Beginner WordPress discussion about Plugins. Presented at Nova University on May 2, 2015

1. @salig #WCMIA www.soflaweb.com
WordPress Plugins
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2. Plugins add Functionality
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3. Where to Find Plugins
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• WordPress Repository
https://wordpress.org/plugins/
• Custom Plugin Developers
• Gravity Forms
http://www.gravityforms.com/
• Pippens Plugins
https://pippinsplugins.com/
• DeliciousBrains
https://deliciousbrains.com/

4. How to Choose the Right Plugin
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5. How to Choose the Right Plugin
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• What type of rating does it have?
• How many downloads does it have?
• How long has it been since it was updated?
• Compatible with the latest version of WordPress?
• How well is it supported?
• Author's credibility.

6. How Many Plugins are Too Many?
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7. Plugin Categories
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• Security (very simple)
• Limit Login Attempts
• Force Strong Passwords

8. Plugin Categories
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• SEO - Search Engine Optimization
• WordPress SEO by Yoast

9. Plugin Categories
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• Google Analytics
• Google Analyticator
• Google Analytics by Yoast

10. Plugin Categories
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• Form builders
• Gravity Forms (Premium)
• Contact Form 7

11. Plugin Categories
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• Development
• WP Example Content
• Redirection

12. Plugin Categories
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• Social Sharing
• Jetpack - Sharing
• Shareaholic
• Sharebar

13. Plugin Categories
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• Miscellaneous
• Duplicate Post
• Q&A FAQ and Knowledgebase
for WordPress

14. Installing Plugins
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15. Installing Plugins
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https://www.siteground.com/tutorials/wordpress/wordpress_plugins.htm
Install Help

16. Installing Plugins
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• From the WordPress
Repository (via dashboard)
• From a Zip File
• Via FTP

17. @salig #WCMIA www.soflaweb.com
WordPress Plugins
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