{"id":16264,"date":"2018-02-28T06:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/?p=16264"},"modified":"2023-08-03T11:16:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T15:16:02","slug":"recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Recommended WordPress Plugins for Enhancing Membership Sites (Free \u2013 Low Cost)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Plugins are definitely one of the best things about WordPress blogging software. In just a few clicks, you can add new features that allow you to sell products, redesign your website, keep your content safe and secure, and much more.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69c18e4d1da6f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">WHAT'S INSIDE<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69c18e4d1da6f\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#About_our_Recommended_WordPress_Plugins_for_Membership_Sites\" >About our Recommended WordPress Plugins for Membership Sites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Website_Backup_Plugin\" >Website Backup Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#WordPress_Security_Plugin\" >WordPress Security Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Website_Caching_Plugin\" >Website Caching Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Image_Optimization_Plugin\" >Image Optimization Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Contact_Form_Plugin\" >Contact Form Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Lead_Generation_Plugin\" >Lead Generation Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Broken_Link_Checker\" >Broken Link Checker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Website_Audience_Analytics_Plugin\" >Website Audience Analytics Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Search_Engine_Optimization_SEO_Plugin\" >Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Drag-and-Drop_Page_Builder_Plugin\" >Drag-and-Drop Page Builder Plugin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/recommended-wordpress-plugins-for-enhancing-membership-sites\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>But with so many plugins to choose from, which ones should you install? Get stuck into our guide to recommended WordPress plugins for membership sites, and you\u2019ll come away filled with new ideas to boost traffic and engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's roll!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rolling-panda-gif.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"365\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rolling-panda-gif.webp\" alt=\"Rolling panda gif\" class=\"wp-image-54461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rolling-panda-gif.webp 365w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rolling-panda-gif-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rolling-panda-gif-303x170.webp 303w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rolling-panda-gif-156x88.webp 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_our_Recommended_WordPress_Plugins_for_Membership_Sites\"><\/span>About our Recommended WordPress Plugins for Membership Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly all of the recommended plugins on our list are free. Most of them are just as important for regular WordPress websites as they are for membership sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So whether you're looking for tips to supercharge your <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">membership site<\/a>, or you're just planning to spruce up your<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-to-monetize-a-lifestyle-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Monetize a Lifestyle Blog (In 5 Steps)\"> personal blog<\/a>, you're bound to find something for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_Backup_Plugin\"><\/span>Website Backup Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1879\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus.jpg\" alt=\"UpdraftPlus\" class=\"wp-image-16265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus.jpg 1879w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-1024x332.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-768x249.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-1536x498.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-525x170.jpg 525w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-840x272.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-1216x394.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-1832x594.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-700x227.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-156x51.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-UpdraftPlus-1080x350.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1879px) 100vw, 1879px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you only install one new plugin after reading this guide, it should unquestionably be a WordPress backup plugin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These plugins create a backup copy of your website, which allows you to restore lost data in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're not sure whether you need one, just ask yourself how you\u2019d feel if your website was erased tomorrow and gone for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless your <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/wpe\/pricing\" title=\"WPengine Affiliate Link\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\"rel=\"nofollow \" target=\"_blank\">web host<\/a> provides you with a robust WordPress backup solution, be sure to install one right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For its ease of use, features, and reliability,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/updraft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">UpdraftPlus<\/a>\u00a0is our recommended website backup plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Security_Plugin\"><\/span>WordPress Security Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sucuri.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sucuri.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sucuri.png 959w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sucuri-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sucuri-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sucuri-247x170.png 247w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sucuri-840x577.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sucuri-700x481.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sucuri-156x107.png 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got your backups sorted, it\u2019s time to focus on securing your site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially important if you\u2019re running a membership site and have a user base you need to keep happy and their data secure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a good backup solution will help you recover from a website hack or similar issue, a good WordPress security plugin reduces the chances of something going wrong in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its powerful set of features, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/sucuri\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Sucuri Security<\/a> is our recommended WordPress security plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_Caching_Plugin\"><\/span>Website Caching Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache.jpg\" alt=\"WP Super Cache\" class=\"wp-image-16267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-1024x332.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-768x249.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-1536x498.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-525x170.jpg 525w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-840x272.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-1216x394.