Why use plugins?
Plugins on a WordPress site help build in functionality and security. There are a multitude of third party applications that can integrate and combine with your WordPress site, so selecting them can be a challenge. Talk to other WordPress bloggers to see what they are using and how they function. Two of the most common plugins are Askimeet for spam management, and JetPack for security. Take your time and review these carefully before applying any plugins to your WordPress site.
Why adding USERS can help you build a bigger blogging conversation.
Why add users to your site? Blogging can be a lonely place if you are doing it alone. Having friends on the same blog site can keep everyone engaged and learning together. It’s an alternative way to have older students take on blogging roles that can introduce them to new forms of writing.
WordPress comes with a standard set of roles on a blog site. As the creator of the site, you are automatically given the highest level or access, so your role is set as ADMINISTRATOR. You can add other users to your blog site and designate the role for the access thus determining their ability to edit and alter the blog site in specific ways. Other roles include Editor, Author, Contributor, and Subscriber. More about understanding these roles can be found on the Beginner’s Guide to WordPress. You can also follow the steps on this UBC documentation wiki page on WordPress Basics – Add Users.
- select USERS in the left side menu on your dashboard.
- either add an existing user OR add a new user. Be sure to have their user name and email before adding them.
- select their role – based on what you or they want to do on the blog site.