In addition to suggesting plugins for specific functions (connected to various tutorials throughout the site) we have also started this page to include additional plugins that are worthy of mention, although not necessary for all sites. In no particular order:

Contact Form

An easy to install, but powerful contact form plugin.

Google Fonts

Font liberation for the web has arrived. For nearly 15 years designers have been stuck with only half a dozen options for fonts, but that changed forever with this amazing plugin – WP Google Fonts. Verdana, Trebuchet, Arial — your time has come and gone!

Members Only Content

If you want to restrict some content on your site to only be viewable by members, then this WordPress plugin tutorial explains how to do it using WP Members.

Promotional Slider

Makes a nice animated slideshow for your homepage or wherever else you want some pizazz.

Download Monitor

Track content downloads on your site to find out what you’re visitors are interested in!

Google Adsense

If you want to embed Google ads in your site, Quick Adsense is the way to go.