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.

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

2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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
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