WORDPRESS AND GUTENBERG COURSE: CREATE HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT WITH THE NEW VISUAL EDITOR
Introduction to WordPress and the new Gutenberg editor:
Introducing WordPress as a CMS and Gutenberg as a visual editor
In this first module, a brief presentation of WordPress as a CMS will be provided, i.e. a content management system that allows you to create and manage a website in an easy and intuitive way, without the need for particular technical knowledge. We will also introduce the new visual editor of WordPress, Gutenberg, which has been introduced since version 5.0 of WordPress.
It will explain how Gutenberg has changed the approach to content creation on WordPress, allowing you to create pages and posts in a more flexible and intuitive way.
Introducing the WordPress Dashboard
In this module, you will be introduced to the WordPress dashboard, which is the website administration interface. We will explain how to access the WordPress dashboard and how to use the different features available.
You will be presented with the various menus and sub-menus of the dashboard, such as the “Dashboard” menu, the “Pages” menu and the “Posts” menu, with a brief description of the features available in each menu.
We will explain how to customize the WordPress dashboard, choosing the widgets to display in the sidebar and rearranging the various elements of the dashboard so that the most used features are at your fingertips.
Finally, you will be presented with the “Settings” section of the WordPress dashboard, where you can configure various site settings, such as site title, site description, admin email address, and permalink settings .
At the end of this module, participants will be able to use the WordPress dashboard autonomously, accessing the different features and customizing the interface according to their needs.
Overview of WordPress Gutenberg features
In this part of the course, you will be given a comprehensive overview of Gutenberg’s features, introducing the main content modules available for creating pages and posts. You’ll learn about Gutenberg’s advanced features, such as creating your own blocks and using reusable blocks. In addition, some Gutenberg extensions will be presented, such as the “Gutenberg” plugin, which allows you to use Gutenberg only on certain pages or posts on the site.
By the end of this module, participants will have gained in-depth knowledge of Gutenberg and its features, which will then be used in subsequent WordPress content creation modules.
VIDEO – Overview of WordPress features
Difference between page and categories in WordPress
In WordPress, pages and categories are two different content types that are used to organize and present website content.
The pages are used for the creation of static content, such as the “About Us” page or the “Contact Us” page. The pages are not organized into categories and do not have a publication hierarchy, i.e. they do not have a chronological publication order.
Categories, on the other hand, are used to organize website posts in a logical and structured way. Categories are a kind of labels that are applied to posts to group them according to similar themes or topics. Categories appear in the website archive, where visitors can access all posts belonging to the same category.
In summary, the difference between page and category in WordPress lies in the function and use of each of these two types of content. Pages are used to create static content, while categories are used to organize content according to similar themes or topics and make it more easily accessible to website visitors.
VIDEO – Difference between page and categories
Using forms in practice:
- Creating a new page with Gutenberg.
- Inserting content with Gutenberg forms, such as text, images, videos, tables, buttons and others.
- Layout customization with Gutenberg, such as adding columns and using reusable blocks.
- Saving and publishing the page.
How to create an article in WordPress
To create a new post in WordPress, you need to access the site dashboard and select the “Posts” item from the main menu. Here, a list of all the articles on the site will be displayed, divided according to the date of publication and the category they belong to.
To create a new article, you can select the “Add new” item from the “Articles” submenu. Alternatively, you can select the “New” item from the main menu and then choose the “Article” item.
Once the window for creating a new article has opened, it will be possible to insert the article title and the main content. Using Gutenberg’s formatting tools, it will be possible to customize the appearance of text, insert images, videos and other types of content.
Additionally, you can use categories and tags to organize your article by theme or topic. By selecting the “Categories” item from the side menu, it will be possible to choose the category to which the article belongs. Alternatively, you can create a new category using the “Add new category” button.
Once the drafting of the article and the choice of categories and labels have been completed, it will be possible to publish the article using the “Publish” button. Alternatively, if the article is not yet complete or ready for publication, it will be possible to save it as a draft using the “Save draft” button.
Furthermore, it will be possible to schedule the publication of the article on a specific date and time using the “Publication date” option in the article creation window.
In summary, to create a new article in WordPress, simply access the site dashboard, select the “Articles” item and then choose the “Add new” item. Here, you will be able to enter the title and content of the article, customize the appearance of the text using Gutenberg’s formatting tools, and use categories and tags to organize the article. Finally, it will be possible to publish the article or schedule its publication using the appropriate options.