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-1832x593.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-700x227.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-156x51.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache-1080x350.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Website caching may sound complicated, and in a way it is. However, it\u2019s surprisingly easy to take advantage of this method of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-improve-your-wordpress-membership-sites-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">improving the speed of your membership website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a good caching plugin will make your website run faster. And <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/loading-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">fast websites have been shown to increase conversion rates<\/a>. That means more paid-up customers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which makes sense. After all, fast-loading websites are more enjoyable to use and instill more trust in your brand and the quality of your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its reputation, ease of use, and wealth of functionality,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-super-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">WP Super Cache<\/a>\u00a0is our recommended free caching plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Image_Optimization_Plugin\"><\/span>Image Optimization Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023-.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--1024x542.png\" alt=\"WP Optimize homepage 2023\" class=\"wp-image-55036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--50x26.png 50w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--321x170.png 321w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--840x445.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--1216x644.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--700x371.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--156x83.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--1080x572.png 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023-.png 1293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimizing your website images is another way to speed up your membership site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right plugin can take this task off your hands while delivering great results in terms of reducing file size and increasing page speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best plugins in this category automatically optimize existing images on your site as well as any new files you upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/wpopt\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">WP Optimize<\/a>\u00a0is our recommended plugin for taking care of image optimization on your WordPress website in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Form_Plugin\"><\/span>Contact Form Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1480\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x.png 1480w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x-1024x495.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x-351x170.png 351w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x-840x406.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x-1216x588.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x-700x339.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x-156x75.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x-1080x522.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1480px) 100vw, 1480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Entice more visitors to join your membership program, make it easy for them to get in touch with you, and ask you questions with a <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/best-contact-form-plugins-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">contact form plugin<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a contact form plugin is the easiest way to receive messages from visitors without publishing your email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the prospect of an overflowing inbox fills you with dread, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-create-a-knowledgebase-or-faq-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">adding an FAQ to your website<\/a> helps your visitors help themselves. You can also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/add-a-help-desk-to-your-membership-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">implement a help-desk system<\/a> to make communicating with visitors and members more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for the task of adding a contact form to your website, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/fofo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Formidable Forms<\/a> is the way to go. It's both easy to use and feature-rich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lead_Generation_Plugin\"><\/span>Lead Generation Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo.jpg\" alt=\"Sumo\" class=\"wp-image-16269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-1024x332.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-768x249.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-1536x498.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-525x170.jpg 525w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-840x272.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-1216x394.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-1832x593.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-700x227.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-156x51.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo-1080x350.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Contact forms are good for visitors who know they want to get in touch, but other visitors may need a little nudge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where lead generation plugins come into play. 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Custom design pages, add widgets to your content, work with different layouts, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to upgrade your WordPress content-editing capabilities,\u00a0you have two amazing options to choose from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/beaverbuilder\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Beaver Builder<\/a>\u00a0is our long-standing recommended page builder plugin, popular with developers for its fluid interface. It's a solid choice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/beaver-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress Beaver Builder add-on<\/a> you can apply MemberPress Rules to any module, row, or column on your Beaver Builder page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply click the <strong>settings<\/strong> icon (the one that looks like a lil' spanner) and click on the MemberPress tab in the window that opens up. 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"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>While a good backup solution will help you recover from a website hack or similar issue, a good WordPress security plugin reduces the chances of something going wrong in the first place.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"While a good backup solution will help you recover from a website hack or similar issue, a good WordPress security plugin reduces the chances of something going wrong in the first place."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Thanks to its powerful set of features, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/sucuri\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Sucuri Security<\/a> is our recommended WordPress security plugin.