Before starting theme development, curate the WordPress editing experience by removing unwanted directories, blocks, block styles, and settings. This creates a focused, professional interface tailored to your client’s needs.
Remove three integrated directories: block directory (auto-installing single-block plugins), pattern directory (WordPress.org patterns), and Openverse (free media integration). These features can overwhelm clients and introduce inconsistent design elements.
Systematically remove unnecessary blocks globally, then restrict theme-building blocks from content editors. Remove arbitrary customization options like custom font size pickers and color selectors that break design system control.
This curation process creates cleaner interfaces, maintains design consistency, and reduces client confusion while establishing your professional standards from project start.