2017 Update: this video was published in 2013 and while many of the plugins mentioned here are still relevant, I now recommend using a modern, mobile-friendly and responsive WordPress theme instead of the WP Touch plugin.
What plugins should you add to your WordPress website? Here’s my Top 10 list of the most essential plugins every website should have.
With over 10,000+ plugins in the WordPress Plugin Library, there are bound to be others you will want to add to your site as well. However, the plugins mentioned in this video are my “must-haves”. Everything from automatically scheduling website backups to Dropbox, optimizing SEO (search engine optimization) and protecting your website from hacks and spam are included.
For more tips on WordPress, be sure to check out my other video tutorials, especially the video on “How To Protect Your WordPress Website”.
Enjoy!