The Gutenberg block editor is going mobile! Well, kind off…
A stripped-down version of the block editor is now in beta testing for mobile apps, though it won’t give you access to all the blocks right away.
Beyond that, there are new block management features proposed for WordPress 5.2, and we compare the new Toolset Forms plugin to another form stalwart, Gravity Forms.
Let’s get to all of this week’s news…
WORDPRESS NEWS AND ARTICLES
- Toolset Forms vs Gravity Forms: A Hands-On Comparison – we compare the new Toolset Forms vs Gravity Forms.
- Selling WordPress Plugins and Themes From Your Website – All Best Practices In 1 Place – a deep look from Freemius.
- Block Management Features Proposed for WordPress 5.2 – do you want to see block management in the core? Or should that be plugin territory?
- The block editor is coming to the mobile apps – a stripped-down version is now in beta testing.
- WordPress Contributors Propose Shorter, Time-based Release Cycles – what do you think?
TUTORIALS AND HOW-TOS
- Gutenberg Components: Modal – Igor explains the modal component in Gutenberg.
- Cheat Code #4: Easy search and replace in WordPress – a quick one from Jason showing you how to run a search/replace with WP-CLI.
- How to create custom Gutenberg blocks in WordPress – a guide from Flywheel.
- WordPress Class Serialization with PHP – a tutorial for devs from Tom McFarlin.
- Speed Up WordPress in 2019: How To Optimize Your Website & Make It Load Fast – a detailed YouTube tutorial from the Oxygen folks.
RESOURCES & DEALS
- 20% Off Jetpack Plans – get 20% off all WordPress.com/Jetpack plans until March 10th.
- The A to Z of Premium WordPress Theme Companies – 25+ Companies! – check out some great WordPress theme companies.
- Becoming a YouTube creator with Justin Reves – a new episode of Matt Report.
- RelayThat $49 AppSumo Deal – RelayThat helps you create images for your blog and social media.
