Plugins - WordCamp Orlando 2016

Slides from a WordPress for Beginners workshop at WordCamp Orlando 2016.

We discussed what are plugins, how to choose a plugin, difference between free and premium plugins, how to install, and essential plugins for a website

Transcript

1. PLUGINS
   WordPress For Beginners
   WordCamp Orlando 2016
   Irina Blumenfeld @irinablumenfeld #wcorl
   

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2. What are plugins?
   Default Plugins:
   • Akismet
   • Hello Dolly
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4. Choosing a plugin
   • Reviews
   • Last updated date
   • Number of downloads
   • Support
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6. Free vs Premium
   • Full time support
   • Active development
   • Updates
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8. How to install
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9. How to install
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11. Essential plugins
    • Backup
    • Security
    • Anti-spam
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12. Recommended plugins
    • Google Analytics
    • Yoast SEO
    • Caching
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13. Plugins and Speed
    Plugin Load:
    P3 Plugin Performance Profiler
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14. Thank you
    WordPress For Beginners
    WordCamp Orlando 2016
    Irina Blumenfeld @irinablumenfeld #wcorl
    Slides: netmagik.com/plugins
    

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