A few weeks ago, right before publishing my 5 Really Cool Hello Dolly Alternatives post, I created the Hello WP User Plugin. I’ve always been a fan of the Hello Dolly plugin. However, it’s always been used as a novelty. While it’s a great example of simple WordPress plugin development, it’s always been used for quotes.
There’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, some people log into their website and find it entertaining to see some quote in the top right hand corner. I just decided to create one that specifically addresses WordPress tips.
This originally came about when Michele Butcher (who has after I submitted Hello WP User, has submitted her own Hello Dolly alternative called Hello Security showed me the Hello Samuel L Jackson plugin that she was running on her website), and It got me thinking on how I could create a version that was useful. Of course, Hello Dolly is really simple to alter and can be used for a lot of things, but I like some things that can be practical, especially if it is for my readers and followers.
That being said, the Hello WP User plugin randomly rotates WordPress tips, from blogging, security, basic user tips, and more. I’ve placed it in GitHub and it’s also available in the WordPress Plugin Directory.
I’m actually open to adding more tips to the plugin. Here’s some of the lines that are randomly rotated in Hello WP User:
Don’t forget to backup your website.
Before upgrading themes and plugins, backup your website.
Have you secured your WordPress installation?
A WordPress security plugin is great for throttling bad bots and scanning for malware.
Blog what you know and love.
There are a lot more lines. This turns the Hello Dolly plugin concept from not just novelty, but also useful for the WordPress user.
Like I mentioned before, you’re welcome to suggest more tips to be added to the rotation. If you like the plugin, please rate Hello WP User 5 stars in the WordPress Plugin directory.
Hi Nile, I’m new to wordpress still a lot to learn, thanks for sharing these plugins.
No problem, Ashley! You’re welcome… and also welcome to the WordPress world. 🙂
Hi Nile,
Your plugin seems very important, but unfortunately I am right now on blogger. I am tempted to switch my Blogger blog to WordPress just by seeing all features of WordPress and special plugins which WordPress offers.
Thanks for sharing this plugin with us. In future if I switch over to WordPress, then surely I will be using this plugin to know the effects of this plugin on our website.
Hi Haider! It’s actually not too difficult to switch from Blogger to WordPress. There’s lot of great tutorials out there that explain how to convert from Blogger to WordPress. 🙂
Hi Nile,
Ah..I never knew that it was your plugin. I love it. Though I really loved Hello Dolly but your’s is also a good one.
I really appreciate your hard work and thanks for this nice plugin.
Thanks
Hi Pankaj! Yep, it’s only been out since April. 🙂
I have never really understood what the Hello Dolly plug in was and deleting it was one of the first things I always do when building a new website. Maybe I should have a look at it?
A lot of people do delete the Hello Dolly plugin. However, there are some that do actually activate it.
Hello Nile, Wow you have your own plug in? Like Troy stated above I actually never knew what this Hello Dolly plug in was and did delete it, I am off to upload yurs now.
Thanks for sharing. Chery :))
I have 2 plugins in the WordPress plugin directory, at least for right now. I’m kind of working on updating my PHP scripts before adding more of the plugins I’ve been working on, or have been using for clients… I think it’s about time I share them with others. 🙂
What a great idea! I think that it is especially useful for new wordpress users. I like the idea of the reminders that your plug-in gives. I think that should be offered in every wordpress installation.
Yes, I thought it might be a good idea and give something that was useful for those who need it.
Hey Nile, Nice plugin and very useful for users who are new to the wordpress environment. I suggest you recommend a trustworthy plugin with each tip so that newbies don’t go out and get themselves in trouble with useless and malicious plugins.