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With over 55,000 WordPress plugins available, it’s quite difficult for beginners to find the best WordPress plugins for their need. Often we’re asked by users if there is a magic list of “must have WordPress plugins” that all pros use. The answer is YES. Having the right set of plugins can make a huge difference in your blog / website growth. In this article, we have hand-picked the best WordPress plugins of 2019.Our focus with this article is to highlight the best WordPress plugins in their respective categories. If you are not sure how to install a WordPress plugin or how to find the best WordPress plugin, then scroll down to the very bottom of this article to find that information.Depending on your use case, you might not need all of these plugins on your website, but we believe a lot of these are needed for just about every type of website.Before we get started, it’s worth taking a moment to examine a few things:.Finding The Best WordPress PluginAs we mentioned earlier, there are thousands of free and paid WordPress plugins.

This is the best WordPress community plugin if you want to create an advanced user community in just a matter of minutes. Here’s why: Integration: The best part about this plugin is that it can be integrated into any WordPress Theme allowing you to implement your own preferred design.

Locating a plugin for something that you want to do on your site can be difficult. Here is how you would begin your search.The search feature on the WordPress.org directory can help you narrow down your quest. However, you will still have to scroll down a lot and many of the results will not be relevant at all.The best way to is by using Google Search, or search through.When looking at plugins in WordPress.org directory, look at the plugin stats below each listing. It shows the total number of active installs for a plugin, higher installs means that it has been tested and used by more websites. You will also see the average review stars, last updated, and tested up to information.For more detailed instructions take a look at this beginner’s guide on. Top WordPress Plugins – Free vs.

PremiumThere are thousands of WordPress plugins, which are available for free on WordPress.org directory. However, there are lots of WordPress plugins that are sold on third party websites as premium plugins. This makes many new users wonder whether premium or paid plugins are better in some way?Free WordPress plugins are available to you without any warranties. Support for free plugins is usually limited, and it is not guaranteed. Some free plugin authors do provide excellent support for their free plugins, but sooner or later it becomes a chore. There is no financial incentive for plugin authors to keep answering user questions on their free plugins. This means that free WordPress plugins are available on an as-is basis with no warranties.Paid WordPress plugins on the other hand offer premium support for their product.

Most of them are licensed GPL too, which means they also come with limited warranty. But having access to support means you can get help much faster.This does not mean that premium plugins are always a better alternative to free WordPress plugins. In fact, many of the most popular WordPress plugins are free.

For example, and many more.You should focus on finding a good plugin, that is easy to use, and has excellent reviews. Once you have narrowed down your search, you can decide whether you want to go for premium plugin or a free alternative. You can try the free plugins first but if they are too difficult to use, then you can go for a paid plugin. How to Install a WordPress PluginThere are two easy ways to install a WordPress plugin from the admin area of your site. For free WordPress plugins, you can go to Plugins » Add New and search for the plugin name that you want to install.Carefully look at the results to make sure that you are downloading the plugin you wanted and then click on the Install button.

Once installed, you will need to activate the plugin.If you downloaded a WordPress plugin in a zip file, then this is how you will install it.Simply go to Plugins » Add New page, and then click on the ‘Upload Plugin’ button at the top.WordPress will now show you a page where you can upload the plugin zip file. Simply click on the choose file button, locate the zip file on your computer, and then click on the install now button.WordPress will now upload the plugin file to your website, extract it, and install the plugin. Once the installation is finished, it will show you a success message with a link to activate the plugin.It is important to remember, that you need to activate a plugin before you could use it on your WordPress site.For more detailed instructions, take a look at our guide on.Having that said, let’s take a look at the best WordPress plugins on the market. EDITORIAL NOTE: Opinions expressed here are author’s alone, not those of any hosting company, plugin provider, theme company, or WordPress Foundation, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.DISCLAIMER: We make great efforts to maintain reliable data on all offers presented. However, this data is provided without warranty. Users should always check the provider’s official website for current terms and details.

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Ok Ladiesso everyone knows about hair extensions and their purpose in giving women all over the world the hair they’ve always dreamed of growing themselves. From the glamorous Hollywood Red Carpet locks to helping cancer patients grow out their hair, hair extensions have left quite the impression. There are numerous methods available that have been designed to meet everyone’s specific hair needs and expectations but a lot of women and even STYLISTS do not have the proper education on the difference and suitably of bonds and attachments.Bonds/attachments are what you will see when you section the crown of the hair up and take a look under the hood. They are what bonds the hair extension to the natural hair.

They range from keratin protein, glue, beads, copper bonds, aluminum bonds, copper aluminum blend bonds, tape, keratin tubes, metal links, etc. How on earth do you determine what is the right method for you?First and foremost, the hardest part of this equation is finding a well rounded and educated hair extensions operator. I USED to be the stylists that only practiced one method of application and thought that would be acceptable for all my clients that wanted a full head lengthening service or added volume and density. That was my first mistake when I was an amateur stylist and the mistake most hair extensions operators are still making today. There is no bond/ attachment that is suitable for all hair types just like there are no one pair of jeans where ‘one size fits all.’Bonds/attachments and their correlating pre-bonded extensions need to be suitable for the density of the hair strand they are being attached too. Think of your hair as a foundation.

