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WordPress Plugins
How to Install
WordPress Plugins
Plugins are tools to extend the
functionality of WordPress.
WordPress Plugins
Plugins offer custom functions and
features so that each user can tailor
their site to their specific needs.
WordPress Plugins
Use a Free download manager to
keep your plugin files organized.
http://www.flashget.com/index_en.htm
WordPress Plugins
Use a Free Zip program to unzip your
wordpress plugins
http://www.7-zip.org/
WordPress Plugins
Get Organized
Crete a folder called Blogs on your
hard drive then create another folder
called Plugins
WordPress Plugins
Download your new plugin and unzip
into your Blogs/Plugin Folder
WordPress Plugins
Fire up your FTP program
http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla
WordPress Plugins
Your Server
Click on
wp-content
to access your
content folders
WordPress Plugins
Your Server
Click on
plugins
to access your
plugin folder
WordPress Plugins
Drag and drop your plugin from your
computer to your plugin folder
Your Hosts
Computer
Your Computer
WordPress Plugins
Login to your Wordpress Admin
pannel
http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
WordPress Plugins
Go to your Plugin menu
WordPress Plugins
Click on Activate to make your
plugin live
WordPress Plugins
Many plugins have their own
administration page so make sure
you read the instructions.
WordPress Plugins
Some plugins also have a folder and
a separate php file. Make sure you
upload both.
WordPress Plugins
Example
Adding
1 Pixel Audio
Plugin
www.1pixelout.
net/
WordPress Plugins
Many plugins just require a snipet of
code to work.
WordPress Plugins
Example
Adding Audio
to your post
Create a folder
on your host
called audio
WordPress Plugins
Example
Upload your mp3 file to this audio
folder. For how to create audio files
with free audio editing software visit:
http://mp3soundstream.com/Audacity_Tutorial.html
WordPress Plugins
Example
Now all you have to do is add a
simple code snipet to make the
plugin work on pages or posts.
[audio:name_of_mp3_file.mp3]
WordPress Plugins
You can also adjust the colors of the
player in the admin section under the
option tab
WordPress Plugins
The Secret to getting plugins to work
best for you is to read the
instructions and any posts.
WordPress Plugins
For more great WordPresss
tutorials visit:
www.bloggingempires.com
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