What are WordPress plugins?
Plugins are software components which make your work easier. They are extensions at the software which help your browser perform specific supplementary functions. Some of the most used plugins are Adobe Flash Player and Java.
The WordPress plugins have the main qualities all the plugins do. They make your blog more attractive, they offer you priceless help and extend the WordPress functions. Thanks to the WordPress plugins you can comment, upload, download, socialize, publish, translate, and add links to your Facebook wall or to twitter. Some of them can be used for free and for some of them you have to pay.
If you are not familiar with the WordPress plugins or if you have some knowledge in this field but you want to learn more about them, in the rows below you can find a short display of the most useful and most popular WordPress plugins. Most of the following plugins are new and those that are not, the oldest ones were updated soon so search for the updated versions of them.
Wp Touch
Is a mobile theme added to your site which transforms your blog into an iPhone application.
Wp Super Cache
Is a plugin that produces static HTML files. An alternative to Wp Super Cache if you want to speed up your site is the new and improved Quick Cache.
Wp Security Scan
Scans your WordPress page in order to protect it and to assure the security you need for your blog.
Wp Maintenance Mode
Displays a page in order to inform your blog visitors that the site is in maintenance. You have the possibility to create your own informative page and message.
Buddy Press
Help you create your own social network. The users will register on your website and will create profiles, post messages and comments.
Simple Mail Address Encoder
In order to prevent spam, it encodes every mail address on posts, comments and pages and you can decode the encoded mail by clicking the mail address link. This plugin requires WordPress 3.0 or higher.
Artiss YouTube Embed
Provides you the possibility to add videos to your posts and comments by only using a code. It is a very simple method to use and it is for free.
Comment Rating
It is a very useful plugin especially for those who don`t have time or are tired to moderate all the comments posted on their blog because it allows visitors to rate their comments.
G Translate
Translates your web page automatically. There are 58 languages available.
WordPress Importer
This plugin imports different contents from the WordPress page: comments, posts or even pages.
Seo Ultimate
Is an all in one engine which helps you take over control of your WordPress page by using just one SEO plugin instead of 20.
Theme Rotator
Offers you the possibility to set the date you want your WordPress theme to be changed automatically according to different events, special occasions or maybe holidays.