […]
24
Mar
The WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) represents a significant evolution in content creation, offering particular advantages for newspaper publishers looking to streamline their digital operations. At a time when publishing speed and visual presentation are paramount, the Block Editor provides tools that can transform your newsroom’s productivity and content quality. Our newspaper clients who have made the switch are reporting remarkable improvements in their publishing workflows and reader engagement metrics. The […]
20
Mar
An often overlooked item on the admin dashboard is the Screen Options tab that appears at the top right of several pages. It allows the user to toggle the visibility of individual items in the interface. For instance you may want to hide unused columns in a table listing or infrequently used panels in the Article editor. Let’s take a look at where the Screen Options are available and what […]
17
Mar
New Front-End Optimization Features Improve Site Performance Our engineering team has been hard at work on a new performance enhancement to the Our-Hometown publishing platform that will help your website load faster and run more efficiently. This update focuses on smart plugin management and improved front-end optimization. What’s New? We’ve implemented intelligent plugin loading that activates features only where they’re needed. This means your website will load faster because it’s […]
13
Mar
In this post we’ll take a look at often-used Layout blocks and some of the new feature and interface updates. Layout Blocks Group Block The Group block brings together other blocks inside one container so that you can set a background color, adjust spacing, and organize different page sections. In addition to being able to choose between the four different Group layouts when you initially add a Group block, you can also […]
10
Mar
Text Blocks There are several new options in the right sidebar for styling and handling typography in text-containing blocks: Each panel in the right sidebar now has a 3-dot menu allowing you to toggle additional controls for that particular text block: Table Block Table creation has been limited to the tools in the Classic Paragraph block (similar to the classic article editor itself), however we now have a dedicated Table […]
6
Mar
Text Blocks There are several new options in the right sidebar for styling and handling typography in text-containing blocks: Each panel in the right sidebar now has a 3-dot menu allowing you to toggle additional controls for that particular text block: Table Block Table creation has been limited to the tools in the Classic Paragraph block (similar to the classic article editor itself), however we now have a dedicated Table […]
