Plugins are the power under WordPress’ hood. Are you using the latest and greatest? In this session you’ll get a rundown of 15 must-have plugins and why they’re important. You’ll also discover 5 more that go from essential to mind-blowing. Presented at Minnesota Blogger Conference 2012.
3. My Assumptions
(And yes, I know the risk)
• You have great taste in session choice
• You know what a WordPress plugin is
• You know how to install & activate one
• You’re not here to hear about
wordpress.com or multisite installs
4. “Plugins are really the
heart and soul of WordPress
for many people.”
- Matt Mullenweg
10. My Criteria
I’ve included plugins that:
• I have used (or someone I trust has)
• solve a specific problem or meet a need
• are updated & supported
• are easy to use & configure
• are free (for the most part)
11. Plugin Directory
Plugins in the “official” directory are only by
developers who have agreed to play by the rules