If you have installed your WordPress website, you can - if required - extend your WordPress with so-called "Plug-Ins" from third-party developers.
Plug-Ins are optional modules for your WordPress installation. There are numerous possibilities, from plug-ins to support SEO topics to back up plug-ins or performance optimization.
But not all plug-ins are the same, the main difference are the costs. Paid plug-ins usually offer the advantage that updates concerning functions and security are continuously provided by the developer.
Below you will find a list of plug-ins that can help you with your WordPress project.
The list is structured according to the possible use of the plug-ins:
Editor Plug-Ins
Editor plug-ins can help you with the most simple design. Elements such as text boxes, dividers or other design elements can easily be inserted with the editor at the desired position without any programming knowledge.
- Beaver Builder - Editor Plug-In
- Elementor - Editor Plug-In
SEO Plug-Ins
SEO plug-ins help you to optimize your website for search engines. Search engine optimization is about ranking your website higher in the search results of a search engine (such as Google, Bing, etc) and thus making your website being found faster.
- Monster Insights - SEO Plug-In
- Premium SEO Pack - SEO Plug-In
- Yoast - SEO Plug-In
Backup Plug-Ins
Backup plug-ins simplify the backup of your WordPress website. We recommend that you make backups of your WordPress website before conducting any major changes to your WordPress installation itself or to the other plug-ins.
- Updraft Plus - Backup Plug-In
- BackWPup - Backup Plug-In
HTTPS Plug-Ins
If you suspect problems with mixed content, you can use the following article to check if mixed content is available and where it is stored.
- Really Simple SSL - HTTPS Plug-In
Performance/Optimization Plug-Ins
Performance and optimization plug-ins usually control the caching of the website and can also optimize databases.
- WP Rocket - Performance Plug-In
- Autoptimize - Performance Plug-In
Newsletter Plug-Ins
Newsletter plug-ins simplify mass mailings/newsletters directly from the WordPress backend.
- Mailchimp - Newsletter Plug-In
- Sendinblue - Newsletter Plug-In
Slider Plug-Ins
Sliders are image-text elements that display alternating content at regular intervals. These contents may consist of a large picture, a headline, a short teaser and/or a link to further contents.
- Master Slider - Slider Plug-In
Forms Plug-Ins
Form plug-ins may be used for contact forms or self-defined forms.
- ARforms - Formular Plug-In
- Super Forms - Formular Plug-In
- Contact Form 7 - Formular Plug-In
E-Commerce Plug-Ins
If you want to set up a webshop with WordPress, it is usually integrated via a shop plug-in.
- WooCommerce - Online Shop Plug-In
Booking & Dates Plug-Ins
With booking and appointment plug-ins, your customers can book appointments conveniently via your website.
- Booked - Booking & Appointment Plug-In
Sitemap generator Plug-Ins
With Sitemap Generators you can create a hierarchically structured list of the single documents (subpages) of your website.
Sitemaps have an essential function for search engine optimization.
- Google XML Sitemaps - Sitemap Generator
Multilingualism Plug-Ins
Multilanguage plug-ins are primarily used to make the website available in multiple languages.
- WordPress Multilingual - Multilingual Plug-In
Safety and security Plug-Ins
To protect your WordPress installation from hacking attempts and unauthorized access, we highly recommend using security plug-ins. These plug-ins can be configured according to your preferences and offer additional protection to the core installation.
- iThemes Security - Security Plug-In
- WPS Hide Login - Security Plug-In
- All In One WP Security & Firewall - Security Plug-In
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