If the hair is not strong enough to support what is being built onto it, it will snap off and break. MOST hair extension lines DO NOT offer the stylist the ability to cut down a bond so it is the appropriate density of the piece it is being attached to. Hair Extension companies then promote these lines to be “Damage Free” and “Great for All Hair Types,” making any stylist comfortable to attach a hair extension the size of a shoelace to just a few pieces of hair. This is the root of all problems relating to breakache, damage, permanent hair loss, etc.

This is also why it is EXTREMELY important that you trust your hair extensions operator has a full understanding and knowledge behind the products they are using to know if your hair is the appropriate density for an extension line that DOES NOT offer them the ability to cut down a bond.Don’t get me wrong, Hair Extensions are heaven sent; a true break through in the beauty industry IF done correctly. Every extension line has its pro’s and con’s and is it crucial to know what type is suitable for what hair. Let’s get to the nitty gritty!Great Lengths Hair Extensions!The ‘Rolls Royce’ of Hair Extensions. If you can afford Great Lengths, these should be your first choice. The company consistently wins Stylists Choice ‘Best Hair Extensions’ every yearneed I say more? Not only is the quality of the hair unbeatable, they are the most comfortable extension I have personally ever worn. Great Lengths are attached with a keratin protein bond that is softened around the hair using the 3500 Thermal method or The 5000 Cold Fusion Method.

I use both but tend to gravitate towards the Cold Fusion method which uses no heat whatsoever, making these the least invasive ‘fusion’ method on the market. The ultrasonic vibrations soften the keratin, spreading it across the natural hair before it is molded into a round or square bond using the fingertips. The bonds are customizable to match any hair density and can accommodate the finest hair if densities are matched accordingly. A round bond can be used on all hair types in Standard, Fine, Extra Fine and Custom Bonds.

Square bonds are used on hair types that can handle a Standard size bond, but enables the stylist to cover more of the head without a ‘rope’ or ‘stringy’ effect. Square bonds are not recommended on fine hair types.Great Lengths take about 3-4 hours to apply depending on how many bundles are needed to complete the look.

These extensions can be worn for 3 1/2-5 months with NO adjustments needed in between that time! These extensions are most definitely the priciest upfront but due to them requiring no maintenance, they can equal out financially in comparison to re-usable extensions.‘Link’ Hair ExtensionsshrinkLINKS Hair Extensions are my favorite ‘link’ extension.

ShrinkLINKS Hair Extensions use small, transparent tubes made of a hi-tech polymer. The shrinkLINK is threaded onto your natural hair using a shrinkLINKS applicator hook and the pre-bonded hair extension is then placed inside the tube along with your natural hair. A specially designed Mark Barrington Concepts iron is wrapped around the shrinkLINKS so the heat can release a polymer sealant to complete the attachment. The shrinkLINKS themselves are lined with a light coating of Keratin, creating a water- tight seal with no slipping. This is a patented, one-of-a-kind hair extension bond requiring absolutely no glue!Dream Catchers Hair Extensions are another wonderful method if you are the type that prefers a beaded hair extension bond. The beads are made of a copper aluminum blend and are crimped into the hair using pliers. The hair extensions themselves are real human hair and are sourced from India and Europe.

The bonds are not customizable but the line offers Full Points and Half Points to accommodate fine and medium hair types. Whenever you have a reusable hair extension such as Dream Catchers or shrinkLINKES- maintenance is required about every 6-8 weeks.

You will need to plan on scheduling regular adjustments with your stylist to get these babies moved up on your head once you have a root. IF your wallet cannot accommodate for the maintenance that these extensions require, pushing out adjustments to save money will only cause damage to your natural hair!Tape Hair Extensions!The lowest price point extension on the market! They are great for my clients that are interested in dipping their toe in the pool in regards to adding hair without investing twice as much for a more commitment required hair extension remedy. Tape extensions are fabulous for events such as weddings, holiday parties, etc. You can re-use the extensions up to three times and you are not required to put them back in at each adjustment. Adjustments every 6-8 weeks ARE required to avoid damage to the natural hair.I have used tape extensions to help my clients grow their hair back after enduring damage from other hair extensions and they have experienced noticeable hair growth since.

There ARE a lot more necessary pre-cautions that need to be taken with these extensions though so listen up!BECAUSE the bonds are wider, application is crucial and so is incorporating enough natural hair into the ‘hair sandwich’ so the entire unit isn’t pulled out when styling or brushing. I have done corrective work with these because the extension was too heavy for the amount of natural hair that was in the bond. This has caused entire extensions to come out WITH the natural hair, making that baby fine, cotton candy like hair not ideal for these extensions. Curly hair is also a toss up depending on how tight the curl pattern is. If its angry curl, they will kick the top extension off and cause separation as the hair grows, creating a very disappointed client and frustrated stylist! Overall tape extensions have become very popular very quickly for a reason!Cheers to beautiful hair!Lauren Mae HaggardThe Hair Extensions Expert.