Block Themes vs Elementor in 2026: Which Should You Actually Choose?
Block themes vs Elementor in 2026: a detailed comparison of performance, cost, developer experience, and content lock-in to help you make the right choice for y…
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Block Theme Template Overrides: Archives & Single Pages
WordPress block themes give you full control over how every page type renders, but only if you know how to […]…
Block Theme Development in 2026: Everything Changed and Here Is What You Need
Block theme development has changed dramatically. Here is what is new in 2026 — theme.json v3, Block Hooks, Interactivity API, and the pattern-first approach.…
How to Build Advanced Navigation Menus with the Navigation Block in FSE
Master the Navigation block in WordPress Full Site Editing. Build dropdown menus, configure mobile responsive behavior, and style navigation for block themes.…
How to Master the Template Hierarchy in Block Themes for Dynamic Page Routing
Master the WordPress template hierarchy in block themes. Learn how templates are resolved and how to create custom templates for any content type.…
How to Customize Header and Footer Template Parts in Block Themes
Template parts are the building blocks of block theme layouts. This guide covers everything about customizing header and footer template parts: Site Editor work…
How to Create a Design System in theme.json: From Tokens to Production
Building a scalable design system directly in theme.json is one of the most powerful capabilities in modern WordPress theme development. This guide covers desig…
How to Create Dynamic Content Layouts with the Query Loop Block in FSE
The Query Loop block is the most powerful content display tool in WordPress Full Site Editing. Learn how to build dynamic archives, custom post grids, filtered …
Block Themes vs Elementor in 2026: The Performance and Business Case for Switching
The debate between page builders and native WordPress block editing has been simmering for years, but 2026 is the year […]…
WP Rig Is Back: Why This Theme Starter Framework Still Matters for Block Theme Developers
If you built WordPress themes between 2018 and 2021, you almost certainly crossed paths with WP Rig. It was the […]…
WordPress Site Editor: Build Complete Block Theme Layouts
Learn how to use the WordPress Site Editor to build and manage complete block theme layouts – from editing templates and template parts to managing global…
Migrating Classic Themes to Block Themes: A Developer’s Complete Guide
A complete developer guide to migrating classic PHP WordPress themes to block themes. Template conversion, theme.json setup, pattern creation, widget migration,…