WordPress: Installing Plugins
Installing plugins on your WordPress site can dramatically improve its functionality as well as user experience. Here is a step-by-step guide to help navigate the process of adding plugins to your site. This will guide you on how to find, install, and activate plugins directly from your WordPress dashboard to make sure that your site can meet your needs and preferences.
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First of all, what is a plugin? - A plugin is additional software that adds a set of functions to your WordPress website. These plugins can enhance the functionality and utility of the site or add all-new features completely without demanding any code knowledge from you.
The steps below will help you install and select a WordPress plugin for your site.
- Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Inside the WordPress Dashboard, select Add New from the Plugins menu to the left.
- You can search for a plugin based on name, category, or function. Simply type in the name of the plugin in the Keyword field.
- Select Install Now to the right of the plugin you'd like to download.
- Your plugin is now available. Click on the 'Activate' link to activate it.
Your WordPress blog has now incorporated the plugin you activated. You can navigate back to the Plugins menu at any time to view active plugins, deactivate, or delete plugins.
Summary
Adding plugins to your WordPress site is as simple and yet as powerful as making all the customizations possible with a site. It boosts SEO, improves security, or simply gives your WordPress site a couple of new functionalities; there are enough plugins that would make a difference.
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