So many-plugins-ri2017
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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.
So many-plugins-ri2017
- 1. So Many Plugins ~~~ So Little Time September 22, 2017 Reiko Beach TRB DESIGNS.COM
- 2. About me
- 3. Is there an app for that?
- 4. Is there a plugin 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 the theme 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 the functionality 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
- 8. Free plugins Freemium plugins Premium plugins
- 10. Why is it important to choose the right plugin? White screen of death
- 11. While updating plugins/themes It is probably 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
- 16. What are we looking for? • Compatibility • Updates • Support • Installs • Updates • Reviews
- 18. Details
- 21. Details
- 27. Details
- 28. Details
- 29. How to Install a Plugin 1. Search 2. Upload
- 30. How to Install a Plugin Activate Then see how it works It will either appear in your sidebar or it might be in your tools
- 31. What functionality do you 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 in most installs of WordPress)
- 33. JetPack • Traffic and SEO 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 – Social Media 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 – Social Media Social Feed Plugins: • Twitter Widget Pro • Jetpack Extra Sidebar Widgets Social Media Publicizing Plugins: • Jetpack Publicize • Twitter Tools
- 38. Plugins – Social Media Social Comment Plugins: Social Login Disqus Comment System
- 39. Plugins – Social Media 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: The Events Calendar Events Manager
- 41. Plugins – Shopping Cart 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 – site speed Advanced Database Cleaner or WP Optimize WP Super Cache (Automatic) or W3 Total Cache Smush Image Compression and Optimization
- 44. Plugins – Site Security
- 45. Plugins – Security Login Lockdown 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 UpdraftPlus WordPress 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 PAGE BUILDERS SLIDERS WIDGETS NAVIGATION & SEARCH CUSTOM POST TYPES IMAGE MANAGEMENT & RESIZING TOOLS: Redirect/broken link checker/search & replace
- 49. Plugins – Other BUDDY PRESS OR BBPRESS MEMBERSHIP TRANLATIONS - WPML
- 50. In conclusion... • Pay attention 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