Finding the right plugins for your WordPress website is vital to your overall success. Without the best plugins, you may be spending time doing things that could be automated. You may also be missing out on SEO power and other functions that could be very helpful. Here are some of the top WordPress plugins you need for 2015.
<h2>WordPress SEO by Yoast</h2>
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This SEO plugin has been at the top of the list for a few years now. It's by far the best SEO plugin offers. If you want to make sure you have the best possible SEO with WordPress, the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/">WordPress SEO by Yoast Plugin</a> is a necessary addition to your blog/website.
<h2>W3 Total Cache</h2>
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Site speed and optimization is very important to your overall Google ranking and the user experience. With the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/w3-total-cache/">W3 Total Cache Plugin</a> you can speed up your website. This caching plugin provides a necessary tool for all WordPress websites. It's easy to setup and will help your site perform at top speed.
<h2>Floating Social Bar</h2>
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Getting your content out to Facebook, Twitter and other social sites is vital. With the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/floating-social-bar/">Floating Social Bar plugin</a>, you will be able to add the social networks you want to your website, complete with buttons. This will allow visitors to help share your content all over the internet.
<h2>Login Lockdown</h2>
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A great plugin for security, the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/login-lockdown/">Login Lockdown</a> plugin provides a bit of extra protection. You can set the number of times someone can try to login to your WordPress website without being locked out. Once they are locked out, you also get to set how long the lockout will last.
<h2>Akismet</h2>
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The best and only really good plugin to help combat comment spam, <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/akismet/">Akismet</a> is a necessity for WordPress users. This plugin has been at the top of the list for quite some time and comes with WordPress when you first install it.
<h2>Contact Form 7</h2>
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Creating a good contact page is vital to online success. The <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/">Contact Form 7 Plugin</a> is the best out there for WordPress users. This plugin makes it easy to create multiple contact forms and provides plenty of flexibility.
<h2>Display Widgets</h2>
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You can hide widgets on specific pages and posts with this plugin. This makes it easy to use the widgets the best possible way in WordPress. If you want to add extra customization and flexibility to your WordPress website, you will need the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-widgets/">Display Widgets Plugin</a>.
<h2>Really Simple CAPTCHA</h2>
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By adding a CAPTCHA to specific sections of your website you can keep hackers out and spam to a minimum. The <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/really-simple-captcha/">Really Simple CAPTCHA</a> plugin allows you to continue to increase your WordPress website security.
<h2>Shareaholic</h2>
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This complete social media plugin makes it very easy to get the buttons you need, the analytics, the related posts and so much more. The <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/shareaholic/">Shareaholic Plugin</a> is an all-in-one solution to your social media needs. It will help you amplify your content and monetize your platform.
<h2>Backup WordPress</h2>
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There are more complete backup plugins, but they can be a bit expensive. The <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/backupwordpress/">Backup WordPress Plugin</a> is the most complete of the free choices. You can set automatic backups and keep your site protected from losing data with this plugin.
<h2>NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster (SNAP)</h2>
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The <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/social-networks-auto-poster-facebook-twitter-g/">SNAP Plugin</a> from NextScripts is one of the best for sharing your posts all over social media. It's easy to set up and once you set it up the first time, it will share your posts automatically. The plugin works with Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Delicious, Tumblr and many more!

Finding the best plugins for your WordPress websites isn't always easy. However, it's necessary. Plugins add function, SEO benefits and even some design elements to enhance your WordPress website. Use this list of the top WordPress plugins for 2015 and make sure you choose the ones that will work best for you.

It's not necessary to spend a fortune on premium versions, but sometimes a premium upgrade can give you just what you need. Before upgrading or purchasing a premium WordPress plugin, make sure there isn't a free choice that will do the same thing for you.