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Quick Tip: Breadcrumb Bar for WordPress Block Navigation

August 3, 2020 By Deborah Edwards-Onoro

Block editor interface with three columns of text, breadcrumb navigation highlighted at bottom of page.

As I transition WordPress sites to the block editor, one of the most challenging issues I’ve had is with nested blocks.

For example, in the GeneratePress theme, I use Generate Blocks to create complex layouts with rows and columns.

Which for some designs means I’ll create a content section for a page with a Container block.

Then I’ll add a Grid block.

Within each grid item, I’ll add paragraphs, lists, or images.

Prior to WordPress 5.4.2, I struggled to select the Grid or Container blocks to customize padding and margin. Continue reading Quick Tip: Breadcrumb Bar for WordPress Block Navigation

Filed Under: WordPress Tagged With: block, Block Editor, breadcrumb bar, GenerateBlocks, navigation

Quick Tip: How to Maintain a Consistent Look for Buttons in GeneratePress

July 15, 2020 By Deborah Edwards-Onoro

GeneratePress

One of my latest projects is transitioning an existing GeneratePress site to the WordPress block editor.

If you’re not familiar with it, GeneratePress is a popular WordPress theme. I like using it because it’s lightweight, well-coded, and offers a wealth of customization options.

Overall the transition project has gone well.

No major issues, though I needed to invest time to review what blocks worked well for the content on 80+ pages and posts.

But I did came across a potentially troubling issue with styling buttons. Continue reading Quick Tip: How to Maintain a Consistent Look for Buttons in GeneratePress

Filed Under: WordPress Tagged With: button, CSS, GenerateBlocks, GeneratePress theme, styling, WP Show Posts

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