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Plugins extend the functionality of WordPress by adding new features, automating tasks, and changing how a site is displayed. There are over 52,000 free plugins available on WordPress.org that can add functionality like forms, shopping carts, security, speed optimization, and more. It is important to choose plugins carefully based on compatibility, updates, support, and reviews to avoid issues like white screen of death. Popular plugins include Jetpack, Contact Form 7, WooCommerce, Akismet, and Yoast SEO.
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- 1. So Many Plugins ~~~ So Little Time September22, 2017 Reiko Beach TRB DESIGNS.COM
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- 3. Is there an appfor that?
- 4. Is there aplugin for that? Plugins extend and expand the functionality of WordPress. WordPress.org: 52,200 plugins are at your (as of this morning 6am).
- 5. Along with thetheme you choose, plugins add functionality to your WordPress site.
- 6. Plugins vs. Widgets •A Plugin is software/code to add extra or extend the functionality to WordPress • Widgets are small blocks that perform a specific function. Widget- ready areas. They can be drag-and- dropped into areas on your site – so visible – front end interface (sidebars, footers)
- 7. Plugins extend thefunctionality of WordPress Add new menus & configurations (post types, navigation) 1 Add new features to the frontend of your website (social sharing tools) 2 Change the way your site is displayed (mobile) 3 Collect stats (analytics) 4 Automate tasks (backup, security) 5
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- 10. Why is it importantto choose the right plugin? White screen of death
- 11. While updating plugins/themes It isprobably a plugin issue White screen of death
- 12. Plugin Repository -FREE WordPress.org https://wordpress.org/plugins/
- 13. Plugin Resources Go directly– or better yet, through your WordPress website. 1
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- 16. What are welooking for? • Compatibility • Updates • Support • Installs • Updates • Reviews
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- 29. How to Installa Plugin 1. Search 2. Upload
- 30. How to Installa Plugin Activate Then see how it works It will either appear in your sidebar or it might be in your tools
- 31. What functionality doyou want? • Buy Now (shop) • Download • Subscribe • Contact us • Social Share • Security • Backup • SEO • Analytics • Faster site • Mobile • Sign-in - membership • Translation • Testimonials ???
- 32. Plugins Jetpack (already inmost installs of WordPress)
- 33. JetPack • Traffic andSEO Tools • Security and Backup Services • Content Creation • Discussion and Community • Expert Support Free – just sign up + added features $3.50 - $29 p/m
- 34. Plugins - Forms •Captain Forms • Formidable Forms • Contact Form 7 • Gravity Forms (from $39p/y)
- 35. Why Social Media Plugins? • Present an opportunity for your articles to reach hundreds or even thousands of people instantly • Behind search engine traffic, social media traffic will be the second biggest source of visitors to your blog.
- 36. Plugins – SocialMedia Social Sharing Plugins: Social Follow Plugins (“Stay connected” or “follow us”) • Social Media Widget • Social Media Widget by Acurax Paid $89 p/y ++
- 37. Plugins – SocialMedia Social Feed Plugins: • Twitter Widget Pro • Jetpack Extra Sidebar Widgets Social Media Publicizing Plugins: • Jetpack Publicize • Twitter Tools
- 38. Plugins – SocialMedia Social Comment Plugins: Social Login Disqus Comment System
- 39. Plugins – SocialMedia Learn more: http://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/integrating-social-media-with-wordpress-the-ultimate-plugin-guide http://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/plugins-social-sharing/ 1000+ # of free Social Media Plugins on WordPress.com Not counting individual plugins for Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.
- 40. Plugins Testimonials: Testimonial Widgets Easy Testimonials Events: TheEvents Calendar Events Manager
- 41. Plugins – ShoppingCart WordPress Simple Paypal Shopping Cart WooCommerce eCommerce Shopping Cart by WP EasyCart
- 42. Plugins – AntiSpam Akismet(already in most installs of WordPress) WP-SpamShield Anti-Spam – All-in-One Spam Protection Anti-spam
- 43. Plugins – sitespeed Advanced Database Cleaner or WP Optimize WP Super Cache (Automatic) or W3 Total Cache Smush Image Compression and Optimization
- 44. Plugins – SiteSecurity
- 45. Plugins – Security LoginLockdown Wordfence Ithemes Security Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
- 46. Plugins SEO: • Yoast SEO •All in One SEO Pack Analytics: • Google Analytics Dashboard for WP • Google Analytics for WordPress by MonsterInsights
- 47. Plugins - Backup UpdraftPlusWordPress Backup Plugin Jetpack by WordPress.com (VaultPress) Duplicator – WordPress Migration Plugin Backup Buddy ($80 Blogger p/y) Snapshot Pro ($49 p/m – lots of other pluses)
- 48. Plugins – Other PAGEBUILDERS SLIDERS WIDGETS NAVIGATION & SEARCH CUSTOM POST TYPES IMAGE MANAGEMENT & RESIZING TOOLS: Redirect/broken link checker/search & replace
- 49. Plugins – Other BUDDYPRESS OR BBPRESS MEMBERSHIP TRANLATIONS - WPML
- 50. In conclusion... • Payattention stats, support, and documentation • Only purchase plugins from well-known, community- supported developers • Keep your plugins up to date and delete unused or outdated plugins • Don’t over do it
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