Once you have WordPress in place you can leverage the platform further by extending it with plugins.
Plugins allow you to add additional functionality to your website with little effort.
There are tons of plugins available but you want to choose them carefully.
This is because, in general, the more plugins you have, the slower your website is to load.
Here are 5 of the best plugins to start with using to make your website not only functional but easier to use for SEO.
1.
All in One SEO Pack.
This SEO pack is a must for search engines because it places all the necessary information about your posts in the right place.
Easy to use once installed and you don't need to do anything.
You have the option to place your title, description and keywords in to help customize what gets used.
Either way this plugin gives your blog the boost it needs to show up in relevant searches.
2.
Mailchimp.
Every blog needs the option for people to subscribe to regular updates.
Mailchimp does that effectively and with relative ease.
Once you set it up, you don't have to do anything else.
Anytime a person subscribes to the blog, automatic emails are sent out and then updates for when you want after that.
If you write and publish every day, you might consider just doing weekly updates to prevent clogging of any in-boxes.
3.
WPtouch iPhone Theme.
Everyone is using mobile devices but especially the iPhone.
Posts won't naturally show well within those device browsers.
This plugin makes all your posts readable, which means you have a larger potential audience.
4.
Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
When someone reads a post on your blog you want to keep them interested.
A natural way to do this is by providing related posts.
This plugin automatically does this for you.
5.
Google XML Sitemaps.
This plugin works in the background to make it easier for search engines to pick up your content via sitemaps.
There are a lot of other great plugins but these are a way to get you started.
Look for upcoming posts on other ways to extend WordPress.
Don't miss out! Subscribe to weekly updates in the form on the right.
Plugins allow you to add additional functionality to your website with little effort.
There are tons of plugins available but you want to choose them carefully.
This is because, in general, the more plugins you have, the slower your website is to load.
Here are 5 of the best plugins to start with using to make your website not only functional but easier to use for SEO.
1.
All in One SEO Pack.
This SEO pack is a must for search engines because it places all the necessary information about your posts in the right place.
Easy to use once installed and you don't need to do anything.
You have the option to place your title, description and keywords in to help customize what gets used.
Either way this plugin gives your blog the boost it needs to show up in relevant searches.
2.
Mailchimp.
Every blog needs the option for people to subscribe to regular updates.
Mailchimp does that effectively and with relative ease.
Once you set it up, you don't have to do anything else.
Anytime a person subscribes to the blog, automatic emails are sent out and then updates for when you want after that.
If you write and publish every day, you might consider just doing weekly updates to prevent clogging of any in-boxes.
3.
WPtouch iPhone Theme.
Everyone is using mobile devices but especially the iPhone.
Posts won't naturally show well within those device browsers.
This plugin makes all your posts readable, which means you have a larger potential audience.
4.
Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
When someone reads a post on your blog you want to keep them interested.
A natural way to do this is by providing related posts.
This plugin automatically does this for you.
5.
Google XML Sitemaps.
This plugin works in the background to make it easier for search engines to pick up your content via sitemaps.
There are a lot of other great plugins but these are a way to get you started.
Look for upcoming posts on other ways to extend WordPress.
Don't miss out! Subscribe to weekly updates in the form on the right.