A Guide for Maple Creative Care Plan Clients

Introduction

Welcome to the modern WordPress editing experience! As a Maple Creative client, you now have access to the powerful Block Editor (also known as Gutenberg). This guide will help you make common updates to your website while preserving its professional design.

Important Note About Block Themes

Your website uses a "block theme" (either OllieWP or RockBase), which is WordPress's newest and most powerful type of theme. While this gives you great flexibility, it's important to stay within certain boundaries to maintain your site's professional appearance.

⚠️ Do Not Click:

• The "Edit Site" button in the top bar
• "Editor" under Appearance menu
• Any options related to "Templates"

Basic Concepts

Blocks vs Classic Editor

If you're familiar with the old WordPress editor, here are the key differences:

• Instead of one big text field, content is broken into "blocks"
• Each block has its own settings and controls
• You can move blocks up/down easily
• Consistent styling across your site

The Block Editor Interface

1. Top Bar
   • Save/Publish buttons
   • Preview option
   • Settings gear icon (toggle sidebar)
2. Content Area
   • Where you edit your content
   • Click + to add new blocks
   • Use existing patterns for professional layouts
3. Right Sidebar
   • Block settings (when block is selected)
   • Page settings (when no block selected)