If you have successfully created a blog with the WordPress CMS , then the next tutorial is How to Install a WordPress Plugin.
What are WordPress Plugins
A WordPress plugin is an additional component that can be installed on a WordPress site that aims to provide additional features or functionality to the site.
Plugins can be created by anyone and can be downloaded for free or for a fee from the WordPress plugin directory or other websites.
Plugins can help extend the basic functionality of a WordPress site, such as adding e-commerce features or enhancing site security.
How to Install WordPress Plugins
In order to install a WordPress plugin, you first need to login to your WordPress dashboard. Then follow these steps:
- Go to the “Plugins” menu in your WordPress dashboard and click on the “Add New” button.
- Search for the plugin you want to install by using the search field or selecting one of the available plugin categories.
- After finding the plugin you are looking for, click the “Install Now” button to install the plugin.
- After the installation process is complete, click the “Activate” button to activate the installed plugin.
- Done. The plugin that you have installed will be available and ready to use on your WordPress site.
Note that if you downloaded a plugin from a source other than the WordPress plugin directory, you will need to upload the plugin file into your WordPress plugin directory and follow the steps above to install the plugin.