Navigating the WordPress Dashboard
- Overview of the Dashboard Interface
- The WordPress Dashboard serves as the central hub for managing your website.
- Key elements include:
- Sidebar Menu: Located on the left, it provides access to all major site management tools, like posts, pages, appearance, plugins, and settings.
- Main Dashboard Area: Displays widgets like site health, quick draft, and recent activity for quick updates and shortcuts.
- Screen Options & Help Tabs: Found in the top-right corner, these allow customization of the displayed widgets and provide help documentation.
- Understanding the Admin Bar
- The Admin Bar is a toolbar at the top of the screen, accessible from both the front and back end of the site.
- Key Features:
- Quick Links: Includes shortcuts to areas like the dashboard, new post creation, and comment moderation.
- Site Title/Visit Site: Links to view the live site.
- User Profile Options: Found on the far-right corner, allowing quick access to user settings and the logout option.