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Genesis Custom Blocks Plugin – Free Version

The Genesis custom blocks plugin is a free plugin which enables you to make custom blocks without having to use large amounts of code.

There’s 3 steps required to build your own custom block once you install & activate the Genesis Blocks plugin :

Step 1 – In your WordPress Dashboard, go to Custom Blocks > click Add New to create a new custom block.

Add New Custom Block

Step 2 – Next to the Block menu item, click the field menu item, enter a name for your field label and select the Field Type from the drop down menu.

Block Field Settings

Step 3 – Code your block.php template in PHP using the block_field function to match the block settings Field Name (slug) as seen in this example block.

Video Demo

The video shows you how to create a new custom block, configure the field settings for 1 field & code the block.php file to output your field value where ever you use the block on the front end of your post or page.

StudioPress also offer a premium version of the plugin called Genesis Custom Blocks Pro, free for Pro Plus Package owners.

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