September 12, 2024 — The Query Loop block might sound bland, but it’s actually the driving force behind the layout of modern WordPress blogs. Let’s dive into this critical block together, and explore some of the ways you can put it to use on your site to show off your content. We’ll uncover why it’s such an important block and where you can use it, and explore how to configure its features to get the result you’re aiming for. We’ll also peek at the different types of blocks you might want to nest inside it. Finally, we’ll uncover some lesser-known ways to use the Query Loop block, to display pages and other types of content besides posts.

August 6, 2024 — Over a year and a half in the making, the new Learn WordPress experience launched at the beginning of August, 2024! After a complete content overhaul and visual remake, the new site guides you through your WordPress learning journey, no matter your level of experience. Whether you’re setting up a new website or just getting started as a WordPress developer, find courses that will take you from the basics to beyond. Courses geared to designers and contributors are on the way, too!

Join Jonathan and Kathryn as they guide you through the new site—and inspire you to start, or continue, your WordPress learning path.

July 23, 2024 — This is part 3 of a 3-part series for beginners and new users to block themes and the Site Editor. I will use the WordPress default theme 2024 to demonstrate different block settings and styling.
– group block
– columns
– query loop/ offset
– additional css
– media & text block

June 25, 2024 — Now is your chance to contribute to the new Learn.WordPress.org redesign! The official WordPress education site is launching soon with a fresh look and Learning Pathways geared to users, designers, developers, and contributors. We need help to create small thumbnail graphics for lessons and tutorials on the new site. You can see examples of what the graphics look like in the Featured Courses and Courses sections on the new site. No previous graphics experience is required, since there’s a handy tool that makes the process of creating thumbnails simple! Join us for this workshop and learn how to use the tool, help us make graphics for the new site, and have some fun along the way. You’ll get recognition for your contribution and get a foot in the door on the WordPress.org Training team.

June 17, 2024 — In this online workshop, we will learn how to set up the header and footer within a template using a block theme. We will also examine how to incorporate the Navigation block within the header and footer template parts and use patterns.

June 6, 2024 — If you ever record WordPress demo videos, tutorials, or courses – or have thought about it! – join us for an informal exploration of what goes into making a good video. We’ll dive into the recently published Training Team handbook page on Video Best Practices and discover a wealth of tips for creating videos that look and sound professional. From what types of software to consider, to how to record clear audio, you’ll leave the workshop with a range of practical tips you can apply right away.

While we can’t prevent your cat from meowing during your demo – or your dog from trying to get into your recording space – we definitely can share lots of useful guidance you can apply to your next recording!

May 30, 2024 — Are you interested in helping people learn how to use, design, or develop with WordPress – but not sure where to get started?

The WordPress.org Training team’s Guide Program is a nifty pathway geared to helping folks take their first steps toward contributing, by matching experienced team members with new contributors. Over the course of about a month, each Guide helps a new contributor begin contributing to the Training team, in whatever area most interests them, whether it’s translating content, creating video lessons, running an online workshop, or taking notes at a weekly team meeting.

During this informal Q&A with Training team members Sumit Singh and Muhibul Haque, you’ll learn how the Guide program works, why it’s so rewarding – both for the Guide and the new contributor – and why it might be just the thing you’ve been looking for to help you get more involved with the WordPress project.

May 16, 2024 — Learn how to generate thumbnail images for WordPress-related videos step by step in Figma.

April 1, 2024 — Let’s demystify templates together!

It can sometimes be tricky to understand how the different pieces of the WordPress puzzle connect: how do blocks, patterns, template parts, templates, and themes differ? When should you use one versus another? We’ll untangle everything and help you harness the power of templates to create the site you envision.

Diving into the Site Editor, we’ll explore the key elements that drive the look and layout of your site, clarifying the purpose of each built-in template. We’ll look at some scenarios when it makes sense to create a custom template, and get hands-on to build a couple of them live. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a better understanding of the potential of WordPress templates, and be excited to play with templates on your own site!

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June 28, 2023 — Global styles help users change the overall style of their website. It lets you avoid the hassle of editing individual blocks or pages. With Global styles, users have improved control over the layout and design of their websites.

In WordPress 6.2, a new feature has been added to the global styles interface that allows users to preview every block that can be inserted into their site.

In this session, we will explore using global styles and the stylebook to style your site.