{"id":11468,"date":"2023-12-22T09:43:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T07:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/?p=11468"},"modified":"2023-12-22T09:45:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T07:45:22","slug":"best-wordpress-plugins-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Best WordPress Plugins 2024: Optimize Your Site&#8217;s Performance and User Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-slate-section-accordion-and-text gb-slate-section-text-accordion gb-layout-columns-3 gb-3-col-widecenter has-white-background-color has-black-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:4em;padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\"><div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\"><p>WordPress plugins are really a secret sauce to the site&#8217;s performance, security, and overall user experience.<\/p>\n\n<p>WordPress stands market leader exactly due to the unlimited customisation and flexibility options that plugins offer, making it an ideal choice for everyone from bloggers to business owners.<\/p>\n\n<p>From optimizing your site&#8217;s speed, integrating SEO best practices, or turning your site into an e-commerce shop, plugins featured in our article have been carefully chosen to meet these needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>Get ready to transform your website into a user-friendly customer magnet with our handpicked and tested WordPress plugins.&nbsp;It&#8217;s true! We use all of the mentioned plugins on our and our clients&#8217; sites. Keep reading!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#What_are_WordPress_plugins\" >What are WordPress plugins?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#What_are_the_most_popular_and_best_WordPress_plugins\" >What are the most popular and best WordPress plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#SEO_plugins\" >SEO plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Cache_plugins\" >Cache plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Speed_optimization_plugins\" >Speed optimization plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Image_optimisation\" >Image optimisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Online_store-specific_plugins\" >Online store-specific plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Security_analytics\" >Security &amp; analytics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Page_builders\" >Page builders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Forms_plugins\" >Forms plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Calendar_plugins\" >Calendar plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Social_media_plugins\" >Social media plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Translation_plugins\" >Translation plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Additional_WordPress_plugins\" >Additional WordPress plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-wordpress-plugins-2024\/#Tips_for_choosing_the_best_WordPress_plugins\" >Tips for choosing the best WordPress plugins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-slate-section-accordion-and-text gb-slate-section-text-accordion gb-layout-columns-3 gb-3-col-widecenter has-white-background-color has-black-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:4em;padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\"><div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_WordPress_plugins\"><\/span>What are WordPress plugins?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>WordPress plugins are extensions that can be installed on your WordPress website to enhance its performance, functionality, and\/or user experience.<\/p>\n\n<p>There are over 59000 free <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress plugins<\/a> and many of them also have premium versions with extra features. All these plugins have certain standards to be valid and go through strict testing before they are enabled for WordPress users.<\/p>\n\n<p>Each plugin is designed in a way that is easy to integrate with almost all themes and other plugins. Of course time to time, there can be some compatibility issues, but developers are keen to fix them as soon as they have found them.<\/p>\n\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9029\">WordPress websites<\/a> use plugins because basic websites would be too dull. And if you want to code each functionality separately like in the old days, it would cost you tens of thousands. Instead, you can simply install or purchase plugins and enjoy all the features without having to write a single line of code.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free WordPress plugins<\/h3>\n\n<p>Free WordPress plugins are there to give your site basic features. But often, developers have limited their function because they are not getting paid for free versions. <\/p>\n\n<p>Therefore, if you need full functionality, you need to get their premium licences. Of course, there are workarounds. For example, if you know how to code or find an agency like us to develop your site, as we have some plugins with unlimited agency licenses, which we will install on websites without extra cost to you.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paid WordPress plugins (Premium)<\/h3>\n\n<p>Paid (premium) WordPress plugins usually come with extended or unlocked features, giving you the ability to provide an enhanced user experience. These plugins are developed by professional plugin developers, companies, or individuals working on open-source projects. To receive full access to them, you need to acquire the license or install the plugin after completing the purchase.<\/p>\n\n<p>There are thousands of plugins on the market, but what you need depends largely on your industry and specific needs. It is why we will cover a wide range of free and premium plugins that suit websites, personal brands, blogs, and online stores.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_popular_and_best_WordPress_plugins\"><\/span>What are the most popular and best WordPress plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SEO plugins<\/li>\n\n<li>Cache plugins<\/li>\n\n<li>Speed optimisation plugins<\/li>\n\n<li>Image optimisation plugins<\/li>\n\n<li>Online store plugins<\/li>\n\n<li>Translation plugins<\/li>\n\n<li>Social media plugins<\/li>\n\n<li>Calendar plugins<\/li>\n\n<li>Forms plugins<\/li>\n\n<li>Page builders<\/li>\n\n<li>Security &amp; analytics plugins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEO_plugins\"><\/span>SEO plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>SEO plugins help you make your site search engine friendly by adding SEO meta tags &amp; data, improving link structure, and sitemap integration. These plugins provide a user-friendly dashboard with actionable insights and tools so you can improve <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/seo\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"194\">search engine optimisation<\/a> on your site.<\/p>\n\n<p>The best SEO plugins are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/seo-by-rank-math\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rank Math SEO<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoast SEO<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/squirrly-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Squirrly<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-seopress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEOPress<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-seopress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All in one SEO pack<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cache_plugins\"><\/span>Cache plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Cache plugins help speed up website download speed by storing content on cache files. These cached files allow your server quickly retrieve its content when needed, which reduces loading time. This also reduces resources usage on your <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpresskotisivutyritykselle.fi\/en\/best-web-hosting-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10394\">hosting<\/a> as these cached files are compact and smaller, helping you to save from having to purchase larger packages. To recap, when a visitor&#8217;s browser requests a page, the server provides a cached file. And in simple terms, these cache plugins make your site feel fast for visitors.