From the blog "Random thoughts and ideas on Skyrim mods"

TLDR: How do I arrange my mods in Skyrim (LE)? Manually categorizing them into a fixed scheme and by using ModOrganizer.   Basically, I follow a guide by MissJennaBee (Expanded Towns and Cities mod) https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/753253-only-you-can-prevent-forest-fires/   Your ESM Files; Bug-Fix type Mods; Game Structure and/or UI Mods: Character Appearance Mods (For NPCs and Self); Mods that Add and/or Change Locations; *