After installing Wordpress and activating a theme, what next? You may want to extend the functionality of your Wordpress site. Which is the function of plugins.
Here are list of important plugins you should have...
1. Yoast SEO: I recommend this for your SEO.. Especially SEO Premium. SEO means search engine optimization. This will help you improve your ranking on search engines, including Google.
2. MonsterInsights: MonsterInsights is the best, when it comes to linking or connecting your site with Google analytics. So, happy tracking your traffic!
3. Insert Headers and Footers: You may want to add code to your header and footer. Insert Headers and Footers plugin make it easy to add code snippets to your WordPress header or footer for verification or other stuff.
4. Wordfence Security: WordFence Security is one of the best security plugins out there. It's a must have.
5. WP Super Cache: for speed, WP Super Cache is one of the best free plugins out there. Increase the speed of your Wordpress sites..
6. WP Rocket Premium: WP Rocket premium is the best cache plugin. Thankfully, it's free on Genesis Forum.
7. UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin: for site backup, this is the one.. Download the premium version for free on Genesis Forum.
8. RafflePress – Best WordPress Contest Plugin..
9. WP Hide & Security Enhancer: Protect your site theme, plugins and contents from being stolen. It has been shared by Pedro on this site.
10. Any Mobile Theme Switcher: if you're using 2 different themes for mobile and PC, use this plugin. It'll detect screen size and automatically switch between mobile and PC when your site is accessed.
Other Honourable Mentions
1. WooCommerce: turn your site into a woocommerce base.
2. Broken Link Checker: detect and fix broken links with this plugin.
3. Mycred Plugin: use this plugin to create a credit system.
