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A Beginners Guide to Free WordPress Plugins
One of the most confusing (and exciting) features of using WordPress is Plugins! But how do you know for sure which ones you absolutely need and which you should avoid at all costs? In this session, Christina Hills from https://www.WebsiteCreationWorkshop.com will walk you though, step-by-step, the various types of plugins you might need as well as how to properly evaluate and install them. Discover which free plugins are essential and know when and if it's time to upgrade to the Pro version. You'll also learn the exact steps to take when a plugin goes "bad" so your website is up and running in no time.
A Beginners Guide to Free WordPress Plugins
- 2. A Beginners Guide toFree WordPress Plugins with Christina Hills
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- 4. @christinahills #wcoc Plugins arelike Apps on Your Phone
- 5. @christinahills #wcoc Plugin CanBe: Fun or Functional
- 6. #wcoc@christinahills Fun: Falling SnowPlugin https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-super-snow/
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- 8. #wcoc@christinahills How Do YouEvaluate a Plugin?
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- 12. #wcoc@christinahills Find Inside WP& Evaluate
- 13. #wcoc@christinahills Look at: - VersionCompatibility - Active Installs - Star Ratings
- 14. #wcoc@christinahills Look for: - Screenshots -FAQ -Documentation
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- 16. #wcoc@christinahills How Active isthe Support Forum?
- 17. #wcoc@christinahills Go to thePlugin Homepage
- 18. #wcoc@christinahills Do They Havea Pro Version?
- 19. #wcoc@christinahills Click to Installthe Plugin
- 20. #wcoc@christinahills REMEMBER to Activatethe Plugin!
- 21. #wcoc@christinahills See if thePlugin has a Special Settings Area
- 22. #wcoc@christinahills For “Widget” PluginsGo to the Widget Area
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- 24. #wcoc@christinahills Some Plugins Have TheirOwn Settings Area
- 25. #wcoc@christinahills Save Your “Favorites”For Faster Install!
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- 27. What is aShortcode Plugin? [ ]
- 28. #wcoc@christinahills Plugin Shortcode: “[“ wordsin square brackets “]” [simple-sitemap]
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- 30. #wcoc@christinahills Resulting Page Created fromthat Shortcode
- 31. #wcoc@christinahills The FooGallery Shortcode:[foogallery id="133"] Visual View
- 32. #wcoc@christinahills The FooGallery Shortcode:[foogallery id="133"]
- 33. #wcoc@christinahills The FooGallery “PhotoAlbum” Displayed
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- 36. #wcoc@christinahills Tiled Galleries “Photon” ImageStorage Related Posts Contact Form Stats Security Monitor Downtime Social Sharing Widget Visibility Extra Sidebar Widgets
- 37. #wcoc@christinahills If you areNOT a developer: Ignore Instructions that Involve code! Just say to yourself: “This is not for me!” www.Jetpack.com/support/site-breadcrumbs/
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- 39. #wcoc@christinahills Look for theOrange Circles
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- 41. #wcoc@christinahills Watch for OutdatedPlugins that have this Warning!
- 42. #wcoc@christinahills Use “No Longerin Directory” Plugin https://wordpress.org/plugins/no-longer-in-directory/
- 43. When Should YouUpgrade to the Pro Version of a Plugin?
- 44. #wcoc@christinahills You Upgrade tothe Pro Version For Support and More Features
- 45. Must Have PluginsList: Backup Security Under Construction Contact form Duplicate Post Image Widget Advanced Image Styles TinyMCE Advanced Caching plugin Redirection plugin Enhanced Media Library
- 46. Additional Plugins toConsider SEO Social Sharing Social Follow Related Posts Contact Form
- 47. #wcoc@christinahills Plugin Best Practices: ALWAYSkeep plugins up to date. Delete plugins you are not using. Keep the number of plugins at a minimum Be nice in plugin support forums!
- 48. #wcoc@christinahills Graphic courtesy ofSixRevisions.com
- 49. #wcoc@christinahills Donate to KeepPlugin Authors Happy!
- 50. @christinahills #wcoc So GatherYour Army of Plugins
- 51. Connect with ChristinaHills Twitter: @christinahills Email: christina@websitecreationworkshop.com
Editor's Notes
- #3 Hello I am Christina Hills, and welcome to the webinar today. Today I am going to share with you How You Can Easily Create a Beautiful Website in WordPress, Even if You Hate Technology.. I’ll explain more in just a few minutes...
