Blogging is a great way to let your inner author awaken. The best part about blogging is that you don’t have to stick to a set of topics or even a theme. Even if you own a food blog, you can create a post or two about travelling. WordPress is one of the leading websites in the blogosphere and there are more than a few reasons why. It has a huge user base and the bloggers on WordPress are far from being dormant. They comprise of an active lot who have healthy reviews on your content, with feedback that is often welcome.

One of the key features of WordPress is that it has an array of plugins at its disposal. Plugins are basically extensions of other websites or services which can enhance the experience on your blog. There is a directory of plugins to choose from for every feature that WordPress offers. From social media,

forums, polls to review and rating plugins, there are thousands of compatible plugins that even a novice can incorporate in their blog. For developers, WordPress even allows you to create plugins, adding even more versatility. If you use the review and ratings plugin feature that is pre-coded, you will even have access to review alerts and ultimately be able to analyse your work in a more productive and positive manner.

The user interface on WordPress is uniquely easy to use and understand. It has been designed with care and precision, specifically keeping the ease of use in mind. WordPress lets you focus on what matters the most- your content. Its motto of being simplistic allows you to get your content (and thoughts) publishes with minimal hassles. It can be personalised for what represents your blog the best- be it a travel blog, a business website or a blog that is completely personal.

The five best WordPress plugins are the ones that add the most to your blog’s personality. While some are basic plugins that are good for any kind of blog, there will be some plugins which are more customised for your requirements. Some of the generic plugins which every blog should consider having are:

1. WordPress SEO, by Yoast. If you have a blog that doesn’t come up on web searches, your viewership will dwindle. Ensure that your website is visible to those who are looking for content similar to what you gave to offer.
2. Widget Logic is a plugin that functions in tandem with the widgets you have on the blog. This will give you the choice to decide which widget appears on what part of the blog or a page on your blog.
3. Google Libraries will help you to save bandwidth by substituting JavaScript libraries on from your local server with the CDN that Google has.
4. The Author Post Ratings plugin is different from other review plugins, in the sense that it allows the author to rate the posts and features that feedback on the website. It is a light plugin and ideal for those who want to control how the reviews are published on the site.
5. Broken Link checker plugin is a life saver for SEO. The dreaded 404 error message can spell doom for a fledgling or successful blog since these are dead links that lead nowhere. This plugin will help rectify such broken links and save you the embarrassment.

Feedback is what drives any writer or blogger to create better things in future. WordPress makes it as easy as installing a plugin (if you want something specific) or you can even choose the option from their built-in settings. Also, Feedback forms can be incorporated into the top, middle or bottom of your post or a particular page. The freedom to place, position and use these forms adds to the how easy it is to use WordPress.

You can also get feedback from built-in comments’ feed on your posts which can be moderated and tweaked. Depending on what kind of feedback you want displayed on your blog, WordPress allows you to filter and block spam comments before they appear on your website. This will help you to implement a regulation system to filter fake reviews that only aim to generate negativity on your blog. The easy notification bar alerts you of any comment that features on your blog. You have the freedom to choose what details of the commenter will show on the blog and can even disapprove of a comment that you feel is unworthy of being featured online.

WordPress has become the leader in hosting blogs and providing domains for those who wish to have a personal website for their blog. Its gigantic user base, ease of access, simplicity and customizability make it one of the finest ways to let the world know you and your thoughts.

Joel Cordle is CEO of review leap and a digital marketer. He is serious about his online presence. He likes to be active in social media market so he always keeps himself updated about the strategies used for presence. As he enjoys reading and writing about marketing and online reputation, his hobby is to write different blogs about reviews, ratings, negative feedback, review alerts etc. He is a good advisor and he keeps suggesting people about how one can develop his online personality.