4. Installing WordPress Plugins

In This Chapter

• Choosing WordPress Plugins

• Installing WordPress Plugins

• WordPress Plugin Tips

• Recommended Plugins

• Paid or Commercial Plugins

Now that we have WordPress installed, it’s time to start adding the features you want (and sometimes need) for your website that don’t come with WordPress out of the box—it’s time to install some plugins.

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

One of the reasons I chose WordPress over other blog engines—and why I keep ...

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