WordPress Tip: Extending WordPress
If you are a WordPress website owner, then extending the functionality of WordPress is one of the things that can help enhance your online presence. To help you learn simple ways to extend the functionality of WordPress, below are a few things to keep in mind. The tips below apply to at least WordPress version 2.9+:
- If you want to add new plugins, then on the sidebar, click on “Plugins” and “Add New”. You will have different options to search for plugins. Keep in mind that you need to pay attention to the version of WordPress that the plugin says it works on.
- Adding themes and changing the look of your website has become easier. Click on “Appearance” then “Add New Themes”. You can then search for a theme by different categories. Keep in mind that not all themes are correctly designed and could cause issues with your website. If this occurs, you need to quickly switch back to a theme that you know will work on your website.
- Keep in mind that you may get mobile phone web visitors, so plan accordingly. One mobile WordPress theme that you may want to look into is Carrington Mobile. They have instructions that can help you get this installed on your website. This theme will only work on mobile phones and shouldn’t interfere with your main theme.
- Another place where you can find more details about how to extend WordPress is by visiting WordPress.org Extend section.


