1. Yes, this is a WordPress plugin, so you need a site that uses a self-hosted version of WordPress (i.e. not a site running on wordpress.com, which doesn't allow for custom plugins).
2. Yes it produces clean CSS that loads optimally. See here for a video that explains how Microthemer optimizes the way CSS assets load....
Q: Gutenberg integration: Block styles vs Microthemer styles
This looks like a very interesting plugin. I like the idea to just touch the CSS side of things and do that with a full-blown graphical CSS editor and some nice CSS inspection tools. Which brings me to my question.
I am creating all WP sites now with the Gutenberg site editor as sole page builder. How does the integration of Microthemer with Gutenberg work? Or in other words, will Microthemer create a parallel CSS structure to the one that WordPress produces?
For example: I can change the color of a heading in the block editor, which adds some css like "has-whatever-color" to the header block. And I may also change it in Microthemer. If I change it in Microthemer, will Microthemer produce the same "has-custom-color" Wordpress generated CSS or do its own thing?
A: Hey, thanks for your question. Microthemer does create a parallel structure for the CSS. It doesn't have any awareness of Gutenberg generated CSS styles. It just generates styles based on the visual CSS options you apply or the custom CSS you add via its code editor.
One workflow could be using the global style options in Gutenberg, but use Microthemer for all other CSS changes. Another...
If I use Microthemer to style an element such as a header that is being applied to the entire site, will the CSS changes be applied sitewide? I'm using Breakdance builder. Thanks!
You can choose where your CSS changes apply - globally or page specific. By default, styles are page-specific. But, there is a switch a the bottom left that gives you a list of global folders on one side and page specific folder(s) on the other. Any selectors added to a global folder (e.g. "Header") will affect all pages of the site.
Thank you very much. I'm loving the plugin so far (wrote a review), but hadn't figured out the global settings which would save me a lot of work. I've been styling pages one at a time. Glad to know there's a better way. Thanks for the great plugin. One of the best purchases on AppSumo so far.
A: Hey, thanks for your question. You can certainly use Microthemer to style the site frontend that is created using Generate Blocks. Just as you can always style the frontend with any WP setup. However, there isn't any deep integration with Generate Blocks, like there is for Gutenberg (core), Elementor, Oxygen, or Beaver Builder.
This video explains the new Gutenberg integration:...
Q: Do you need wordpress for this grid designer
Do you need wordpress for this grid designer and does it produce clean optimal code. Does it do flexbox?
Sebastian_Microthemer
Dec 16, 2024A: Hey Kevi, thanks for your questions.
1. Yes, this is a WordPress plugin, so you need a site that uses a self-hosted version of WordPress (i.e. not a site running on wordpress.com, which doesn't allow for custom plugins).
2. Yes it produces clean CSS that loads optimally. See here for a video that explains how Microthemer optimizes the way CSS assets load....
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Oh and yes, it does support both flexbox and CSS grid:
(these videos were recorded when the interface looked a bit different but may still be useful for reference)
- https://themeover.com/learn-flexbox/
- https://themeover.com/css-grid-controls/
Q: Gutenberg integration: Block styles vs Microthemer styles
This looks like a very interesting plugin. I like the idea to just touch the CSS side of things and do that with a full-blown graphical CSS editor and some nice CSS inspection tools. Which brings me to my question.
I am creating all WP sites now with the Gutenberg site editor as sole page builder. How does the integration of Microthemer with Gutenberg work? Or in other words, will Microthemer create a parallel CSS structure to the one that WordPress produces?
For example: I can change the color of a heading in the block editor, which adds some css like "has-whatever-color" to the header block. And I may also change it in Microthemer. If I change it in Microthemer, will Microthemer produce the same "has-custom-color" Wordpress generated CSS or do its own thing?
Sebastian_Microthemer
Nov 4, 2024A: Hey, thanks for your question. Microthemer does create a parallel structure for the CSS. It doesn't have any awareness of Gutenberg generated CSS styles. It just generates styles based on the visual CSS options you apply or the custom CSS you add via its code editor.
One workflow could be using the global style options in Gutenberg, but use Microthemer for all other CSS changes. Another...
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Q: Does this work on global elements?
If I use Microthemer to style an element such as a header that is being applied to the entire site, will the CSS changes be applied sitewide? I'm using Breakdance builder. Thanks!
Sebastian_Microthemer
Oct 24, 2024A: Hey, thanks for your question.
You can choose where your CSS changes apply - globally or page specific. By default, styles are page-specific. But, there is a switch a the bottom left that gives you a list of global folders on one side and page specific folder(s) on the other. Any selectors added to a global folder (e.g. "Header") will affect all pages of the site.
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Thank you very much. I'm loving the plugin so far (wrote a review), but hadn't figured out the global settings which would save me a lot of work. I've been styling pages one at a time. Glad to know there's a better way. Thanks for the great plugin. One of the best purchases on AppSumo so far.
You're welcome and thanks so much for the review and kind words. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions.
Q: Compatible with GenerateBlocks?
Is this compatible with GenerateBlocks?
Sebastian_Microthemer
Oct 10, 2024A: I think your question came through twice there, please see my previous answer!
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Q: Compatible with GenerateBlocks?
I am in the process of ditching a builder and going with GenerateBlocks. Would this be able to be used with my site?
Sebastian_Microthemer
Oct 10, 2024A: Hey, thanks for your question. You can certainly use Microthemer to style the site frontend that is created using Generate Blocks. Just as you can always style the frontend with any WP setup. However, there isn't any deep integration with Generate Blocks, like there is for Gutenberg (core), Elementor, Oxygen, or Beaver Builder.
This video explains the new Gutenberg integration:...
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