Top 7 Must Have WordPress Plugins - Killer!

[@getpaidlikeaaron]

I woke up this Sunday morning after spending half the night setting up plugins for my blog and what I learned here is a God send. Thanks for the tips!

[@gaynorbrown6312]

A brilliant set of very easy to understand and professionaly delivered videos. Cant stop going to the next one - thank you !

[@phongchau1280]

I admit that I thought this list would initially be lame. Boy was I wrong. I've researched tons of plugins, and yet I found 3 plugins from this video to be super helpful. Thanks!

[@catherinemelnyk1194]

I like your voice, it's calm, just the right cadence, and so very informative. Thanks so much!

[@SJ-gj7mx]

Very high quality video and very helpful. I am not sure whether anybody else commented on the voice as well. You should become a voice over artist .......Really impressive voice.....I watch a lot of KZbin videos and the voice on this video is amazing. Anybody else has mentioned that to you?

[@michaelwood4850]

Hey dear, your video is very helpful for new users. You provide the information that they need to build a website. Actually, this plugin makes our work very easy.

[@Helenmoore65]

These tutorials have been a life saver for this non technical new blogger. Thank you, I shall dip in and out as I progress especially categories and tags which are taking a while to sink in!😂

[@sigridgauger1418]

This is the first video of yours I have watched. Very informative and easy to follow. Subscribed to your channel immediately.

[@kristinamauerstein609]

You should also consider the PHP 7 Compatibility Checker. When thinking about that barely 6% of all WordPress users upgraded to PHP 7 this plugin might become very usefull.

[@marliesheide5704]

So true Kristina. I downloaded the plugin a few days ago, it's really helpfull. You may read this post to get more information about WordPress & PHP 7: wpressmag.com/wpengine-php-plugin-wordpress/

[@pauls7056]

Great presentation, James. Really helpful thanks. So fluent as well.

[@alberttavasci1242]

solid and direct info on plugings. Mr. Stafford, you getting realling good at this website training. stuff...

[@howtobuildawebsite11]

albert tavasci Awesome! Thanks for sharing Albert!

[@youthanek]

james, this is bullshit. when i go to your website, i see no information except a stupid pop-up box asking me for my email. Are you trying to indicate that you will not provide info on your website unless we start giving you emails so you can spam us??!!!

[@mfjtf]

I certain would NOT use contact form 7 as it is probably the most user unfriendly plugin around. The best form builder in our experience is VFB Pro. Google XML Sitemap is redundant as it is already part of Yoast SEO.

[@mfjtf]

Than you should try Visual Form Builder Pro. We have been there with Contact Form 7 and it's a total different world in terms of functions and user friendliness.

[@youthanek]

but he is right to say that Google XML Sitemap is redundant as it is already part of Yoast SEO. you cannot have 2 different wordpress plugin creating sitemaps; there is chance it might clash and something will go wrong.

[@shawnbleau3131]

Very good - should make a video more in detail about some of the plugins. You guys are awesome

[@dontknowhuefi]

Thanks a lot for the presentation. I already used 3 of them; now I installed and use them all!!

[@AndyWilkinson30093009]

Great help, don't suppose you have a video for getting a subscription & selling system ?

[@judehibler.dalebruning]

A lot of quick easy help that will be valuable to me as I develop my website. Thank you.

[@anigrapixravi]

well presented, short & sweet info delivered, Thanks

[@stevestuart4236]

really a good, brief summary of essential tools. Thank you.

[@raghavendralaxmeshwar7030]

Great video! please suggest a free portfolio or gallery plugin

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Thank you so much for posting this! Good idea to direct the "how to" to other videos that focus on that specific plug in. Will definitely be checking that out.

[@Shepherdsloft]

Great Video. I agree with most of your list, looking forward to trying out the SumoMe :) Do you use different plugins according to what WP theme you have installed?

[@deannahall2108]

Thanks for the info and easy to understand demonstrations.

[@sunitagill3184]

Killer - Wordpress plugins are really helpful, thanks for the Video.

