WordPress is by many considered the perfect platform to start your site. The open-source nature means no strain on the budget, and the plethora of plugins you can use, most of which are designed to simplify the processes, make it ideal for newcomers. Here we’ll look to highlight five amazing plugins that will help while you’re setting up your site.
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WP Force SSL
An SSL certificate is mandatory for every site because it guarantees a safe and encrypted connection. WP Force SSL lets you get a free certificate and then automatically tracks it so that it won’t expire on you by accident. Along with keeping track of the certificate, you can also run tests on your pages to ensure there are no SSL issues such as mixed content issues – all issues that are found can be fixed within the plugin.
WP 301 Redirects
When starting a new site, there is bound to be a lot of testing, resulting in pages that don’t lead anywhere. Dead links are the bane of every site and one of the main reasons users leave the site. WP 301 Redirects will automatically redirect wrong URLs due to typos (something like autocorrect). You can manually set redirect rules for individual pages, either site-wide, to a specific “under construction page” or other connected pages.
WP Reset
WP Reset is a plugin that’s great for new sites because it allows you to revert or reset your site to a previously working version if something went wrong during the initial stages. Depending on the situation, you’ll be able to do a full or partial reset. Additionally, you’ll get access to the ERS Script, enabling you to access your backend even if you’re locked out and can’t log in.
WooCommerce Table Rate Shipping PRO
If you’re running a webshop, you’re probably using WooCommerce, the most common e-commerce plugin. An excellent plugin that enhances the shipping options at your disposal within the plugin is WooCommerce Table Rate Shipping PRO. With it, you’ll be able to create highly customizable shipping solutions where the costs are automatically calculated variables like item count, weight, and total price, making for a fairer experience for your customers.
WooCommerce Export Orders PRO
To run a successful webshop, you’ll need to process large amounts of raw data that will govern your overall business strategy, for which you’ll need an appropriate tool. The WooCommerce Export Orders PRO lets you set up and export automatic reports or create manual ones. You can customize the reports with designated data ranges or a plethora of filters to extract only the numbers you need.
Summary
The main “theme” in our highlighted plugins is automation, i.e., letting the plugin do the work by itself. Since there’s enough to think about when starting a site, why not relieve yourself of any unnecessary burdens that you can, so you can focus on all the stuff plugins can’t do by themselves, such as generating content.
