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Do I Really Need WordPress Plugins? Adrienne Dupree The Online Newbie http://theonlinenewbie.com

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There are over 26,000 WordPress plugins and it can be very confusing about which plugins are really needed. Find out the type of functionality that should be provided by WordPress plugins.

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Page 1: Do I Really Need WordPress Plugins?

Do I Really Need WordPress Plugins?

Adrienne DupreeThe Online Newbie

http://theonlinenewbie.com

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Introduction

• WordPress Plugins extend the functionality of WordPress

• There are over 26,000 plugins that provide custom functions and features

• Plugins are the most liked and hated component of WordPress

• Plugins are extremely powerful and can also be dangerous

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Plugin Functionality

• Plugins provide some functionality that is essential for a successful website– Security– Spam Management– Social Media Interaction– Blog Commenting– Affiliate Link Management– Search Engine Optimization– Backups– Performance Improvements– Membership Integration

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Security

• Malware is a big problem with websites• Need the capability to scan your site for

malware and check for vulnerabilities• WordPress plugins can provide this

functionality

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Spam Management

• Spam management is a constant battle• You need an automated way to filter spam• WordPress plugins can provide this

functionality

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Social Media Interaction

• Social Media is very popular• Content needs to be shared on the various

social media sites• A WordPress plugin can provide this

functionality

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Blog Commenting

• Popular blogs have a lot of engagement from their readers

• Need a way to encourage readers to comment on your blog– Best way is for commenters to get visibility

• A WordPress plugin can provide this functionality

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Affiliate Link Management

• Many people use free tools to shorten and cloak affiliate links– Some charge after you have a certain number of

links• It is better to have a way to shorten and cloak

your affiliate links that is under your control• WordPress plugins can provide this

functionality

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Search Engine Optimization

• Your website content needs to be optimized for the search engines

• This can be done manually but this is time consuming and some steps may be missed

• A WordPress plugin can provide this functionality

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Backups

• Your entire WordPress site needs to be backed up including the database– Get back to a good version prior to a problem– Recover from incompatibilities caused by a new

WordPress version or plugins– Site has been hacked

• A WordPress plugin can provide this functionality

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Performance Improvements

• There are many things that can degrade the performance of your WordPress site– Plugins– Videos– Pictures

• Need a capability to improve performance• There are several WordPress plugins that can

be provide this functionality

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Membership Integration

• Membership sites are powerful for online marketers– Use membership sites in the traditional manner– Use membership sites to deliver your information

products• WordPress plugins can provide this

functionality

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Conclusion

• WordPress plugins provide core functionality that is essential for your online marketing business

• Find out the top 20 free WordPress plugins that are recommended by Connie Ragen Green and Adrienne Dupree

• Top WordPress Plugins For Business– http://topwppluginsforbusiness.com