Once you’ve installed WordPress, the Dashboard is your control center — where you’ll manage your site, create content, install themes and plugins, and much more.
Let’s take a quick tour of the most important parts.
🎛️ What Is the WordPress Dashboard?
The dashboard is what you see after logging in at yourdomain.com/wp-admin. It’s the back-end of your website — only visible to you and anyone you give access to.
🧭 Key Sections of the Dashboard:
🏠 Home
- Shows an overview of your site
- Displays recent activity, updates, and quick draft area
✍️ Posts
- Create and manage blog posts
- Organize posts with categories and tags
📄 Pages
- Add and edit static pages like “About” or “Contact”
🎨 Appearance
- Choose and customize your theme
- Edit menus, widgets, and site design
🔌 Plugins
- Add features and functionality to your site (like contact forms, SEO tools, etc.)
👥 Users
- Manage who can access your site and what they can do (admin, editor, subscriber, etc.)
⚙️ Settings
- Control basic site settings: site title, tagline, URL, time zone, and more
🧑🏫 Tips for Beginners:
- Don’t worry about breaking anything — you can always undo changes.
- Take your time and explore each section at your own pace.
- Use the “Help” and “Screen Options” buttons at the top right of each screen to customize your view.
✅ What You’ll Learn:
- How to navigate the WordPress Dashboard
- What each menu section is for
- How to start customizing your website confidently