Getting Started
The WordPress dashboard is your main control center for managing your website. Here’s an overview of its main features:
Dashboard Home: This is the first screen you’ll see after logging in. It provides an overview of your website’s activity, including recent posts, comments, and traffic.
Posts: This is where you can create and manage blog posts and articles.
Pages: This is where you can create and manage static pages like your About page, Contact page, and any other pages you want to add to your site.
Media: This is where you can upload and manage images, videos, and other media files that you want to use on your website.
Comments: This is where you can manage comments on your blog posts and pages.
Appearance: This is where you can manage your website’s appearance, including choosing a theme, customizing the design, and adding widgets and menus.
Plugins: This is where you can install and manage plugins to add extra functionality to your website.
Users: This is where you can manage users who have access to your website.
Tools: This is where you can access various tools to help you manage your website, including importing and exporting content.
Settings: This is where you can configure various settings for your website, including your site title, tagline, and other general settings.
The domain name can be thought of as the address of the house, just as a website’s domain name is its address on the internet. The domain name gives people a way to find your website, just like an address helps people find a house.
An SSL certificate is like the lock on the front door of your house. It provides security and encryption for your website, just as a lock provides security for your house. Without an SSL certificate, your website is vulnerable to cyber-attacks and your visitors’ information is at risk.