LAdobe WordPress Discussion at Expert Dojo

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1. Plugins Are Cool! https://goo.gl/jBUzLV
2. I’m Alex Vasquez •I run a marketing agency called DigiSavvy •I’ve been suckin’ at WordPress’n since 2009 •I consult with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) •I teach at Girl Develop It LA •I organize the Pasadena WordPress Meetup Group... •People say I have nice hair {He’s lying right now *editor’s note}
3. The Agenda. ‣Plugins. What are they good for? ‣Things to consider? ‣Pros and Cons ‣My plugin picks and must haves ‣Questions and some Answers @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
4. What’s a Plugin? @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
5. WordPress plugins are bits of software that can be uploaded to to extend and expand the functionality of your WordPress site. Note: One of the primary advantages of using the self-hosted version of WordPress from WordPress.org is the ability to upload and use plugins on your WordPress site. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
6. Things to Consider @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
7. Things to Consider... •What is your website’s primary goal? •What specific functionality does your WordPress website need to have. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com •Do your plugin choices make your website achieve your goals any more quickly?
8. Pitfalls & Misconceptions @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
9. YOU HAVE TOO MANY PLUGINS!!! @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
10. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com There is no such thing as “too many” plugins. Many hi-traffic websites have well over 50 plugins. Quality matters over quantity.
11. What is a “Good” Plugin? @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
12. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com Actively developed plugins updated within last 2 years. Actively supported. Few open issues Responsive developers
13. Where Do You Get Plugins? @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
14. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com WordPress.org is a great free resources with several vetted plugins. Also CodeCanyon.net is a solid resource. Look for reputable marketplaces that enforce support and code standards.
15. What is a Bad Plugin? @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
16. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com Plugins bundled with themes. Bloated plugins. Plugins with poor support. Plugins that haven’t been updated.
17. Quick Tips @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
18. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com Keep your plugins up to date. Check weekly. Remove inactive plugins.
19. Best of Breed Plugins? @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
20. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com It depends. What goal do you need to accomplish?
21. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com Ecommerce Forms Content Promotion Content Site Management WooCommerce Easy Digital Downloads Related Posts for WP Co-Schedule* WP Notification Center Content Aware Sidebars Ninja Forms Gravity Forms * Jetpack Jetpack Kismet Jetpack Jetpack Yoast SEO
22. Plugins I Install on Every Website I Launch @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com
23. @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com Jetpack WP Notification Center Duplicate Post Yoast SEO WP Editor Widget Caldera Forms Beaver Builder Free iThemes Security
24. Resources @alexjvasquez digisavvy.com https://digisavvy.com/2016/06/plugins-for-every-wordpress-site/ http://plugintable.com/
25. Got Questions?