WEBVTT NOTE This file was generated by Descript 00:00:03.607 --> 00:00:04.657 Matt: It's the WP minute. 00:00:05.137 --> 00:00:09.397 Let's talk about block-based themes versus well, everything else coming up next. 00:00:27.265 --> 00:00:30.865 As you might already know, I'm a huge fan of the 20, 24 theme. 00:00:31.105 --> 00:00:33.235 I think it's one of the most important default themes 00:00:33.235 --> 00:00:34.975 WordPress has released in a while. 00:00:35.005 --> 00:00:35.395 Sure. 00:00:35.395 --> 00:00:38.575 The design is fairly opinionated, but with the mix of new 00:00:38.575 --> 00:00:40.045 patterns and blocks available. 00:00:40.495 --> 00:00:43.945 I think someone with a little WordPress know-how and grit. 00:00:44.425 --> 00:00:47.695 We'll be able to design a solid website for their brand or business. 00:00:48.115 --> 00:00:52.105 Even for the freelancers or agency owners out there searching to offer a more 00:00:52.105 --> 00:00:53.785 affordable solution for their clients. 00:00:54.175 --> 00:00:56.245 I think 20, 24 can fill that gap. 00:00:56.575 --> 00:01:00.385 But don't confuse that with it being a solution on par with 00:01:00.415 --> 00:01:02.065 cadence or generate press. 00:01:02.485 --> 00:01:05.545 Certainly not as powerful as Elementor or BeaverBuilder. 00:01:06.085 --> 00:01:09.025 There are large gaps that cause it to fail really quickly. 00:01:09.085 --> 00:01:12.865 One that stood out to me recently was the lack of mobile design features in 00:01:12.865 --> 00:01:16.885 the site editor in my latest video, customized mobile views on 2024. 00:01:17.185 --> 00:01:19.825 I demonstrated the lack of simple breakpoint features 00:01:19.855 --> 00:01:21.115 inside the site editor. 00:01:21.775 --> 00:01:25.285 I'd have folks comment on my channel, asking how to change things in the mobile 00:01:25.285 --> 00:01:29.725 nav or on a landing page with no clear direction on how to do it in the theme. 00:01:30.275 --> 00:01:32.915 When the debate of page builders versus blocks comes up. 00:01:33.245 --> 00:01:35.525 How could we not want to clear up this confusion? 00:01:36.005 --> 00:01:38.915 A few takeaways from Eric Carfax posts from the link above. 00:01:39.725 --> 00:01:42.665 Number one, quote, some people aren't fans of the site, editor or 00:01:42.665 --> 00:01:45.935 Gutenberg they'll naturally point to its quirks and limitations. 00:01:45.935 --> 00:01:46.445 Fair enough. 00:01:46.475 --> 00:01:47.045 And quote. 00:01:47.495 --> 00:01:48.245 And number two, quote. 00:01:48.485 --> 00:01:52.205 Perhaps this doesn't apply as much to block themes more than anything. 00:01:52.595 --> 00:01:54.305 They may be limited by the site editor. 00:01:54.645 --> 00:01:56.745 There may be a feature that it doesn't offer yet. 00:01:56.775 --> 00:01:59.685 Thus, you must work within its capabilities end quote, and this 00:01:59.685 --> 00:02:03.735 is why there's such a fierce debate from the page builder audience. 00:02:03.765 --> 00:02:07.515 WordPress still has so much time to catch up if ever. 00:02:08.205 --> 00:02:13.305 One area I disagree with cargo back on, at least in the context of 20, 24 is the 00:02:13.305 --> 00:02:15.345 gap between commercial and free products. 00:02:15.345 --> 00:02:19.095 Isn't as wide, you aren't missing the ability to customize a look and layout, 00:02:19.125 --> 00:02:20.955 nor are any crucial features locked down. 00:02:21.495 --> 00:02:25.245 We certainly are missing some of those crucial, crucial features for mobile 00:02:25.245 --> 00:02:27.315 or even a more robust query block. 00:02:27.315 --> 00:02:27.975 For example. 00:02:28.275 --> 00:02:32.025 And while I know it's the site editor's fault, your average end-user doesn't 00:02:32.475 --> 00:02:36.105 and a much more critical on the default theme experience because, well, 00:02:36.135 --> 00:02:38.085 it's the default theme of WordPress. 00:02:38.805 --> 00:02:41.505 Target back encourages us and the WordPress developers to 00:02:41.505 --> 00:02:42.645 create a better narrative. 00:02:42.945 --> 00:02:45.675 Which brings me back full circle to where I always land. 00:02:46.065 --> 00:02:50.595 The core experience is good enough for the masses, but when you need more, you go 00:02:50.595 --> 00:02:53.175 to a full featured theme or page builder. 00:02:53.325 --> 00:02:55.545 But I don't know if that excuses, some of these features being 00:02:55.545 --> 00:02:57.465 missing from the default experience. 00:02:58.545 --> 00:03:02.925 I think the core experience of WordPress plus 2024 can live alongside a freelancers 00:03:02.955 --> 00:03:06.825 toolkit, which also includes something like a cadence or an element, or for 00:03:06.825 --> 00:03:11.325 example, speed and simplicity, being the obvious advantage of the former. 00:03:11.775 --> 00:03:15.075 And at the end of the day, I think that's perfect at least for now. 00:03:15.285 --> 00:03:19.935 And if you invest in that core experience, there are products like 20 gig that 00:03:19.935 --> 00:03:22.275 can supercharge a 20, 24 website. 00:03:22.905 --> 00:03:26.835 I think a third party tool that enhances default themes is very smart. 00:03:27.855 --> 00:03:31.545 Maybe this is where block-based themes and the default experience of WordPress lives. 00:03:31.995 --> 00:03:32.775 Do we need more? 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