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    Blocks

    How to Use the Crosswinds Blocks Search Blocks on Your WordPress Website

    June 17, 2024

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    Jacob Martella

    The WordPress default search functionality really leaves a lot to be desired. But the Search Filters blocks and Post Type Search Results block can help you create a better search experience for your site’s visitors.

    Read This Post: How to Use the Crosswinds Blocks Search Blocks on Your WordPress Website
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    Blocks, Tutorials

    How to Use the Crosswinds Blocks Single Content Block

    February 19, 2024

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    Jacob Martella

    The WordPress Query Loop block is a powerful block. But there is a drawback: you can’t select a specific post to show. That’s where the Single Content Block from the Crosswinds Blocks comes into play.

    Read This Post: How to Use the Crosswinds Blocks Single Content Block
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    Blocks, Tutorials

    How to Use the Crosswinds Blocks Single Posts Blocks

    February 5, 2024

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    Jacob Martella

    The Crosswinds Blocks plugin helps you add more functionality to your single posts with a related posts block, post navigation blocks and a social share content block. Here’s how you can use them on your website.

    Read This Post: How to Use the Crosswinds Blocks Single Posts Blocks
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    Blocks, Site Editor

    How to Use the Comments Block to Foster Discussion on Your Website

    November 27, 2023

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    Jacob Martella

    Comments are a great way to foster discussion on your blog posts. And the comments block in the WordPress site editor makes it easy for you to add and customize how comments look on your website.

    Read This Post: How to Use the Comments Block to Foster Discussion on Your Website
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    Block Editor, Blocks

    How to Use the Columns Block to Create Cool Page Layouts

    November 13, 2023

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    Jacob Martella

    The columns block in WordPress is a tricky block, but it can do a lot to help you create cool layouts for your pages. So let’s dive into see how you can use it on your site.

    Read This Post: How to Use the Columns Block to Create Cool Page Layouts
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    Block Editor, Blocks

    How to Use the Cover Block in WordPress

    November 6, 2023

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    Jacob Martella

    One of the coolest WordPress core blocks has to be the cover block. Whether it’s a simple, neat section heading or a full hero image section, you can do a lot with this block. So let’s take a dive into how to use the cover block.

    Read This Post: How to Use the Cover Block in WordPress
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    Block Editor, Blocks

    Utilizing the WordPress Query Loop Block

    October 30, 2023

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    Jacob Martella

    As you get started using the WordPress site editor, one block you’re going to quickly find important is the query loop block. While it can be tricky to start, you’ll find that it’s quite powerful to display your posts throughout your website.

    Read This Post: Utilizing the WordPress Query Loop Block
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    Blocks, Site Editor, Tutorials

    How to Work with the Navigation Block to Build Menus

    October 2, 2023

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    Jacob Martella

    One of the most powerful blocks you’ll use with the block and site editors is the navigation block. But it’s a challenging block to work with. So let’s take a dive into how you can use it on your website.

    Read This Post: How to Work with the Navigation Block to Build Menus
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    Blocks, Site Editor

    Understanding and Using the WordPress Group Block

    September 25, 2023

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    Jacob Martella

    One of the simpler but very important blocks you’ll use a lot in the site and block editors is the group block. So let’s take a deeper dive into what it is and what you can create with the small but powerful block.

    Read This Post: Understanding and Using the WordPress Group Block
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    Blocks, Site Editor

    What are the WordPress Site Blocks and How Can You Use Them on Your Website?

    September 18, 2023

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    Jacob Martella

    The introduction of the site editor into WordPress also gave us a new set of site blocks to use throughout the website. So let’s dive into learn more about them and how you can use them on your website.

    Read This Post: What are the WordPress Site Blocks and How Can You Use Them on Your Website?

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