5 Essential WordPress Plugins

WordPress add-ons make it easy to take your blog from ordinary to extraordinary, with little skill needed. Most of what you need comes in plug-in form. Here are some of the essential additions bloggers need for success.

1. AddtoAny

Bookmarking helps readers find a blog. AddtoAny gives blog fans the opportunity to send posts to their favorite sites such as Digg, Facebook, Stumble Upon, plus many more, raising the blog and posts higher in the internet ranks.
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2. All-in-One SEO

Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is king when it comes to increasing page ranks. With All-in-One SEO even the most novice of bloggers can improve website visibility to search engines “naturally.” Every post and page has a special All-in-One SEO section for keywords and summary, complete with quick reference to what works when it comes to SEO.
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3. Easy Privacy Policy

Privacy policies are important in the world of blogging. Sites such as Google Adsense require one for use of their advertising services. Easy Privacy Policy creates a page in as little as a couple of steps, with customization for whatever type of blog it is.
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4. FeedBurner FeedSmith

FeedBurner itself is an essential tool for bloggers in itself. Using FeedBurner FeedSmith helps users easily track vital statistics of readers to the blog. FeedBurner FeedSmith boasts 100% of feed redirect for this important task.
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5. WP-SpamFree

Spam is an inevitable part of blogging. With WP-SpamFree, almost all spam is eliminated in blog comments, keeping it from cluttering the site. It works completely behind scenes without the need for pesky features such as CAPTCHA, which can be an inconvenience for readers.
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There are thousands of plug-ins available for WordPress, but these are must-haves for bloggers, both new and seasoned. With these useful tools, any blog can be successful with minimal technological effort.