There have been changes in the way plug-ins run in websites these days. While this poses a problem for most SEO workers, it was recommended before to install plug-ins the old-fashioned way, or to simply upload these programs through WordPress without having to use the FTP site.To solve this problem, here are the installation instructions for plug-in services:
Log in as Administrator
Click on the plug-ins tab found on the left corner
Select “Add New” from the top of the page that appears
Type in the name of the plug-in you want to install in the search box
Scroll down the results page and locate the plug-in you want
Select “Install Now”
Click on the link found in the next screen that loads that reads “activate plug-in”Configure them by selecting it from the left column. If you do not see it, you may need to click on settings for it to show up in the drop down menu.Now that installation has been covered, we offer you the following plug-ins to help optimize your site’s functionality, as well as other purposes such as security and the like.Security Plug-ins for WordPressWordPress has had some security issues in the past, so it is imperative that you take advantage of the following ones to enhance your site’s security measures:Akismet- this plug-in will bill your site for $5 a month for usage, but it is worth using it to keep the spammers away.Login Lockdown- this one prevents people from using tools to guess the password to your site’s admin console. While you’re on it, be sure to pick out a secure password to reduce this snag.WP DB Backup- this type emails you a copy of your site at certain periods to check for changes in the layout and such.SEO/Social Media Plug-insThese are designed to help you market your WordPress blog across a larger audience, through varying means:All in One SEO Pack- allows the entering of custom titles and meta tags for each page or post you make in your blogGoogle Analytics for WordPress- allows you to insert GA codes on most pages of your WordPress blog.Sociable- allows readers to share your blog posts through social networking platformsTweetmeme- allows readers to retweet your blog content through shortened linksCommunications pluginsThese types are designed to maximize reader-author communications.Contact form 7- creates a form for readers to submit their comments to the blogmaster.Subscribe to comments- allows for notifications whenever new comments are made on a blog post, and allows them to read the dialogue as it progresses.There are numerous types that can suit your choice. All it takes is patience to look for one.