1. Presented by Karen Porter UM School of Business Administration & ImpactOnlineMarketing.com Choosing & Configuring Widgets

2. Widget Basics WordPress Widgets add content and features to your sidebars (and sometimes the footer area) Many widget functions are pre-installed and ready to use (or not) Recent Posts Search Text widgets (ultimate flexibility) – can even add HTML code Some widgets can be added via plugins Simple Social Icons

3. Installing Plugins Most plugins are ready to go after installing Some will require configuration Let’s add some of Karen’s favorite plugins Google XML Sitemap Broken Links Checker Email Address Encoder WP Easy Columns WP101 (your special gift from me!) All in One SEO Pack Fast Secure Contact Form