August 25, 2022
Building ACF blocks with block.json
ACF 6.0 includes a major improvement to the way blocks are built. It now supports using block.json, which aligns with WordPress core’s preferred method for block registration. Why is this…
Gutenberg Block Editor
Gutenberg is the new block-based content editor in WordPress.
These developer-focused tutorials will help you extend Gutenberg and build easier-to-manage websites for your clients.
September 8, 2020
InnerBlocks with ACF blocks
Use InnerBlocks to insert any block (core or custom) inside your custom ACF block. Set the default content, limit which blocks can be used, and more.
June 25, 2020
How to remove core WordPress blocks
While I try to support all the core blocks in the themes I build, sometimes it makes sense to remove a few. Typically it’s because I built a custom block…
April 1, 2020
Gutenberg Theme Development – Tips for Success
The new NexRep website is built completely with the Gutenberg block editor. We’ve built dozens of WordPress sites just like NexRep that rely on the block editor for rich, engaging…
October 28, 2019
Reusable Blocks accessible in WordPress admin area
Access all of your reusable blocks in the WordPress backend. You can edit your reusable blocks here and they’ll update site-wide.
October 14, 2019
Category Specific Search Form
Let users search through posts in a specific category. There are many ways to implement this. Pick the one that fits your needs.
October 4, 2019
“Tweet this” blockquote in Gutenberg block editor
Adding a “click to tweet” feature to your articles is a great way to encourage readers to share your content.
August 30, 2019
Building a WordPress theme with Gutenberg
A detailed walkthrough of how I develop custom WordPress themes, including custom blocks, archive pages, and modular templates.
July 8, 2019
Building a header block in WordPress
With a header block, you can customize your page header directly in the Gutenberg block editor.
June 26, 2019
WPForms submit button match Gutenberg button style
Here’s how to ensure buttons in WPForms match your theme styling for the button block.
May 30, 2019
Access block data with PHP using parse_blocks() and render_block()
Gutenberg organizes your content into blocks. Use PHP to access and display individual blocks in a post.