WordPress Live Training Session – Plugins Installation, Activation & Usage

This learning module is part of our WordPress Power Session – Weekend Edition,
designed to teach WordPress from beginner to advanced level.
In this session, we focus on WordPress Plugins, their purpose,
installation process, activation, configuration, and real-world usage.

📘 Session Overview

Plugins are the backbone of WordPress functionality. They allow you to add features
like contact forms, SEO tools, analytics, security, and more—without writing any code.
This session explains plugins in a simple and practical way using live demonstrations.

🎯 Learning Objectives

• Understand what WordPress plugins are and why they are important
• Learn how to install plugins correctly
• Activate, deactivate, and manage plugins safely
• Connect plugins with pages and posts
• Identify useful and recommended plugins for real websites
• Avoid common plugin-related mistakes

🧩 Step-by-Step Topics Covered

Step 1: Accessing the Plugins Section

Learn how to access the Plugins menu from the WordPress dashboard and understand
the options like Installed Plugins, Add New Plugin, and Plugin File Editor.

Step 2: Installing Plugins from WordPress Repository

Step-by-step guide on searching, selecting, and installing plugins directly
from the official WordPress plugin repository.

Step 3: Activating and Deactivating Plugins

Explanation of why plugin activation is required and how activation enables
plugin functionality on your website.

Step 4: Connecting Plugins to Pages & Posts

Learn how plugins like contact forms, SEO tools, and search plugins are connected
to pages or posts using shortcodes, blocks, or settings panels.

Step 5: Managing Installed Plugins

• Activate or deactivate plugins
• Update plugins safely
• Delete unused plugins
• Access plugin settings

Step 6: Uploading Premium / External Plugins

Learn how to upload and install premium plugins using ZIP files
through the WordPress dashboard.

Step 7: Recommended Useful Plugins

• Google Site Kit – Analytics & Search Console integration
• Yoast SEO – SEO optimization
• Ivory Search – Advanced website search
• Contact Form Plugins – WPForms, Contact Form 7, Forminator

Step 8: Troubleshooting Plugin Issues

• Plugin not working after installation
• Compatibility issues
• Cache and refresh solutions

👥 Who Should Use This Module?

• WordPress beginners
• Students and job seekers
• Freelancers and developers
• Business owners managing their own websites

📂 Learning Materials Included

• Recorded live training video
• Step-by-step documentation
• Practical plugin examples

🚀 Outcome After Completion

After completing this module, learners will be confident in installing,
activating, configuring, and managing WordPress plugins efficiently
for real-world projects.

Next Module: Advanced Plugin Settings & Performance Optimization