Getting Started

What this guide covers

This guide introduces how your website works and how to get started managing content with ModernPress and WordPress.

It will help you:

• Understand how your website is structured and how content is organized
• Navigate Learn.tri.be and find the right guidance when you need it
• Recognize how custom features may fit into your site
• Identify the next steps for learning and building content

Use this as your starting point — it will guide you to the right tools, documentation, and next steps as you begin working in your site.

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How your site is built

Your website uses the ModernPress framework, built on WordPress’ block-based editing system.

Everything you create is made up of blocks — from simple text to more complex layouts. These blocks work together to create structured, flexible pages that are easy to update and maintain over time.

As you work in the editor:

• Content is created using blocks — text, images, media, and more
• Layout is created by combining and arranging blocks into sections across the page
• Patterns provide pre-built layouts to help you build pages quickly and consistently
• Structured components (like Tabs or Cards) are ready-made block combinations designed for specific types of content
• Styles are applied through a shared design system to keep your site consistent
• Accessibility is supported by the system, but still depends on how content is created — including heading structure, alt text, and color contrast

These tools work together to help you build content efficiently while maintaining consistency and structure. Once you understand how the block system works, everything else builds from that foundation.

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Using Learn.tri.be

Learn.tri.be is your primary training resource. It supports both how you work and what you’re working with — from understanding overall workflows to learning how specific blocks and features behave.

Use the sidebar to explore topics like Foundations, the Block Editor, the Site Editor, and Accessible Content. Each section includes overview guides to help you understand the big picture, along with more focused documentation for specific features and tasks.

Start with overview guides to understand how content is structured and how the editor works. As you become more comfortable, use block documentation to support what you’re building and explore new possibilities.

Many guides also include video walkthroughs, which are often the fastest and most visual way to learn.

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How custom features fit into your site

Some sites include additional features tailored to specific needs.

These customizations can range from small enhancements to existing blocks, to entirely new blocks, content types, or more advanced functionality powered by custom development or third-party plugins.

If your site includes custom features:

• Many are designed to feel consistent with the editor and follow familiar patterns
• Others may include unique settings, workflows, or editing experiences
• They are typically found in familiar places, like the block inserter, settings sidebar, or within specific content areas

Custom features are not covered in Learn.tri.be. If you’re unsure how something works, refer to your project-specific documentation for guidance.

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Next steps

As you get started, focus on building confidence step by step. You don’t need to learn everything at once — each of these areas will support how you work in the editor.

1. Understand the basics

Start by getting familiar with how WordPress and your site work together. This gives you the foundation you’ll rely on for everything else. These guides will help you understand where to work, how content is created, and how different parts of your site connect.

Review:

• WordPress Foundations
• Block Editor Overview
• Site Editor Overview

2. Understand content structure

Before focusing on design or styling, it’s important to understand how content is structured using blocks. A strong understanding of structure makes everything else — editing, troubleshooting, and building — much easier.

Review:

• Working with blocks

3. Use patterns to build faster

Patterns are pre-built layouts that help you create pages quickly and consistently. Instead of building from scratch, you can insert a pattern, replace placeholder content, adjust layout or styling as needed

Review:

• Block Patterns

Patterns are one of the fastest ways to create polished, consistent pages without needing to think through every layout decision.

4. Learn blocks as you need them

You don’t need to memorize every block. As you build content look up specific blocks when you need them. Block documentation is designed to support you in the moment — when you’re actively building.

Review:

• All blocks

5. Create accessible content

Accessibility is part of everything you create. While the system supports it, content decisions still matter. Clear, structured, and accessible content improves the experience for everyone.

Review:

• Accessible content guidelines

6. Use the Site Editor when needed

Most of your work will happen in the Block Editor. But sometimes you’ll need to update shared parts of your site — like the header, navigation, footer, or templates.

Review:

• Site Editor Resources

7. Reference custom feature documentation (if applicable)

If your site includes custom features, they may not be covered in Learn.tri.be. These features are designed to feel familiar, but may include additional options or behaviors specific to your site.

Review:

• Refer to your project-specific documentation
• Look for guidance on unique blocks, workflows, or content types

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You’re in good shape

Your site is built on a system designed to scale with you. Once you understand how blocks and structure work together, editing becomes intuitive.

When you need support, Learn.tri.be is there to guide you with practical, editor-focused documentation.

If anything feels unclear at first, that’s completely normal. With a bit of practice, you’ll build confidence quickly.