- #4 Plugins are tools to extend the functionality of WordPress. It is software add-ons to “turbo charge” your WordPress website. Plugins are optional; you don't have to have them for WordPress to work. However, they greatly add to the appearance and /or functionality of your WordPress website. Think of them as the 'bells and whistles' added to your website.
- #7 Note: Search WordPress.org for the most up to date snow and other animation plugins. It’s quite fun to add during the holiday in December! You can find that plugin here: http://wordpress.org/plugins/nksnow/ (outdated now) so try this one https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-super-snow/
- #8 Some plugins are to manage your site
- #9 2 Ways
- #10 Go To WordPress.org to further search and evaluate – also called the repository It is easier to evaluate plugins by going to the www.WordPress.org/plugins site to research a plugin that you find inside of your admin area. It’s because the documentation is laid out better.
- #13 Tip: Look for Plugins with a high star rating. They tend to have been tested by more people. Note: You can install a plugin right away and try it, or you can evaluate it first.
- #14 Social Media Icon Widget Settings This image shows the custom widget for the Social Media Icons Plugin.
- #15 Social Media Icon Widget Settings This image shows the custom widget for the Social Media Icons Plugin.
- #16 Search on WordPress.org for the plugin you are interested in. Tip: Because WordPress.org forces the plugin authors to use a specific format when describing their plugins, it is MUCH easier to evaluate it this way vs. going to the plugin site.
- #17 Social Media Icon Widget Settings This image shows the custom widget for the Social Media Icons Plugin.
- #19 Do the Plugin Authors Have a Monetization Model? Are they making money? Are they committed to maintaining this plugin? Should you upgrade to pro?
- #22 Look on the left to see if Your Plugin Has Options Note: Sometimes the plugin settings are below the Settings menu in its own special section. So just look around your admin area.
- #23 Social Media Icon Widget Settings This image shows the custom widget for the Social Media Icons Plugin.
- #24 Look on the left to see if Your Plugin Has Options Note: Sometimes the plugin settings are below the Settings menu in its own special section. So just look around your admin area.
- #25 Look on the left to see if Your Plugin Has Options Note: Sometimes the plugin settings are below the Settings menu in its own special section. So just look around your admin area.
- #26 You can find a free plugin from WordPress in 1 of 4 ways: - You can look at the ‘Featured’, ‘Popular’, ‘Recommended’, or ‘Favorites’ - You can look at the WordPress.org Plugin Directory at http://wordpress.org/plugins/ - You can use the Search box and search on a keyword/tag - You can click on one of the tags to bring up all Plugins with that keyword/tag Tip: You can also do a Google search to find Plugins. Make sure you trust the source before downloading anything. That's why I get most of my Plugins from within the WordPress admin, as you then know they come from WordPress.org a trusted site. Teach the favorite ones
- #27 You can find a free plugin from WordPress in 1 of 4 ways: - You can look at the ‘Featured’, ‘Popular’, ‘Recommended’, or ‘Favorites’ - You can look at the WordPress.org Plugin Directory at http://wordpress.org/plugins/
- #30 Sometimes plugins use what is called a ‘shortcode’. Shortcode have brackets ‘[‘ and ‘]’ to let WordPress know to insert the plugin into the page/post.
- #31 Tip: Simple Sitemap by David Gywer automatically builds a special page that is a sitemap so that visitors can see the entire map of the website. See plugin here: http://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/
- #32 Sometimes plugins use what is called a ‘shortcode’. Shortcode have brackets ‘[‘ and ‘]’ to let WordPress know to insert the plugin into the page/post.
- #33 Sometimes plugins use what is called a ‘shortcode’. Shortcode have brackets ‘[‘ and ‘]’ to let WordPress know to insert the plugin into the page/post.
- #34 Sometimes plugins use what is called a ‘shortcode’. Shortcode have brackets ‘[‘ and ‘]’ to let WordPress know to insert the plugin into the page/post.
- #35 Sometimes the Options Have Their Own Section Note: This Plugin will make a site mobile responsive if the WordPress theme is not already mobile responsive.
- #36 Sometimes the Options Have Their Own Section Note: This Plugin will make a site mobile responsive if the WordPress theme is not already mobile responsive.
- #40 ALWAYS keep plugins up to date. Delete plugins not active and delete plugins you are not using. Strive to keep the number of plugins at a minimum
- #42 If you see that warning, best to use another plugin! https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordcents/
- #45 Beaver builder
- #46 Related posts https://wordpress.org/plugins/yet-another-related-posts-plugin/
- #47 Related posts https://wordpress.org/plugins/yet-another-related-posts-plugin/
- #50 Donate to keep plugin developers motivated! Give a review When you ask for support, to ask nicely