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How to Use bbPress in WordPress

by John-Paul Briones

Forums are a great way to encourage community interaction on your WordPress site. You can create topic pages for visitors to discuss anything from general ideas to specific issues. They are sometimes referred to as bulletin or message boards. Since WordPress does not natively support this option you should use a 3rd party plugin. BBPress Read More >

How to Create an XML Sitemap for Your WordPress Site

by John-Paul Briones

An XML sitemap is a document that helps Google and other major search engines better understand your WordPress website while crawling it. Search engines use bots, also known as robots or web crawlers to identify the content of your site and index Pages and Posts. Once it is indexed, it will show up on SERPs (Search Engine Read More >

How to Add the Nutrition Facts Block in WordPress

by Arnel Custodio

WordPress now has the Recipe Block that allows you to share recipes in your posts or pages. But an important part of any meal is knowing about its nutritional value. By using the Nutrition Facts block you can add the information about your recipe so that individuals with dietary needs can make sure that they’re Read More >

Everything you need to know about WordPress Gutenberg blocks

What is the Gutenberg WordPress Block Editor? 

What is the Gutenberg WordPress Block Editor and why is there so much buzz around blocks? Starting off solely as a plugin and then becoming part of the WordPress core, the Gutenberg WordPress editor revamped the classic editor and provided an even easier content creation experience for users.  

With an intuitive, clean interface, the Gutenberg WordPress editor allows you to easily add and customize blocks within your pages and posts. In addition to basic content needs like paragraphs, headers, and lists, Gutenberg also provides easy to use blocks for embedding YouTube videos, creating image slideshows, adding call to action buttons, and more. 

However, before jumping into Gutenberg’s functionality, in true WordPress fashion, there are two references to Gutenberg that you should be aware of: Gutenberg in the WordPress core and the Gutenberg plugin.

Gutenberg Plugin

Before it became part of the WordPress core, Gutenberg was solely a plugin. Currently, the plugin, which can still be downloaded and installed, is used mainly for additional features not yet available with the WordPress core version of Gutenberg. If you’re interested in keeping an eye on new features, installing the Gutenberg plugin in WordPress is probably a good idea. 

Gutenberg in the WordPress Core

Gutenberg joined the WordPress core with the release of 5.0. Now, each updated version of WordPress also includes updates to Gutenberg and the block library. Though the Gutenberg features included with the WordPress core are usually behind the features of the Gutenberg plugin, it still includes a number of blocks to satisfy any WordPress user.

Now that you know a little about Gutenberg, let’s master the new WordPress editor. 

WordPress Gutenberg Basics

Though the WordPress Gutenberg editor is easy to use, there is still a small learning curve to overcome in order to master the editor. Explore our WordPress Gutenberg basic articles to learn how to navigate the editor and create media-rich pages and posts.

WordPress Gutenberg Advanced

Once you have the basics down, you can use Gutenberg to create highly stylized pages and posts, then save certain blocks to be reused on future pages and posts. With the help of plugins, you can also animate your Gutenberg blocks, configuring them to flip, fade, and rotate on to the page to engage your visitors. Explore our WordPress Gutenberg advanced articles to learn how to get the most out of the block editor.

Latest Gutenberg Tutorials

How to Find What WordPress Theme a Website is Using

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

There are many benefits to using WordPress but one of the largest is the sheer number of website themes available for the open-source software. With the scalability of WordPress and the enthusiasm of the WordPress community, the platform accommodates the development of a number of themes ranging in layout, design, and functionality. There are so Read More >

Adding Instant WordPress Login to Your Website

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

We love secure convenience. Though a small problem to have, sometimes logging into your WordPress dashboard can slow down your workflow. In addition, it is believed passwordless login is more secure than the traditional login method.  Luckily, there are plugins that will allow you to login securely without typing out your password. Similar to other Read More >

How to Add Google Analytics to WordPress

by Arnel Custodio

Google Analytics is one of the most used website statistics applications on the internet. You can easily find Google Analytics specific plugins that make it easy for you to integrate the application into your WordPress website. There is also the option to add Google Analytics directly to your WordPress site without using a plugin. These Read More >

Use Canva for WordPress Content Creation

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Once you’ve successfully built your WordPress website, it’s important to then create engaging, branded content to hook your audience. Content that draws in your users and solidifies your brand will help you attract and build your website traffic. Luckily, Canva, a free graphic design platform, can help even the most unimaginative among us create modern, Read More >

How to Add PayPal to WordPress Website

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

One of the best features of WordPress is its compatibility. The open source platform can easily integrate hundreds of third-party services through plugins, widgets, or even just simple embed codes. This is especially true when you add PayPal to WordPress. If you’re a PayPal user, you can quickly integrate the service into your WordPress site Read More >

Learn How to Install and Use Mailchimp in WordPress

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Email marketing is an important part of your digital marketing plan. There are many email creation and distribution services available, but Mailchimp is among the most popular, and for good reason. The robust, third-party tool allows you to create beautiful, modern newsletters that track many data points, like open rate, click rate, and more.  Once Read More >

How to Install and Use the WP Mail SMTP Plugin

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Are you having trouble sending or receiving emails from your WordPress website? Though form submissions should arrive in your inbox without a hitch, you’ve noticed that you’re missing a few or all of your customer inquiries? This problem can be frustrating but thankfully there is an easy solution that will fix the issue and allow Read More >

Creating and Managing User Roles in WordPress

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

One of the best functions of WordPress is the ability to create and manage different user roles. The WordPress user roles create many different levels of engagement, from additional admins to contributors to customers.  Learning and understanding user roles in WordPress will ease your workflow and help you manage your website. Continue reading to learn Read More >

Literate Programming and WordPress

by Christopher Maiorana

WordPress is all about user customization. It provides the groundwork for managing your content, and the rest of the creativity is up to you. Not only is WordPress expressive with regard to style but also in how you choose to develop and manage your customization. In this article, you’ll learn about how to apply literate Read More >

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