2. Goals for Today
1. Learn what to look for when picking a plugin
(~30 minutes). We’ll actually evaluate a real
plugin you might use!
a. First review free version on WordPress.org
b. Then review paid version on plugin’s site
2. Help you work on your own sites. (~1 hour)
Please hold your questions for the work lab :)
3. Mike & Mark
Mark Root-Wiley
MRW Web Design
MRWweb.com
@MRWweb
Mike Brogan
Mike Brogan Consulting
MikeBroganConsulting.com
@MikeBrogan
6. Evaluating a Plugin on WordPress.org
● Overview – What does it do, anyway?
● Number of Downloads – Is there a critical mass of users?
● Ratings & Reviews – What do others think?
● Plugin Author – Person or company? Lots of plugins?
● Last Updated & Frequency of Updates – Is it kept up?
● Support Forum – On- or off-site? Lots of threads?
Responsive author? What types of problems?
Example: WordPress.org/plugins/the-events-calendar/
19. Welcome, Special Guests!
Tim Ganter
StudioTenFour.com
@timganter
Merrill Mayer
KoolKatWebDesigns.com
@KoolKatWeb
20. Upcoming 501 Talks Tech events:
●Advanced Google Adwords: New Tips & Tricks –
back by popular demand; Wednesday, March 4th
from 12 -1:30pm; 2100 Building
●Project Scheduling for Successful Outcomes;
Thursday, March 19th from 12-1:30pm; 2100
Building
21. Pull out your laptops and
websites. We’ll be floating
around the room and available
for short questions when you
get stuck.
Let’s get some work done!
22. SURVEYS
Thanks For Coming!
Find us:
Mike Brogan
mike@mikebroganconsulting.com
mikebroganconsulting.com
Mark Root Wiley
info@MRWweb.com
MRWweb.com
