✅ WordPress Plugins: Installation & Step-by-Step Usage Guide

Ishika April 07, 2025

 🚀How WordPress Plugins Work: From Installation to Implementation



🖥️ Installing XAMPP Server

1. Download XAMPP:

2. Install XAMPP:

  • Run the downloaded installer.
  • Follow the installation wizard.
  • Choose default/custom installation path.
  • Complete the installation.

3. Start XAMPP:

  • Open XAMPP Control Panel.
  • Click Start next to Apache and MySQL.

🌐 Installing WordPress Locally

1. Download WordPress:

2. Extract WordPress Files:

  • Locate and unzip the WordPress download.

3. Move to htdocs:

  • Open the XAMPP folder → go to htdocs.
  • Move the extracted WordPress folder here (rename if needed).

4. Create Database:

5. Configure WordPress:

  • Visit http://localhost/your-folder-name.
  • Select your language → Continue.
  • Enter:
    • DB Name: your created DB
    • Username: root
    • Password: (leave blank)
  • Click Submit → Run the install.
  • Fill in site details (title, user, password, email) → Click Install WordPress.
  • Login to your dashboard.

📝 Creating Content in WordPress

1. Creating a Post:

  • Login to your dashboard → Click Posts → Add New.
  • Add a title and content.
  • Format using toolbar.
  • Add categories/tags.
  • Click Publish.

2. Creating a Page:

  • Go to Pages → Add New.
  • Enter title and content.
  • Click Publish or Save Draft.

3. Add Pages to Menu:

  • Go to Appearance → Menus.
  • Create a menu → Name it → Click Create Menu.
  • Select pages to add → Click Add to Menu.
  • Arrange items → Select location → Click Save Menu.

🔌 Installing Elementor Plugin

1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:

  • Visit: http://yoursite.com/wp-admin
  • Enter your username and password, click Log In.

2. Navigate to Plugins:

  • On the left sidebar, hover over Plugins → click Add New.

3. Search for Elementor:

  • In the search box, type "Elementor" and press Enter.

4. Install Elementor:

  • Click Install Now next to the Elementor plugin.

5. Activate Elementor:

  • Click Activate once the installation finishes.

🛠️ Using Elementor (Beginner Level):

1. Create a New Page:

  • Go to Pages → Add New.
  • Enter a title → click Edit with Elementor.

2. Elementor Interface:

  • Left panel: drag-and-drop widgets.
  • Right canvas: real-time design area.

3. Add Elements:

  • Drag elements like headings, text, buttons, images to the canvas.

4. Edit Elements:

  • Click elements → customize content, style, advanced settings.

5. Customize Layout:

  • Add new sections and columns using the "+" button.

6. Preview and Publish:

  • Click Preview to see your design.
  • Click Publish to make it live.

7. Explore Advanced Features:

  • Try features like Theme Builder, Global Widgets, and Dynamic Content.

📞 Installing "Call Now Button" Plugin

1. Log in to Dashboard:

  • Go to http://yoursite.com/wp-admin.
  • Enter your credentials → Click Log In.

2. Navigate to Plugins:

  • Click Plugins → Add New.

3. Search Plugin:

  • Type "Call Now Button" into the search bar.

4. Install the Plugin:

  • Click Install Now beside the plugin.

5. Activate the Plugin:

  • Click Activate once the installation completes.

☎️ Using the Plugin:

1. Configure Settings:

  • Go to Settings → Call Now Button.
  • Set up:
    • Phone number
    • Button text & color
    • Positioning (floating, fixed)

2. Save Settings:

  • Scroll down and click Save Changes.

3. Add to Website:

  • The button appears as per your configuration on the front-end.

4. Test Functionality:

  • Click the button on mobile to initiate a call.

5. Adjust as Needed:

  • Return to plugin settings to make further adjustments anytime.

📌 Installing "My Sticky Elements" Plugin

1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard:
➤ Visit http://yoursite.com/wp-admin and log in.

2. Navigate to Plugins:
➤ Go to Plugins > Add New.

3. Search for the Plugin:
➤ Search for "My Sticky Elements".

4. Install the Plugin:
➤ Click Install Now and wait for installation to complete.

5. Activate the Plugin:
➤ Click Activate to enable it.

🛠️ Using the Plugin

➤ Configure Plugin Settings: Go to Sticky Elements in the sidebar.

➤ Save Changes: Click Save Changes after configuration.

➤ Test the Elements: Try the contact form, chat, or social buttons.

➤ Adjust Anytime: Revisit settings to modify and re-save.

🎞️ Smart Slider 3 – Step-by-Step Notes

1. Install & Activate: Go to Plugins > Add New > Search for Smart Slider 3, then Install and Activate.

2. Create a New Slider: Navigate to Smart Slider > New Slider.

3. Choose Type: Simple, Fullwidth, or Carousel slider types.

4. Add Slides: Click Add Slide, then insert images, text, buttons, etc.

5. Customize Content: Use drag-and-drop to arrange elements. Style with inline options.

6. Slider Settings: Configure autoplay, effects, and navigation.

7. Save & Publish: Click Save then Publish to make it live.

🌍 Translate WordPress with Google Language Translator

1. Install & Activate: Go to Plugins > Add New > Search "Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator", then Install and Activate.

2. Access Settings: Go to Settings > Google Language Translator.

3. Choose Translation Method: Automatic (via Google) or manual (via files).

4. Select Languages: Pick which languages will be available to visitors.

5. Placement Options: Choose from dropdown, flags, or inline display.

6. Customize Appearance: Adjust the size, color, and style of the language switcher.

7. Add Widget (Optional): Go to Appearance > Widgets and add the translation widget to your sidebar or footer.

8. Save & Test: Click Save Settings, then check your site frontend to ensure translation is working.

🎴 Installing & Using Cool Flipbox Plugin

1. Install and Activate the Plugin:

  • Go to your WordPress dashboard.
  • Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
  • Search for “Cool flipbox”.
  • Click Install and then Activate.

⚙️ Interface & Access

➤ Access Plugin Settings:

Go to Settings > Cool Flipbox in your WordPress dashboard to open the plugin interface.

📦 How to Use Cool Flipbox

1. Create a New Flipbox:
➤ Click Add New or Create New Flipbox to start.

2. Configure Flipbox Content:
➤ Add content to both front and back of the flipbox (text, images, buttons, etc.).

3. Choose Animation:
➤ Select animation effects like Flip, Slide, or Fade.

4. Customize Appearance:
➤ Modify colors, fonts, spacing, sizes to match your website’s style.

5. Placement Options:
➤ Embed flipbox using shortcodes or insert directly into pages/posts.

6. Save Settings:
➤ Click Save to apply all your customizations.

7. Preview & Publish:
➤ Use Preview to see how it looks, then Publish to make it live.

8. Test the Flipbox:
➤ Visit your site and interact with the flipbox to confirm animations and layout.

9. Customize Further:
➤ Tweak styles and animation settings to boost user engagement.

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