WordPress has introduced block editor to help you create user-friendly, high-quality content and give your content a great structure, look, and feel.

Yoast contributor Iris Guelen has shared steps to help you transition from the WordPress classic editor to block editor.

Guelen says, “Switching to the block editor should go smoothly. Especially, if you follow the steps below.

In this video, which is part of our new and free Block editor training, we explain the steps you should take when transitioning to the block editor. And of course, we’ll also describe them in this article!

Step 1: Test the block editor on your site

When you’ve decided you want to make the switch to the block editor, the first thing you should do is test the block editor on your site. The best way to test the block editor is to use a so-called staging site. A staging site is a copy of your live website that allows you to implement and test changes without affecting your real site.

How to create a staging site

So, how do you create a staging environment for your site?”.

How to make the transition to the block editor (from the classic editor) in WordPress

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