Installing WordPress Plugins:

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1. Using the WordPress Dashboard:

Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.

Navigate to "Plugins" and click on "Add New."

Search for the desired plugin in the search bar.

Click "Install Now" next to the plugin you want.

Once installed, click "Activate" to activate the plugin.

2. Uploading a Plugin:

Download the plugin as a ZIP file from a reliable source.

In the WordPress dashboard, go to "Plugins" and click "Add New."

Click on the "Upload Plugin" button.

Choose the ZIP file and click "Install Now."

Activate the plugin after installation.

Some of the most popular wordpress plugins are:-

Yoast SEO: Helps optimize your site for search engines.

WooCommerce: An e-commerce plugin for creating online stores.

Contact Form 7: A simple and flexible contact form plugin.

Wordfence Security: A comprehensive security plugin for protecting your site from threats.

W3 Total Cache: Improves website performance by caching and optimizing various elements.

Redirection: Manages 301 redirects and keeps track of 404 errors.

Smush: A plugin for image optimization and compression.

Duplicator: Allows you to duplicate, clone, and migrate your WordPress site.

Really Simple SSL: Automatically detects your settings and configures your site to run over HTTPS.