{"id":14218,"date":"2020-11-26T03:05:20","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T10:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfwpexperts.com\/?p=14218"},"modified":"2021-06-14T05:16:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T12:16:45","slug":"wordpress-gutenberg-block-editor-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sfwpexperts.com\/wordpress-gutenberg-block-editor-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Gutenberg WordPress Guide: How You Can Use WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are an existing user of WordPress or running a <\/span>custom-coded wordpress website<\/span> then you might be familiar with block editors. In 2018, when WordPress 5.0 was resealed it came with a brand new and enhanced version of a content editor called\u00a0 Gutenberg WordPress Editor. Since then, WordPress users started to look for more information on how they can use the Gutenberg editor in WordPress. <\/span><\/p>\n

“<\/b>About Us: <\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>SFWP Experts<\/i><\/b><\/a> is an award-winning<\/span><\/i> Los Angeles WordPress website design company <\/i><\/b><\/a>specialized in offering conversion-centric custom web design services to all sizes of businesses. Our professionals can create highly effective and fully responsive eCommerce as well as a\u00a0 standard website. We at SFWP Experts have a team of content writing and marketing experts, dedicated to delivering high-quality and fact-based content to educate our audience about the latest trends, tools, tips, and more.<\/span><\/i>“<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re one among them then you have landed on the right article where we are going to highlight every small detail about how you can use Gutenberg editor in WordPress and the basic difference between a classic editor and a Gutenberg editor.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the Gutenberg editor was released it replaced the old classic editor and now it’s generally called a \u201cblock editor\u201d. The newly introduced block editor has brought modern approaches to using blocks to edit and create content on your website. That is the reason why it is considered as the enhanced version of the classic editor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gutenberg WordPress editor is new in the market and has changed the way WordPress site owners used to create posts and pages on the WordPress website. Whether you have a blogging website, subscription-based website, or managing a <\/span>fully functioning ecommerce website<\/span>, WordPress block editor can help you to create visually stunning posts and pages for your site visitors.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have not updated your website to WordPress 5.0 then go through every small aspect of this article to learn more about how you can use the new Gutenberg editor to build content and layout in your WordPress website. If you still wonder \u201cWhat exactly is Gutenberg?\u201d then don\u2019t worry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we are going to walk you through every small detail of what is Gutenberg editor? Different between classic editor and block editor, how you can use the WordPress block editor to create a post page, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Table of Contents:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. What is a Gutenberg Editor?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. What is the difference between Gutenberg editor and Classic editor?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Why WordPress Launched Gutenberg Block Editor?<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. How the Gutenberg WordPress Block Editor Works?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The Pros and cons of Gutenberg Editor<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What is a Gutenberg Editor?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Gutenberg editors is the new default WordPress editor introduced in the year 2018 when WordPress 5.0 was launched publicly. WordPress revealed that the main reason to replace the TinyMCE editor with a Gutenberg editor is to ensure that users are able to build rich posts and attractive layouts within a few clicks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    It became possible with the launch of blocks. As mentioned earlier Gutenberg\u2019s editor is also known as \u201cBlock Editor\u201d. Blocks are nothing but simple elements like text, images, widgets, shortcodes, and more. Using blocks users are able to create attractive layouts, beautiful pages, and posts without taking the help of page builder plugins.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Small Description About How Gutenberg Replaced TinyMCE<\/b><\/h4>\n

    From the beginning i.e. from 2003 WordPress has been using TinyMCE (Tiny Moxiecode Content Editor) as the main editor which came with a simple interface to create new posts and pages for the WordPress website. The editor was used by millions of people and offered all the based functionality needed to run a website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, with the increase in the number of users and businesses shifting to WordPress, Matt Mullenweg said that to power a new generation of content developers and to grab more users and businesses\u2019 attention WordPress needs a new version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    During the development phase, the editor got the name \u201cGutenberg\u201d. Before making it the default WordPress editor, it was introduced as the stand-alone plugin so that developers and site owners can test its effectiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    After getting a good response from site owners and a successful trial by developers, Gutenberg block editors were introduced as WordPress default editors in 2018. Compared to the previous classic editor, the WordPress block editor is more advanced but offers a simple and user-friendly interface to site owners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    What is the difference between Gutenberg editor and Classic editor?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    By now you might have a clear idea about what is a Gutenberg editor and a brief idea about how it came into the picture, what was the goal and motive behind the launch of the Gutenberg Block editor. Before we move ahead to learn more about how you can use Gutenberg editor in WordPress let\u2019s understand the basic difference between Gutenberg Editor or Block Editor and Classic Editor.<\/span><\/p>\n

