WP Download Manager

By Lester Chan (http://lesterchan.net/)

• Why it's awesome: Quickly add downloadable files and media to your blog

• Why it was picked: Lester's plugins are legendary, they offer download tracking

• Manual Install URL: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/nextgen-gallery/

• Automatic Install search term: WP Download Manager

• Geek level: Webmaster

• Configuration location: Top Navigation | Downloads

• Used in: Posts, pages

It offers your readers the ability to download content. It is one sure fire way of increasing your blog traffic and the happiness of your readers. WP Download Manager makes managing and tracking downloaded files from your blog a snap.

Adding a new download

Start off by clicking Add File from the Downloads menu and follow these steps:

1. 1. File: Select how you want to add a file:

   1. i. Browse File will show you a drop-down menu containing any files in the wp-content/files directory on your web server.

   2. ii. Upload File allows you to select any file from your computer...