A WordPress site makes the life of a website owner much easier. With the content management system itself (i.e., all the themes, plugins and widgets available), you can do pretty much anything with your website.
But chances are, your site looks like that of many other brands and individuals. And you definitely don’t want to be part of the crowd.
It’s time to do something different by means of some pretty helpful and innovative plugins. Here’s a list of the ones you might not know about, but which can turn out to be game-changers for your site’s ranking and your online business.
Have you ever wanted to use visuals in a unique way? Do you want to turn your website into a digital magazine offering a special experience to each reader? With the variety of flip book WordPress plugins available now, you can do both.
You can, for example, upload PDF files that you’ve created in advance. Then you can display them on your WordPress site, add a cover image, and let visitors view them.
For image-heavy publications, think about creating a photo book gallery. There you can show off your portfolio or all your existing imagery that you want in one place.
If you want to be an authority in a business niche and are using SlideShare already, then a plugin such as SlideShare for WordPress is a good option. It will allow you to embed stunning presentations and adjust their sizes so visitors can enjoy the slides while on your platform.
Some of the most successful products online are the ones that somehow involve user-generated content (UGC). What better example is there than Wikipedia? It wouldn’t be one of the most popular sites in the world without allowing everyone to contribute.
You’re already familiar with some types of UGC. Comments, for example, are something users create and are a small way to fill your website with more content.
It’s not always easy to engage with users, but if you manage to do so, then you can start receiving some pretty long and thoughtful comments. These can then lead to organic traffic.
To let users contribute posts, install plugins such as Frontier Post and User Submitted Posts. These make dealing with user-generated content much easier because you don’t need to exchange emails or messages back and forth.
Your followers simply fill in their details (you decide what you’ll allow them to include) and add the content. Then you get to edit and review the content before approving and publishing it.
Ratings and reviews are another way to grow your platform with the help of others. Such content has the power to build authority and inspire people to join your program or buy your product. Ratings and reviews also build trust.
Plenty of WordPress plugins allow you to add this kind of feature to your blog and create engagement. You could add an AJAX rating system, a “like” button on posts and pages, the ability to add a comment to a product page, or even the chance to write detailed reviews.
Last but not least, you can add a forum to your WordPress site with plugins such as bbPress or BuddyPress. You can then think of new ways to encourage previous customers to use these features.
Mobile traffic is currently dominating online markets, and we can’t keep avoiding that fact. If you want to be where your visitors are, you’ll need to give them the best mobile experience.
Unfortunately, having a responsive website is also a must these days. You can’t view having a responsive site merely as an extra step that helps you stand out from the crowd.
But there is a solution to this dilemma. You can use a plugin to turn your WordPress site into a mobile app. Advances in technology allow you to do so even if you aren’t a programmer.
An app is better than having a mobile responsive site because you get to be part of the Google Play store and the Apple store. Your readers will be glad to see their publications in these stores and will immediately install your app.
The main advantage here is that mobile devices are made to work with such software products, instead of just loading heavy sites from browsers. People can use your application when there’s no internet connection, and that ability makes you more accessible.
What’s more, an app runs faster and provides an overall experience that can’t compare to clicking buttons on a website from your phone.
Some plugins to try are Androapp, Blappsta and AppPresser. Almost any plugin like this allows you to have push notifications and in-line ads.
And if you’re wondering how to make money from an app knowing you’ll release it for free on the Apple and Google Play stores, this is one way you can: include in-content ads.
That’s not all. Depending on your audience and niche, you might find out that affiliate marketing works best for you.
But be careful what third-party items you share with your readers. This Lotto Dominator, for instance, is a bad way to earn money and will lead to losing the trust of your visitors.
You’ll want to create honest reviews of products and services that you yourself are using or with which you are at least familiar.
Once you share the good and bad sides of your experience with them, visitors who find your story interesting will click the affiliate link and make a purchase, resulting in a commission for you.
I believe these three ideas are the answer to adding more innovative features to your WordPress site and making your visitors happier.
While the plugins in this list function well enough and are easily customizable for non tech-savvy people, it’s always smart to invest some resources and hire a specialist. A designer and programmer will help you achieve great results.
Do you truly want to be taken seriously in your field? Do you aim to have a professional-looking site? Then you should first head to platforms for freelancers, such as UpWork, FreelanceMyWay and Guru, and post a job for a web designer.
These websites have turned into the go-to places for finding the best talent in different industries. While it’s not always easy to delegate, it is often best to let experts do their jobs, while you focus on growing your busines and finding new clients.
thanks friend for sharing helpful blog post, actually yesterday i night i got error on my wordpress site so planning to change new plug in so found your post and its very helpful for me. Thanks once again.
According to an article more than 35% of people use WordPress for their websites, So sharing such a valuable article about WordPress gonna help a lot of newbies to learn WordPress deeply and they can do better after reading this article.
