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

[Houdy]

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