A realistic list.
WHAT ALMOST EVERY SITE NEEDS
Caching Backups A security or firewall plugin An SEO plugin A contact form
THAT IS FIVE
Most sites need few more.
WHAT SHOPS ADD
The shop platform Payment gateway integration Shipping, if not built in
WHAT SOME SITES NEED
A page builder, if the theme is insufficient Image optimisation A membership or course plugin, where relevant
WHAT MOST SITES DO NOT NEED
Social sharing plugins, which add scripts for little return Related posts plugins, which query heavily Statistics plugins recording to your own database Slider plugins Multiple plugins doing the same job
THAT LAST ONE
Common. Two caching plugins, or two SEO plugins, conflicting.
WHAT TO DO
Start with the five. Add only what a real need requires.