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free cache plugins<\/h3>\n\n<p>Anyone can use free cache plugins, but usually, they come with limited features or functions or complicated settings, which may require experts who understand the website&#8217;s technicalities. That said, it&#8217;s better to use free cache plugins than nothing at all. Some of the best free cache plugins are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/w3-total-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">W3 Total Cache<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-fastest-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WP Fastest cache<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-super-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WP Super Cache<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/litespeed-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Litespeed cache<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premium cache plugins<\/h3>\n\n<p>Premium cache plugins are 10 times better than their free counterparts. Seriously. Due to additional features and often more user-friendly interface. Some like WP Rocket even have a lot of automatic features, making speeding up the website a lot easier. That said, some settings can be still too advanced for beginners and may require someone who knows what they are doing. Here are the most popular premium cache plugins are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-rocket.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WP Rocket<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nitropack.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nitropack<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpfastestcache.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wp Fastest Cache Premium<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sg-cachepress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SG Optimizer<\/a> (SiteGround)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>By the way, we also provide WordPress website speed optimisation service, where we install WP Rocket with our agency license at no cost to you.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speed_optimization_plugins\"><\/span>Speed optimization plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Aside from cache plugins, there are additional speed improvement plugins. Some are more complicated, others quite simple and small yet powerful.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/perfmatters.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perfmatters<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/autoptimize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autoptimize<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/disable-cart-fragments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disable Cart Fragments<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/host-webfonts-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OMGF &#8211; Faster Google Fonts<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/host-analyticsjs-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAOS &#8211; Host Google Analytics Locally<\/a> <\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/disable-dashboard-for-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disable Bloat for WordPress &amp; WooCommerce<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Image_optimisation\"><\/span>Image optimisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Image optimization plugins could also be counted as speed optimization because images can result in 50% of why your site loads slowly. It&#8217;s true. But as there are many separate image optimization plugins, they have a separate category in our list of WordPress plugins.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/imagify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Imagify<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shortpixel<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-smushit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smush<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/webp-converter-for-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Converter for Media<\/a> \u2013 Convert WebP &amp; AVIF<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/optimole-wp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image optimization service by Optimole<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_store-specific_plugins\"><\/span>Online store-specific plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Online store plugins are another necessary group because these add specific functions that transfer your site into a successful online store. Adding additional features such as a shopping cart, checkout, payment, etc.<br>Important plugins for stores are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/checkoutwc-lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CheckoutWC Lite<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/cartpops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CartPops<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/brands-for-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brands for WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/quotes-for-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quotes for WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce Shipping &amp; Tax<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce-eu-vat-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EU\/UK VAT Compliance Assistant for WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/conditional-shipping-for-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Conditional Shipping for WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/yikes-inc-easy-custom-woocommerce-product-tabs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom Product tabs for WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/weight-based-shipping-for-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce Weight Based Shipping<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-coupons-for-woocommerce-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Coupons for WooCommerce Free<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce-pdf-invoices-packing-slips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF Invoices &amp; Packing Slips for WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woo-cart-abandonment-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce Cart Abandonment Recovery<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woo-checkout-field-editor-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themehigh.com\/product\/woocommerce-email-customizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email Customizer for WooCommerce<\/a> (Pro)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themehigh.com\/product\/woocommerce-multi-step-checkout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multi-Step Checkout for WooCommerce<\/a> (Pro)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themehigh.com\/product\/woocommerce-extra-product-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce Extra Product Options<\/a> (Pro)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woo-variation-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Additional Variation Images Gallery for WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yithemes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YITH Plugins <\/a>\u2013 Collection of Free and premium plugins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_analytics\"><\/span>Security &amp; analytics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>No site can get away without security plugins. At bare minimum, you need Wordfence or Solid WP Security to protect your site from hackers or malicious codes. We have also added a few niche protection plugins to the list for you to consider:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wordfence Security<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/better-wp-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solid WP Security<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/really-simple-ssl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Really Simple SSL<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complianz | GDPR\/CCPA Cookie Consent<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/ga-google-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ga Google Analytics<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/antispam-bee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antispam Bee<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/updraftplus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Updraftplus<\/a> &#8211; Great WordPress backup plugin<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wps-hide-login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPS Hide Login<\/a> &#8211; To hide your default login url, which is \/wp-admin and change it to anything else.