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Thanks to its powerful set of features, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/sucuri\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Sucuri Security<\/a> is our recommended WordPress security plugin."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website Caching Plugin<\/h3>","content":"Website Caching Plugin","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache.jpg\" alt=\"WP Super Cache\" class=\"wp-image-16267\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache.jpg","data":{"alt":"WP Super Cache","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-WP-Super-Cache.jpg","align":"center"},"style":{"width":1880,"height":609,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Website caching may sound complicated, and in a way it is. However, it\u2019s surprisingly easy to take advantage of this method of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-improve-your-wordpress-membership-sites-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">improving the speed of your membership website<\/a>.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Website caching may sound complicated, and in a way it is. However, it\u2019s surprisingly easy to take advantage of this method of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-improve-your-wordpress-membership-sites-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">improving the speed of your membership website<\/a>."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Using a good caching plugin will make your website run faster. And <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/loading-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">fast websites have been shown to increase conversion rates<\/a>. That means more paid-up customers!<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Using a good caching plugin will make your website run faster. And <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/loading-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">fast websites have been shown to increase conversion rates<\/a>. That means more paid-up customers!"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Which makes sense. After all, fast-loading websites are more enjoyable to use and instill more trust in your brand and the quality of your content.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Which makes sense. After all, fast-loading websites are more enjoyable to use and instill more trust in your brand and the quality of your content."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Due to its reputation, ease of use, and wealth of functionality,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-super-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">WP Super Cache<\/a>&nbsp;is our recommended free caching plugin.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Due to its reputation, ease of use, and wealth of functionality,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-super-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">WP Super Cache<\/a>&nbsp;is our recommended free caching plugin."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Image Optimization Plugin<\/h3>","content":"Image Optimization Plugin","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023-.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--1024x542.png\" alt=\"WP Optimize homepage 2023\" class=\"wp-image-55036\"\/><\/a><\/figure>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--1024x542.png","data":{"linkSrc":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023-.png","alt":"WP Optimize homepage 2023","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WP-Optimize-homepage-2023--1024x542.png","linkDestination":"media"},"style":{"width":1024,"height":542,"align":"left","parent_style":{},"sizeSlug":"large"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Optimizing your website images is another way to speed up your membership site. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Optimizing your website images is another way to speed up your membership site. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>The right plugin can take this task off your hands while delivering great results in terms of reducing file size and increasing page speed. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The right plugin can take this task off your hands while delivering great results in terms of reducing file size and increasing page speed. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>The best plugins in this category automatically optimize existing images on your site as well as any new files you upload.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The best plugins in this category automatically optimize existing images on your site as well as any new files you upload."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/wpopt\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">WP Optimize<\/a>&nbsp;is our recommended plugin for taking care of image optimization on your WordPress website in just a few clicks.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/wpopt\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">WP Optimize<\/a>&nbsp;is our recommended plugin for taking care of image optimization on your WordPress website in just a few clicks."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Form Plugin<\/h3>","content":"Contact Form Plugin","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16287\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x.png","data":{"linkSrc":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x.png","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Formidable@2x.png","linkDestination":"custom","align":"center"},"style":{"width":1480,"height":716,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Entice more visitors to join your membership program, make it easy for them to get in touch with you, and ask you questions with a <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/best-contact-form-plugins-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">contact form plugin<\/a>. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Entice more visitors to join your membership program, make it easy for them to get in touch with you, and ask you questions with a <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/best-contact-form-plugins-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">contact form plugin<\/a>. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Installing a contact form plugin is the easiest way to receive messages from visitors without publishing your email address.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Installing a contact form plugin is the easiest way to receive messages from visitors without publishing your email address."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>If the prospect of an overflowing inbox fills you with dread, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-create-a-knowledgebase-or-faq-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">adding an FAQ to your website<\/a> helps your visitors help themselves. You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/add-a-help-desk-to-your-membership-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">implement a help-desk system<\/a> to make communicating with visitors and members more efficient.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"If the prospect of an overflowing inbox fills you with dread, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-create-a-knowledgebase-or-faq-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">adding an FAQ to your website<\/a> helps your visitors help themselves. You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/add-a-help-desk-to-your-membership-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">implement a help-desk system<\/a> to make communicating with visitors and members more efficient."