I’ll update this list regularly as I come across new or better plugins for various functions. If you have a query about any, leave a comment or email me, and I’ll be sure to reply!
In your WordPress Dashboard, simply go to Plugins on the left menu bar, search for the name of the plugin listed below, click install, click activate, and configure if necessary!
- TinyMCE Advanced – provides you with a better editing toolbar (like in Word) in the content area for your pages and posts.
- NextGen Gallery – Fantastic gallery to showcase your work.
- NextGen Smooth Gallery – adds a lovely gallery that I find works nicely on the front page, good for showcasing recent work.
- Lightbox2 or Lightbox Plus – for nice, slick image viewing.
- JetPack - Site statistics to feast on. You’ll need to register with WordPress.com to get it going.
- WordPress by Yoast – Complete all-in-one SEO plugin for your site.
- Yoast Breadcrumbs - Add breadcrumb trail on your site, making it easier for users to use.
- Contact Form 7 – for fully customiseable contact forms.
- Exclude Pages – This is a nifty wee plugin that allows you to exclude certain pages from the menu list; great for special offers or seasonal pages, instead of deleting, just exclude.
- My Page Order – A drag & drop tool to organise the order of your menu pages. Also available as My Category Order and My Link Order, both allowing you to sort your categories and links (for sidebar) by dragging and dropping.
- ThemeFuse Maintenance Mode – A nifty plugin that allows you to have a splash page displayed while you are working on your site – and need it to be offline while working on it. The splash page is configurable.
