In this video, Carrie Dils explains how the block editor treats every element on the page—whether it’s a paragraph, an image, a blockquote, or a video embed—as its own individual block. Blocks can be moved around the page and configured individually which gives you more control than ever on how you create and arrange content.
- [Instructor] In this lesson, … I'm excited to introduce you to the Block Editor … and show you some of what's possible in terms of creating … really nice looking, media-rich content. … The idea of the Block Editor … is that every single element on the page, … whether it's a paragraph, an image, a video, … each element is its own individual block. … And those blocks can be moved around the page … and configured individually, … which gives you more control than ever … on how you create and arrange content. … To get started, I'm going to go back to my site, … and add a blog post. … The first thing I want to do … is make sure I'm using the Block Editor … and not the Classic Editor. … One really quick way to do that is to look for … this little plus sign. … Clicking this plus sign is the way you can browse … available blocks and add them to your post. … So, I see the plus sign, … I know I'm working with the Block Editor. … Okay, so what's behind the curtain when I click this? … Within each of these sections I can click the arrow …
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3/8/2019- Creating a WordPress.com account
- Editing your profile
- Publishing posts and pages
- Inserting images, videos, and other media
- Customizing your site with themes and widgets
- Managing users, notifications, and comments
- The limits of WordPress.com and the benefits of self-hosting
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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1. Get to Know WordPress
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What is WordPress?1m 15s
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2. Managing Your Account on WP.com
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Administrative area2m 16s
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Update your profile3m 25s
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Adjust your account settings2m 12s
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Manage security4m 53s
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3. Managing Your Site on WP.com
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Optimize site performance2m 13s
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Writing settings4m 4s
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Site discussion settings1m 15s
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Traffic settings1m 46s
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Set up sharing options4m 7s
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4. Create Posts
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Posts vs. Pages1m 21s
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Working with blocks5m 32s
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Create and edit posts3m 6s
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Publishing options5m 3s
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Create and manage links2m 26s
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Categories and tags4m 44s
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5. Work with Images
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Using media library3m 20s
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Maintain images4m 52s
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Types of image blocks3m 25s
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Featured images2m 17s
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6. Create Pages
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Create a basic page2m 26s
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Understand page attributes1m 55s
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7. Customize Your Site
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Select a theme5m 28s
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Create custom menus4m 57s
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Explore the theme customizer1m 28s
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Content options2m 35s
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Use widgets3m 54s
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8. Manage Users
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Understand user roles2m 33s
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Add and manage users3m 8s
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9. Manage Reader Interactions
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Use your site stats2m 55s
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10. Go Further with WordPress
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Get support for your site3m 10s
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Use the reader2m 11s
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WordPress.com limitations2m 28s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 5s
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Video: Get familiar with the Block Editor