How to Select Popular Plugins When Creating a WordPress Site

What is the Plugin Selection Feature?

When you create a new WordPress site in your CRM, you can choose from a list of popular, recommended plugins during the initial setup. This list is curated based on common usage across our hosting environment, so the options are immediately relevant for most websites. This integrated step lets you start building your site with powerful tools right away, without having to search for and install them separately after setup.

Key Benefits of Plugin Selection

This feature helps you customize your site faster and more efficiently.

• Curated List: Plugins are chosen based on real usage trends from other sites.
• Automatic Installation: Selected plugins are installed and activated for you automatically.
• Your Choice: You are not forced to install anything; you select only the plugins you want.
• Full Control: You manage all plugins after setup from the standard WordPress dashboard.
• Saves Time: Skip the manual process of finding and installing plugins later.
• Optional Step: The selection screen is optional and can be skipped.

How to Use Plugin Selection During Site Setup

Follow these steps to select plugins while creating your WordPress site.

1. Navigate to Sites → WordPress Dashboard in your CRM.
2. Click Create Site or Complete Setup for the site you are working on.
3. Proceed through the setup wizard until you reach the step labeled Popular Plugins.
4. Review the list of available plugins. Check the box next to each plugin you wish to include on your new site.
5. Click Continue or Finish Setup to complete the site creation process.

The plugins you selected will be automatically installed and activated, so they are ready for you to use immediately.

Managing Plugins After Setup

You have complete control over your site's plugins at any time after creation.

To manage your plugins:

1. From the CRM's Sites page, click Open WordPress Dashboard for your site.
2. In the WordPress admin area, go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
3. From this screen, you can:
   • Deactivate plugins you no longer need.
   • Delete plugins entirely.
   • Install new plugins that were not on the original curated list.

This gives you full flexibility, whether you want to change your initial selections or add new tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are any plugins installed by default?

Yes. For new WordPress sites created through the CRM's hosting, the system automatically installs and activates the platform's proprietary connector plugin. All other plugins in the Popular Plugins selection step are optional and are only installed if you choose them.

Can I change my plugin selection after the site is created?

Absolutely. You can install, activate, deactivate, or delete any plugin at any time through the WordPress Plugins dashboard.

How are the plugin options chosen?

The list is curated based on real-world usage data and popularity across WordPress sites hosted on the platform.

What if the plugin I want isn’t listed?

You can install any other WordPress plugin manually after setup using the standard search or upload features within the WordPress plugin directory.

Is the plugin selection step required?

No. This step is completely optional. You can skip it to complete your site setup with a basic, clean WordPress installation.