[@WonderlingerieAus]

can't wait to get started on these, thanks guys

[@MaxOrlandi]

Great video! James, which plugin would you recommend for page content editing?

[@SvennoCammitis]

Really cool video, straight to the point!

[@MonsieurCashow]

Hello James, thanks for this great compilation of plugins! I have a question regarding security: What about plugins which haven't been updated for a long time, say >6 months (=plugins that are not compatible with the current version of WP)? I'm asking because there are, for example, those very important security plugins to avoid numerous login attempts, "Limit Login Attempts" and "Login Lockdown". Those plugins have not been updated for a very long time, but youtubers still recommend the plugins. Is this not a security risk? How dangerous is it in general, if developers do not update plugins and does the necessity of an update depend on the plugin itself? Ron

[@Wpbrim]

Best list for each WordPress site .However, WordPress security plugins like ithemes security or wordfence are also recommended.

[@NewsMirchiKannada]

WPBrim - WordPress Tutorials im using wordfence, and its awesome

[@ocubex]

Thanks... would have been nice to have the list in the description...

[@ShinefyAi]

Thank you

[@skysky7250]

great video! yahoo and bing need different site maps- is there a plug in for these too?

[@systems4699]

Great stuff bud! and well explained

[@edwinsanders1046]

Short and sweet. Great value!!!

[@bartkors8347]

Thanks for the tutorial. Very helpful. Please keep these coming.

[@LanceKuanWC]

When using Yoast SEO plugin that has a XML Sitemap function, is it still necessary to install Google XML Sitemap? Will there be a conflict?

[@AttilaBodnar]

Thanks for the tips. The Seo friendly images is a very good suggestion, I always have much work with my images to get better results for seo, and for the page speed.

[@Ifeomailloh]

Why Yoast Google Analytics? Do one have to choose it over Google analytics in itself?

[@howtobuildawebsite11]

ifeoma illoh Yoast is a plugin that you use on your WordPress website so you can generate Google analytics with your website.

[@TheTedPalmer]

ifeoma illoh Google Analytics by itself is almost nothing but raw data. If your want to keep from drowning in a sea of raw data while dying of thirst for information, you must find good software tools to analyze that data and present the results to you in a way that makes it easy to make informed decisions about the data. If you don't do that then, you better be a very smart mathematician to get anything from Google Analytics that is worth having.

[@tanvirhossain3219]

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[@shanimanasherov]

thank you! can you tell me with which program did you make the logo effect at the beginning of this video?

[@SophieNadeau]

This was so so so so so useful- thank you! :)

[@AndreasWaatz]

Good will try them out in my websites.

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

Yoast was bought out by Monster Insights so it is no longer google analytics by yoast but rather google analytics by "monster" insights.

[@babiesworld4368]

thanks for the info, I was searching for a long time

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

enjoy. good things deserve to be experienced.

[@daybydayvegan8507]

I also thank you! I was really confused!

[@pathankhan8518]

oho i search 3hours

[@researchanalysisbroadcast]

me too. was searching for a long time!

[@michaelpeters9551]

why do you recommend google xml sitemaps when the yoast seo plugin has that built in? am i missing something? Thanks for the great video!

[@theyreoutthere1884]

I have found that the yoast XML function is sufficient and does essentially the same thing. They also have integrated google analytics into their main yoast seo plugin. So, basically, one "plugin" to rule them all.

[@johnynof]

First class information off high standard, many thanks John

[@MA-zb6eb]

7) seo-image 6) wp-socializer 5) contact-form-7 4) Yoast SEO 3) sumome 2) google-sitemap-generator 1) google-analytics-for-wordpress

[@gilcarvalho5332]

Great video? Bth could you tell me what's your audio setup: microphone, audio interface, etc? Thks

[@Onewebstreet]

Awesome video! Great overview of plugins. Just a heads up, you are duplicating your sitemaps if you install Yoast and XML sitemap generator. Otherwise, we totally agree with your suggestions. 2 other suggestions would be a caching plugin and a security plugin. Thanks for your video.

[@DySun]

Both Yoast SEO and Google XML Sitemaps can create XML sitemaps. Having two XML sitemaps is not beneficial for search engines, yet might slow down your site.

