The Block Editor
Building a Site
Preview
Gutenberg blocks
Core blocks
- Paragraph, heading, list, quote
- Image, gallery, video
- Button, columns, spacer
- Latest posts, search, shortcode
A hero section
1. Add a "cover" or "group" block\n2. Insert a background image\n3. Add a big heading\n4. Add a button → "Enroll Now"\n5. Choose an overlay colourReusable blocks & patterns
Turn any block into a reusable block so it appears in many places and updates everywhere at once. Patterns are pre-designed layouts you drop in.
Templates
Full-site editing lets you edit your header, footer and page templates with blocks instead of code.
Tip: Consistent spacing and 2–3 colours beat fancy effects. Copy a pattern you like, then replace the content.
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