How to Manually Install a WordPress Plugin?
One of the things that makes WordPress attractive to writers with little or no technical skills is that it’s so darn easy to use. During WordPress’ early days, we used to tell people that if they knew how to use a word processor like WordPerfect (remember that one?) or MS Word, they could use WordPress. It even used the same ribbon and later, the same icons! This will change as WordPress moves to the Gutenberg editor, now available in beta test mode, but a plugin will allow stubborn users to keep the old ribbon. And speaking of plugins, do you know how to manually install a WordPress plugin? Like manual backups, it’s a basic skill that’s helpful to have. Why Would I Install a WordPress Plugin Manually? You want to know how to do a manual plugin install because believe it or not, there’s a huge world of WordPress plugins that aren’t listed in the directory that comes with each WordPress installation. If you find something you like outside the directory, you’ll need to know...