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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees will also receive a plugin evaluation checklist they can take home to help choose plugins that fit their project\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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