In the past there have been many WordPress plugins that have gone on to become a part of the standard WordPress installation functionality. I want to introduce you to a plugin today that I believe should join that illustrious group.
Floating Admin Menu is an excellent example of how to improve the usability of the WordPress backend without sacrifice. The concept is simple, yet blindingly obvious – why shouldn’t the sidebar remain fixed in place as you scroll down? All you are left with is blank space – why not make good use of it?
The plugin’s developer, Till Krüss, made the recommendation that a fixed sidebar be incorporated into WordPress here, and the response was mixed. Ultimately it was suggested that he develop a plugin, so that the adoption rate could be observed. So he went ahead and did so. Here is the end result:
World-changing it is not, but it does just make life that little bit easier. I personally can see no reason why this feature shouldn’t be incorporated into a future WordPress update.
Fully integrated with the SEOMoz API, complete with automatic links, sitemaps and SEO optimization of your WordPress setup - this is the only plugin you need to help you rank your site number 1 on Google - nothing else compares.
Now there's no need to pay for a third party service to sign up, manage and send beautiful email newsletters to your subscriber base - this plugin has got the lot.
Simply insert google maps into posts, sidebars and pages - show directions, streetview, provide image overlays and do it all from a simple button and comprehensive widget.
It's now incredibly easy to start your own Q&A site using nothing more than WordPress - The Q&A plugin simply and brilliantly transforms any site, or page, into a perfect support or Q&A environment.
To get a wiki up and running you used to need to install Mediawiki and toil away for days configuring it... not any more! This plugin gives you *all* the functionality you want from a wiki, in WordPress!!!
Out of all the WordPress ecommerce plugins available, MarketPress has got to be the winner - easy to configure, powerful functionality, multiple gateways and more. A simply brilliant plugin!
Would you like to add Facebook comments, registration, 'Like' buttons and autoposting to your WP site? Well, The Ultimate Facebook plugin has got that all covered!
This really does improve productivity. I have a few sites that have rather extensive admin menus, and this makes it much easier to find what I need more quickly.
I agree – core should at least have the option to fix the admin menu.
In the past there have been many WordPress plugins that have gone on to become a part of the standard WordPress installation functionality. I want to introduce you to a plugin today that I believe should join that illustrious group.
Brilliant.
Have installed immediately and yes I think this should be in the core.
Thanks :-)
This really does improve productivity. I have a few sites that have rather extensive admin menus, and this makes it much easier to find what I need more quickly.
I agree – core should at least have the option to fix the admin menu.
Two votes for inclusion in the core – a good start!
I find the feature neat. Think this should be added to WP core. Good one!
- Jules Mariano of Total Bounty