Is My Disdain for Jetpack Unfounded?

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I’ve had a love-hate relationship with Jetpack. Actually, it has been more hate than love. Actually, it has been just pretty much hate. But today I set out to answer the question: Is my disdain for Jetpack unfounded? Today, I set out to answer that question.

In this video I’ll:

  1. Install and Configure Jetpack
  2. Take a tour of all of the features
  3. Take a close look at the performance and social features
  4. Review the available blocks
  5. Give my pros and cons, then final conclusion.

If you’d like to read/listen to my full thoughts, check out Episode 48 of WP Review.

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