Embracing GUTENBERG ~ a blogger’s journey, one block at a time.
Gutenberg is a game-changer in the world of blogging. I admit, when it first came out, I wasn’t a fan. In this digital medium, we tend to gravitate to the familiar. After years of blogging, I’m guilty of this well-entrenched mindset. When Gutenberg was introduced, I was completely lost when I tried to format my first blog post. Blocks? Really? Why do you hate me so? After ten minutes of frustration, I surrendered and returned, with zealous enthusiasm, to my dear old friend – Classic Editor. Gutenberg was the enemy.
But, as we all know, the one guaranteed constant in this progressive digital age is CHANGE. Fear it or embrace it. From the headline, you can see where I’m going with this.
Before I jump into this post, my first suggestion/piece of advice is this: don’t try to learn Gutenberg if you’re under a tight deadline to publish a blog post. Just don’t. Be kind to yourself AND your keyboard. You’ll surely deem it the unwelcome intruder of your personal space. Truth. If you’re a blogger, you know what I mean. Blogging is personal.
Remember writing your first blog post all those years/months ago? Trying to figure out the WordPress Classic Editor? If you’re still blogging, you succeeded. High five, my friends! Now… let’s do it again with Gutenberg. Game on!
In a series of posts, I’m setting out to highlight the numerous features of Gutenberg in all their glory. Trust me on this, if you’re not using it, you’re missing out on a blogging game changer. And PLEASE, don’t let a bad first impression tarnish the possibility of a lasting new, vibrant friendship.
I’m also going to be blogging about another FREE plugin called Gutenberg Blocks – Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg. This is a must, too. A hands-down gem of WordPress plugins. Seriously, it’s that awesome.
Blogging with Gutenberg
I hope after reading these posts you’re feeling more at ease with using Gutenberg.
Embracing the change is all that’s to it. AND a little practice when we’re not pressed for time.
Have a tip you’d like to share? A question, perhaps? Please feel free to share in the comments below.
Until next time… happy blogging, my friends! ♥
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