{"id":2397,"date":"2018-04-23T19:15:59","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T19:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.canspace.ca\/?p=2397"},"modified":"2020-01-16T14:58:45","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T19:58:45","slug":"the-best-wordpress-plugins-for-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canspace.ca\/blog\/wordpress\/the-best-wordpress-plugins-for-a\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best WordPress Plugins for a New Blogger"},"content":{"rendered":"

Almost every beginner blogger quickly discovers that just having a beautiful website won\u2019t cut it. In order to thrive, each blog requires some additional help – usually in a form of plugins. Therefore, after hearing numerous concerns on how to pick the right ones, we decided to write about the best WordPress plugins for a new blogger who wants to build a stunning, fully-functional and secure blog!<\/span>
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\n<\/span>We chose WordPress because it\u2019s definitely the most popular blogging platform known to date. All of the plugins we\u2019ll mention can be easily found in your main WordPress Dashboard \u2192 Plugins \u2192 Add New.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Behold, as we reveal these great plugins that will boost your blog\u2019s performance and potential:<\/span>
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  1. Jetpack<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. WP Subscribe<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Akismet<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Yoast SEO<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Wordfence Security<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Best WordPress Plugins for a Beginner Blogger (2018)<\/span><\/h1>\n

    1. <\/span>Jetpack<\/span><\/a> – Design, Security, Marketing<\/span><\/h2>\n

    \"wordpressThe first plugin we\u2019ll present to you is Jetpack. This well-known plugin comes in the basic, free version with several plans you could upgrade to if needed.<\/span>
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    \n<\/span>Actually, Jetpack offers a useful blend of features to improve your blog\u2019s design, security, even certain marketing efforts. Take a look at some of the features it contains:<\/span>
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    1. Image compression (large images will cause your site to perform slower, so resizing images often comes handy)<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Post sharing buttons for main social media sites<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Variety of themes<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Analytical and SEO tools<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Diverse payment solutions<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Premium features: spam filters, backup, robust security services, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Hence, we warmly recommend its reliability and easy-to-use functionality, even in the basic free plan. Most noteworthy, it’s a useful tool which can help:<\/span>
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