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Plugins add Functionality
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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/
How to Choose the Right Plugin
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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.
How Many Plugins are Too Many?
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Plugin Categories
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• Security (very simple)
• Limit Login Attempts
• Force Strong Passwords
Plugin Categories
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• SEO - Search Engine Optimization
• WordPress SEO by Yoast
Plugin Categories
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• Google Analytics
• Google Analyticator
• Google Analytics by Yoast
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• Form builders
• Gravity Forms (Premium)
• Contact Form 7
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• Development
• WP Example Content
• Redirection
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• Social Sharing
• Jetpack - Sharing
• Shareaholic
• Sharebar
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• Miscellaneous
• Duplicate Post
• Q&A FAQ and Knowledgebase
for WordPress
Installing Plugins
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Installing Plugins
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https://www.siteground.com/tutorials/wordpress/wordpress_plugins.htm
Install Help
Installing Plugins
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• From the WordPress
Repository (via dashboard)
• From a Zip File
• Via FTP
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Editor's Notes

  • #3: Plugins add functionality outside of the design (Themes should focus on design) Plugins can be as simple as just adding a button on your site to a complete transformation of WordPress into a social platform (BuddyPress) or forum application(BBPress).
  • #4: WordPress repository has over 37,000 plugins. Many free and well supported.
  • #5: Evaluate Carefully
  • #6: Plugins should have a good track record.
  • #7: WPBeginner runs 53 Pippinsplugins runs 81 WordPress.com is running hundreds of plugins
  • #8: Delete your create a new Admin user and delete Admin
  • #9: Lots of configurations and the most popular by far +million installs
  • #10: Lots of configurations and the most popular by far +million installs
  • #11: Contact Form 7 (free +million installs)
  • #17: Install Duplicate Posts via the WordPress admin Install Gravity Forms from a zip file