6. Finding and Using Plugins

This chapter is about learning how to use plugins to extend what WordPress can do.

Now that you have WordPress installed and the basics configured, it’s time to really make your WordPress install walk and talk—it’s time to install some plugins.

Remember, if you’ve decided to go with a WordPress.com blog, installing plug-ins isn’t in the cards for you. Don’t worry, however—the folks at Automattic are adding new features all the time.

When people ask me about WordPress and why I choose it over other blog engines or light CMS platforms, my answer is the availability of plugins and themes. Instead of trying to develop everything that users might need, WordPress is designed to be extensible so other developers can ...

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