WordPress All-In-One For Dummies, 4th Edition

Book 7

Using and Developing Plugins

Contents at a Glance

1. Chapter 1: Introducing WordPress Plugins
   1. Extending WordPress with Plugins
   2. Identifying Core Plugins
   3. Distinguishing between Plugins and Themes
   4. Finding Plugins on the WordPress Website
   5. Evaluating Plugins before Installing
   6. Finding Plugins outside the WordPress Website
   7. Comparing Free and Commercial Plugins
2. Chapter 2: Installing and Managing Plugins
   1. Installing Plugins within the WordPress Dashboard
   2. Manually Installing Plugins
   3. Upgrading Plugins
   4. Activating and Deactivating Plugins
   5. Deleting Plugins
3. Chapter 3: Configuring and Using Plugins
   1. Exploring Activate-and-Go Plugins
   2. Discovering Settings Screens
   3. Using Widgets
   4. Enhancing Content with Shortcodes
4. Chapter 4: Modifying Existing Plugin Code
   1. Setting the Foundation for Modifying Plugins
   2. Removing Part of a Form
   3. Modifying the Hello Dolly Lyrics
   4. Changing a Shortcode’s Name
5. Chapter 5: Creating Simple Plugins from Scratch
   1. Understanding Plugin Structure
   2. Creating Your First Plugin
   3. Fixing Problems
   4. Filtering Content
   5. Creating Shortcodes
   6. Adding Widgets
   7. Building a Settings Page
6. Chapter 6: Exploring Plugin Development Best Practices
   1. Adding a File Header
   2. Creating a readme.txt File
   3. Internationalizing or Localizing Your Plugin
7. Chapter 7: Plugin Tips and Tricks
   1. Using a Plugin Template
   2. Enhancing Plugins with CSS and JavaScript
   3. Custom Post Types
   4. Using Custom Shortcodes
   5. Adding Functionality to Profile Filters
   6. Correcting Hyperlink Problems