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>But for the task of adding a contact form to your website, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/fofo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Formidable Forms<\/a> is the way to go. It's both easy to use and feature-rich.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"But for the task of adding a contact form to your website, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/fofo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Formidable Forms<\/a> is the way to go. It's both easy to use and feature-rich."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead Generation Plugin<\/h3>","content":"Lead Generation Plugin","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo.jpg\" alt=\"Sumo\" class=\"wp-image-16269\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo.jpg","data":{"alt":"Sumo","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Sumo.jpg","align":"center"},"style":{"width":1880,"height":609,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Contact forms are good for visitors who know they want to get in touch, but other visitors may need a little nudge. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Contact forms are good for visitors who know they want to get in touch, but other visitors may need a little nudge. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>That\u2019s where lead generation plugins come into play. Promoting specific actions on your website, such as joining your email list, using a discount coupon, or signing up for a trial. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"That\u2019s where lead generation plugins come into play. Promoting specific actions on your website, such as joining your email list, using a discount coupon, or signing up for a trial. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-use-pop-ups-to-help-grow-your-membership-subscriber-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Lead-generation or pop-up plugins<\/a>&nbsp;help prevent users from leaving your website empty-handed.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-use-pop-ups-to-help-grow-your-membership-subscriber-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Lead-generation or pop-up plugins<\/a>&nbsp;help prevent users from leaving your website empty-handed."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/om\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">OptinMonster<\/a>&nbsp;is perhaps the best premium lead-generation tool, but for free plugins in this category,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sumome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">SumoMe<\/a>&nbsp;is a good alternative.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/om\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">OptinMonster<\/a>&nbsp;is perhaps the best premium lead-generation tool, but for free plugins in this category,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sumome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">SumoMe<\/a>&nbsp;is a good alternative."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broken Link Checker<\/h3>","content":"Broken Link Checker","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Broken-Link-Checker.jpg\" alt=\"Broken Link Checker\" class=\"wp-image-16270\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Broken-Link-Checker.jpg","data":{"alt":"Broken Link Checker","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Broken-Link-Checker.jpg","align":"center"},"style":{"width":1880,"height":609,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Along with slow loading times, broken links are a surefire way to annoy both visitors and members. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Along with slow loading times, broken links are a surefire way to annoy both visitors and members. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Thankfully, there are free plugins out there that scan your website for any links no longer pointing where they should. This includes pages on your site, pages on other websites, and any files or other resources you may be linked to.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Thankfully, there are free plugins out there that scan your website for any links no longer pointing where they should. This includes pages on your site, pages on other websites, and any files or other resources you may be linked to."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Our recommended plugin from this category not only notifies you when broken links are&nbsp;found&nbsp;but also gives you a quick and easy way to fix the link without having to visit the pages the link is published on.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Our recommended plugin from this category not only notifies you when broken links are&nbsp;found&nbsp;but also gives you a quick and easy way to fix the link without having to visit the pages the link is published on."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>For its helpful features and proactive scanning,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/broken-link-checker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Broken Link Checker<\/a>&nbsp;is our go-to plugin for this task.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"For its helpful features and proactive scanning,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/broken-link-checker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Broken Link Checker<\/a>&nbsp;is our go-to plugin for this task."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website Audience Analytics Plugin<\/h3>","content":"Website Audience Analytics Plugin","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Monster-Insights.jpg\" alt=\"Monster Insights\" class=\"wp-image-16271\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Monster-Insights.jpg","data":{"alt":"Monster Insights","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Monster-Insights.jpg","align":"center"},"style":{"width":1880,"height":609,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>We\u2019ve written about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-use-google-analytics-to-optimize-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">the benefits of using Google Analytics with your membership site<\/a>&nbsp;before. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"We\u2019ve written about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-use-google-analytics-to-optimize-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">the benefits of using Google Analytics with your membership site<\/a>&nbsp;before. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>But if you\u2019re still not using this free service to find out more about your visitors and what they\u2019re up to on your website, now is the time. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"But if you\u2019re still not using this free service to find out more about your visitors and what they\u2019re up to on your website, now is the time. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>And better yet, you can install our recommended Google Analytics WordPress plugin to access your data right from your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"And better yet, you can install our recommended Google Analytics WordPress plugin to access your data right from your WordPress dashboard."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>When it comes to website analytics plugins,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/mi\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">MonsterInsights<\/a>&nbsp;is our recommended option due to its Google Analytics WordPress dashboard integration.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"When it comes to website analytics plugins,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/mi\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">MonsterInsights<\/a>&nbsp;is our recommended option due to its Google Analytics WordPress dashboard integration."