Favorite – gosh there is sooo many hard to have just one favorite. I have learned that I will take what everyone shares with me and at least try it out – if I don’t like it I can always deactivate it and delete it. But if I try it — I might just really like it.

Add a Plugin to your WordPress.org site

Sign into your WordPress.org site and you will be taken to your dashboard.

Look in the left column about half way down for a image that looks like a plug-in end and the words Plugins. Hover over the word Plugins and in the upper right corner you will see a down arrow. Click on the down arrow to reveal menu options >> Installed >> Add New >> Editor >> Akismet Configuration.

At this point we want to Add a plugin so click Add New. Next you will want to search for the plugin to install it. Once you find the plugin click Install which is in the right column. The wordpress.org platform is amazing… it will install your plugin and then you just have to click Activate when you are ready to start using it.

Staci’s helpful tip: REMEMBER to check your website at least monthly for any plugins that need to be updated. I usually check weekly after my website is backed up. *HINT: That is another plugin that I use. It send me an email that my site was backed up. And I get a file that I can use if I ever would need to restore my site. Imagine how many posts I have in my blog – and if I lost everything – OH MY GOSH – right!?! Have to have things in place and thank god for plugins and great hosting service.

A few plugins that I really like and use:

• All-in-One SEO Pack
• Google Sitemap Generator
• Sociable or Sexy Bookmarks
• Ping Optimizer
• Akismet
• Database Backup
• Simple CAPTCHA

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