Block Editor (Gutenberg) Tips #1 - Why You Should Start Using it Sooner Than Later

I'm a Classic Editor fan and I'm sure most people are. It's much easier to use and less complicated than the Block Editor, but I'm starting to use the Block Editor more and more. The reason...

It has more functionality than the classic editor and I learned to create simple but beautiful landing pages without Elementor. (The block editor does not replace page builders like Elementor)

I still have Elementor to build more complicated landing pages, but it also takes more time.

There is another big reason why I'm "weaning" myself off Classic Editor.

Will Classic Editor Become a Thing of the Past?

I've seen posts where people claim the Classic Editor plugin will only be supported until the end of 2021 and others think it will go beyond that, depending on user demand.

To put it simply for newbies and non-techies like me, the only thing that makes the classic editor still available to us is the Classic Editor plugin that is automatically installed. If you deactivate the Classic Editor plugin, you can only use the block editor.

WordPress, Themes & Plugin developers currently have to cater for both types of editors.

I personally think they will give everyone enough time to start adapting and make themes and plugins more compatible to the new block editor and then discontinue the classic editor at some point in the future?

Preparing Myself

I've decided it's time to use the block editor more for just in case. I never liked it much but it did improve a lot and it starts to grow on me.

I'll dish out a few tips in upcoming posts for those who want to "evolve" with me:)

What is your take on this?

Do you think the Classic Editor will be phased out?

Thanks

Rika

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