It’s episode 176 and we’ve got plugins for Portfolios, One Click Comment Moderation, Page Widgets, Events Widgets, Hot or Not and Database Caching. All coming up on WordPress Plugins A-Z!
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WordPress Plugin Reviews From John Overall
[plugin_name src=”easy-portfolio”]
- Repository page: [plugin_name src=”easy-portfolio”] at WordPress.org
- Plugin Home page: [plugin_name src=”easy-portfolio”] Home Page
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[plugin_name src=”easy-portfolio”] Overview:
Ok so you need a way to show off your work be it pictures graphics or a bunch of websites you have completed. Well this plugin does a nice job of doing that. It uses custom post types to allow you to create your portfolio of items and then display them wherever you wasnt with just some short codes. So not only do you get a nice gridlayout of the items but when they click through for more info you can write as much or as little about the item or project and use that to help your visitors decide on your quality.
Rating: 4 out of 5
[plugin_name src=”widgets-on-pages”]
- Repository page: [plugin_name src=”widgets-on-pages”] at WordPress.org
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[plugin_name src=”widgets-on-pages”] Overview:
Well every once in a while I need to recycle what I often find to be a useful plugin when I want to do a little trickery with widgets and place them in unusual places on a site. This plugin always seems to fit the bill as it allows you to create unique widgets and then with a little codemajic or simple shortcodes you can place a widget anywhere on your site.
Rating: 5 out of 5
[plugin_name src=”db-cache-reloaded-fix”]
- Repository page: [plugin_name src=”db-cache-reloaded-fix”] at WordPress.org
- Plugin Home page: [plugin_name src=”db-cache-reloaded-fix”] Home Page
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[plugin_name src=”db-cache-reloaded-fix”] Overview:
Ok this is an oldie but still a goodie, as one of the biggest issues with WordPress is the number of calls to the DB. This plugin caches the most common calls to the database and speeds up your site nicley. While I have discussed this one I felt since I use it on every site I build it is important ot know about the one thing to keep in mind is that you do not turn on until tthe last thing you do once you go live.
Rating: 5 out of 5
WordPress Plugin Reviews From Marcus Couch
[plugin_name src=”one-click-comments”]
- Repository page: [plugin_name src=”one-click-comments”] at WordPress.org
- Plugin Home page: [plugin_name src=”one-click-comments”] Home Page
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[plugin_name src=”one-click-comments”] Overview:
Now you don’t have to login to your user every time you get comment notification, you can approve/trash the comment with just one click. Allows authors and moderators to change comment status directly from the email notification.
Rating: 5 out of 5
[plugin_name src=”upcoming-events-lists”]
- Repository page: [plugin_name src=”upcoming-events-lists”] at WordPress.org
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[plugin_name src=”upcoming-events-lists”] Overview:
A WordPress plugin to show a list of upcoming events on the front-end. When you install this plugin, you will find a new widget called “Upcoming Events” at WordPress admin under Appearance >> Widgets. And you will also find a new custom post called “Events” where you can select your event starting and closing date, event venue, event title, event description.
Rating: 4 out of 5
[plugin_name src=”showdown”]
- Repository page: [plugin_name src=”showdown”] at WordPress.org
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[plugin_name src=”showdown”] Overview:
This is a “Hot or Not” style plugin. Host Showdown popularity contests on your site and allow your visitors to rate their favorite things! The plugin engages your visitors attention and hooks them on your site, as long as you have fun content to serve them!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Plugins Overview:
John’s Plugins: [plugin_name src=”easy-portfolio”] – 4, [plugin_name src=”widgets-on-pages”] – 5, [plugin_name src=”db-cache-reloaded-fix”] – 5
Marcus’ Plugins: [plugin_name src=”one-click-comments”] – 5, [plugin_name src=”upcoming-events-lists”] – 4, [plugin_name src=”showdown”] – 4
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