Flipbook sounds great i’ll check it out! – thanks!
I’ve not tried Slideshare although been aware of it for a while, i’ll have a look at that too.
Hi Georgi, This is an awesome find of a post here!
I was looking for ideas to incorporate in a blog a friend of mine is making. He is into theater, and I thought, all these 3 ideas can work for his new blog.
His blog should be dramatic, and what can add more drama into it but images! A flipbook can do the work, with all the Backstage and rehearsal pictures in it.
Also, His blog should allow for comments to come so he can interact and give some advises to newcomers in the field of acting, in a way helping newcomers to learn more and at the same time building traffic for the site.
Lastly, making the site a mobile app, might take a while but it definitely be good for audiences who are always on the go and are always on their mobile phones. But perhaps, making the site mobile responsive will be good for his site for now.
Thanks Georgi, i’m definitely bookmarking this for future use!
I’ve been using WordPress for years. I love how easy it is to setup, use and adapt. I’ve created blogs, guides, an e-commerce site using woocommerce and basic business sites for my friends who have small local businesses. You can pretty much find a plugin for any feature or function you want to add. I got into WP about 8 years ago after I was charged over $4000 12 years ago for my first business website which was pretty basic and badly optimized. When the time came for a new business site, I thought I would try building one myself – did a little research and went with WP.
I have found this article very useful. After reading this post, it’s become very easy for me to use WordPress Website. Thank You Georgi.
with this trick your visitor can stay long on your site but you website design must be stunning and user friendly. Otherwise there are thousands of websites who have amazing blogs with amazing demonstrations of their work.
I like your article about innovative plugins for word press site.Plugins available via the WordPress Plugins Directory site are designed by volunteers and are usually free to the public. WordPress Plugins hosted in the WordPress Plugins Directory are considered thoroughly tested and “safe.” Remember, WordPress Plugins are the responsibility of the author and the user, and they are typically works-in-progress as WordPress grows and expands.
I recently bought a domain AND HOSTING, am looking for a platform to build it, which I founnd with the help of you, thank you for the great blog.
A great post it is. I have started a sit on wordpress lately. I used to struggle finding the right plugin for my site untill now. Been going through numerous articles online but to be frank this is by far the most easily understandable article on how to go forward with my wordpress site. Thanks a lot.
I would like to make a mobile app for my blog soon. Who knows it will boost my traffic.
WordPress has been so popular, as it gives complete control to owners over websites and most of all, there are thousands of plugins are available that enable you to add additional functionalities.
Great Article! Thank you for sharing useful information. Please keep posting the WordPress ideas and latest plugins.Your APP Idea is really great!!
Its really a great post. Loved to see your effort. Your style of wording is awesome.
WordPress is for beginners not for the experts. Mostly beginners used WordPress because wordpress websites are easily hacked by anyone.
Great article, very informative, thank you so much for sharing this. I am looking at WordPress as a website platform and like the amount of plugins that are available.
Mobile traffic is more than desktop traffic. But it is not always that mobile traffic is better than desktop traffic for your WP website. Mainly mobile users are young and desktop users are old age as young people room about more. If your website need old age traffic more you need more of people coming from desktop.
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Great details for sharing about WordPress plugins. But for my point of view most import part is website contents. Next article please share a video of how to set up plugins.
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Thanks For this really amazing information … I just recently created my Website on WordPress…i hope you also upload useful info.
Hey, Metheya! I am good, thanks! What info do you need?
Thank you for an amazing article! WordPress is faster, quicker and easy Platform for website. One of the Best plugin in word press is Yoast SEO if you are using word press for your website.
Great job! I am having an issue with adding the Google Trusted Store Integration to WordPress and glad I came across this great source of information, Thank you!
User Generated Content is not good for search engines as any one can put any content may it be duplicate content. If the content is duplicate it can de-rank website in search engines. UGC content can be anything and not as per admin of website. It is better for admin of website to publish such content after clearance.
Hi, I agree that the admin should approve the comment first. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks for sharing. Very Informative blog Mr. Georgi Tordov. I know to build website in wordpress by seeing videos in youtube but I couldn’t find out correct plugins. By reading your blog I can analyze how search correct plugins for my website.
WordPress is the best platform for website development. I love it because there are so many plugins available to do anything. I am the business owner of Servo Stabilizer which controls voltage variations. I developed my website in wp, I can change anything without programming knowledge. I saved my money and attitude of the designing companies.
Very Informative blog Mr. Georgi Tordov , I know to build website in wordpress by seeing videos in youtube but I couldn’t find out correct plugins. By reading your blog I can analyze how search correct plugins for my website, Thanks for posting, Please Keep posting……..
I like your article about innovative plugins for wordpress site. It is very helpful for developing travel website. thanks for sharing this.