Unlock the Secrets to Starting a Book Blog That Captivates Readers from Page One
Install essential plugins
One of the coolest things about WordPress is its vast library of plugins, or add-ons that extend your site’s functionality.
Even though users on the Business plan and above can install third-party plugins, many WordPress.com features come built-in, like SEO tools, security, social sharing, and performance optimization, powered by Jetpack. That means you may not need extra plugins to get the functionality most bloggers rely on.
If you aren’t using WordPress.com’s Jetpack-boosted hosting, or maybe you’re still interested in using third-party plugins, here are some plugin categories new book bloggers may be interested in:
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