This weekend, I tried out the IndieBlocks plugin for WordPress websites. In 2019, WordPress moved to a new editor for weblog posts called Gutenberg, which uses “blocks” to insert different types of post formats (text, formatted text, video, embeds, etc.). IndieWeb developers had developed a plugin to support different post types, but it used the Classic Editor (now called), and did not support the Gutenberg editor. I played with the “Context” block, and was able to create bookmark, like, and reply posts. I did have a problem with creating a standalone Note using the IndieBlocks plugin (I created it, but it did not appear on the home page). However, the developer said that he is working on the issue.
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Interested in Indieweb features for WordPress? I checked out a new plugin this weekend, here’s my report: andysylvester.com/2022/10/16/che…
Thanks, Andy! IndieBlocks is still in its infancy, so expect some more issues going forward.
(Even though one could argue they’re not all that great for blogging) I have been using a Custom Post Type approach to IndieWeb post types for a while. But all of the different options, and the entire block thing, are brand new.
I used to literally add microformats by hand (and some “clever” filters), something we can’t quite expect others to be doing too! Hoping (more and better) blocks can eventually be part of the solution here.
I’m also going to set up an entire separate site shortly, with better documentation.