Over 810 million WordPress websites currently exist. If there’s one thing that all WordPress sites have in common, it’s the need for the right plugins so that your website gains the functionality it needs to succeed.
In terms of free WordPress plugins, there are over 59,000 to choose from. Plugins can offer various website enhancements relating to security, lead generation, SEO-friendliness, online purchasing and website analytics.
At Imaginaire, WordPress design and website management is something we can offer your business as part of a personalised approach. This includes advising on the best WordPress plugins for your particular website.
But in general, these are some of the essential plugins that can help your WordPress website perform at its best.
Site Kit By Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed
As a website owner, you will know how important it is to keep connected with all of Google’s products and services.
One of the easiest ways to do this is to install the Site Kit By Google plugin, which makes it super easy to link your website with Search Console, Analytics, Adsense, PageSpeed and Tag Manager.
Whether you make money through Google Adsense or just want to track your website metrics, Site Kit By Google removes the hassle of having to connect each product individually.
Really Simple SSL
Really Simple SSL upgrades the security of WordPress websites in just one click. Alongside a whole host of security features, this plugin most notably creates an SSL certificate for your website, allowing you to migrate to HTTPS.
In contrast, websites that don’t have SSL or similar security features may not be accessible by users. This is because such websites are more likely to generate security warnings when users go to access them.
For a website to look credible and trustworthy, SSL is essential. Really Simple SSL makes it easy to get all of the basics in place.
Elementor
WordPress websites can be built and maintained in a number of ways including through the Elementor plugin.
Elementor makes it straightforward to drag and drop the likes of headings, images, text boxes, videos and more into your website. If you’re just starting out with your website, Elementor can offer more customisations than a standard WordPress template.
As one of the most popular WordPress plugins, there are also lots of tutorials to show you how to use Elementor. Until you have the budget for professional website design and development, Elementor is an ideal way to build and maintain your website, especially as a beginner.
WPForms
Never underestimate how important a form is for your website, especially as an essential lead-capture tool!
The problem with forms is that they need to have anti-spam properties. All while looking enticing enough for users to want to enter their information into them. This is where WPForms can help.
As a drag-and-drop form builder, WPForms allows you to customise the look and feel of your forms to cater to your exact needs as a business. This means you can ask all the right questions to funnel the sales journey, all while getting ahead of your customer’s wants and needs.
Even if you’re just trying to grow your mailing list, WPForms can make the process better for everyone.
Rank Math SEO
SEO plugins on WordPress are certainly no substitute for professional SEO services. That said, they can point you in the right direction especially when it comes to writing SEO-friendly page titles, headings and metadata.
While Yoast SEO is a popular choice, another top SEO plugin for WordPress to consider is Rank Math SEO.
Giving you an overview of your word count, link count, heading count and media count, Rank Math SEO helps to plan and write your content better as a whole. You can also track your keywords through this plugin and be alerted to technical SEO issues on your website.
Overall, Rank Math SEO goes that bit further than other SEO plugins to manage your search engine optimisation across multiple aspects.
Imaginaire – WordPress Website Design & Management UK
The above are just some of the most popular WordPress plugins that exist. But when it comes to your website, it’s key to choose the right plugins that will allow your website to thrive.
Not only does this involve gaining the right features, but also ensuring the plugins genuinely benefit your website including by not slowing your site down or creating other glitches.
At Imaginaire, our WordPress experts are standing by to advise you further. We’ve built countless WordPress websites for business across the UK, meaning we’re best placed to help you build and manage your site.
Fill out our contact form to get a free website review. From there, you can tell us everything we need to know about your business.
Or, want to chat about your WordPress website with our team? Give us a call on 0115 697 1367.