How to edit a post in WordPress
To edit an article already published in WordPress, you need to access the site dashboard and select the “Articles” item from the main menu. Here, a list of all the articles on the site will be displayed, divided according to the date of publication and the category they belong to.
To edit an existing article, you can select the desired article from the article list. Once you open the article, you will be able to edit the title and main content of the article using Gutenberg’s formatting tools.
Furthermore, it will be possible to change the categories and labels assigned to the article by selecting the “Categories” or “Labels” item from the side menu and making the desired changes. You can assign the article to one or more categories and enter one or more tags to identify its content.
Once you have completed editing the article, you will be able to save your changes using the “Update” button at the top of the article editing window.
Furthermore, if you want to schedule the publication of the article on a specific date and time, it will be possible to modify the “Publication date” present in the article editing window. In this way, it will be possible to schedule the publication of the article at a specific time without necessarily having to publish it immediately.
In summary, to edit an article in WordPress, simply access the site dashboard, select the “Articles” item and choose the desired article from the list of articles. Here, you will be able to make your desired changes to the title, content and categories/labels, and save your changes using the “Update” button. Alternatively, it will be possible to schedule the publication of the article on a specific date and time using the “Publication date” option.
Vidoe – How to edit a post in WordPress
How to delete an article and Gutenberg blocks in WordPress
In this guide, we will explain how to delete an article and its Gutenberg blocks in WordPress. It may become necessary to delete an article if it is no longer relevant or was created by mistake, or to delete specific content blocks of an article to update or redesign the layout of the page. This guide will walk you through the steps required to delete an article and its Gutenberg blocks safely and efficiently
Detailed explanation of Gutenberg modules:
| Block name | Description of the block | Go to video |
|---|---|---|
| Text + Paragraph | Inserts a block of text within the page or post. Create a paragraph of formatted text with customizable font, size, alignment, and color options. | Link to video |
| Image + Gallery | Inserts an image within the content of the page or post, with the possibility of customizing the size, alignment and formatting. | Link to video |
| PDF – Media and text | Inserts a block that combines an image or video with text within the page or post, with the possibility of customizing the size, alignment and formatting. | Link to video |
| Video | Inserts a video within the content of the page or post, with the possibility of customizing the size, autoplay and subtitles. | Link to video |
| Audio | Inserts an audio file within the content of the page or post, with the possibility of customizing the size, automatic playback and subtitles. | Link to video |
| List | Create a bulleted or numbered list with customizable style and formatting. | Link to video |
| Column | Create a column within a section of the page with customizable width and formatting. | Link to video |
| Spacer/Divisor Text separator | Create a decorative text separator within the page or post content. Create a blank space or dividing line between blocks within the page or post, with customizable height and style options. | Link to video |
| Cover | Create a cover for a page or post | Link to video |
| Table | Tables in WordPress are a simple and visually appealing way to display data in a tabular format. They can be used to show information such as stats, prices, schedules, schedules, product listings, and more. With WordPress you can create tables using the visual editor to format your content quickly and easily, and you can also use plugins to create more advanced and customizable tables. Tables can be used in many sections of the site, such as pages, articles. Allows you to customize the size of the table. Allows you to insert a header row to the table. Inserts a footer row to the table. Allows you to customize the alignment of text within table cells. Allows you to customize the background of the table. Lets you customize the style and thickness of the table borders. Allows you to customize the color of the table borders. Allows you to customize the width of the table columns. Allows you to add, delete or edit rows and cells to the table. Allows you to copy and paste text or tables from other sources into the table. | Link to video |
| tabs | Create a section with multiple user-selectable tabs within the | Link to video |
| Accordion | Create an expandable and foldable section within the page or post, with the possibility of customizing the title and content. | Link to video |
| Google Maps | Inserts a Google Maps map within the page or post, with the possibility of customizing the size and position. | Link to video |
Additional WordPress Features:
- Using WordPress widgets to customize the sidebar or footer.
- Introduction to WordPress plugins and their features, such as Yoast SEO, Jetpack and others.
- Customizing WordPress settings, such as user permissions and read and write settings.
I hope this new version of the course helps you learn how to effectively use Gutenberg to create high-quality content in WordPress. If you have any other questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to ask!
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