New to WordPress and wondering what plugins are? In this beginner’s guide for 2024, we’ll explain everything you need to know about WordPress plugins. Discover what they are, how they work, and why they are essential for enhancing your website’s functionality. We’ll also show you how to find, install, and manage plugins to customize your site to meet your needs. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your WordPress knowledge, this guide has you covered. Let’s dive in!
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We covered some great products in this video. Find them all here. 👇
👉 WooCommerce SEO: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/wordpress/woocommerce-seo
👉 All-in-One SEO: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/aioseo
👉 Yoast SEO: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/wordpress/yoast-seo-plugin
👉 Rank Math: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/rankmath
👉 UpdraftPlus: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/updraftplus
👉 BackupBuddy: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/backupbuddy
👉 Jetpack: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/jetpack
👉 EWWW Image Optimizer: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/ewww
👉 ShortPixel: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/shortpixel
👉 Smush: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/divi-resources/case-study-divi-with-wp-smush-and-hummingbird
👉 W3 Total Cache: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/w3totalcache
👉 WP Rocket: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/wprocket
👉 WPForms: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/wpforms
👉 Gravity Forms: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/gravityforms
👉 Ninja Forms: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/ninjaforms
👉 MonsterInsights: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/monsterinsights
👉 ExactMetrics: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/exactmetrics
👉 Analytify: https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/refer/analytify
Looking for other great WordPress plugins? We cover several categories of the best WordPress plugins. 👇
👉 Best Backup Plugins: https://youtu.be/uKiC1VcHsOQ
👉 Best Marketing Plugins: https://youtu.be/ZcR07d69fDE
👉 Best Image Optimization Plugins: https://youtu.be/MchM9eitLxQ
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Timestamps ⏰
00:00 – Introduction
00:24 – Resources
00:54 – What Is a WordPress Plugin?
02:23 – Benefits of Using WordPress Plugins
03:28 – A Plugin Example
04:29 – Difference Between Free, Freemium, and Premium Plugins
06:09 – Difference Between A Theme and Plugin
07:06 – Do WordPress Plugins Affect Website Performance?
07:51 – How to Install a WordPress Plugin