Introduction to WordPress Block Themes

Course details

Ever since their introduction to WordPress 6.0, block themes have been at the forefront of the way WordPress themes are created. And as the technology that supports this type of theme improves with each new release, you need to keep your skills up-to-date to stay relevant in the field.

In this course, join instructor Daisy Olsen as she shows you how to use block themes to build and maintain sites more efficiently and quickly with less overhead. Explore the core concepts and practical application of block themes using the Site Editor, global settings and styles, and the theme.json file configuration to prepare your theme for export. By the end of this course,you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to know to create and modify a block theme without writing a single line of code.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - What are WordPress block themes and why build them

1. WordPress Theme Basics

02 - WordPress overview
03 - Exploring types of WordPress themes - Classic, block, and hybrid
04 - Diving into common elements of WordPress block themes
05 - A closer look at blocks in WordPress block themes

2. Development Environment Setup

06 - Set up a development WordPress site locally
07 - Make a starter theme using the Create Block Theme plugin

3. Site Editor Essentials

08 - Getting to know the WordPress Site Editor
09 - Patterns and synced patterns
10 - Creating template parts - Headers, footers, and more
11 - Editing existing templates in WordPress block themes
12 - Creating essential templates in WordPress block themes

4. Block Theme Styles and Settings

13 - Adding custom fonts
14 - Styles in block themes - Typography, colors, and layouts
15 - Refining styles for blocks with the Style Book

5. Preparing Your Theme for Export

16 - Saving your work to your theme directory
17 - Theme file adjustments and cleanup
18 - Exporting and installing your theme

Conclusion

19 - Next steps

Introduction to WordPress Block Themes

Authors

Daisy Olsen