Looking to enhance your blog without all the hassle?  Plug-ins offers a low maintenance way to improve the look and feel of your site as well as connect with your audience. 

Here’s how it works.  First copy your plug-in code.  Then, simply paste it into your WordPress plug-in directory. 

Once you turn them on from your Dashboard, these plug-ins can take over from there – just leave all the work to them.  Here are five great plug-ins, which are sure to get the job done.

1. Insights

This versatile plug-in performs all sorts of neat tricks sure to draw in your readers.  Remember, the best way to improve traffic is to offer your readers something they simply cannot get enough of and Insight just may be it.  This plug-in allows your readers to connect with Google Maps, YouTube, Wikipedia and so much more, right from your BlogSpot.  Now that’s convenience that’s sure to draw a crowd!

2. Global Translator

The Global Translator plug-in allows for connections across the globe.  It allows readers to translate blog text into 14 different languages.  This is a great tool for those with the worldwide readership.  Now it’s easy to gain diverse perspectives from readers of all origins and ethnicities.  Your readers will love the flexibility of your site, and you’ll get a larger audience.

3. Ultimate Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a great tracking tool for any website, especially those supporting advertisements.  Now, its features are available right on your blog with the Ultimate Google Analytics plug-in.  This plug-in gives you up-to-date information about who’s visiting your site, where they click from, how often they come, and how long they stay.  This is valuable information for those interested in attracting new and keeping current advertising dollars. Plus, it’s always good to track the details of your traffic from month to month.

4. WP SpamFree

Need a way to take back control of your comment without using the irritating CAPTCHAs?  Look no further.  This simple plug-in prevents automated spam bots from processing on your site and eliminates CAPTCHAS altogether – good for you and great for your readers, too! Nothing out there is really as effective as CAPTCHA, but if you’re more concerned about annoying your users, goes with this.

5. Add To Any

If you’re looking for spreading the word about your blog or your name, the Add To Any plug-in may be your best bet.  This plug-in contains share buttons for synchronized contact with email, social networking site and bookmarking sites.  This includes Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Propeller, Digg Reddit and much more.  You’ll find this plug-in somewhere on almost every website these days, so get on the bandwagon.  This time, it’s highly recommended.

You may not have all the time in the world to design and maintain your blog.  Yet, you adore your readership and would like to keep them around.  Plug-ins are an excellent solution, and these five are sure to be real crowd pleasers.

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