The ability to add functionality to your blog with a quick, easy to install, code-free module is a staple of WORDPRESS. However with almost 25,000 plugins available (many of which perform the same function), it is difficult to sift through the fool’s gold to get to the real gems.
\nJetPack is a must-have plugin for novices. This official WordPress.com plug-in connects your self-hosted blog to a WordPress.com account. Features normally only available to WordPress.com users are now enabled in your self-hosted installation.<\/p>\n
Download the Jetpack plugin here http:\/\/wordpress.org\/extend\/plugins\/<\/p>\n
1. Jetpack will improve your writing. After the Deadline, an artificial intelligence based spell, style, and grammar checker(a paid service?)<\/p>\n
2. Give you an audience.
\nEmail subscriptions for your blog’s posts and your post’s comments.Your readers can easily share your posts via email or their favorite social networks. Previously provided by the Sharedaddy WordPress plugin.<\/p>\n
3. Measure the popularity and effectiveness of your writing.
\nLikes, allowing your readers to show their appreciation of your posts.Social networking enabled comment system.
\nSimple, concise stats previously available only on WordPress.com
\nSimple, Akismet-backed contact forms.<\/p>\n
4. Help you add content and engage readers. A widget for displaying recent tweets. Previously provided by Wickett Twitter Widget
\nSimple, Akismet-backed contact forms.
\nHovercard popups for your commenters via Gravatar.<\/p>\n
5. Optimize your site for mobile traffic.A mobile theme that automatically streamlines your site for visitors on mobile devices.<\/p>\n
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