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Plugins Are Cool!
https://goo.gl/jBUzLV
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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}
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The Agenda.
‣Plugins. What are they good for?
‣Things to consider?
‣Pros and Cons
‣My plugin picks and must haves
‣Questions and some Answers
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What’s a Plugin?
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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.
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Things to Consider
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Things to Consider...
•What is your website’s primary goal?
•What specific functionality does your WordPress website need to have.
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•Do your plugin choices make your website achieve your goals any more
quickly?
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Pitfalls & Misconceptions
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YOU HAVE TOO MANY
PLUGINS!!!
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There is no such thing as “too many” plugins. Many
hi-traffic websites have well over 50 plugins.
Quality matters over quantity.
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What is a “Good” Plugin?
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Actively developed plugins
updated within last 2 years.
Actively supported.
Few open issues
Responsive developers
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Where Do You Get
Plugins?
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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.
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What is a Bad Plugin?
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Plugins bundled with themes.
Bloated plugins.
Plugins with poor support.
Plugins that haven’t been updated.
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Quick Tips
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Keep your plugins up to date. Check weekly.
Remove inactive plugins.
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Best of Breed Plugins?
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It depends. What goal do you need to accomplish?
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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
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Plugins I Install on Every
Website I Launch
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Jetpack
WP Notification Center
Duplicate Post
Yoast SEO
WP Editor Widget
Caldera Forms
Beaver Builder Free iThemes Security
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Resources
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https://digisavvy.com/2016/06/plugins-for-every-wordpress-site/
http://plugintable.com/
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Got Questions?