[@Funny-yr6fv]

this is amazing ........... thank you for all info u chared with as i just have one question witch platforme you use to make montage vedio ...... i really admire it thank u

[@jwstinson2506]

Enjoyed your video. Useful information. Thanks

[@karenungeraffinityfranchis5430]

Excellent, fast advice -- Thanks!

[@Timboy1776]

Nice, like in, share when I get to other PC as this one still rather new. One thing though, you did not mention Wordfence the security plugin. Since that is the first plugin I drop in I really expected it to appear in your video. Is there something I should know? Just curious...

[@JennaMeowLifestyle]

Great video! When I downloaded the google site map it said that there is a conflict with Yoast because Yoast already creates a sitemap. Any pointers there?

[@andypop18]

I went thru several videos until I find yours.. heje good video Keep posting more it helps my business :)

[@beli2nda]

Liked and subscribed.... You are sent straight to help me... Thank You

[@howtobuildawebsite11]

BelindaHoney bee haha. Yes I was!

[@danielavrahami1158]

+BelindaHoney bee agree

[@anonymous2012s]

i dont even have that "plugins" option under "appearance". what then???

[@SuccessfulTribeo]

Great video and very useful.

[@WellnessEpisodes]

Thanks a lot for sharing these plugins info.

[@abdorefky8837]

how you made analytics looks that good ?

[@keisermick]

Great work James....most useful. Thanks :)

[@triciabellasario6007]

This was a pretty precise Best Wordpress Plugins, but I would've really liked if you could have mentioned a KZbin Wordpress plugin too.

[@moyacole7052]

thanks a lot great info.....can we get an update for 2016 please.

[@footballsoccerreferee6152]

Hi James Do the pluggins listed in this video still stand as your top 7 free plugins? Thanks

[@JoanLoganeski]

Great information well presented.

[@davidlewis3558]

Excellent. Good explanations.

[@websachi]

Thanks for such a great WordPress Plugins - Killeru video tutorial

[@ashbewordpressblog3846]

I've just started my wordpress blog. Mutual likes and subscriptions.

[@mujahidbakht581]

Good information regarding WordPress important plugins! Best wishes. Mujahid Bakht, Tice Media, Inc.

[@kels9420]

Which plugin would you recommend for car hire website?

[@KrishnaDasPC]

Acf certainly deserves a place in the list.

[@theidentityentity2050]

Do you prefer WP socializer over something like shareaholic?

[@GiselleTrujillo]

Amazing tutorials, i love them! Very grateful and may thanks to you and all. Cheers!

[@SkSk-rn4hg]

Giselle Trujillo sss

[@freelancewriter]

Hey James, Great video. I always keep an eye on super cool WP Plugins.

[@sharongrant1964]

Great job!!!! useful information Thank you

[@RVingLiveTheDream]

Great video, nice and easy to understand. Thank you so much 4 sharing:-)

[@Ocram-T]

Which software are you using to record the screen?

[@Ocram-T]

Great video btw!

[@mujahidbakht581]

James Stafford has provided good information regarding plugins but not all the WordPress websites need all those plugins, but just choose which one your site needs it. Best of all, Mujahid Bakht, Tice Media, Inc.

[@elifeliv6395]

Do I have to go premium for those plugins?

[@drumstudio2000]

I just cant find google analytics by yoast on the plugin search engine in wp... someone has a link? tks!

[@drumstudio2000]

+Herb Ripka tks!!!

[@urbanropeaccessltd9179]

It is now called Google Analytics by MonsterInsights

[@techzip8248]

search MonsterInsights

[@MilanKarakas]

Google Analytics by Yoast does not works. Got error message: "We need you to authenticate with Google Analytics to use this functionality. If you set your UA-code manually, this won't work. You can authenticate your Google Analytics profile here to enable dashboards." It is automatically authenticated, yet not working. Any help?

[@douglasaracena19]

+Wild Maniac same issue over here. Could you fix it?

