WordPress installation always ended with its plugins installation too. Some have a lot, some have a few, depend on the need of the site. But some are just essential plugins that help build up a better website as a web owner. I personally don’t use too much plugins, so…
Akismet
Or any other plugin that can block spam comment. Akismet is so far I tried the best. Other plugins doesn’t work well. Just get yourself an API code from registering yourself to WordPress.com.
Back WP Up
I changed from WP DB Backup to WP Instant Backup to the most current Back WP Up. WP DB Backup doesn’t work well with large database. WP Instant Backup doesn’t have schedule backup and doesn’t work well with the latest WordPress 3.3 version. All come down to Back WP Up.
WP Optimize
Almost all my WordPress site has this plugin. Optimize the database once I post an entries. What it does is… Optimize your database. Delete the spam comment, and as a bonus, you can change your username.
Contact Form 7
There is a dilemma in between Fast secure contact form form and contact form 7. I personally prefer contact form 7 more. It is just too easy to customise to my needs.
WP Super Cache
Let’s just be honest, WordPress, is a bbit of memory hog script. There has been numerous problem with memory, resources overusage, and all that, happen in share hosting the most. So cache is super duper important. Although W3 Total Cache too is highly recommended, but in user friendliness, WP Super Cache still win my heart.
Yoast WordPress SEO
Only if you are looking to optimise your WordPress with search engine. This is one important plugin for business website. I just fully utilise it few weeks ago for a client’s site. It works like charm. It does help the ranking.
The reason I don’t use much plugins is that I too afraid of over using the resource (though I’m running in a VPS). Keeping thing simple and low is always a good choice, unless there is no choice. Plugins like related post, commenting system and etc are just a memory hog for me, not to mention slowing down my site with all those JQuery plugins. I prefer to make those built-in so I can personally compress those JQuery plugins.