{"id":2306,"date":"2021-05-21T18:19:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T15:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?p=2306"},"modified":"2024-02-19T11:41:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T09:41:09","slug":"blocksys-integration-toolset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/blog\/blocksys-integration-toolset\/","title":{"rendered":"Blocksy\u2019s Integration With Toolset Lets You Build Custom, Dynamic Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Blocksy always played nicely with <a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/post-types\/custom-post-types\/\">custom post types<\/a> defined by the user. When you declare a custom post type, Blocksy automatically detects it. It generates options for editing the single post and its archives automatically, providing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-checkbox wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changing the archives look and feel from the Customizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing the single post layout and styling both from the Customizer (globally) and the Gutenberg metabox (locally per post)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, we felt like there is space for even more flexibility in certain cases, Toolset being the definite tool (pun intended) to fill this gap. We are excited to announce the full integration between Blocksy and Toolset &#8211; a perfect match for those looking to build advanced, custom sites without coding and using the Gutenberg editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly does integration mean for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-checkbox wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019ve been using Blocksy and Toolset, you\u2019ll be happy to hear that you can now control Blocksy design and layout options from within Toolset\u2019s Content Templates and Archive pages &#8211; letting you truly customize your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re new to Toolset, then it means you can start building custom, dynamic websites from scratch, without needing to code or use another third party page builder.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When creating or editing any Toolset Content Templates or WordPress Archives for standard or custom post types, you can now conveniently access Blocksy\u2019s theme settings from within the block editor. These settings let you choose which theme options you\u2019d like to use for each post type, and includes options like \u2018Featured Image\u2019, \u2018Pagination\u2019, \u2018Sidebar\u2019, \u2018Related Posts\u2019 and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1902\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Content-Template.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Content-Template.png 1902w, https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Content-Template-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Content-Template-1024x421.png 1024w, https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Content-Template-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Content-Template-1536x632.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1902px) 100vw, 1902px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accessing the Theme options for Blocksy while editing a Content Template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blocky and Toolset &#8211; A Perfect Fit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to be working with the Toolset team because it\u2019s a natural fit for Blocksy clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Toolset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-checkbox wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toolset helps you build custom, dynamic websites without needing any programming knowledge &#8211; all within the Gutenberg editor. It includes everything you need to create and customize:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom Post Types, Custom Fields, <a href=\"https:\/\/toolset.com\/glossary\/template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Content Templates<\/a> for single-posts, and WordPress Archives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom Lists of Posts and Custom Searches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front-end forms, Maps, and Access control for content (users, editors, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comes with a <a href=\"https:\/\/toolset.com\/block-item\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">library of dynamic blocks<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toolset works with speed in mind, and with the number of features available, you don&#8217;t need a million plugins to do everything.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You won\u2019t need to worry about your site performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why it is such a powerful partnership:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"is-style-checkbox wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blocksy and Toolset\u2019s integration means a seamless design and customization experience for you because everything is ready to use in Gutenberg.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making a truly custom and professional-looking website requires a lot of functionality. It can be hard to manage this and keep your website fast if you use too many plugins &#8211; Toolset offers many features and is built for performance, just like Blocksy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We work with the Toolset team to guarantee ongoing compatibility and support for our clients. So you can install updates safely without worrying they might break anything.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1896\" height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-Archive.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-Archive.png 1896w, https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-Archive-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-Archive-1024x462.png 1024w, https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-Archive-768x347.png 768w, https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-Archive-1536x693.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accessing the Theme options for Blocksy while editing a WordPress Archive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:4px;background-color:#ebf1f28c\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Agnes Bury<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Toolset In-Development Tester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-info coblocks-alert-paragraph\">Toolset allows you to handle all dynamic aspects of your sites, such as when you need custom post types, fields, taxonomies, maps with dynamic content, and more. Toolset uses the block-based interface, so designing pages is fast and visual \u2013 that\u2019s why we\u2019re so happy to have integrated with Blocksy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:4px;background-color:#ebf1f28c\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Geoff<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed their website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blippr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Blippr<\/a>\u00a0using Toolset<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-info coblocks-alert-paragraph\">Other blocks are limited in what they can do, but using Toolset custom post types and dynamic blocks I was able to build a pretty complex site that has a lot of different content being pulled in and updated on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Whatever you want to create, Blocksy and Toolset can do it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Blocksy and Toolset, the possibilities are endless. You can create:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom business <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discover-wp.com\/site-types\/dog-walkers-directory-site\/?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Directory<\/a>, <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discover-wp.com\/site-types\/toolset-blocks-and-woocommerce\/?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">E-Commerce<\/a>, <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discover-wp.com\/site-types\/cb-properties-real-estate-site\/?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Estate<\/a>, and <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discover-wp.com\/site-types\/paint-your-world-membership-site\/?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Membership<\/a> sites (just to name a few)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to give it a try? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/discover-wp.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Discover-WP<\/a> to install a free demo site, or purchase the Toolset range on <a href=\"https:\/\/toolset.com\" class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toolset.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, we are planning to implement an advanced starter site using Toolset in the near future, so do keep an eye on our <a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/starter-sites\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">starter sites<\/a> page where this one and many more will be published. We are always busy implementing new starter sites that shows how all the amazing Blocksy features play out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What do you think about Blocksy and Toolset integration? Leave your opinion below!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blocksy always played nicely with custom post types defined by the user. 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