Essential Plugins for Running a WordPress Blog in 2025 | Doug Digital
Join Doug Digital as he provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the plugins powering his blog, Blog do Doug. In this episode, Doug shares his top plugin recommendations for running a low-cost and efficient WordPress site in 2025 and beyond. He highlights both free and premium plugins, including Active Campaign, Convert Box, Presto Player, Rank Math, and Pretty Links, among others. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced blogger, these essential plugins will help you streamline and optimize your WordPress blog.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:56 Exploring the Theme: Astro by Echo Themes
01:33 Essential Plugins for Your WordPress Site
01:36 Email Marketing with Active Campaign
02:22 Lead Capture with Convert Box
04:13 Organizing Content with Folders Pro
05:10 Hosting and Performance Optimization
06:52 Automation with Make.com
07:37 Video Embedding with Presto Player
09:55 Link Management with Pretty Links
12:36 SEO Optimization with Rank Math
17:12 Security and Utility Plugins
20:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts