WordPress Automation Tools and Tips
In the past everything was done manually on WordPress. However with the passage of time WordPress automation tools came into existence. Some of these were useful and some became redundant.
Akismet
If you are a blogger and use WordPress with comments turned on, this is a must. It filters spam from your comments without any interaction with the user.
AutomateWoo
A useful extension of WooCommerce providing tag along communication based upon user based working patterns. The plugin automatically alerts the user that their subscriptions are expiring.
Dlvr.it
This tool helps to automate postings based on RSS feeds if there are a number of social media profiles which are owned by the same person. Is better than HootSuite since it is more user friendly and offers more options.
Follow-Up Emails
Another extension of WooCommerce, which helps user to segregate new clients from existing users. A new customer will be sent a different E-mail while older clients are sent other mails. It can also answer commonly asked questions thus considerably reducing support time and increase customer satisfaction.
Gravity Forms
A very useful WordPress plugin for developers with excellent user interface. Its extensions , Gravity Forms MailChimp Add-On effectively connects MailChimp to WordPress inquiry forms. Subscribers are automatically fed over to MailChimp and added to the appropriate email list.
Hotjar
A tool which reveals what a user does when he opens your website. It even offers a free trial. This tool will save you time in user surveys and in design.
iThemes Sync
Handles updates for all your WordPress sites at one place. Also connects with BackupBuddy which will automate remote website backups and also afford security.
MailChimp
A third party software solution which automatically uses the blog’s RSS feed to populate the newsletter and send it on a preset day and time.
Simple URLs
Helps in linking external websites, keep a track on usage of these hyperlinks. It can also be used to link places which are frequently referenced in blog and support forums. Saves a lot of time and it’s free.
