Mastering WordPress

What is Plugins ?

Plugins are like apps for your WordPress site. They extend its functionality without you needing to write any code. Want to add a contact form? Improve SEO? Create an online store? There’s a plugin for that!

There are 60,000+ free plugins available in the WordPress Plugin Directory — plus many premium (paid)

 

How to Install a Plugin:

  1. Go to Plugins → Add New

  2. Search for the plugin name

  3. Click Install Now

  4. Then click Activate

 

Important Plugins Are:

Elementor – Visual drag-and-drop page builder (free and pro versions).

WooCommerce – The go-to plugin for turning your site into an online store.

WP Forms – Drag-and-drop form builder (great for contact forms, surveys, etc.).

Contact Form 7 – Lightweight and widely used, though not as beginner-friendly..

UpdraftPlus – Easy backups and restoration. Schedule automatic backups.

Maintenance – While redesigning your site, During plugin/theme updates, For bug fixes or security patches

Royal Elementor Addons – Extends Elementor with 70+ free widgets and design elements.  

Master Slider – Smooth transitions and layer animations, Touch-friendly (great for mobile sliders), Drag-and-drop interface