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In today’s article, I’m excited to share with you how to create an administrative dashboard in WordPress. This guide will walk you through the steps to customize your admin dashboard according to your preferences, making it more user-friendly and tailored to your needs. Let’s dive right in!
Step 1: Access the WordPress Dashboard
First, log in to your WordPress account to access the WordPress dashboard. Once you’re there, navigate to the Plugins section.
Step 2: Add New Plugin
In the Plugins area, click on the "Add New" option. You’ll be directed to a page where you can search for new plugins to install.
Step 3: Search for Admin Menu Editor
In the search bar, type "Admin Menu Editor" to find the plugin that allows you to modify your admin dashboard. Once you locate it, click on the "Install Now" button.
Step 4: Activate the Plugin
After the installation process is complete, you need to activate the plugin. Click on the "Activate" button to do so. This action will enable the plugin and allow you to start customizing your dashboard.
Step 5: Navigate to Menu Editor Settings
Now that the plugin is activated, go to the Settings option in the WordPress dashboard. Click on the "Menu Editor" link from the submenu that appears. This is where you can easily edit your admin dashboard to fit your specific requirements.
Step 6: Customize Your Dashboard
You can start making changes right away! For instance, if you want to change the dashboard name, click on the downward arrow next to the "Dashboard" label. Replace "Dashboard" with "Admin" or your preferred name, and then click on the "Save Changes" button. You’ll notice that the dashboard name has now changed to "Admin."
Step 7: Modify Menu Names and Positions
In addition to changing the dashboard name, you have the flexibility to modify the names of other menus, such as Posts, Media, Pages, and Comments. Simply click on any menu name to edit it.
You can also rearrange the order of the menus by clicking and dragging them into your desired position. This feature makes it easy to create a layout that suits your workflow best.
Conclusion
And that’s it! You’ve successfully created a customized admin dashboard in WordPress. By following these steps, you can enhance the usability of your WordPress admin panel and tailor it to your specific needs.
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