{"id":8114,"date":"2023-03-13T15:54:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T15:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8114"},"modified":"2023-03-13T16:20:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T16:20:55","slug":"wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;WordPress Newbies Rejoice! Expert Tips on Mastering the Art of Navigating WordPress!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-67679e58835da\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-67679e58835da\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#Unlocking_the_Mysteries_of_WordPress_A_Beginner%E2%80%99s_Guide\" title=\"Unlocking the Mysteries of WordPress: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide\">Unlocking the Mysteries of WordPress: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#1_Demystifying_the_Dashboard\" title=\"1. Demystifying the Dashboard\">1. Demystifying the Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#2_Understanding_the_WordPress_Menu\" title=\"2. Understanding the WordPress Menu\">2. Understanding the WordPress Menu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#21_Posts\" title=\"2.1 Posts\">2.1 Posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#22_Pages\" title=\"2.2 Pages\">2.2 Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#23_Appearance\" title=\"2.3 Appearance\">2.3 Appearance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#24_Plugins\" title=\"2.4 Plugins\">2.4 Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#25_Settings\" title=\"2.5 Settings\">2.5 Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#3_Creating_Posts_and_Pages\" title=\"3. Creating Posts and Pages\">3. Creating Posts and Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#4_Customizing_WordPress_Themes\" title=\"4. Customizing WordPress Themes\">4. Customizing WordPress Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#5_Installing_and_Activating_Plugins\" title=\"5. Installing and Activating Plugins\">5. Installing and Activating Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#6_Managing_Comments\" title=\"6. Managing Comments\">6. Managing Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#7_Creating_and_Managing_Users\" title=\"7. Creating and Managing Users\">7. Creating and Managing Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#8_Optimizing_Website_Speed_and_Performance\" title=\"8. Optimizing Website Speed and Performance\">8. Optimizing Website Speed and Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wordpress-newbies-rejoice-expert-tips-on-mastering-the-art-of-navigating-wordpress\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unlocking_the_Mysteries_of_WordPress_A_Beginner%E2%80%99s_Guide\"><\/span>Unlocking the Mysteries of WordPress: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress is a ubiquitous and user-friendly platform for creating and managing websites around the world. With countless features and boundless flexibility, it is no surprise that navigation can be bewildering for a novice. Nevertheless, we will provide a step-by-step guide to navigating WordPress like an expert in this article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Demystifying_the_Dashboard\"><\/span>1. Demystifying the Dashboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The WordPress dashboard is the central hub for your website, enabling a range of tasks such as writing content, managing pages and posts, configuring themes, and adjusting site settings. Simply type \/wp-admin after your website&#8217;s URL to access it and reach the login page. Once logged in, you will view the dashboard, which is divided into three parts, namely the toolbar, menu, and main content area, each serving a particular purpose.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Understanding_the_WordPress_Menu\"><\/span>2. Understanding the WordPress Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Situated on the left-hand side of the dashboard, the WordPress menu contains sections such as Posts, Pages, Appearance, Plugins, Settings, and more. Allowing swift access to diverse areas of the website, these sections enable customization of specific features.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Posts\"><\/span>2.1 Posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Post section enables the creation and management of blog posts, including scheduling, categorizing, and tagging posted articles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Pages\"><\/span>2.2 Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to the Posts section, Pages use a static rather than dynamic approach, making them ideal for essential pages such as About Us, Contact Us, and Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Appearance\"><\/span>2.3 Appearance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Appearance section facilitates modification of the website&#8217;s design elements, including theme, custom CSS, and site logo.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Plugins\"><\/span>2.4 Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Plugins enable the addition of new elements and functions to the website. The Plugins section allows installation, activation, and deactivation of plugins from numerous options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Settings\"><\/span>2.5 Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Settings section enables configuration of website settings like site title, tagline, permalinks, and time zone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Creating_Posts_and_Pages\"><\/span>3. Creating Posts and Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Posts and Pages sections form the core of a website\u2019s content. To create a new post, click on the Posts section and select Add New. Here, you can enter the post title, content, categories, tags, and select a featured image. Creating pages is a similar process, and page builders like Elementor, Visual Composer, Divi, etc., can add even more functionality to the website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Customizing_WordPress_Themes\"><\/span>4. Customizing WordPress Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress themes establish the general look and feel of the website. Customization is possible by navigating to the Appearance section and selecting Customize. This will open the live customizer, allowing changes to elements like font size, site width, and color scheme.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Installing_and_Activating_Plugins\"><\/span>5. Installing and Activating Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plugins enhance the website\u2019s functionality. To install a new plugin, head to the Plugins section and select Add New. Find plugins by searching through popular or featured plugins or using keywords. Upon finding a plugin, click on the Install button, then the Activate button to activate the plugin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Managing_Comments\"><\/span>6. Managing Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Comments are a crucial aspect of blogging, facilitating interaction between readers and content creators. To manage comments, go to the Comments section, where comments can be approved or disapproved, marked as spam, etc.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Creating_and_Managing_Users\"><\/span>7. Creating and Managing Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To add multiple authors or assign various access levels to the website, user creation and management can be performed in the Users section.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Optimizing_Website_Speed_and_Performance\"><\/span>8. Optimizing Website Speed and Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Website speed and performance affect user experience and search engine rankings. Various optimization techniques, such as using a CDN, compressing images, using caching plugins, etc., can enhance website speed and performance. A page speed testing tool like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTMetrix or Pingdom can be used to analyze website speed and receive recommendations on how to improve it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With its endless capabilities, WordPress is a powerful tool for bloggers, eCommerce sites, and corporate websites alike. By utilizing the features and tricks outlined in this article, navigating WordPress has never been easier. 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