Have you been hurt by a plugin in the past? Don't know where to start looking for your perfect match? We'll simplify the selection process to reveal the must-haves, the most useful and the next great WordPress plugin to capture your heart. Presented at MinneBar, April 2012
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2. Before We Begin
• Please participate (this is an
unconference after all)
• Jump in, ask questions, share your
experiences (good or bad), disagree
with me, bring it
• This presentation (with LINKS to all
the plugins) will be available after the
session at myklroventine.com
3. Too Many Fish in the Sea
WordPress.org Plugin Directory today:
19,075 plugins and counting
4. Lots of “Helpful” Advice
Essential WordPress Plugins - 2,380,000 results
Best WordPress Plugins - 12,600,000 results
Must Have WordPress Plugins - 20,500,000 results
Vital WordPress Plugins - 45,900,000 results
Desert Island WordPress Plugins - 59,700,000 results
5. Your Needs Are Unique
“The WordPress plugins
you can’t live without
are the WordPress plugins
you can’t live without.”
- Lorelle VanFossen, Lorelle on WordPress
6. How to Find Your Perfect Match
Ask yourself:
• What goal or specific task are you trying to achieve?
• What are the desired features of the plugin?
• Are there any undesirable features?
Can you live with them?
• What would be nice extra features?
• Does is need to work as a sidebar widget, on posts/
pages, or both?
• Will it improve your site, your workflow or
maintenance tasks?
7. I Propose…
We use speed dating criteria:
• Looks
• Personality
• Promiscuity
8. Looks
• Will it integrate naturally into your
site’s design?
• Can it’s design be easily changed?
• Has any attention been given to the
look and feel of the settings page?
• Will it’s function improve the appeal
of your site?
9. Personality
• Does it play well with other plugins?
• Is it open to change (updated recently)?
• Is the documentation clear?
• Can you get help or assistance
if needed?
• Is it well-supported?
10. Promiscuity
• It it easy (to use)?
• How many downloads?
• Is it rated well?
• Does it satisfy your needs?
• Is it… sexy?
11. Most Importantly
A plugin has to meet the criteria
in less than 5 minutes or be kicked
to the curb.
Photo: wwarby on Flickr