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Plugin<\/h3>","content":"Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Plugin","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Yoast.jpg\" alt=\"Yoast\" class=\"wp-image-16272\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Yoast.jpg","data":{"alt":"Yoast","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Yoast.jpg","align":"center"},"style":{"width":1880,"height":609,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Optimizing your membership website and its content for search engines is essential if you want more people to find your site. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Optimizing your membership website and its content for search engines is essential if you want more people to find your site. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>While there are many&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/simple-seo-strategies-for-membership-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">great SEO strategies for membership sites<\/a>&nbsp;to help you grow your audience, the first step is to install a high-quality WordPress SEO plugin.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"While there are many&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/simple-seo-strategies-for-membership-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">great SEO strategies for membership sites<\/a>&nbsp;to help you grow your audience, the first step is to install a high-quality WordPress SEO plugin."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Our go-to premium SEO WordPress plugin is <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/allinone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">All in One SEO (AIOSEO)<\/a>. But if you're on a budget, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Yoast SEO<\/a>&nbsp;offers plenty of features in its free version.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Our go-to premium SEO WordPress plugin is <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/allinone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">All in One SEO (AIOSEO)<\/a>. But if you're on a budget, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Yoast SEO<\/a>&nbsp;offers plenty of features in its free version."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drag-and-Drop Page Builder Plugin<\/h3>","content":"Drag-and-Drop Page Builder Plugin","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Beaver-Builder.jpg\" alt=\"Beaver Builder\" class=\"wp-image-16273\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Beaver-Builder.jpg","data":{"alt":"Beaver Builder","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Recommended-WordPress-Plugins-Beaver-Builder.jpg","align":"center"},"style":{"width":1880,"height":609,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Not every website needs a drag-and-drop page-builder plugin, but these handy tools can certainly help&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/benefits-of-adding-a-page-builder-to-your-membership-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">improve your membership site and its content<\/a>. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Not every website needs a drag-and-drop page-builder plugin, but these handy tools can certainly help&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/benefits-of-adding-a-page-builder-to-your-membership-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">improve your membership site and its content<\/a>. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Even a free option opens up more opportunities to get creative in WordPress. Custom design pages, add widgets to your content, work with different layouts, and more!<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Even a free option opens up more opportunities to get creative in WordPress. Custom design pages, add widgets to your content, work with different layouts, and more!"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>If you want to upgrade your WordPress content-editing capabilities,&nbsp;you have two amazing options to choose from. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"If you want to upgrade your WordPress content-editing capabilities,&nbsp;you have two amazing options to choose from. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/beaverbuilder\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Beaver Builder<\/a>\u00a0is our long-standing recommended page builder plugin, popular with developers for its fluid interface. It's a solid choice!<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/beaverbuilder\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Beaver Builder<\/a>\u00a0is our long-standing recommended page builder plugin, popular with developers for its fluid interface. It's a solid choice!"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/beaver-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress Beaver Builder add-on<\/a> you can apply MemberPress Rules to any module, row, or column on your Beaver Builder page. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"With the <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/beaver-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress Beaver Builder add-on<\/a> you can apply MemberPress Rules to any module, row, or column on your Beaver Builder page. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Simply click the <strong>settings<\/strong> icon (the one that looks like a lil' spanner) and click on the MemberPress tab in the window that opens up. 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"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Beaver-Builder-MemberPress-options.png\" alt=\"Beaver Builder MemberPress options\" class=\"wp-image-56624\"\/><\/figure>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Beaver-Builder-MemberPress-options.png","data":{"alt":"Beaver Builder MemberPress options","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Beaver-Builder-MemberPress-options.png","linkDestination":"none"},"style":{"width":749,"height":526,"align":"left","parent_style":{},"sizeSlug":"full"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/elementor\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Elementor<\/a> is another great page builder for MemberPress users. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/elementor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress Elementor Flexbox integration<\/a>, you can similarly add access rules to any container on your site! <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/elementor\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Elementor<\/a> is another great page builder for MemberPress users. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/elementor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress Elementor Flexbox integration<\/a>, you can similarly add access rules to any container on your site! "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>The paywalling possibilities are near-infinite.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The paywalling possibilities are near-infinite."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>","content":"Final Thoughts","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>This collection of our ten recommended plugins for WordPress membership sites should help you improve your website while keeping costs low. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"This collection of our ten recommended plugins for WordPress membership sites should help you improve your website while keeping costs low. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><em>Which of our recommended WordPress membership site plugins will you install? Please let us know in the comments below. <\/em><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<em>Which of our recommended WordPress membership site plugins will you install? 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