Understanding Plugins

Plugins  (”Plug Ins”) are extra little bits of software that add additional features to your site. The plugins are free and shared within the WordPress community.

Examples of plugins include sitemap generators, spam checkers, contact forms, and more.  You can find literally hundreds of different plugins in the WordPress Plugin Directory.

Be sure to read WordPress’ Guide to Managing Plugins but purely as an aide memoire to myself:

1. Download the plugins, unzip them, create a folder with the exactly right plugin folder name in wp-content/plugins and then FTP the files into it.

2.  Go to your Plugins menu choice, and then Activate the Plugin

3.  Go to the Options menu to make any necessary modifications to the Plugin.

Remember to check that the Plugins are compatible with the verison of WordPress your running.

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