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How to Use the WordPress File Block

How to Use the WordPress File Block

September 12, 2022 in WordPress | 1 comment

The WordPress File Block makes it easy to add a download link for your files within your pages and posts. This is one of the most unique WordPress blocks because it adds different options based on the type of file that’s selected. Knowing how to use this block well can draw attention to your...

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How to Use the WordPress Video Block

How to Use the WordPress Video Block

March 23, 2023 in WordPress | 0 comments

The WordPress Video Block makes it easy to upload and add videos to your pages and posts. It gives you plenty of options to control the size and features. Adding video with this block makes the content look more professional and desirable. Fortunately, the Video Block is easy to use. In this...

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How to Use the WordPress Separator Block

How to Use the WordPress Separator Block

September 11, 2022 in WordPress | 5 comments

The way you arrange and display content on your website can significantly influence your engagement and conversions rates. To enhance the User Experience (UX) and make your pages and posts easier to consume, it’s a smart idea to break up large chunks of text. There are multiple ways to do...

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How to Use the WordPress Vimeo Embed Block

How to Use the WordPress Vimeo Embed Block

September 30, 2022 in WordPress | 0 comments

The ability to embed video into your blog posts on WordPress opens a variety of possibilities for how you present your content. In the WordPress Block Editor, users have the option to add a quick and easy Vimeo embed to their blog posts. This is a fantastic option for content creators who want to...

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How to Use the SoundCloud Embed Block

How to Use the SoundCloud Embed Block

March 22, 2023 in WordPress | 0 comments

With the SoundCloud embed block for WordPress, you can add an album, playlist or track to your post or page. Embedding SoundCloud content in Gutenberg gives you a lot of options for how the block looks and functions. Otherwise, if you simply copy and paste the SoundCloud link into the classic...

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How to Use the WordPress Flickr Embed Block

How to Use the WordPress Flickr Embed Block

March 7, 2023 in WordPress | 0 comments

The WordPress Flickr embed block lets you add photos and videos that you’ve saved to Flickr to your WordPress posts and pages. When a visitor clicks the photo or video, they’ll be directed to Flickr, where they can view and/or play your media. Videos can’t actually play on your website –...

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How to Use the WordPress Code Block

How to Use the WordPress Code Block

September 12, 2022 in WordPress | 0 comments

Displaying code in WordPress pages and posts can be tricky. Just posting the code within the content can have interesting results, especially if WordPress displays it incorrectly or your security locks you out for malicious activity. Fortunately, the WordPress Code Block makes it easy to display...

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How to Use the WordPress Custom HTML Block

How to Use the WordPress Custom HTML Block

September 12, 2022 in WordPress | 1 comment

The Custom HTML Block lets you add HTML content and edit it without having to view the page or post as HTML. You can embed HTML and even use it to mark up your text and then convert it to a Paragraph Block with styled text if you want. This block is great for those that prefer to work in HTML and...

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How to Use the WordPress YouTube Embed Block

How to Use the WordPress YouTube Embed Block

March 23, 2023 in WordPress | 3 comments

Making a YouTube video takes a lot of time. When you’re finally finished and your video is live, you probably want to share it everywhere you can, including on your website. Or, maybe you have someone else’s video that you want to post to your WordPress site. You could be providing commentary...

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How to Use the WordPress Buttons Block

How to Use the WordPress Buttons Block

September 21, 2021 in WordPress | 1 comment

The buttons on your website play a significant role in its appearance and usability. They help visitors navigate across different pages, and make it easy for them to perform important actions (such as downloading content or subscribing to your newsletter). It’s crucial that you have a simple...

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How to Use the WordPress Spacer Block

How to Use the WordPress Spacer Block

September 11, 2022 in WordPress | 0 comments

The way you organize and arrange elements on your website can have a significant  impact on its overall appearance, and even its User Experience (UX). The WordPress Spacer block is a simple tool that can help you do this more effectively. True to its name, it create space between blocks, which can...

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How to Use the WordPress Columns Block

How to Use the WordPress Columns Block

March 23, 2023 in WordPress | 0 comments

Columns are a key component in most modern websites and page builders. Fortunately, the WordPress Block Editor enables you to use both columns and rows so you have full control over each page’s layout. However, although the builder adds rows automatically, you’ll need to choose where...

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