Post on 17-Jul-2015
MIKE BROGAN&
MARK ROOT-WILEY&
SPECIAL GUESTS!
FEBRUARY 19, 20152100 BUILDING
DOWNLOAD OR VIEW SLIDES ON 501COMMONS.ORG
How to Pick aWordPress Plugin
Goals for Today
1.Learn what to look for when picking a plugin (~30 minutes). We’ll actually evaluate a real plugin you might use!a. First review free version on
WordPress.orgb.Then review paid version on plugin’s
site2.Help you work on your own sites. (~1
hour)
Please hold your questions for the work lab :)
Mike & Mark
Mark Root-WileyMRW Web DesignMRWweb.com@MRWweb
Mike BroganMike Brogan ConsultingMikeBroganConsulting.com@MikeBrogan
photo by huasonic
WHAT IS A PLUGIN &
WHEN DO I USE ONE?
Evaluating a Plugin on WordPress.org
● Overview – What does it do, anyway?
● Number of Downloads – Is there a critical mass of users?
● Ratings & Reviews – What do others think?
● Plugin Author – Person or company? Lots of plugins?
● Last Updated & Frequency of Updates – Is it kept up?
● Support Forum – On- or off-site? Lots of threads? Responsive author? What types of problems?
Example: WordPress.org/plugins/the-events-calendar/
Welcome, Special Guests!
Tim GanterStudioTenFour.com@timganter
Merrill MayerKoolKatWebDesigns.com@KoolKatWeb
Upcoming 501 Talks Tech events:
●Advanced Google Adwords: New Tips & Tricks
– back by popular demand; Wednesday, March 4th from 12 -1:30pm; 2100 Building
●Project Scheduling for Successful Outcomes; Thursday, March 19th from 12-1:30pm; 2100 Building
Pull out your laptops and websites. We’ll be floating
around the room and available for short questions when you
get stuck.
Let’s get some work done!
SURVEYS
Thanks For Coming!
Find us:Mike Brogan mike@mikebroganconsulting.commikebroganconsulting.com
Mark Root Wileyinfo@MRWweb.comMRWweb.com