One of the best things about WordPress, like Firefox, is that there are developers all around the world making plugins to increase its functionality. As with Firefox, some are good, others less so.

What your site needs depends on your particular requirements - if you have no interest in podcasting, for example, you won't need me to recommend you a plugin for it (although for some reason WP comes bundled with one anyway).

These are the plugins I install every time I launch a new site, no matter what its remit or scope. They help with security, troubleshooting, speed and SEO, and should take about half an hour to get up and running. In no particular order, they are: Continue reading →