The document discusses the evolution and features of the block editor in WordPress, emphasizing the importance of Gutenberg and its enhancements since its release in December 2018. It highlights tools for building effective web designs, including core blocks, block libraries, custom blocks, and the Genesis framework. The document also touches on future developments in WordPress with a focus on Genesis Pro and its offerings.

1. PRODUCT BUILD BREAKOUT

2. Rock Your Blocks
WEB DESIGN ACCELERATION
WITH GENESIS PRO
Genesis Product Manager, WP Engine
@smithkbryan
Bryan Smith
PRODUCT BUILD BREAKOUT

3. Bryan Smith
Genesis Product Manager, WP Engine
@smithkbryan

4. What’s in your Block Editor toolbox?
1.
WP Core Blocks & Editor
Features
2.
Block Libraries & Editor
Enhancement Tools
3.
Custom Blocks

5. 1. WP Core blocks & editor features.
THE FOUNDATION OF MODERN WORDPRESS

6. State of blocks.
§ Gutenberg was released to WordPress core in Dec 2018
§ Fast release cycle for block editor improvements
§ Full Site Editing coming late 2020
§ The Block Editor is the absolute center of modern WordPress

7. 2. Block libraries & editor
enhancements.
POWERFUL BLOCKS & FINE TUNED CONTENT CREATION

9. 3. Custom blocks.
BUILD THE BLOCKS THE WAY YOU NEED

11. Genesis.
WHAT’S HERE TODAY
§ Building on one of the greatest legacies in WordPress
§ Genesis
§ Framework
§ Block Library
§ Custom Blocks
§ Genesis Pro
§ Themes
§ Premium Blocks, Layouts and Custom Blocks

12. Genesis.
THE TEAM

13. § Building for the future
§ Genesis Plugin
§ Genesis Full Site Editing Theme
§ Genesis Cloud
Genesis.
WHAT’S COMING SOON

14. wpengine.com/genesis-pro
Genesis Pro.
WHERE TO GET IT

15. Thank you.
Genesis Product Manager, WP Engine
@smithkbryan
Bryan Smith