I just bought and downloaded Blocs to work on my web projects for my clients. I have some questions before I can get started:
I know that I can integrate my design to Wordpress. Currently, my client’s website is hosted and designed on Wordpress. I wanted to know if I am able to use some of the plug-ins they have installed. They have some forms they want to keep and integrate onto the new website.
Once I can bring my design to Wordpress, will it overwrite my client’s current theme automatically? How does it work once it goes to Wordpress? I don’t want it to go live just yet.
Also, how does publishing the website from Blocs work? Once you put your credentials, does it go live instantly? Am I able to make changes on Blocs and it will update it live?
Sorry if these are previously asked questions or answered, I was trying to look for answers, but they were unanswered or they were vague. I want to know what to expect ahead of doing my client’s project. Thanks a bunch!
Wordpress Themes created with Blocs allow you to add widgetized areas and also add additional code to pages using the code widget. With the additional code zones available in the code editor, you should be able to add support for most WP plugins, although it may require a little working with code.
No, you export as a WP theme locally and then upload it to your clients theme folder on their hosting, then you can then enable / disable it from the WP backend.
With a static website, yes. However, I would suggest exporting locally and testing your Theme in a local development environment such as MAMP. If you use MAMP, you can also clone your clients database locally to ensure everything is working well before you go live with the theme.
Finally, I would suggest checking out all of the WordPress videos on the Blocs Academy, some are a little dated but you should get an idea of how to create a WP theme with Blocs.
