Should You Use the Gutenberg Editor on Your WordPress Website?




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Summary: Switching to the Gutenberg Editor was probably the most controversial change in WordPress's history. I'll help you decide whether you should start using Gutenberg for your podcast's WordPress website.<br> <br> What is the Gutenberg Editor?<br> <br> Gutenberg's benefits<br> 1 - Make repeatable content and templates with reusable blocks<br> 2 - Unlock more content-formatting options<br> 3 - Replace many separate plugins with Gutenberg features<br> 4 - Use high-quality themes and plugins to get more Gutenberg blocks and options<br> 5 - Paste formatted text without so many worries<br> 6 - Edit faster and without page-refreshes<br> 7 - Navigate your post quickly with an outline<br> 8 - Access advanced options more easily<br> 9 - Edit a block in HTML for advanced needs<br> <br> Gutenberg's disadvantages<br> 1 - It's a drastic change<br> 2 - There are still some compatibility issues with other plugins<br> 3 - It may slow down some editing functionality<br> 4 - Managing reusable blocks is a little weird right now<br> 5 - Many features may be more simplistic than you want<br> <br> Tips for using Gutenberg<br> 1 - Install the plugin version if you want the latest version<br> 2 - Install the "Classic Editor" plugin<br> 3 - Don't worry about your past content