Kadence - How to use the Block Collection

Your Kadence child theme comes with a custom Block Collection. A Block Collection is a library of all of the page layouts and individual sections that make up your theme. With the Block Collection, you can do things like:

  • Add a section from any page to any other page (i.e. from the Services page to the About page, or from the Category Index page to the Home page)
  • Restore a page or section to its original layout if you made a change that you aren't happy with
  • Create and design a custom page using individual sections from other pages
  • Add Shop the Post widgets to your blog posts
  • Add a Disclaimer block to your blog posts

Using the Block Collection

  1. To access the Block Collection for your theme, edit any page or post on your site.
  2. At the top of the editor, click "Design Library."
  3. Select your theme name at the top of the Library.
  4. Click on the preview image for any layout or section to add it to your page.

Block Collection Categories

The Block Collection is divided into several categories. The specific categories may vary slightly depending on your theme.

  • Complete Page Layouts – Full page layouts, best used when creating new pages.
  • Sections – Individual layout components/blocks that you can add to any existing page, or mix and match between pages.
  • Homepage – Full homepage layouts, plus the individual sections from the different homepage options in your theme.
  • Blog Blocks – Add-on blocks for blog posts like opt-ins, product showcases, and related content.
  • Blog Layouts – Prebuilt post layouts for your blog page.
  • Shop the Post – Customizable shop the post widgets included with your theme. You can add these to your blog posts or pages and personalize them with your own images, text, and links!

Troubleshooting

If the Block Collection is not loading or you're receiving an error, click the "Sync with Cloud" icon at the top of the Design Library window. This will fix most issues!