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When to Use a WordPress Plugin and When Not To
WordPress Plugins are immensely useful. The fact that WordPress has so many plugins is one of the reasons I, as a web designer, favor WordPress for small business websites. However, it’s important to be aware that plugins come with their own share of problems. Let’s examine the advantages and disadvantages; sometimes it’s better to do without, or to actually hard-code a fix or find another approach instead of using a solution. Advantages of Plugins They’re very easy to install They’re the most user-friendly; as a...
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The Google +1 is similar to a Facebook Like. It appears to have replaced the star feature in Google Search results, which has disappeared. It’s simply a way to say “hey, this is a good site.” Now webmasters and web designers have the capability to add the Google +1 button to their websites. It’s pretty easy, and there is excellent information in the FAQ on Google’s plusone-button page. You can use the +1 button as a sort of bookmarking tool, marking your favorite websites and then viewing the list in your profile...
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