Plugins & workflows
Write the job before choosing a plugin
A clear requirement is more useful than a long feature list.
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Plugins & workflows
Choose features and check the work they perform.
Plugins & workflows
What a plugin directory listing can tell you
Read the evidence around an extension, not just its star rating.
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Plugins & workflows
Check the boundary between free and paid features
Compare the complete workflow you need, including its recurring costs.
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Plugins & workflows
Two plugins doing the same job
Count duplicated responsibilities before counting installed extensions.
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Plugins & workflows
Give a plugin a small acceptance test
Test the job that matters before committing the whole site.
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Ask where your plugin data goes when you leave
An export is useful only if you can understand and reuse it.
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Deactivating and deleting are different decisions
Check the data and dependencies before removing an extension.
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Keep a record of settings that matter
Document decisions and connections, not every dashboard screenshot.
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