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Hi guys

I'm redoing my personal blog from scratch and was wondering what are the best plugins to use nowadays besides Askimet SEO all in one etc

Thanks
Kim
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  • Profile picture of the author Zeus66
    Depending on what your theme can do, I often use the Exclude Pages plugin so I can decide which ones show up in the menu bar and/or widget areas.
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    • Profile picture of the author agmccall
      Hybrid connect or popup domination (I prefer hybrid connect)

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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    Akismet (since it comes with the package);
    if I need any kind of SEO stuff I prefer Yoast;

    ... and everything else depends on the site's specifics (and, eventually, its theme*).

    Don't go by "what plugins", please! The right question to ask is - What kind of additional features do I need on this WP site that cannot be done with the core install? Make a list of the needed features... and you will find solutions. PLugins or otherwise

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    * if the theme has the Custom Menus option - and in 2014 ALL the themes should have it - then you don't need any Page exlude and similar gizmo because one can create very nice and versatile menus!
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    • Profile picture of the author Kim Standerline
      You're quite right, I should have been a bit more specific, I was looking at the more basic can't possibly do without plugins

      I'm leery of adding too many especially if they are not needed as they can be a huge drain on my server.

      Cheers
      Kim

      Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

      Akismet (since it comes with the package);
      if I need any kind of SEO stuff I prefer Yoast;

      ... and everything else depends on the site's specifics (and, eventually, its theme*).

      Don't go by "what plugins", please! The right question to ask is - What kind of additional features do I need on this WP site that cannot be done with the core install? Make a list of the needed features... and you will find solutions. PLugins or otherwise

      _______________
      * if the theme has the Custom Menus option - and in 2014 ALL the themes should have it - then you don't need any Page exlude and similar gizmo because one can create very nice and versatile menus!
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  • Profile picture of the author ChantalVanderlaan
    Here are the plugins that I install on all my blogs:

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    Broken Links Checker
    Fancier Author Box
    Google Analytics Dashboard

    There's other ones but they are specific to Genesis themes.
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    • Profile picture of the author pnehal
      search and replace plugin for simple database operations if you are avoiding the phpmyadmin window
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  • Profile picture of the author RobinInTexas
    I would have to say W3 Total Cache & Wordfence are must have plugins.
    As Istvan said Yoast for SEO and Akismet. If a site is getting too much spam, I'll add WordPress › Stop Spammers « WordPress Plugins .
    I use broken link checker, but I leave it off except to let it check a site from time to time, It can do it's thing in a few minutes while I'm working on a site. No need to have it loading the server full time.
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    ...Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just set there.
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  • Profile picture of the author rihsam
    I recommend YOAST
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  • Profile picture of the author azhar
    Well, I have the following plugins installed in my website:
    All in one SEO pack
    Next Gen gallery
    Contact Form
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