There are almost half a billion websites that are using WordPress as their Content Management System. With that being said, using plugins is very helpful. So, if you’re planning to build your website using WordPress, read on. Let’s run through some amazing WordPress plugins that can get your website started.
Building the foundation
- Elementor by Elementor.com
If you’re a beginner in WordPress or an above average one that needs to design a quick webpage, this page builder can help you a lot. You can do almost any website design using this plugin. Its free version is limited but can still let you make a good website.
- Essential Addons for Elementor by WPDeveloper
From the name itself, this plugin goes hand in hand with Elementor. Since it’s free version is limited, there are plugins that can extend their use. Like this plugin, it enables more customization for your website.
- Envato Elements by Envato
Another plugin that enhances the use of Elementor is Envato Elements. The plugin lets you easily import beautiful templates that you can customize for free. From header to footer and everything in between. You can even import a whole page.
Helpful WordPress Plugins
- Contact Form 7 by Takayuki Miyoshi
This plugin is more than just a contact form. It is customizable and has a lot of features. You can even use this plugin to get payment. And another cool thing abut it is, it’s free. How cool is that!
- Yoast SEO by Team Yoast
SEO is a must in any website. And the people at Team Yoast got you covered. Yoast SEO has all the basic SEO your website needs.
- AddToAny Share Buttons by AddToAny
You published a post and you want to share it on social media. This can be done by copying the url of the post then share it on the social media platform you would like to share it in. Or much better, install this plugin and let it handle how you spread the posts on your website.
- Wordfence Security by Wordfence
It’s not wrong to put extra care on your site. This plugin can help your site be secured more.
Messenger Customer Chat by Facebook
Honorable Mentions
- All-In-One WP Migration by ServMask
To save a few bucks, you might think of developing your website on a local server first. This WordPress plugin got your back. When you’re done with the website, you can easily export the whole website on your computer and import it on the server of your hosting.
- W3 Total Cache by BoldGrid
Some hosting comes with caching features. But in case you’ve purchased something that has none, this plugin is the answer. Setting this up on your website can give it a boost. Giving you more chances of not losing visitors just because your website is loading slow.
- WPForms Lite by WPForms
This is just another contact form plugin like Contact Form 7. Nevertheless, this one is simpler and easier to set up. Plus, its configurations are all set and ready to use right out of the box.
- Really Simple SSL by Rogier Lankhorst, Mark Wolters
Installing an SSL certificate on your website is a must. By doing so, it will make the information on the website more secure and safe. If you’re not aware of how to install one, this plugin can be of help. It will check if you have an existing certificate and will do the rest that needs to be done.
We hope this list of WordPress plugins can help you in building your website. Let us know your thoughts and if you know an awesome plugin that’s not on the list, the comment section below will not go anywhere. Cheers!
