In this video, I’m going to discuss what’s happening with WordPress and why it’s divided. I’ll also share some tips on how to get the most out of WordPress and how to deal with any problems that may arise.
If you’re using WordPress and you’re experiencing problems, then this video is for you. I’ll share with you everything I know about the WordPress community and how to get the most out of it. I hope that this information will help you resolve any issues you’re having with WordPress!
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The problem with Gutenberg is that it’s way too complicated for clients who are on the most part non-technical, they just want to be able to update content on their website..the old tinymce editor was perfect because it was very similar to what most (non-techy) users are used to..mainly Microsoft word..page builders are the same..way too complicated for clients..which is defeating the whole purpose of a CMS, if the client has to get you (the developer) to make simple edits for them then why even use WordPress?
Hi Darrel – That was a tremendous and very Important video.
I do have a question:
Do you think Elementor is Better (as a page builder) than Divi's page builder?
It seems that Elegant Theme (Divi) is evolving, growing, and making better, every day.
They did a video where they compared both page builders by building the same website using Divi and Elementor (and the rest of the page builders) and Divi came out #1 in terms of Website Speed and it was Leaner and had a lot less bloat, in terms of Code.
So I'm wondering, What do you think? which one is better?
Maybe it would be great if you compare both page builders and see which one is better.
It would be really great if you interviewed Bill Erickson about hybrid themes.
The whole architecture of wordpress is what's holding it back and causing these issues. Combining a front and back end in one package is just too restrictive (beyond personal/small websites)
WordPress is an excellent CMS. Using it in headless mode with a variety of front ends is probably the most scalable way forward.
I think block themes are here to stay with Gutenberg and developers will build blocks and patterns.
Slowly but steady Gutenberg is the future
In your opinion, going with a combo of the Hello Theme and Elementor Pro the best solution right now for a Fitness & Health Blog?
I like block themes. They are fast ,easy to use and free
i am not satisfied with how wordpress is going,had lots of issues,themes not working,plugings conflicting,so on
I'm back after 6 months on this channel…
Why is Darrell Wilson's younger brother running the show? 😅
I've never been able to get my head around how WordPress works. You see, I love web development. I am pretty good with HTML, CSS and a bit of PHP, but I just tried WP again and now whenever I make a home page, the site loads to some default page that I didn't make. I just cannot work out how to get rid of it. When I make an index page with VS Code, I know that is going to be my main page.
did you use ai to give the intro to #11??
WordPress dashboard spam ads i totally agree, also it affects "Cumulative Layout Shift" within the dashboard a bit headache when we are working on a bulk products or pages.
I think the idea behind the block editor per se is not a flawed concept, but the way WordPress tries to force it is not a good one. I see a resemblance from Bootstrap in Block editor and I like that but I know a lot of issues that dislike me
I feel webflow is catching up too
Who could blame elementor, they developed a stellar product, other companies have the chance to do the same
Great stuff Darrel, hey, can't tell you how many clients who wanted to go with Gutenberg or some Blocks theme/plugin, when handed the keys to their website, take one look at Gutenberg and change their mind, just cannot wrap their heads around it, want nothing to do with Gutenberg. WordPress is hell bent on ramming Gutenturd down our throats whether we want it or not.. and most, definitely do not.
WordPress page builders are definitely the now and the future at least until AI can do what it can do 🤣. Especially now that page builders are improving the speed issues and caching within these hosting companies are also getting a lot better. But like every other tool in the field of technology, it all boils down to what the user can do with that tool. People especially freelancers who are more adept in programming will always prefer to use Gutenberg and Oxygen because of the simplicity of those tools for which they can add only the necessary features for each project. However, most freelancers who are better at user experience, design, strategy, and branding will always prefer to use page builders because it removes the difficulties of coding. The division like every polar opposite of concepts is caused by our brain's own division i.e. left brain vs. right brain. Of course, there will always be hybrids who can code and design but prefer to use block-based themes or the other way around. Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, and many page builders will have pros and cons same goes for block-based themes. Gutenberg really does not have a clear advantage even from outside the WordPress platforms like Webflow, Duda, and even High Level. Also, the speed of the internet is relative but ever-improving at an exponential rate (5 years ago 100mbs in the Philippines was a dream) so the speed of the website's loading is a factor that is temporary. The best tools in any industry are the ones that make all our lives easier, skills or no skills. Tools are here to make everybody's life easier. Programmers need to accept that it is inevitable because computers are essentially logic-based so sooner or later programming will be as easy as drag and drop. This was also true when the calculator was invented.
Really nice video my friend ! Keep goinggggg
Stupid, they are not party people. They are working people that are part of the working world. Why did you say that stupid thing? Party only happens on your birthday. You are going to make me think that you like a bunch of alchoholics. Do you want that?
what you think of webwave, i wish there was builder in wordpress like this.
Has anyone else noticed that Darrel is kind of hot?
I'd rather use a page builder and optimize it for performance than use the God awful experience that is Gutenberg with FSE themes. That is backwards to me. I'll take a 88 with Elementor and WP Rocket which I have than trying to pull out my hair with the experience of Full Site Editing. I see great things out of builders like Breakdance, Bricks etc. If Gutenberg stays the way it is and Page builders go away I'll take my bag and head to Webflow.
Elementor is Elementor!
if hosting companies create good dynamic caching solutions then yes, caching plugins will be endangered. But to my knowledge that has not been the case yet. Also WP Rocket are compatible with soooo many other plugins, so these hosting companies have a lot to do before I can say bye bye to 3rd party caching solutions
WordPress is good for many applications, but I’d say Webflow is quickly overtaking it. And it’s not even close. Webflow is infinitely more customizable
I do think WordPress is trying to catch up to Elementor, but I also don’t think they’re forcing the use of block based themes. They’re just making it easier for the new, less savvy web designers. I think they’ve realized that stock WordPress put them at a competitive disadvantage. At least Gutenberg provides a somewhat decent UI for editing without code
I also noticed a lot of themes are using only bakery page builder and not using Elementor, I was wondering what was happening so you are right
great video. spot on.