Extending WordPress above and beyond the core functionality is part of what makes WordPress so powerful. However, the sheer number of plugins available can be overwhelming. A strategy for evaluating plugins makes both developing managing WordPress easier.
In this presentation, attendees will learn strategies for evaluating one plugin over another, the key factors to consider, and what tools support those strategies. Are paid/premium plugins better than free? How do users best manage plugins and updates? How can a non-developer tell if a plugin may have security risks? If a plugin is abandoned, how can someone easily migrate to another plugin taking all of their data easily with them?
Attendees will also receive a plugin evaluation checklist they can take home to help choose plugins that fit their project’s objectives.