Plugins Archives - Laine Sutherland Designs https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/category/plugins/ teacher blog designs | blog & website designs for teachers | web design for teachers Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:46:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cropped-Laine-Sutherland-Designs-4-1-32x32.png Plugins Archives - Laine Sutherland Designs https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/category/plugins/ 32 32 Why Is the “Hello Dolly” Plugin on My Website (and Can I Delete It?) https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2026/01/22/why-is-the-hello-dolly-plugin-on-my-website-and-can-i-delete-it/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:46:41 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=11667104 If you’ve ever poked around the Plugins section of your WordPress website and spotted something called Hello Dolly, you’re not alone in thinking… What on earth is that? It sounds more like a Broadway throwback than a website tool, and honestly, that’s not far off. What is Hello Dolly? Hello Dolly, is one of the […]

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]]> Keep Your WordPress Site Running Smoothly with a Reliable Maintenance Plan https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2024/08/22/keep-your-wordpress-site-running-smoothly-with-a-reliable-maintenance-plan/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:57:25 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=11665009 Managing a WordPress site can be a challenge, especially when you’re focused on creating content and growing your business. For those who want to ensure their site stays secure, updated, and running smoothly, this yearly maintenance plan offers comprehensive support for just $700. 1. Daily Backups Daily backups ensure that your site’s content and settings […]

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]]> Website Launch Checklist https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/07/14/website-launch-checklist/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:09:36 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10584 Launching a new website can be an exciting time, but it’s also important to make sure everything is in order before making it live. This checklist is designed to help you ensure that your WordPress website is ready for launch. It covers a wide range of items that should be reviewed, from technical aspects like […]

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]]> What Should Your WP Site Include? https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/03/22/what-should-your-wp-site-include/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:33:52 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10549 WordPress is a powerful and versatile platform that can be used to create a wide variety of websites. When designing a WordPress website, there are several key elements that should be included in order to create an effective and user-friendly website. First, it’s essential to have a visually pleasing design that is responsive, which means […]

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]]> New to WordPress? Start here! https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/02/24/new-to-wordpress-start-here/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 03:08:00 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=15432 Welcome to the exciting world of WordPress, where beginners often find themselves faced with a whirlwind of questions! The realm of themes, plugins, customization, and security can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but don’t worry! This list covers some of the main questions that beginners typically ask about WordPress. Each item is linked to […]

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]]> How to Add a Plugin to your WP Site https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/01/31/how-to-add-a-plugin-to-your-wp-site/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:32:28 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10543 Installing plugins is an easy way to enhance the functionality of your WordPress website. This guide will take you through the process of adding a plugin using the built-in plugin installer or from a zip file. Follow these simple steps to expand the capabilities of your website, just remember to always backup before installing a […]

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]]> Plugin vs Widget https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/01/31/plugin-vs-widget/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:31:37 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10278 In WordPress, widgets and plugins are both tools that can be used to add functionality to a website, but they are used in different ways. A widget is a small block of functionality that can be added to a sidebar or other widget-ready area of a WordPress theme. Examples of things that can be added […]

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]]> Create a free Insta Bio page on your WP site https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2022/09/13/free-insta-bio-page/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:16:11 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=9689 If you have your own WordPress blog or website, there is no need to pay for 3rd party apps to create a link in bio page. Step 1: Install the Elementor plugin. Step 2: Create a new page – you can name this whatever you would like, but something simple like ‘link in profile’ is […]

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]]> Why I love WooCommerce https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2022/07/27/why-i-love-woocommerce/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:16:44 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=9048 If you’re in the market for an e-commerce website where you can sell anything and everything, few tools can beat WooCommerce. One, because at its core, WooCommerce is free, and two, because the open-source plugin is made for seamless integration with my favorite CMS and website builder – WordPress. Below are some of its other […]

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]]> How to Restore the Classic Widgets Panel in WordPress https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2022/05/10/how-to-restore-the-classic-widgets-panel-in-wordpress/ Tue, 10 May 2022 20:28:21 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=8942 If you’ve recently updated your WordPress to version 5.8, you’re probably wondering how you can bring back your classic widgets panel to replace the block editor. The block editor has proven to be much slower and unconventional for most people, so, understandably, you want to go back to a familiar interface. Ways to Restore the […]

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]]> Why You Should Be Using a Caching Plugin on Your WP Site https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2022/05/10/why-you-should-be-using-a-caching-plugin-on-your-wp-site/ Tue, 10 May 2022 20:23:50 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=8934 One of the biggest headaches website owners face is how to boost their site’s performance. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to improve how your website performs, one of which is caching. What is Caching? Before I explain caching, it’s essential that we first understand what cache is. For computer programs to run better and websites […]

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]]> How to Install Google Analytics 4 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2022/05/10/how-to-install-google-analytics-4-on-wordpress-website/ Tue, 10 May 2022 20:14:38 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=8923 Google Analytics (GA) is a powerful tool that allows website owners to track and analyze their website’s traffic. Recently, Google released a new version of GA called GA4. If you’re a beginner who wants to start using GA4 on your WordPress site, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: INSTALL […]

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