Can anyone provide a list of plugins they suggest for any WordPress site? It has been awhile since I did a site and I am wondering what plugins are considered the best to install. Thanks!
All in One SEO Google Sitemap Easy Contact Dagon Design Sitemap DB Manager YARRP Login Lockdown WP Scan WP Cache These are some of I am using in my site and my favorites.
These are the ones I install on every client site: Akismet (comes with WP) WordPress Database Backup Subscribe to comments WPTouch WordPress Popular Posts Hyper Cache ( though w3 cache is good also ) Google XML Sitemaps Gravity Forms I use Thesis, so plugins like AIO SEO, google analytics, and Fedburner feed replacement become redundant. If you want more details on why I use those / don't use others, my recommended plugins list is a good read.
I am using all these for my blog. These are very necessary for every blog to get a good ranking. All in One SEO Google XML Sitemaps YARRP WP Cache Akismet WordPress Popular Posts
Every plugin stated above is great, but I really have second thoughts about cache plugins. Yes, they make the page load faster, but only for returning visitors. For new visitors, it will load very slowly
Another useful plugin besides all that has been listed is My Page Order. It'll make it easier for you to rearrange your pages when you have create them.
You can try Image mass upload if you are constantly pushing pictures on your blog wpwizz.com/wordpress-plugins/mass-upload-wizz/