What Do You Prefer To Use? WA Site Content Or The Editor In WordPress?
We have many ways to write content for our websites. Such as:
- The Site Content tool on Wealthy Affiliate
- Directly on your website through your dashboard
- An external editor like Word or Google Docs
Just curious what do you use?
I used to use Site Content for about 126 posts and then started writing on my website, First using the Classic Editor. And now, the Block Editor.
Wealthy Affiliate Site Content Editor
There are many features and benefits in the WA Site Editor I miss. Like having tons of pictures readily available. In WordPress, I have to find the pics myself, copy them into a folder on my computer and then import them into my content.
The WA Site Editor is easy to use and easy to migrate to WordPress. It also keeps track of the posts you've written as well as gives you a tally of your overall word count.
In fact, I am considering using it for my story website since this is going to read more like a book than reviews and how-to posts.
Issues Using Site Content For Me
Its simplicity is also a negative. I can do much more using the Block Editor like editing my fonts, and headings, creating tables, using plugins, and much more.
I've made do with the picture awkwardness. Of course, once you have your media library filled, it is easy to reuse those pics in other posts when relevant.
I understand that a new Site Content Editor is in the works. I can hardly wait to see what that is going to be like.
Do you mind sharing what content editor you use and why?
Cheers.
Edwin
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Hi Edwin,
I used to use Site Content when I joined Wealthy Affiliate. But I’ve explored other tools in the time I’ve been here.
For writing drafts, I use Google Docs to simply write.
I use one of Kyle’s best practices to writing, which is just write without stopping (whatever is in your mind or coming from any notes you have, for 15-20 minutes). He goes over that in one of the core training lessons, and helps with productivity.
After that, I’ll copy and paste my document into the block editor.
I’ve utilized the editor the last 20 months or so, and it’s great for editing.
The block editor I’ll use for editing and making spelling/grammar corrections. It helps me finish and polish off my posts before publishing.
But that’s what I do. It’s a process for me, but it helps keep my writing schedule organized.
Thanks for sharing and asking us. It’s a good topic to write about.
Regards,
-Eric
Hi Eric,
Thanks for sharing the process you use to write and edit your content. At what stage do you add your images? In Google Docs or in the Block Editor?
Thanks.
Edwin
Hi Edwin,
Yes, I’ll add my images after writing my first draft. I’ll add them onto the Google Doc, get my SEO notes together, followed by copying and pasting into the Block Editor.
It makes it much easier when I edit in the Block Editor. It might change, but that’s a good practice for me right now.
Thanks again for asking :)
Regards,
-Eric
Hi Eric,
Thanks much for answering my question. Sounds like a good plan. Another member alerted me to Generate Blocks. I have that but have not used it. He said it made a significant improvement to his authoring options as well as efficiency in writing.
Thought I'd let you know.
Cheers.
Edwin
Hi Edwin,
Yes, I'm aware of GenerateBlocks. I plan on using it down the road when I'm ready, and it's a great feature while using the Block Editor.
I believe Jay did a Premium Plus series on GenerateBlocks last year. I have not watched it yet, but I will eventually. If you have not watched it yet, here's the link for your reference: Implementing GenerateBlocks Free and Premium Hope that helps. Thanks again- all the best moving forward :)
Regards,
-Eric
I use both, but find it easier to add my pictures through WA site content as they align better and look more professional to me with WA site content! Suppose there is a WordPress plugin to use directly when editing our photos but don't want to slow my websites down more with another plugin.
Hi Janette,
Thanks for sharing the process you use. Your websites look very beautiful and glad to know how you do it.
Cheers.
Edwin
Good morning Edwin,
I hope you're doing well. Thank you for your blog post, it's appreciated.
I normally type into a document and then plain text into WordPress. I also use Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech software rather than typing, I find it much quicker than me trying to type!
Unfortunately, site content has never worked for me. I like the principle, but it just doesn't work. Also, quite a few of my sites are hosted on a dedicated server, so I can't use site content.
It's interesting that a modified version of site content is coming out, that will be interesting.
Have a great day.
Roy
Hi Roy,
Thanks for sharing your techniques to edit your content and post it in WordPress. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
Cheers.
Edwin
Good morning Edwin,
Thank you so much for your reply, it's appreciated.
Yes, that is so true, "if it ain't broke don't fix it"!
Over the years, or since site content arrived, I have seen many mixed views. Some people love it and for some people like myself just doesn't really seem to work! I'm sure the team at Wealthy Affiliate will improve it when the new version comes out.
Have a great day.
Roy
I use google keep notes app on my smartphone to write idea of my blog post first then I copy and paste it to site content editor for grammar and miss spelled words before publishing my content so my writing doesn't have to be perfect because the editor can check my content.
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I type my post in site content and then proofread it. Then I do the ABC grammar check. Then I copy it and paste as a new post in my website. Then I add pictures, links, etc.
I like to do the initial typing in site content so the words are added to my total words, and for the grammar check. Then I do the rest in WordPress.
Ho Fran,
Sounds like a great plan. I'll consider doing that.
Cheers.
Edwin