How to Test WordPress Plugins Before Use: A Step-by-Step Guide
Though launching a new WordPress website is fairly easy, the trouble always seems to arise when it comes time to select plugins. After all, their quality and effectiveness vary wildly. And if you’re unfamiliar with the industry, it can be super hard to separate high-quality plugins from those that would damage your website. For that reason, it’s very important that you test WordPress plugins thoroughly beforehand. Thankfully, there are easy ways to do so. That’s what we’ll be covering here today. But first, let’s discuss some of the things plugins can offer you that just aren’t available in the standard WordPress installation. What Do WordPress Plugins Do for Your Website? WordPress plugins can add a lot to your website outside of what WordPress provides straight out of the box. Here are some of the things they can do: Alter aesthetics. Some plugins allow you to change how your website looks without having to touch a line of code. This includes things like adding social media buttons, custom fonts, custom post types, and changing your color scheme.Improve performance and caching. A good caching plugin can help your website load faster by storing static versions of your pages and posts. This is especially…
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