System Evaluator

Trello Task List for System & Plugin Evaluator

(Ongoing Evaluation of WordPress Plugins & Services)

Trello Board Name: WordPress System & Plugin Evaluation

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⿡ List: Evaluation Criteria & Planning

✅ Define evaluation frequency (monthly, quarterly, annually)
✅ Identify categories of plugins & services to review
✅ Set up a scoring system (performance, security, compatibility, support, pricing, etc.)
✅ Create a tracking spreadsheet for version changes & updates
✅ Assign responsibility to team members

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⿢ List: Core Plugin & Service Categories to Monitor

✅ Security Plugins (Wordfence, iThemes Security, Sucuri)
✅ Backup & Restore (UpdraftPlus, ManageWP, Jetpack)
✅ SEO Optimization (Yoast SEO, Rank Math, SEOPress)
✅ Performance Optimization (WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, NitroPack)
✅ Membership & LMS (DAP, MemberPress, LearnDash, LifterLMS)
✅ E-Commerce (WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, Shopify)
✅ Form Builders (Gravity Forms, WPForms, Ninja Forms)
✅ Email Marketing & Automation (MailChimp, ActiveCampaign, FluentCRM)
✅ Social Media & Sharing (Social Snap, Smash Balloon, Revive Old Posts)
✅ Analytics & Tracking (Google Analytics, MonsterInsights, Matomo)
✅ AI & Automation (ChatGPT integrations, Uncanny Automator, WP Fusion)

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⿣ List: Plugin Evaluation Workflow

✅ Check changelog & updates for recent improvements/issues
✅ Test compatibility with the latest WordPress version
✅ Review performance impact using GTmetrix & Query Monitor
✅ Verify security risks (vulnerabilities, malware history)
✅ Assess support quality & community feedback
✅ Compare pricing & value for money
✅ Document findings & recommendations

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⿤ List: Decision Making & Action Steps

✅ Retain & Update (if plugin remains effective & well-supported)
✅ Replace & Upgrade (if a better alternative exists)
✅ Remove & Deactivate (if plugin is outdated, redundant, or has security risks)
✅ Test New Alternatives (for emerging trends & tech improvements)
✅ Monitor Feedback (from users & team members)

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⿥ List: Regular Maintenance & Reporting

✅ Schedule monthly/quarterly plugin audit
✅ Generate a report on system/plugin health & efficiency
✅ Share findings with the development team
✅ Update plugin usage policies based on evaluations

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Trello Board Benefits:
•Keeps track of plugin performance & relevance over time
•Ensures website security, speed, and functionality remain optimal
•Prevents bloated & outdated WordPress installations
•Simplifies decision-making on plugin retention & upgrades