A step backwards

Hey @thistlebean! I know this response is coming quite late but I wanted to ensure to share some resources in case it’s helpful. I’d also love to know any specifics you have around the menu system through the navigation block.

As for the template system, work is underway to improve that experience as you can see from the WordPress 6.1 roadmap: https://make.wordpress.org/core/2022/06/04/roadmap-to-6-1/ Right now, it does feel disjointed with the option to create some templates in the Site Editor and others in the Template Editor with more confusion in place around how to apply a template after it’s been created. This and more has been captured by community feedback so rest assured it’s something those of us working on the experience are aware of and working to improve.

Of note, I run a program called the FSE outreach program that’s dedicated to improving the Full Site Editing experience by gathering feedback from WordPress site builders. This is done through regular calls for testing, feedback summary posts, hallway hangouts to discuss work in more depth, open Q&As, and more. I’d love to have you join, since you seem to have a solid grasp on the current pain points. There’s more information here if you want to evaluate it: https://make.wordpress.org/test/handbook/full-site-editing-outreach-experiment/