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/edit-author-slug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edit Author Slug<\/a> &#8211; To change your WordPress user name from author slug so that no-one can not find it out.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Page_builders\"><\/span>Page builders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Page builders are additional plugins that allow you to transfer your wordpress site into a drag and drag-and-drop interface. This gives people with no development and coding skills a chance to manage their websites and make changes when they need to. Here are some notable page builders for WordPress:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/elementor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elementor<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/beaver-builder-lite-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beaver Builder<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>Divi Builder &#8211; comes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elegant themes<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/gutenberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gutenberg<\/a> (WordPress Block Editor)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forms_plugins\"><\/span>Forms plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Each website should have forms, such as contact, newsletter, or pop-up forms, so visitors can contact you or join your newsletter. Here are some of the best forms plugins we have used:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/contact-form-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact form 7<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gravity forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convertpro.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Convert Pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wpforms-lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPForms Lite<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calendar_plugins\"><\/span>Calendar plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you have a site that is events-based or accepts booking and reservations, you need calender plugin. Each calender works a litte bit differently, so it is best to test out what is best for your needs. Here are the most popular calendar plugins we have tested:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bookly<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/the-events-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Events Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/appointment-booking-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appointment Booking Calendar<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_media_plugins\"><\/span>Social media plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Social media plugins are great as they allow you to showcase your feed on your website or share the count of blog articles to build trust with visitors. Here are the most popular social media plugins for you to consider:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mashsharer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MashShare<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/custom-facebook-feed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smash Balloon Social Post Feed<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/social-pug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grow Social Pro by Mediavine<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-social\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WP Social<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/simple-social-icons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simple Social Icons<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Translation_plugins\"><\/span>Translation plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Making your site multilingual starts with choosing a translation plugin. Each plugin has its own pluses and minuses, and it can take a lot of time to set it up correctly. We are not saying to sell our services, but because if you make a mistake, it can be a huge loss to your SEO efforts and user experience. Regardless if you do it yourself or outsource it here are the most used translation plugins:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpml.org\/purchase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPML<\/a> (Paid)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/loco-translate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loco translate <\/a>(Free)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/polylang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polylang<\/a> (Free and Paid)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_WordPress_plugins\"><\/span>Additional WordPress plugins <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>These additional WordPress plugin enhance website functionality even further, helping you to manage and customise your site and make it more user friendly.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-custom-fields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Custom Field<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/megamenu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Max Mega Menu<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/classic-widgets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classic Widgets<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/table-of-contents-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Table of Contents Plus<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/duplicate-post\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoast Duplicate Post<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/code-snippets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Code Snippets<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_choosing_the_best_WordPress_plugins\"><\/span>Tips for choosing the best WordPress plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Here are tips for choosing the best addons and best practices to keep your website running smoothly and without error while you test them out.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check if it works for your WordPress version<\/h3>\n\n<p>But do not take this for granted. Some plugins can get away with many versions of WordPress or PHP before they need to change, as their code is clean and compatible with future upgrades. You will know if it works with your version if there are thousand of installations without bad reviews, which is our next point.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read reviews<\/h3>\n\n<p>The best way to know if the plugin is good is to simply check how many reviews they have and the total score. All free plugins are in the WordPress plugins library for you to analyze. For premium plugins, you could look at their free version and see if it is sufficient. If not, try premium. Usually, but not always, the more reviews the plugin has, the better it is.<\/p>\n\n<p>Many plugin providers also have a trial website set up where you can test the plugin before purchasing it or a 14-30 day money-back guarantee, allowing you to test the plugin and see if it fits your needs.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check compatibility on the staging website<\/h3>\n\n<p>It does not matter what plugin we test on our or our clients&#8217; sites, we do that on staging sites, which is a clone of your live site. So, we can always see if the plugin works as intended. If some errors occur or there is incompatibility with other plugins or themes, we will try to fix it or contact the plugin support or developers to do so. Having a staging site to test plugins is just the best practice before you install a plugin on your live site.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limit plugins usage<\/h3>\n\n<p>Make sure you do not have too many plugins because each installation adds extra functions and code and, hence, bloat to your site, making it slightly slower. The more plugins you have, the more slower it gets. A good rule of thumb is not to have more than 20-40 plugins unless you really need more.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delete unused plugins<\/h3>\n\n<p>It does not help if you deactivate a plugin becuase it is still taking space and resources from your server and database. Another thing is that unused plugins may pose a risk if they are not updated regularly, giving you just extra work that you can avoid by deleting plugin you do not need.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Update plugins frequently<\/h3>\n\n<p>Updating plugins should be done every month. 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