{"id":2561,"date":"2017-01-28T17:21:35","date_gmt":"2017-01-28T17:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contentrally.com\/?p=2561"},"modified":"2024-09-04T11:02:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T11:02:34","slug":"the-10-wordpress-plugins-every-successful-blogger-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contentrally.com\/the-10-wordpress-plugins-every-successful-blogger-uses","title":{"rendered":"The 10 WordPress Plugins Every Sucessful Blogger Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WordPress is one of the most amazing programs to grace our modern age of technology<\/a>. It powers countless websites and continues to improve with every update and change. It\u2019s the product of numerous people working on the open-source software and a true accomplishment. It\u2019s also the best platform for bloggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the ease-of-use, WordPress is also great because of its plugins<\/a>. These bite-sized apps give us huge flexibility and features we need to keep our sites healthy and our visitors happy. Today, I\u2019m going to show you 10 plugins every successful blogger is using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Plugins You Need For Your Blog Today<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some plugins offer additional security, some offer peace of mind, and still others improve the user experience. A careful combination of them can result in a powerhouse of a blog that runs smoothly and provides a great experience for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at ten plugins I couldn\u2019t live without (and neither should you!):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  W3 Total Cache<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Website speed is incredibly important. According to studies, internet users today expect a website to load in 2 seconds or less<\/a>, and every second that they have to wait past that tests their patience. To get your website down to this time, you need a good caching plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W3 Total Cache fulfills this need handedly with their plug-and-play solution. Once you have the plugin installed and activated, you don\u2019t need to touch it ever again if you don\u2019t want to. Having it installed to make your pages load faster for users by caching data and making it easily accessible to browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better speed equivalates to a better experience, more conversions, and higher search engine rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  SEO by Yoast<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of search rankings, you\u2019re going to need assistance with your search engine optimization. It isn\u2019t something anyone can do themselves. SEO by Yoast is by far the most well-reviewed tool for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a\u00a0higher search engine ranking for your new website<\/a>\u00a0will do wonders for visibility and potential conversions. That\u2019s why a tool like this is so important to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s most common use is for evaluating a page\u2019s content. This tool will track instances of your main keyword, and how it\u2019s been used throughout the post. You\u2019ll also have the option to customize things like the permalink, title tag, and meta description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tool goes beyond that for those who have technical knowledge of SEO as well. Things like XML sitemaps can be generated easily with this plugin. It\u2019s by far the best tool for managing and improving optimization across your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  Login Lockdown<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By default, WordPress does not limit the number of times you can attempt to log in. This leaves you vulnerable because it gives hackers an unlimited number of chances to guess your login. With this plugin, if the number of attempts is passed, then it blocks the I.P address itself to ensure the would-be hacker can\u2019t use another method to keep trying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The default setting is a 1-hour lock after 3 failed attempts, but you can modify this using the administration settings of the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. OptinMonster<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the most trusted options for conversion rate optimization. You can trigger an email subscription when people are leaving your site and utilize a number of different tactics beyond this to capture more email subscribers than you ever could in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email marketing continues to be an extremely valid way of boosting your engagement and conversions, and this plugin is the #1 choice for doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. BackupBuddy<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may feel like your blog or website is invincible, but there\u2019s always the chance that something could go wrong. The last thing you want is to lose hundreds or thousands of hours of work because you didn\u2019t have backups in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This plugin is a simple and easy tool you can use to ensure your website is backed up in the event of a hack or a server issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. MaxCDN<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the interest of website speed and performance, a CDN or Content Delivery Network is a must. These networks deliver content to web browsers based on the location of users that are accessing it. This geographical delivery ensures that speed is maximized for your visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This plugin is a great way to get started with a CDN so you can see how it improves your website\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. WPForms<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Forms are going to come up as part of developing a website, so a form builder is a must. Whether it\u2019s for contacting you or finalizing a sale, plugins like this are absolutely needed. This option is a great beginner-friendly option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drag-and-drop functionality means that you\u2019ll be able to create forms, email subscriptions, payments, and anything else you need information for, with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Wordfence<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Security in today\u2019s world is more important than ever. You need a good plugin to ensure your information and your site is safe. Wordfence handles these tasks with a great plugin that protects you on multiple fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things like bots that try to brute force their way into your site will be blocked automatically by this plugin. You can also get customized email alerts if anything suspicious happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. WP Optimize<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your databases optimized can go a long way towards maintaining your site\u2019s health and performance. That being said, it can be extremely daunting or downright dangerous to your site if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This plugin will keep things in check automatically, and leave the rest of the daily tasks in your capable hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Google Analytics Dashboard<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Google Analytics is a must-have tool and a huge value, seeing as how it\u2019s free. This plugin will give you the opportunity to see your analytics in your dashboard on WordPress, which is convenient since you would have to otherwise leave and go to your dashboard to see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final ThoughtsHaving the proper plugins can elevate a site from good to great. Do you utilize any of these plugins on your blog? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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