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  mercedesblak · Member · Jan 18, 2020 at 9:01 am

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  I wonder if wordpress might consider giving a choice of tbree different layout options as standard?

  Having to log into WP admin to access the dashboard just seems like a nonsensical approach to me. I know they have the ‘ Live viewer’ option for making changes.
  As for the list on the dashboard layout, they could do with sub headers. Why put Appearance in the same strand as plug ins? I would put that as a sub under tools with widgets as not everybody uses them.
  People find themselves doing a lot of clicking to find what they need. Maybe a tutorial video should feature as a sticky on the dashboard for each section?

  Same with the upper part. Why isn’t posts next to pages in the list?
  It’s separated by media and Links.

  I can see why certain options require upgrade as the site is entitled to make money to keep it going. What you get for free is good. Too good in fact.

  Maybe WordPress could run a competition to see who can come up with the best design layout?

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  staff-doublebassd · Staff · Jan 19, 2020 at 12:29 am

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  Hi there,

  Thank you for the suggestions. Have you tried using the WordPress.com dashboard instead of the wp-admin dashboard? Because many of your suggestions have been addressed (Appearance near plugins, posts not next to pages).

  

  In terms of a tutorial videos, it would be a great idea, but there are plenty of those type of videos created by third parties that does a great job of explaining the wp-admin dashboard. I will share this idea internally, however.

  Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

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  mercedesblak · Member · Jan 21, 2020 at 2:12 pm

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  Thank you Mr Dibbles!