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The Power of Patterns: Block Editor Basics

The Power of Patterns: Block Editor Basics

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 […]

Navigating the Block Editor

Navigating the Block Editor

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 […]

Inspiration Hub — Examples of Effective Block Patterns

Inspiration Hub — Examples of Effective Block Patterns

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 […]

Block Editor Updates — Images and Media

Block Editor Updates — Images and Media

Embrace the Block Editor: Accelerating Your Digital News Production

Embrace the Block Editor: Accelerating Your Digital News Production

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 […]

Block Editor Updates — New Layout Features

Block Editor Updates — New Layout Features

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 […]

Article Widget Customization: A Complete Guide

Article Widget Customization: A Complete Guide

In this post we will go through the majority of available customization options for the Article Widgets that display article excerpts and links in various layouts on your website.

Featured Images – A Deep Dive

Featured Images – A Deep Dive

This guide will help you understand how to effectively manage and optimize featured images on your website. If you’ve ever struggled with how your images appear in article widgets, this post will provide you with clear steps to enhance their display.

Create Engaging Newsletters with the OHT Columns Block

Create Engaging Newsletters with the OHT Columns Block

2-Column Layout: [OHT Columns Block] This is an oft-requested layout that our engineering team has implemented: creating 2-column layouts in your newsletters with the OHT Columns Block. This block was initially designed to allow placement of a sidebar of display ads that are currently running on a website. However, you are not restricted to just using the OHT Ads Block with a main post block. In this quick demo we’ll […]

Journal Publishing’s Award-Winning Work Recognized by North Dakota Newspaper Association

Journal Publishing’s Award-Winning Work Recognized by North Dakota Newspaper Association

We’re delighted to report that Journal Publishing, one of our valued customers, has taken home an impressive 49 awards overall in the North Dakota Newspaper Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest! This includes 15 first-place awards, demonstrating their dedication to excellence in journalism. The awards recognize outstanding work published in 2023, and we’re thrilled to see Journal Publishing receive accolades for their reporting staff’s coverage of the Divide County School District. […]

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