Do you have your own website that you manage yourself? If so, there’s a good chance it was built in WordPress. Is that indeed the case? Then you’ve undoubtedly already noticed that plugins allow you to make your WordPress website much more comprehensive, interactive, and simply better.
One of the plugins we believe is worth downloading and using is Simple History. In this article, we’ll discuss what this interesting plugin has to offer and what its benefits are.
What can you do with Simple History?
You can think of Simple History as a log that updates itself automatically. This log tracks events on the website. In particular, it tracks when visitors log in or out and what other activities are performed on your website. These include placing orders, posting messages, filling out contact forms, and downloading files. All of this is displayed in a clear dashboard, where all activities are listed in chronological order.
Of course, Simple History is not intended to monitor all of your customers’ actions. Simple History is especially useful when a problem or an unusual situation arises. This could be, for example, when a customer is unable to log in or complete an order. The log should then make it possible to determine what error the customer made that is now causing them problems. In specific cases, the log can even prevent a dispute from arising regarding liability for any (financial) damages incurred.
Since Simple History tracks all changes to the website, you can also use the log to see when employees make adjustments. This can be useful, especially if an unusual situation arises. At the very least, the log will notify you of this, after which you can resolve the situation and, for example, use it as a learning opportunity for the employee in question.
The benefits of Simple History at a glance
Simple History is a popular plugin, thanks in part to the following benefits:
- It is a user-friendly plugin without too much fuss. It has a very clear interface.
- Simple History is compatible with both WordPress and WooCommerce, the plugin that allows you to turn a WordPress website into an online store.
- The log can quickly identify issues, allowing you to resolve them just as quickly.
- The data collected by Simple History is retained for up to sixty days.
- The plugin doesn’t slow down your site, and that’s a good thing. A slow website has many drawbacks, including the possibility that you’ll have to remove plugins to reduce load times again.
