The first thing you want to do after successfully installing WordPress, is to login to your new installation and take a look around in whats called the Dashboard.
The dashboard is often referred to as the backend or admin panel, WordPress administration screen not to mention other things.
Here you’ll find all the controls which enable you to setup and configure your blog anyway way you want because you control everything.
Here’s some handy resources which will help you understand and learn more about the Dashboard.
Every time you login to your site, you arrive at the dashboard which means you’ll soon become familiar with all the different settings.
You can easily change the layout of your admin screens and choose what to show on this page and what to hide.
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