532 – Why it’s a Good Idea to Switch to the Block Editor

In today’s episode we talk about why it’s a good idea to switch to the Block Editor.

Announcements

WordPress 6.3 Will Introduce A Command Palette
Reusable Blocks Renamed
WordPress Playgrounds
WordPress 6.3 Live Product Demo

Is there a plugin for that?

With more than 50,000 plugins in the WordPress repository, it’s hard to find the perfect one. Each week, I will highlight an interesting plugin form the repository.

For more great plugins, download my 50 Most Useful Plugins eBook.

PublishPress Future is a plugin that will allow you to make automatic changes to post, pages or other content types.

Why it’s a Good Idea to Switch to the Block Editor

In this episode, we explore the benefits of transitioning to the Gutenberg block editor in WordPress. We discuss the ease of use, advanced customization options, user-friendly interface, the versatility of blocks, WYSIWYG experience, mobile responsiveness, SEO optimization, third-party block support, as well as the compatibility and learning curve considerations. Additionally, we share exciting news about an upcoming webinar on full-site editing themes and an opportunity for listeners to be featured on the Your Website Engineer podcast.

Topics Covered:

Introduction to the webinar on full-site editing themes and registration details
Seeking listener stories about unique and regular usage of WordPress for podcast features
Reasons to switch to the Gutenberg block editor:

Ubiquity and presence of blocks across various areas of WordPress
Advanced customization options for individual blocks
User-friendly interface and multiple ways to add and manipulate blocks
Versatile block layout system for creating rich content and layouts
Enhanced WYSIWYG experience for accurate content visualization
Mobile responsiveness and ease of content creation on the go
Built-in optimization for SEO with schema markup and page speed considerations
Third-party block support for expanded functionality and options

Drawbacks of transitioning to Gutenberg,

Plugin and theme compatibility
A learning curve
Limited backward compatibility with existing content

Exciting opportunities to engage with the Your Website Engineer community through webinars and podcast features

Links mentioned in the episode:

Register for the webinar on full site editing themes
Share your WordPress usage story for a chance to be featured on the podcast

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