We made the most of the WordPress Gutenberg editor’s capabilities–while avoiding common pitfalls–in their new CMS build. When poorly implemented, Gutenberg can lead to inconsistent content and brand implementations. Our approach provided guardrails to ensure the platform’s power and benefits were fully harnessed, while maintaining visual consistency and brand standards. Our solution includes visual aids and placeholder helper text to guide web editors, ensuring proper page template and component usage. This best-in-class backend experience is both powerful and user-friendly, allowing Project HOPE to focus on their mission, not wrestle with technology.