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Plugins can really unlock a lot of the power of WordPress. Plugins are extra pieces of software that you install to add extra features and functionality to your WordPress site. In this video, we discuss what plugins are, what you should pay attention to when selecting plugins, what they can do for your WordPress site, where to find them, and more.
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► Items discussed in this video
0:00:02 - Introduction
0:00:20 - What are plugins?
0:01:16 - What should you look out for when selecting and installing plugins?
0:02:36 - What can plugins do for your WordPress site?
0:04:09 - Where can you find WordPress plugins?
0:04:29 - Paid plugins
0:04:47 - The importance of updating your plugins
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