The default set up in WordPress for new user registration is not what you call very developed and exciting but in a few minutes with the help of three plugins, you can enhance dramatically the user registration experience.

- Add custom fields to the user registration form

PLUGIN: Cimy User Extra Fields
This plugin gives you the power to add custom fields to your wordpress registration form. You also get the choice to add different data types like text box, select box, radio button, text area etc with quite a few validation options.
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- Manage user registration

PLUGIN: Approve New Users
You can moderate New User Registration with this plugin. It adds another option “Approve New Users” under “Users” settings menu.
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- Customize the default email sent to the new registered users

PLUGIN: New User Email Setup
New User Email Setup plugin lets you customize the default email sent to the new users upon registration. You can customize the email text, sender name, sender email and subject too. What’s more, you can even send HTML email!
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