Launching a WordPress block theme site follows a clear checklist — content, mobile test, SEO, then go-live. This FSE Series finale walks through a typical SA SME launch. Pre-launch content Home, services, about, contact — real copy, not lorem ipsum. Mobile and forms Test quote forms and click-to-call on phone. POPIA consent on forms. SEO…
Block themes can be fast or bloated — FSE speed depends on image discipline, caching, and limiting plugins, especially for SA mobile users. Image optimisation WebP, correct dimensions, lazy load below fold — hero image sized for mobile. Caching LiteSpeed or similar on SA hosting — page cache for anonymous visitors. Lean block usage Fewer…
Custom React blocks are for developers — most SA SMEs should use block patterns and trusted plugins instead of building blocks from scratch. When custom blocks make sense Unique calculators, configurators, or branded components reused across many pages. When patterns are enough Hero sections, testimonials, CTAs — block patterns cover 90% of brochure sites. Maintenance…
Block themes work with essential WordPress plugins — but every plugin adds weight. Choose a short list for SEO, forms, and security. SEO Yoast or Rank Math — titles, sitemaps, schema basics. Forms Contact Form 7, WPForms — POPIA consent fields, email notifications. Security and backups Wordfence or similar, UpdraftPlus for scheduled backups. Caching LiteSpeed…
In WordPress FSE, templates control page layouts — home, single post, archive. Most SMEs customise existing theme templates rather than building from zero. Core templates Front page Page and single post Archive and 404 Portfolio and case studies Duplicate page template — hero, gallery block, testimonial, CTA. Dynamic data Query Loop block for blog and…
Template hierarchy in WordPress FSE decides which layout loads — home, blog post, or shop page. Understanding it prevents “why does my page look wrong?” frustration. Front page vs blog Settings → Reading controls whether home uses a static page or posts template. Single and archive Posts use single template; categories use archive — edit…
Navigation in WordPress FSE lives in header template parts — keep menus short, mobile-friendly, and focused on conversion paths for SA users. Short primary menus Five to seven items max — Services, About, Blog, Contact. Mobile overlay Hamburger menu with large tap targets — test on your phone. Dropdowns sparingly Deep nested menus frustrate mobile…
Block patterns speed up WordPress layouts — pre-built sections for hero, features, and CTAs you insert and edit without coding. What patterns are Grouped blocks — heading, text, image, button — saved as one insertable layout. Theme vs custom Twenty Twenty-Five includes patterns; agencies add brand-matched sets. Edit after insert Swap copy and images —…
Global Styles in WordPress FSE set colours and fonts site-wide — one place to keep your brand consistent across every page. Colour palette Primary, secondary, background — limit to three or four for clarity. Typography One heading font, one body font — 16px+ body on mobile. Button styles Consistent radius and colour on all CTAs….
The Site Editor in WordPress block themes controls headers, footers, and templates visually — no PHP required for most SME changes. Header template part Logo, navigation, phone, WhatsApp — edit once, applies site-wide. Footer Contact details, privacy link, social icons, secondary menu. Templates vs pages Templates define structure; page content fills the post content area….
Start WordPress FSE with a block theme like Twenty Twenty-Five on staging — learn Site Editor without breaking your live site. Staging first Subdomain or local copy — experiment before production. Activate block theme Appearance → Themes — Twenty Twenty-Five or agency-delivered child theme. Site Editor tour Styles, templates, template parts — Series 3. Essential…
Full Site Editing (FSE) means editing your entire WordPress site — header, footer, templates — in the block editor without classic PHP templates. Block themes FSE requires a block theme — not every old theme supports Site Editor. Who benefits SMEs who want visual control and faster layout changes after launch. What you can edit…
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