How to switch to the block editor: Transitioning from the classic editor | Block editor training

This video about transitioning from the Classic to the Block editor is part of the free online Block editor training. Learn more about creating and maintaining your posts and pages with our free Block editor training at https://yoa.st/3yj. This course includes reading materials and quizzes. ► About this video There are a few relatively simple things you can do to transition from the Classic to the Block editor. For example, you can use a plugin to create a staging environment. Or, you can use the settings within the block editor to convert old content to blocks. If all of this sounds unfamiliar to you, don’t worry. We explain everything in this video! 👍Did you enjoy this video? Don’t forget to click the like button! #BlockEditor #YoastSEOacademy #WordPress #BlockEditorTutorial #WordPressTutorial #Gutenberg #Yoast #WordPressForBeginners #MovingFromTheClassicToTheBlockEditor ► Items discussed in this video 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:00:13 - Benefits of the block editor 0:01:09 - How will transitioning from classic to the block editor affect your existing content 0:01:46 - Testing the block editor with a staging site 0:03:51 - Converting old content into blocks 0:04:49 - Conclusion ► What should you watch next? Do you want to know more about why you should use the block editor? Check out this video: https://youtu.be/Zl9fo1k9yQk Or watch one of our videos about: ‣ The future of the Gutenberg project: https://youtu.be/Ykc9UNL4d3Q ‣ Examples of block editor projects: https://youtu.be/2DuFDvH8weo ‣ What is the block editor: https://youtu.be/vv_54Ic6asE ► About the Block editor training Chances are you’ve heard about the new WordPress editor: the block editor. This new block editor brings a completely different approach to creating content in the form of blocks. In this free Block editor course, you’ll learn exactly how to use these blocks to their fullest potential! Using practical examples, we’ll guide you through the process of creating a well-designed blog po