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Rich Tabor discusses the new era of WordPress themes known as block themes. With the introduction of Gutenberg into the WordPress editor, the classic editor became something new and became block-based. Blocks are seen as the foundation of this new editing experience, although Tabor believes that they are only micro experiences within the greater editing experience of WordPress. Tabor discusses the architecture behind block themes, takes a look at some code, and explains how they facilitate a full site editing experience within WordPress core.

Themes have evolved quite a bit over the years, from the most basic of blog themes to the most advanced themes with page builders built-in. However, the common thread through all these themes is that they have different experiences, and having a system that creates a lot of friction is not good for WordPress. Block themes come into play as they are a catalyst for a theme-agnostic WordPress experience, taking one system that's standardized and flexing it in a bunch of different fashions to build new WordPress experiences that are consistent from theme to theme.

Tabor explains that the theme.json file is a specification that lets you assign styles and settings of a site. The styles are everything of how it looks, and the settings are the way that the editor experience is customized. The hierarchy of styles includes core styles, theme styles, and user styles. These three styles layer on top of each other to form the site styling.

Block themes allow for the creation of consistent editing experiences, and they provide a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for site owners. By using the theme.json file and block templates, developers can create custom layouts and styles that are easy to use and maintain. Block themes also allow for full site editing, meaning that users can edit every part of their site using the block editor, making it more accessible for non-developers.

Gutenberg Editor
the introduction of the Gutenberg editor and the shift towards block themes in WordPress is a game-changer. It offers a more flexible and streamlined editing experience that allows for greater creativity and customization in building websites. The Gutenberg editor allows for easier organization and manipulation of content through blocks, making it more intuitive for users to create unique layouts and designs. The ability to use block themes offers even more options and consistency across different themes. While there may be a learning curve for those used to the classic editor, the benefits of the Gutenberg editor and block themes are worth the investment in time and effort.

Elementor Pro
Elementor Pro will continue to be a top player in the page builder market. The presentation highlighted the importance of blocks and how they will become the foundation of the WordPress editing experience, which is exactly what Elementor Pro excels at. With its intuitive drag and drop interface and extensive library of pre-designed blocks, it seamlessly integrates with the new block themes and makes creating custom layouts a breeze. I look forward to seeing how Elementor Pro evolves alongside WordPress and the block theme revolution.

Divi Theme
Divi Theme is a popular theme builder that has been around for years and has a loyal following. However, with the emergence of block themes and the Gutenberg editor, it may face some challenges. While Divi offers a lot of customization options, it is not as flexible as the block-based approach. With block themes, users have more control over the editing experience and can easily switch themes without having to redo their entire site. Divi may need to adapt to this new era of WordPress to stay relevant and competitive.

Beaver Builder
Beaver Builder is still a great page builder to use with WordPress. While block themes are the new trend and can offer a lot of flexibility in designing a website, Beaver Builder provides an intuitive and easy-to-use interface for creating custom layouts and designs. Additionally, with Beaver Builder's library of pre-built templates and modules, it can save a lot of time in the design process. While block themes are definitely worth exploring, Beaver Builder remains a top choice for those looking for a reliable and efficient page builder.

Thrive Architect
Thrive Architect is a powerful page builder that allows users to create visually stunning websites without having to know how to code. While it wasn't specifically mentioned in the conference, it's clear that page builders like Thrive Architect are part of the evolution of WordPress themes. With the rise of block themes and the focus on a more unified editing experience, page builders like Thrive Architect will continue to play an important role in empowering users to create custom websites with ease. Thrive Architect is a valuable tool for anyone looking to build a professional and engaging online presence.

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