The WordPress Dashboard

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Back to: WordPress 101

Welcome to WordPress 101! In this video, you’ll learn how to log into your WordPress Dashboard so you can begin customizing your WordPress website. Then, we’ll take a quick tour of the WordPress interface.

In this video, you’ll learn:

How to log into the WordPress Administration area.
How to use the Toolbar, the WordPress Navigation Menu, and Main Work Area.
How to edit your profile or log out when you’re done editing.
How to customize the Dashboard using the Screen Options.
The most important modules on the WordPress Dashboard.
How to use to Quick Draft to save an idea for a future blog post.

Getting Started
- The WordPress Dashboard
- Posts vs. Pages
- What is Gutenberg?
- The Block Editor
Creating Content
- Create a New Post
- How to Add an Image
- Creating Links and Buttons
- Embed a PDF File
- Embed Video or Audio
- Add a Featured Image
- Categories and Tags
- Publishing Options
- Edit Existing Posts
- How to Create Pages
Customize Your Site
- Creating Custom Menus
- How to Add Widgets
- Create a Static Homepage
- Customize Your Theme
- Installing New Themes
- How to Install Plugins
Exploring Blocks
- Text Blocks
- Media Blocks
- Design Blocks
- Widget Blocks
- Pattern Blocks
Managing Your Site
- The Media Library
- Managing Comments
- Adding New Users
- Edit Your Profile
- WordPress Tools
- WordPress Settings