How plugins can boost your blogging business

Discover what plugins are and how they can be your secret weapon for blogging success.

Running a successful business requires a lot of work and a lot of different skills. In the modern age, it also requires a strong online presence and good marketing skills. In particular, it also requires you to refresh your blog regularly with interesting content, and then market that content effectively.

Building a professional, full-featured website can be hard, especially if you are a small business owner without a lot of website creation skills, time or money. Fortunately, the WordPress program allows even complete beginners to create a great-looking site in only a few hours.

Blogging began in 2007, and soon became the hottest new way to publish content online. It’s a great hobby for some. It’s a real money-spinner for others–just think of Huffington Post. Even if you are just starting out, you can create an amazing blog and market it like a pro with the help of plugins.

What are plugins?

Plugins are little mini-programs that add functionality to your blog. Some can help you run your business more successfully, such as by adding an editorial calendar, for example, or turning your WordPress site into a project management tracker you and your team can use.

Plugins can also make your site more attractive or even turn it into a discussion board or auction site. They can also help you market your site in order to drive traffic and increase your chance of making sales.

The trouble is there are literally thousands of free and paid plugins to choose from. Where should a beginner start?

If you are looking to improve your blog to start getting real results, check out the Further Reading suggestions below.

Further Reading

WordPress Spotlight

Blogging Spotlight

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How plugins can boost your blogging business
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How plugins can boost your blogging business
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Discover what plugins are and how they can be your secret weapon for blogging success.
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Eternal Spiral Books
Eternal Spiral Books
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