User Guide

Chapter 8: Plugins

ASSUMPTIONS

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You want to know how to add extra functionality to your website

WHAT WILL YOU COVER THIS

CHAPTER?

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What plugins are

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How to install a simple plugin (by actually doing it)

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How can you create your own plugins?

WHAT IS A PLUGIN?

It’s some code that you install and it adds something to WordPress that wasn’t

included as the core. They are often developed by enthusiasts and although

there are commercial plugins available, the vast majority are usually free and tidy

pieces of code that extend WordPress.

They range from significant extensions like Forums or Image Galleries, to small

extensions that add a small feature or enhance a small part of WordPress.

INSTALLING A SIMPLE PLUGIN

We’re going to install a simple plug-in that adds a feedback form so your visitors

can contact you.

WordPress 3 User Guide" Chapter 8: Plugins