What are the MUST HAVEs plugins?

[jl255]

Put this here instead of software as it is more basics. So what do u think are the MUST HAVES plugins? Don't list those that are NICE to have...

[fahren]

WP Contact Form let's people email you without revealing your email address.

[lovesickalien]

I wrote a post outlining eight plugins that I always like to start each new Wordpress blog with recently, but if I had to mention just a couple though I would certainly suggest the Google Sitemap and SEO Title Tag plugins.

[fahren]

I use one called Autometa that sounds similar, but it works behind the scenes so you don't see it.

[solidghost]

akismet!
It works very well.

[vandelay]

I also say Akismet, it saves a ton of time.

[chrissie]

what is akismet?

[vandelay]

Akismet detects and deletes spam comments. It comes standard with WordPress now.

[Bloggeries]

I've been hearing alot of great things about Buy Me a Beer or Buy me a Coffee plugins. I've also been seeing it everywhere. If you get decent traffic may not hurt to throw it up for a week and see if someone buys your morning coffee... Who knows if enough people appreciate your blogging efforts you may end up drinking more or becoming caffeine junkie

All in One SEO Pack - Out-of-the-box SEO for your Wordpress blog.

OneClick Installer - Upload themes and plugins from the dashboard. Nice if you are always messing around with new plugins and themes.

Ultimate Tag Warrior

The rest of my list is here: Best WordPress Plugins