Hello, beautiful people from across the lands! WordPress plugins are a goldmine for your site. When I first started off blogging I had little to no clue what a plugin was and its purpose. Think of it as adding an app to your phone for additional features and functions. In this post, I am going to discuss some key WordPress plugins your blog should have to be set up for success.
Editorial Calendar
The editorial calendar WordPress plugin has been such a time saver in my blogging process. It allows you to map out your content for the week, month, or year. However far you want to have your content ready in advance. This is key when batching your content. Having the editorial calendar WordPress plugin helps create a seamless system to get more done.
Mobile Menu Options
85% of my site’s traffic comes from a mobile device. I found that the desktop version of my menu did not convert well in the mobile view. Adding the mobile menu plugin gave it more user-friendly experience which is key to keep readers engaged.
Google Analytics
Installing Google Analytics is probably one of the very first WordPress plugins you want to have on your site. Google Analytics will help provide important stats on views, click rates, conversions, and more. Knowing this information is important to help build upon your efforts. This where SEO search engine optimization comes in as well. It is helpful to know if the marketing efforts you are putting forth is actually bringing traffic to your site. Google Analytics will help provide that information.
Email marketing tool
Collecting emails is something you as a blogger should be doing from the very beginning. Marketing your site on various social media platforms is great but you do not own those sites. What you do own is your domain which gives you a lot more control in staying connected with your audience. I recommend installing an email marketing tool to capture your readers’ email who may later become a customer.
Action Steps to Take NOW
Step 1: First identify two plugins you would like to use
Step 2: Next download those plugins onto your site
Step 3: Explore the new downloaded plugins and become familiar with its features
Conclusion
Starting a blog is one thing. In the same instance having a blog set up for success is another. This is something I am navigating now through my blogging journey and I’m learning things I wish I knew two years ago! It’s always better late than never. Even if you are just starting out or have been at this blogging thing for a while, apply these strategies. There are many other components that go into blogging that just create your content. Applying strategy and tools that save you time, stress, and money is so important. What things have you done to help with your blog success? Sharing is caring!
Until next time dream, believe, and achieve.
