How to Add Plugins to Your WordPress Blog

Plugins are scripts that you can add to your blog to increase functionality or enhance functions you already use. Adding plugins to a WordPress blog is a snap with these easy steps.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Locate the plugin you wish to install, and read the read-me file that came with it.

2. Open WordPress.
   

3. Go to the Administrative Panel.
   

4. Click on the Plugins tab.
   

5. Upload the plugin into the plugins directory (wp-content/plugins).
   

6. Make any changes to any templates or forms as required in the read-me file.

7. Return to the "Plugins" tab in the Administrative Panel, and scroll down the list to see the newly installed plugin.
   

8. Click on the "Activate" link and your plugin is ready to go!
   

Tips & Warnings

• Become as familiar as you can with what the plugin will do.
• Become familiar with your template and design information, to make it easier to use any plugin that requires you modify these files.
• If your plugin requires troubleshooting, double-check that you have activated the plugin. This is a common error.
• Always make backups of your blog and template files before adding any plugin or making changes.

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