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How to Use the WordPress Flickr Embed Block

How to Use the WordPress Flickr Embed Block

March 7, 2023 in WordPress | 0 comments

The WordPress Flickr embed block lets you add photos and videos that you’ve saved to Flickr to your WordPress posts and pages. When a visitor clicks the photo or video, they’ll be directed to Flickr, where they can view and/or play your media. Videos can’t actually play on your website –...

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How to Use the WordPress Code Block

How to Use the WordPress Code Block

September 12, 2022 in WordPress | 0 comments

Displaying code in WordPress pages and posts can be tricky. Just posting the code within the content can have interesting results, especially if WordPress displays it incorrectly or your security locks you out for malicious activity. Fortunately, the WordPress Code Block makes it easy to display...

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How to Use the WordPress Custom HTML Block

How to Use the WordPress Custom HTML Block

September 12, 2022 in WordPress | 1 comment

The Custom HTML Block lets you add HTML content and edit it without having to view the page or post as HTML. You can embed HTML and even use it to mark up your text and then convert it to a Paragraph Block with styled text if you want. This block is great for those that prefer to work in HTML and...

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How to Use the WordPress YouTube Embed Block

How to Use the WordPress YouTube Embed Block

March 23, 2023 in WordPress | 3 comments

Making a YouTube video takes a lot of time. When you’re finally finished and your video is live, you probably want to share it everywhere you can, including on your website. Or, maybe you have someone else’s video that you want to post to your WordPress site. You could be providing commentary...

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How to Use the WordPress Buttons Block

How to Use the WordPress Buttons Block

September 21, 2021 in WordPress | 1 comment

The buttons on your website play a significant role in its appearance and usability. They help visitors navigate across different pages, and make it easy for them to perform important actions (such as downloading content or subscribing to your newsletter). It’s crucial that you have a simple...

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How to Use the WordPress Spacer Block

How to Use the WordPress Spacer Block

September 11, 2022 in WordPress | 0 comments

The way you organize and arrange elements on your website can have a significant  impact on its overall appearance, and even its User Experience (UX). The WordPress Spacer block is a simple tool that can help you do this more effectively. True to its name, it create space between blocks, which can...

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How to Use the WordPress Columns Block

How to Use the WordPress Columns Block

March 23, 2023 in WordPress | 0 comments

Columns are a key component in most modern websites and page builders. Fortunately, the WordPress Block Editor enables you to use both columns and rows so you have full control over each page’s layout. However, although the builder adds rows automatically, you’ll need to choose where...

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How to Use the WordPress Spotify Embed Block

How to Use the WordPress Spotify Embed Block

September 15, 2022 in WordPress | 3 comments

The WordPress Spotify embed block lets you add all sorts of musical goodies to your WordPress posts and pages. You can embed albums, playlists, podcasts or tracks, and anyone will be able to listen to them when visiting your site. They’ll hear a 30-second preview before being prompted to take the...

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Page Speed SEO: Here’s What You Need to Know

Page Speed SEO: Here’s What You Need to Know

March 10, 2023 in WordPress | 8 comments

A decade ago, keywords were the biggest and best way to boost your website’s search rankings. You could make sure that search engines knew what your content was about by simply using the same phrases (or similar phrases) over and over again. Times have changed, and Google now prioritizes the...

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