The document discusses strategies for selecting WordPress plugins. It begins by dispelling the myth that using many plugins negatively impacts performance. It then outlines four strategies for choosing quality plugins: recommendations from trusted peers, vendors or authors; and trusted marketplaces. Specific plugins like Gravity Forms are recommended for tasks like contact forms. The presentation encourages selecting plugins from trusted sources to add functionality without issues.
2. Chris Lema, VP of Software Engineering, Emphasys Software Boy Doesn’t Know Girl. Wants to know Internet. I think this “internet thing” could get really big and cool. Plus, I’m a geek. Berkeley
7. Chris Lema, VP of Software Engineering, Emphasys Software Boy Meets Girl. Declares “I’m a start up guy!” She Smiles.Knowingly. He’s clueless. Married: 2004
8. Chris Lema, VP of Software Engineering, Emphasys Software Girl says, “No more startups.” Boy starts driving minivan. Starts working at Emphasys Software Coaches CEOs & Entrepreneurs Lives vicariously through them 6 years using WordPress to help others.
10. “You should limit the number of plugins on your WordPress site if you want good performance.” << as if plugins were bad >>
11. What we know is true… Having multiple plugins that do the same thing wastes resources. Having a plugin do what WordPress already does wastes resources. Having an active plugin that you’re not using wastes resources.