Revised Block Directory Guidelines Proposal Updates Wording but Changes Little Else
Yesterday, Alex Shiels posted an update to the proposed guidelines for the WordPress block directory. The document adds eight rules for plugin authors to follow if they plan to add their one-off bl…
tl;dr: With BlockBook, you can build, test and showcase your static WordPress (aka Gutenberg) blocks in isolation. It can also be used to test the block styles of your themes. In short, it’s …
In WordPress 5.5, the block editor introduces a new concept called block patterns. The goal is to allow users to build and share predefined block layouts, ready to insert and tweak more easily. You…
You can now add your own plugins to the Block Directory
Introducing the Block Directory in WordPress 5.5 The WordPress 5.5 Beta release that’s now in testing includes Block Directory support enabled by default. In case you missed it, the Block Dir…
How to Create Custom Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress - Intro
Let's start this new adventure and learn how to build custom Gutenberg Blocks. Let me know in the comments below if you wish to build a specific block type. ...
Call for Block Plugins: The WordPress Block Directory Is Open for Business
WordPress block directory. Over the weekend, Alex Shiels announced an open call for plugin authors to begin submitting one-off block plugins to the official block directory. In the upcoming WordPre…
Build Static or Dynamic Blocks With the WP Block Builder Script
Today, Jeffrey Carandang released WP Block Builder, an npm script for developers to begin building WordPress blocks. It is just one of many such scripts in a sea of block scaffolding tools, but Car…
5 Ways to Build Codeless Websites Using WordPress’ Gutenberg
Web designers could be forgiven if their eyes glazed over at the mere mention of building a custom website. Creating an advanced website used to require program
One of the repositories I have been keeping an eye on over the past few months is Block Experiments. It is a monorepo of blocks in various stages of development from Automattic. In total, five of t…
Full Site Editing: The Future of Building with WordPress
Full site editing is the next major change coming to WordPress. This blog post is the first of many that will help you stay informed and ahead of the curve.
Where Gutenberg Went Wrong: Theme Developer Edition
Themes with block editor styles on WordPress.org. With full-site editing just around the bend, it is a fair question to ask whether the WordPress ecosystem is prepared for such a transition, partic…
Introduction Included in ACF PRO is a powerful PHP-based framework for developing custom block types. ACF blocks are highly customisable and powerfully
Bill Erickson,Ellen Bauer, Beth Soderberg: Case Studies – How to Prepare your Theme for Gutenberg
“This session begins with three separate case studies – from Bill Erickson, Ellen Bauer, and Beth Soderberg – to help you prepare themes for Gutenberg and concludes in a tremendous panel disc…