To begin adding quotes to your WordPress blog, install and activate the Easy Quotes plugin from the WordPress plugin repository. Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard, search for "Easy Quotes," and click "Install Now" followed by "Activate." This plugin creates a new "Quotes" custom post type and provides a dedicated Gutenberg block for displaying quotes1. Once activated, you'll find a new "Quotes" menu item in your dashboard sidebar, allowing you to manage your quote collection efficiently2.

After activating the Easy Quotes plugin, navigate to Quotes > Add New in your WordPress dashboard to start building your quote collection. Enter the quote text and author for each entry, and assign categories if desired for better organization1. The plugin allows you to add custom meta information such as date and rating with stars, enhancing the presentation of your quotes2. You can manage your quotes efficiently using Quick Edit and Bulk Actions features, making it easy to update or categorize multiple quotes at once2. Remember to add new quotes regularly to keep your quotes section fresh and engaging for your readers3.

The Easy Quotes block provides versatile options for showcasing quotes on your WordPress site. You can display a random quote, feature a specific quote, or present quotes from a particular category. The block also allows for quote rotation, adding dynamic content to your pages1. For wider distribution, add the Easy Quotes widget to sidebars or other widget areas. Alternatively, use shortcodes to insert quotes directly into posts or pages, offering flexibility in quote placement throughout your site2. These methods enable you to seamlessly integrate quotes into your content without requiring manual coding, enhancing the overall user experience of your blog.

The Easy Quotes block offers extensive customization options to tailor the appearance of your quotes. Adjust font styles, sizes, and colors to match your site's aesthetic. Configure background colors, border styles, and padding to make quotes stand out. Enable or disable author display and customize author text formatting. For rotating quotes, set transition effects and timing. Advanced users can apply custom CSS classes for further styling control1. The block's typography settings allow selection from various Google Fonts, which are automatically downloaded and hosted locally after first use2. To ensure dynamic content updates for random or daily quotes, consider enabling the experimental "Avoid caching" feature in the block settings to bypass potential caching issues3.