I have tried and tested many WordPress plugins. Every now and then I need to remove the outdated plugin and pick something which offers better feature and let my blog grow. I understand that searching for right plugins could be a daunting task and this is why I keep sharing about using WordPress plugins here at TechVHow. Based on my research and experience, I have created a secret list of plugins which I use on all my blogs. As a part of transparency culture, I will be sharing this exclusive list of plugins with you today.
However, today post is an exclusive post which is part of our transparency culture. I love to share how we do things, what tools we use and other important stuff which will help you to grow your blog just like TechVHow. Today, I’m sharing the list of all WordPress plugins we are currently being used at TechVHow.
Do remember, these plugins are the outcome of my years of experience with blogging. So you can save your time, and pick the best plugin for your blog.
If you have just started with WordPress, you should first read: How to install WordPress plugins. Do remember, I keep changing our plugins, so I suggest you to bookmark this page and keep checking after a month to see the updated list of plugins.
List of WordPress Plugins I use on TechVHOW:
Here is a quick list:
- Broken link checker plugin
- WP Advanced Ads: For adding ads
- AMP for WP
- Akismet: For handling spam comments
- Author Hreview plugin: For star rating in the search engine.
- Clicktotweet: To add a tweetable code within an article.
- Thrive comments: This adds a lot of features to your WordPress comment section. I really like it.
- WP Forms: To add contact form & create a variety of forms here at ShoutMeLoud.
- EasyDigitalDownloads: This plugin helps in setting up a digital download store. Here is a video guide
- Jetpack by WordPress.com: One of the most popular WordPress plugins offer great features.
- OptinMonster: To add email subscription box.
- Peter’s Collaboration E-mails: Sends an email to admin & editor when a contributor submit a post.
- Q2W3 Fixed Widget: Fixed widget plugin
- Redirection: Manages 301 redirections & 404 errors from WordPress dashboard. However, I shifted a lot of redirection now using Yoast SEO premium. Over the time, I will be moving everything to Yoast SEO for redirection.
- Pushengage: Push notification for desktop browsers.
- SEO smart link business: Automate the internal linking of post & hence enhances SEO.
- Ultimate Nofollow: Helps in adding nofollow tag from the WordPress post editor section.
- WP security audit log: Keep an eye on user activities inside the WordPress dashboard.
- ShortPixel: Compress images without degrading quality. Helps in faster loading of the articles.
- Advanced database cleaner: I use to reduce the size of my database. A free alternative is WP Sweep which doesn’t offer advanced feature but it’s alright for new blogs. For a serious blog, Advanced database cleaner is recommended.
- Premium Yoast SEO: For SEO optimization (On page & Onsite)
- Email post changes: This sends me a notification when an author or editor make changes.
- WPS hide login
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