Build modern WordPress block themes with a real development workflow.
In this video, I’ll show you how to use Olenka — a WordPress Block Theme Starter Kit designed for developers who want full control, clean structure, and a modern frontend stack.
This starter kit combines Gutenberg, React.js, Tailwind CSS v4, and Vite into a fast and scalable setup for building custom WordPress themes without fighting the default limitations.
What you’ll learn:
- How to structure a modern WordPress block theme
- How to work with custom Gutenberg blocks using React
- How Tailwind 4 integrates into a WordPress workflow
- How Vite improves your development speed (HMR, fast builds)
- How to organize PHP and JS using Composer-friendly structure
- How Parts, Patterns, and Templates are preconfigured for real projects
Key features of Olenka:
- Clean starter architecture for block themes
- React-based Gutenberg block development
- Tailwind CSS v4 ready
- Vite-powered build system
- Composer support for better code organization
- Prebuilt theme.json, templates, patterns, and parts
- Developer-first setup (no unnecessary abstraction)
This is not a no-code solution. It’s built for developers who want to:
- Write clean, maintainable code
- Avoid bloated page builders
- Use modern tooling inside WordPress
- Build scalable, production-ready themes
If you’re coming from classic themes or page builders, this setup will help you move into Full Site Editing (FSE) the right way.
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