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Plug-Ins Make WordPress a simpler and simpler to use, less people may
Breeze utilize these services in the future.

Another advantage of using WordPress is that
it is constantly evolving. Developers are always The Future of Website
Development and WordPress
working on enhancing existing tools and plug-
ins. As technology improves, websites are able
In order to fully understand the future
to quickly improve as well.
of WordPress, you need to have a good
Some of the most popular uses of plug-ins understanding of website development trends
include: as a whole. A greater emphasis is now placed
on blogging and on content in general. This
� Live chat servicesCreate formsEnhance
means that there is a greater need for large,
SecurityImprove SEO
expansive websites and easily-updated
� Live chat services - perform customer blogs. Because of this interest, platforms like
service and create a direct connection with WordPress will continue to grow.
your visitors by using a simple plug-in.
WordPress is already well-known among
� Create forms - avoid using HTML to create
developers for its backwards compatibility. This
booking and email forms. Instead, let plug-
ins do most of the work for you and send gives developers confdence when developing
the results to your email automatically. new plug-ins, tools and themes. It also gives
users confdence knowing that their website
� Enhance Security - while WordPress is
will still work even after being updated. This is
a secure platform, users can reduce
thanks partially to subtle changes, rather than
spam, encrypt sensitive information or
major overhauls. For example, the 4.5 Coleman
add Captcha features with the touch of a
button. update included live responsive previews and
other small changes.
� Improve SEO - easily include META data,
optimize text, images and URLs with handy
While most changes are small and subtle,
plug-ins and no coding. While these are
there is a chance the platform could undergo
the most useful types of plug-ins, users
multiple changes. The demand for more
are not limited to them. With dozens of
mobile-friendly building tools is high, and this
plug-ins being developed every day, the
sky is truly the limit. Each tool and plug-in could lead to major developmental changes.
developers use is one less thing that they A greater emphasis on social media may also
need to code, speeding up the creation be taken into account when making future
process and giving them access to better updates.
website features.
Premium plug-ins are also becoming more
� While these are the most useful types of
popular among professional developers. It is
plug-ins, users are not limited to them.
very likely that developers will focus more on
With dozens of plug-ins being developed
every day, the sky is truly the limit. Each marketing paid plug-ins, which could lead to a
tool and plug-in developers use is one shift in how WordPress as a whole is presented.
less thing that they need to code, speeding Keep in mind that WordPress is highly focused
up the creation process and giving them on end users, so changes in the marketplace
access to better website features. have a deep impact on the services being
offered.
Will WordPress Offer Complete
Packages? All in all, WordPress is a powerful medium

for website creators and it will only continue
WordPress does not offer complete packages
to grow as time goes on. While the primary
to website owners; however, many companies
focus of WordPress may shift from blogging to
do. Third-party developers are able to set
up and maintain websites for a fee. Hiring a a more generalized audience, it will continue to
developer is a popular choice among business be one of the most versatile development tools
owners. Because WordPress is becoming available.

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