Stage 2 · Lesson 2 of 7
The block editor and patterns
The treats every paragraph, image, button and group as a block. You can move blocks, style them and put blocks inside other blocks. Patterns are saved arrangements of blocks, such as a pricing table or a row of testimonials.
A is linked everywhere it is used, so editing it once updates every copy. That is ideal for a call to action repeated across pages. Learn the , which shows the structure of the page.
Learn the Group, Row, Stack and Columns blocks for layout. And learn how block settings turn into real HTML and CSS. Clients edit content here every week, so a site built from sensible blocks and patterns is one they can keep up to date.
Common trapinstalling a out of habit, which adds weight and gives the client a second editor to learn.
A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 1 cheat sheet entry come with the full roadmap. Unlock
Resources for this stage
Start with
- CourseFreeLearn WordPress
WordPress.org
Free official courses on the block editor, Site Editor, themes and plugins, with lesson plans and online workshops
Practise
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- roadmap.sh: WordPressGo deeper
A map of the wider WordPress skill set to check your coverage against once the basics feel solid