    First, let\u2019s take a look at how the classic editor appears in WordPress:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    If you have already upgraded your site to WordPress 5.0, then you might able to see the new block editor in this format:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    As you can see now WordPress has two different editors that you can use to create content, post, and pages for your website. WordPress supports both classic editors and the newly launched WordPress Block Editor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Depending on your requirement and compatibility you can use any of them. But your selection process can be more optimized if you know the basic difference between the classic editor and Gutenberg block editor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classic Editor<\/b> is a text editor that comes with various formatting options or buttons (very much similar to online and offline document editors). Using the classic editor you can easily add shortcodes, images, videos, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    On the other hand, <\/span>Gutenberg Block Editor<\/b> is considered more advanced than the classic editor where each element is represented as a block. For example, if you wish to add a CTA or an image, or a video you need to add it in the form of a block. (if you have used the page builder plugin in WordPress then the blocks or drag and drop feature may sound familiar to you).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Gutenberg Block editor comes with many predefined blocks that can be added to your page, post, or content. In the coming paragraph, we are going to give you detailed information about the blocks in Gutenberg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Now you might be wondering how Gutenberg\u2019s performance is better than a classic editor? Or why site owners should use the Gutenberg Block editor over Classic Editor?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Well, there are many advantages of using Gutenberg block editor over classic editor:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. One of the basic advantages of the Gutenberg block editor is that it comes with advanced features that allow site owners to add different content to the post and pages in a simple way within a few clicks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. You can also edit each block individually that offers more control over the design of the page. For instance, if you wanted to add a table containing 6 rows and 3 columns in your content, then you either needed a table plugin or a page builder. But with the help of the new block editor, you can add the table block and customize it depending on your needs. <\/span><\/li>\n
    3. As mentioned above, in the Gutenberg editor the elements and entities are stored in the form of blocks which makes it easy for the user to move the text content (paragraphs), image, videos, and other elements up and down easily.<\/li>\n
    4. Whether you are new to WordPress or an existing user of WordPress, Gutenberg block editor comes with a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to learn its functioning.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Why WordPress Launched Gutenberg Editor?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

      The main goal behind the launch of the Gutenberg block editor is to help site owners create beautiful posts and pages with more flexibility. All the blocks in the editor are easy to access and anyone without prior coding knowledge can create beautiful content using its drag and drop interface.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Today the DIY (Do It Yourself) trend is at its peak because most of the beginners or newly started small businesses prefer to do the designing part on their own. If you are one among them then Gutenberg Blog editor is the best solution as it can help you to create attractive posts and pages without taking the help of page builder plugins.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      In short WordPress\u2019s block editor has made the content and page creating more interesting and flexible. Using the Gutenberg block editor you can easily embed new files, images, and other complex features in your posts and pages within a few clicks.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Before Gutenberg was embedded into the core version of WordPress it was first developed as a stand-alone plugin for site owners. So that they can test it and check how it would change the way they create, compose, edit content within the WordPress dashboard. There other reason behind the launch of the new WordPress block editor:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      1. Creating rich and attractive pages and content seamlessly<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

      The classic editor was used to add and publish new pages and content. But there is always a requirement for a page builder plugin or the knowledge of CSS and HTML to add elements into the editor.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The main reason behind the launch of Gutenberg was to make the adding and editing process easier, flexible, and accessible. so that users are able to make their page look more attractive and beautiful without having prior knowledge about HTML and CSS codes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Gutenberg editor also ensures that WordPress users are able to build beautiful pages and add basic elements without using page builder plugins. All you have to do is use the drag and drop features offered by Gutenberg editor to add different blocks in your content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      2. Page and Content creation using blocks<\/b><\/h3>\n

      A WordPress page and content offers an appealing look only when it is well structured and filled with different elements like images, videos, GIFs, CTA\u2019s, and more. Gutenberg editor comes with various blocks that can help you to create a page or content you desire within a few clicks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Using those blocks you can easily add the image, video, or audio file in your content or post without facing any complications that most of the users used to face in the classic editor. Another great part about Gutenberg block editors is that you can easily rearrange and remove the recently added blocks or existing blocks without harming the content and its structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      3. Including complex features without plugins\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

      As mentioned earlier, if you wish to add any new features to your content or post like CTAs or social sharing buttons or facilities you need to have a page builder plugin. But Gutenberg block editor bridges the gap by offering an editor that doesn\u2019t require any plugins to add complex features in your post and pages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      It comes with built-in blocks that you can drag and drop in your post to make it look more attractive and appealing. However, if you wish to create a complex landing page or a professional page for lead generation and more then you may need a page builder plugin. But to add basic features like CTA\u2019s, GIFS, an audio file, and more you don\u2019t need any page builder plugin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n