[@MilanKarakas]

+Heineken_Doug_19 Yes, I fied it somehow. The problem was simple: after "connecting" or "associating" to google analytics UA-number-1, you need to click on the same tab and chose associated number (in your Wordpress plugin setup). There may be more than one. This plugin does not specify this, but you should to chose what you want to show in analytic INSIDE your webpage. Google Analyitics as is can show you anything you want, but it will be not shown on your webpage if set incorectly. Another problem is with all my KZbin channels (I have 5 channels) + webpages (two). It is bad practice to use the same UA-nimber-1 for that - exactly what I did: the consequences is that you can't be sure you watching analytics of what. On google analytics, chose different number, something like this: UA-number-2 for additional page or KZbin channel, Ua-number-3 for another one and so on. You may add up to 50 (!) sub-numbers.

[@douglasaracena19]

+Wild Maniac thanks, buddy!

[@MilanKarakas]

You are welcome.

[@Samgamer7]

It says I cant have two site maps when I download Google XML site maps when I already have Yoast SEO installed because goth create a site map. Which one is better?!

[@marcoprestonchak]

Can't find Yoast Google Analytics. Does anyone have the same problem? Thanks

[@urbanropeaccessltd9179]

It is now called Google Analytics by MonsterInsights

[@poulamisaharoy9655]

Marco Chak me too

[@fionaforest2420]

this voice is great!!! how is this? is this you James Stafford?

[@michaelwilkins7615]

Thank you for this information. 100% rated this.

[@maria-teresamartini6134]

Thanks for thid video!! But I can't find WordPress SEO by Yoast ... has it a new name??? I really need this plugin ...

[@offbeatsurvival776]

They have sold the plug in to Monster Insights. You can find their post about it here: yoast.com/new-home-google-analytics-plugins/

[@tirthankarbose3861]

thats Yoast SEO. its there..i have just installed it

[@emma_xx_xx5908]

How do you use plugins? What do u do after u downloaded it

[@apolloniagrace4971]

Very interesting and informative.

[@michaelbaker4767]

I really appreciate the reviews, well done but concerned you pushed several Yoast products. Yoast tends to be very expensive and you may have no connection or re-seller connection with them but it just kind of made it seem that way in your video. You might have wanted to post a text disclaimer or something for paranoid people like myself thinking everyone is out to trick you into buying something. Just Sayin~ Please take that only as friendly critique because I have in fact subscribed to you as well as I liked how you were quick and to the point of each without turning a 5 minute video into a 30 minute video like some do. Thanks for your suggestions.

[@fionaentrepr1012]

thank you so much James you've helped me out alot on this subject

[@brandonparris7577]

Top 7 Wordpress Plug-Ins For More Traffic 1. SEO Friendly Images - pics come up on Google 2. WP Socializer- add social buttons to posts & sidebars 3. Contact Form 7- add contact form to website, edit, or make a new one - add lead magnet (sidebar, footer) 4. Yoast SEO 5. SumoMe- List Builder - Great email subscriber & build list 6. Google XML Sitemaps - helps index on search engines for better rank & more traffic 7. Yoast Google Analytics - know what people are doing on the website/testing

[@paulelmatsidis2713]

dude,how did u make effects no1,2,3..so on?

[@ramusle1245]

Hi, thanks for sharing, but I think Google XML sitemap and Yoast SEO will conflict each other if we install them both. Yoast SEO already been able to create sitemap.xml, so we do not need install both

[@partharoy190]

google xml site map is included in yoast seo plugin

[@cminoiu]

I have a question - a lot of themes come with the ability to add forms, so why do I need to install an extra plugin? Thanks!

[@wieslawwroniecki1979]

Thank you - Very helpful and to the point!

[@theresarichards2189]

a great update on plugins.

[@ayzc4164]

This is amazing thank you so much!! Subscribed hope this will help my business launch

[@SamanthaBrown217]

Thank you, James, this video was very useful :)

[@SkSk-rn4hg]

Samantha Chante xss ss

[@earthangel6858]

Amazing content!

[@abhidita143]

great video mate!!!

[@mittalnitin09]

should i change database name in same platform of localhost