About Gutenberg Blocks

Gutenberg introduction

Gutenberg, introduced as the main editor for WordPress some time ago, initially faced mixed reactions from users. However, the WordPress team has consistently focused on improving Gutenberg, dedicating significant resources to its development and enhancement. With each update, Gutenberg has become more powerful, user-friendly, and reliable. Today, it stands as a robust and intuitive editor, offering a seamless experience for creating and customizing content. The continuous improvements have addressed early concerns, making Gutenberg a bug-free and efficient tool that aligns perfectly with the needs of modern WordPress users.

One of the main benefits of integrating Gutenberg as a supported page builder in the WoodMart theme is that it offers a native WordPress solution alongside Elementor and WPBakery. While both Elementor and WPBakery are still excellent and widely used builders, Gutenberg stands out by being built directly into WordPress, eliminating the need for extra plugins. This not only streamlines your website’s setup but also reduces potential conflicts and improves overall performance. With Gutenberg, you can leverage the same powerful capabilities, and in some cases, even more options than other builders provide, all while maintaining a lightweight and efficient site. This native integration ensures a more seamless and optimized experience, empowering you to create stunning, customized pages with ease.

What about performance?

When it comes to performance, Gutenberg offers significant advantages compared to using Elementor and WPBakery page builders. By utilizing Gutenberg, we ensure that only necessary blocks are loaded and their CSS and JS code optimized to be as light as possible. Additionally, Gutenberg-generated pages contain fewer DOM elements, making them lighter and faster on average than similar pages built with Elementor or WPBakery.

Your pages will only include the code necessary for the elements used, resulting in more efficient and streamlined content. Furthermore, most elements added to your page with Gutenberg are simple static HTML markup that does not require running any PHP code. This includes basic blocks like rows, columns, text, and images, contributing to faster load times and improved overall performance. By choosing Gutenberg with WoodMart, you can create a more efficient, high-performing website.