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 and tools for evaluating one plugin over another
– Key factors to consider
– Evaluation tools
Paid plugins versus free: do you get what you paid for?
Managing plugins and updates
Evaluating plugin security:
– How to research plugin security history
– Identify functionality that may be risky
Attendees will also receive a plugin evaluation checklist they can take home to help choose plugins that fit their project’s objectives.