First Look at Spectra Pro

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 2023
  • In this video I look at Spectra Pro. Spectra is the Gutenberg plugin from the makers of the Astra theme and the pro version is just now being released. There is a walk-through using Spectra Pro in the Full Site Editor and a discussion of how Spectra and Spectra Pro is being positioned, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.
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Komentáře • 21

  • @dougpopejoy
    @dougpopejoy Před rokem +2

    I'm elated to see this from you!
    I found this content so exciting and at the same time your voice so is so darn soothing. Love the combination.
    I have Astra Pro Agency LTD but had moved on to GenPress. If Brainstorm honors the past purchase.... I'll immediately change my WP stack. Not something I do lightly. Anyway - thx again David. Happy Friday.

    • @DavidMcCan
      @DavidMcCan  Před rokem

      They've said multiple times it will be included in the Growth Bundle. I too am glad to see that are honoring the promise of including new products.

  • @Mr.iBrain
    @Mr.iBrain Před rokem

    Thank you David for the useful video! Hope you'll make a compare review between Spectra Pro (+Spectra One theme) vs. Greenshift (builder & theme)

  • @jhmnieuwenhuis
    @jhmnieuwenhuis Před 3 měsíci

    Great video. I am just starting with Spectra Pro.
    Learn a lot, thanks.
    At 17:58 You say you can add a custom field inline. How can i do that ?

    • @DavidMcCan
      @DavidMcCan  Před měsícem

      I think you type your text and use the database icon on the contextual toolbar to add a custom field into the text where you want it.

  • @mecrayavcin
    @mecrayavcin Před 9 měsíci

    For example we created a demo dynamic page.
    I want to show this page in all posts after the title.
    How can i do this?
    So i read WP ASTRA THEME 'Custom Layout - Hooks' topic on the offical site.
    I think we need to create demo dynamic pages in 'Dashboard > Astra > Custom Layouts' so we can show it where we want.
    Is this right?
    I had planned to buy Kadence but with Spectra plugin I will buy Wp asta full bundle.
    I don't understand Dynamic content popup and sidebar option as well and if i want to show a dynamic page in every post with ACF plugin, should i created this page in 'Dashboard > Astra > Custom Layouts' ? Thanks

    • @DavidMcCan
      @DavidMcCan  Před 9 měsíci

      I think you are on the right track. I would look at custom layouts / hooks and see if there is a hook location to match where you want your content to show. Spectra Pro supports ACF.

  • @girlonwater
    @girlonwater Před 3 měsíci

    I'm planning to add the following content in the Loop:
    - Featured Image
    - Star Rating Block
    Will it display my individual star rating from each post just as it displays the Featured Image from each post?
    Will I be able to turn Spectra's Star Rating Block into Featured Star Rating Block or Custom Field?
    I'm thinking about upgrading but am not sure if it fits my use case.

    • @DavidMcCan
      @DavidMcCan  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I just checked and the rating is not a dynamic field. I think it would need to be one in order for it to work in the loop.

    • @girlonwater
      @girlonwater Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for checking and responding.
      I hope there will be an update for the rating block in the future for more dynamic options.

  • @SekanderBadsha
    @SekanderBadsha Před rokem

    Do you have an affiliate link for Spectra Pro? 😉

    • @DavidMcCan
      @DavidMcCan  Před rokem

      Thanks for asking. They are selling it on a different website and don't have an affiliate option available yet. Perhaps they will have a sale with the final version is launched so I'd wait a little bit.

  • @nadmak9093
    @nadmak9093 Před rokem

    Wonder if it will also support JetEngine dynamic content in the near future?

    • @DavidMcCan
      @DavidMcCan  Před rokem +1

      Good question. I haven't heard anything. If you are on Facebook you can ask / suggest in their group. Otherwise you will need to send them a feature request.

  • @Jack_Warner
    @Jack_Warner Před 10 měsíci

    Everything that Spectra pro does, can be accomplished using CSS. I would never pay for any of this.

    • @DavidMcCan
      @DavidMcCan  Před 9 měsíci

      I'm not able to output custom fields with CSS so I think tools like Spectra Pro are useful and have a place.

  • @HaifengZhu-pn3uq
    @HaifengZhu-pn3uq Před 10 měsíci

    Spectra is a lot behind Kadence and Stackable

    • @DavidMcCan
      @DavidMcCan  Před 10 měsíci

      There are some things behind, like an Astra theme builder, and there are some ahead, like Spectra One and embracing the Site Editor.

    • @HaifengZhu-pn3uq
      @HaifengZhu-pn3uq Před 10 měsíci

      @@DavidMcCan Spectra is limited in fuctions compared to Kadence and Stackable, I don't like spectra

    • @HaifengZhu-pn3uq
      @HaifengZhu-pn3uq Před 10 měsíci

      @@DavidMcCan I'm using dynamic content these days, Spectra pro is a lot behind Kadence in this aspect

    • @DavidMcCan
      @DavidMcCan  Před 10 měsíci

      @@HaifengZhu-pn3uq - Well, I use Kadence.