WordPress Dashboard Overview
WordPress Dashboard Overview
1. Admin Toolbar
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Located at the top of the dashboard.
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Contains shortcuts like visiting your site, viewing updates, and accessing your profile.
2. Menu Bar (Left Sidebar)
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Dashboard: Displays website stats, updates, and quick actions.
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Posts: Manage blog posts, add new posts, and edit existing ones.
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Media: Upload and manage images, videos, and other media files.
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Pages: Create and edit website pages like “About Us” or “Contact.”
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Comments: View, approve, reply, or delete comments from visitors.
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Appearance: Customize your website’s theme, widgets, menus, and more.
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Plugins: Add, activate, or deactivate plugins to extend your website’s functionality.
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Users: Manage user accounts and roles (like admins or contributors).
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Tools: Access import/export options and other utilities.
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Settings: Configure general website settings, like the site title, time zone, or permalink structure.
3. Main Dashboard Area
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Displays widgets like site activity, quick drafts, and recent posts.
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You can customize this area by adding or removing widgets.
4. Screen Options
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Found at the top-right corner of the dashboard.
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Allows you to show or hide specific sections on your dashboard.
5. Welcome Panel
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A helpful introduction for new users.
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Provides links for setting up your site, customizing themes, and more.
6. At a Glance
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Shows a quick summary of your site, including the number of posts, pages, and comments.