Daniel Felice

Must Have WordPress Plugins

// October 20th, 2008 // Wordpress

There are thousands of WordPress plugins on the Internet and most bloggers will install whatever suits their needs or niche. I have a few WordPress blogs and no matter on the type of blog or the size of it, I always seem to be installing the same plugins on each.

There are a handful of Plugins that are a must have for any blog. I have a hanful that I constantly use when setting up a new blog that are an integral part of how it performs and functions.

My list of must have WordPress plugins:

• Wordpress.com Stats:This is a must have for any WordPress blog. WordPress.com stats allow you to see your traffic in real time and allows you to see your best performing posts, search engine terms and referring links.
• All in one SEO pack: This is another must have if you want to optimise your site for Search Engines.
• WordPress Automatic Upgrade: This plugin will let you automatically upgrade the version of WordPress whenever a new version is released. Saves you having to download it every time!
• UBD Block Ad: This plugin will allow you to manage your 125×125 ad blocks on your blog. I use it on my sidebar. You no longer need to edit your HTML files, all you have to do is paste in the code and your ad will be displayed.
• Akismet:This plugin is packaged with WordPress. Akismet will detect any comments that are Spam and not publish them on your blog. As your blog becomes more popular you will notice how handy this plugin actually is. I currently get about 30-40 spam comments each day and it picks up every single one.

Am I missing any? Let me know if you have any plugins you think should be added to the list!