11+ WordPress Plugins to Rock Your Blog
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The document lists 11 essential WordPress plug-ins for enhancing blogs, categorized by functionality such as slideshows, content management, contests, mobile design, social sharing, related content, comments, speed optimization, SEO, analytics, and event management. It provides alternative suggestions for each plug-in and general tips for selecting quality plugins. Key criteria for choosing plugins include compatibility with the latest WordPress version, user popularity, recent updates, active support, and the potential value of premium options.
11+ WordPress Plugins to Rock Your Blog
- 1. 11+ WordPress Plug-Ins to Rock Your Blog Cindy Meltzer The Social Craft @cindymeltz
- 2. Slideshows: Slidedeck • Also try: vSlider, Nivo Slider
- 3. Content & Images: Zemanta • Also try: InboundWriter
- 4. Contests: And the Winner Is • Also try: Rafflecopter
- 5. Mobile Friendly: WP Touch • Also try: A responsive theme
- 6. Social Sharing: Shareaholic • Also try: Digg Digg
- 7. Related Content: nRelate Related Posts & Popular Posts • Also try: YARPP (Yet Another Related Posts Plugin), Wordnik
- 8. Comments: Commentluv • Also try: Disqus, Livefyre, Comment Reply Notification
- 9. Speed: Quick Cache • Also try: WP Smush.it
- 10. SEO: Yoast SEO • Also try: Broken Link Checker
- 11. Analytics: Google Analytics Dashboard • Also try: Quicklytics (app)
- 12. Events: The Events Calendar • Also try: Eventbrite Tickets add-on
- 13. General Tips for Choosing Plugins • Compatible with latest version of WordPress • Number of users in the thousands • Last updated within 6 months • Active support forum • Premium plugins are often worth the money