A Few Of My Favorite WordPress Plugins
A Few Of My Favorite WordPress Plugins
I’d like to share with you a few of my favorite WordPress Plugins. Currently, the count for WordPress Plugins is over 54,000. That’s a lot of added functionality!
WordPress is my Content Management System (CMS) of choice, it has been for years. Why you may ask with so many CMS options? The main reason for this is the ability to add in all these different bits of functionality to get what you want from your website.
What are WordPress Plugins?
WordPress Plugins are add on options. Everyone starts with the same foundation in WordPress. That is the structure. Your theme gives you the look and feels, but the plugins they add the easy and flair.
If you would like a little more information, check out this article.
Here are a few of my favorite WordPress Plugins
Updraft Backup: This is my plugin of choice for backing up websites. It is easy to set up they have the option for a freemium or paid plugin with additional features. With the free version, you have the option to send a backup off-site.
Wordfence Security or All In One WP Security: Security is a must and is the first plugin that is installed and set up on any WordPress site that I create. It is that important.
Yoast SEO: Umm, because if you’re going to have a website you need to make sure that you can get traffic to it. Plus, they have excellent documentation and learning.
Google Analytics by Monster: Because ya need to know where the traffic is coming from to your site. Love tracking the numbers.
TablePress: Do you have a number of tables that need to be displayed on your site? This is a great plugin for this. It allows you to import a CSV file and add a bit of shortcode to the page and it displays! It’s quick and simple.
Plugin for your ESP (Email Service Provider) ie Mailchimp, Active Campaign, ConvertKit you want to build your list so that you find the people that connect with you. The best way to do this is with your email list. Add a pop up to your site. I know you’re like annoying – but they really do work.
Instagram Feed: Show all that beautiful imagery that you have on your Instagram feed on your website.
Broken Link Checker: Do you have a number of links on your site? Well, this is the plugin for you, as it will keep track of all the links and if they are still actually functional.
A Little Side Note
When setting up Admin users do not use Admin, Administrator or anything similar! Find something creative to use. To create my usernames I go to LastPass User Name Generator.
Well, that’s a pretty healthy list of a few of my favorite WordPress Plugins. If you will please allow me to get up on my soapbox for just a couple minutes – I promise.
It is important to keep your plugin update and your website up to date!
While it may be tempting to go through and just update the plugin all at once, I would ask you to take your time.
Block time on your calendar EVERY month.
You need to update them one at a time and then check your website to make sure it did not cause any issues!
Plugins and updates can break your website if they do not get along with WordPress or your current theme.
Would you like more information on updating the software on your WordPress website?
This easy to follow checklist, guides you through all the tasks that you should be completed each month to keep your website running smoothly.
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