Wordpress is known for its flexibility, unlike other platforms, it allows you to add functionality to your site in the form of plugins.
Do you really know what exactly “Plugin” is? The technical definition is “a software component that adds a specific feature to an existing software application.” (Wikipedia) Basically, a plugin in WordPress is a pre-written set of codes that you can use to in order to introduce a specific feature or to perform a specific task.
The process of adding a plugin to website is not as hard as most of beginners think.
Here are the quick tips to add a plugin to your WordPress site.
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
Start by going to your admin panel and click on “Plugins” in the sidebar menu.
2. Click on the “Add New” option.
What you’ll see next page, a short list of featured/recommended plugins , and a handy search field on the right – If you know the name of the plugin, you can search for it in the WordPress repository.
3. Click “Install Now.”
When you click “Install Now,” a pop-up will appear asking if you are sure you want to install the plugin. Click OK.
4. Activate the plugin.
After installing, you’ll be shown two links. One says “Activate Plugin,” the other says “Return to Plugin Installer.” Click on “Activate Plugin”.
If your plugin requires API key to finish activating the plugin, then find the settings area for the plugin and insert the API key.
After doing so, the plugin is online and you can start using its features.
That’s it. These are the easy steps that you need to follow to add a WordPress plugin. I hope this has been helpful. If you have any query, feel free to submit them in the comments below.
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