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๐ ๏ธ What is the WordPress Dashboard?
The WordPress Dashboard is the control panel of your website. Whether youโre creating a blog, business page, or online store, everything starts here. After logging in (usually at yourdomain.com/wp-admin), youโll see a clean backend interface with all website management tools.
๐ก Havenโt created your website yet? Get started with Video 2 โ How to Start a Free Blog Using WordPress.com
๐ WordPress Dashboard Overview โ Key Features You Need to Know
Hereโs a quick look at the main dashboard sections every beginner should understand:
- Dashboard Home โ View updates & activity
- Posts โ Write blog posts & manage articles
- Media โ Upload and manage images, videos, and files
- Pages โ Create and organize static content (e.g., Home, About)
- Comments โ Moderate reader feedback
- Appearance โ Change themes, layout, menus, and widgets
- Plugins โ Install tools like SEO, security, forms, etc.
- Users โ Manage author and contributor access
- Settings โ Customize your siteโs name, URLs, time zone, and more
๐ก Want to know why WordPress is the most widely used CMS? Watch Video 1 โ WordPress เฎตเฎฐเฎฒเฎพเฎฑเฏ & CMS Basics
โจ Customize Your WordPress Site Like a Pro
To create a unique, branded look, you can tweak your WordPress Dashboard:
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Use Screen Options to declutter your workspace
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Change your Site Title & Tagline under Settings > General
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Update your Admin Profile with your name, photo, and email
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Go to Settings > Permalinks to create SEO-friendly post URLs
๐ Once your dashboard is set up, learn how to create and format your blog content in Video 3 โ How to Write Your First Blog Post
๐จ Installing Themes & Plugins โ The Real Power of WordPress
A fresh WordPress install is like a smartphone without apps. ๐ซ
Letโs install what matters:
๐ผ๏ธ Themes:
- Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New
- Choose a design that matches your brand or niche
- Use a responsive and lightweight theme for speed and SEO
๐ Essential Plugins to Install:
- SEO Plugin โ RankMath or Yoast SEO
- Security Plugin โ Wordfence or iThemes Security
- Page Builder โ Elementor (for drag & drop design)
- Contact Forms โ WPForms or Ninja Forms
- Backup Plugin โ UpdraftPlus
- Performance โ WP Super Cache or LiteSpeed Cache
๐ง After installing, activate and configure them based on your needs.
๐ก Want full control over plugins, themes, and monetization? Upgrade your site by watching Video 4 โ Why You Need a Hosted WordPress Site
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๐บ Related Tutorials to Check Out
- ๐ What is WordPress & Why Use It (Video 1)
- ๐ How to Start a Free Blog Using WordPress.com (Video 2)
- โ๏ธ How to Write Your First Blog Post in WordPress (Video 3)
- ๐ Why You Need a Hosted WordPress Site (Video 4)
โ Final Thoughts
Now youโve learned how to:
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Navigate the WordPress Dashboard with confidence
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Customize your settings, theme, and plugins
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Boost performance, design, and SEO
Youโre ready to launch your WordPress website like a pro!
๐ Whatโs Next?
In the next video, weโll explore:
๐งฉ Best WordPress Themes & How to Choose One for Your Website
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