In this workshop, we’ll cover everything you need to know to find your way around your WordPress site’s Dashboard. Starting a new site can feel daunting, but once you know the tools available to you – and where to find them – it is easier to take those first steps forward.
We’ll cover the very basics, from how to log in to what you see when you log in. Then, we’ll provide an overview of the different menu items you see in the sidebar of your site’s Dashboard, and what they’re for. Finally, we’ll cover a few tips and tricks for managing your Dashboard. Think of this as your roadmap to navigating your site!
Learning outcomes
- Familiarity with what the WordPress Dashboard is and how to navigate it.
- An understanding of how to find the different tools you need to manage your site, including why certain modules might not appear (Screen Options).
- Clarity on the difference between posts and pages, and generally how to structure your site.
Comprehension questions
- What is the WordPress Dashboard?
- How can you navigate from the Dashboard to the front page of your site?
- Where can you change your site’s title?
- How can you add new users or contributors to your site?
- For which type of content is it better to use a page, rather than a post?
