WordPress Plugins: Blessing or Curse?

I get a ton of questions about WordPress Plugins, and with good reason. Plugins allow WordPress users to add exciting new functionality to their blogs and websites. Plugins are also recognized as the primary “weakness” of the WordPress ecosystem, to the point that some experts argue that you should not use them at all. Personally, I think they are OK as long as you limit your use of them, and use them correctly. In this podcast, I’ll share some of my favorite plugins, and also five important tips on how to use plugins to extend the functionality of your site safely.