Dashboard Overview

The WP Automator dashboard is your central command center for managing all connected WordPress sites. This guide will help you understand the dashboard interface and make the most of its powerful features.

Dashboard Layout

The sites dashboard is organized into three main sections:

1. Navigation Bar

Located at the top, providing quick access to:

• Sites Overview: View all connected sites
• Groups: Manage site groupings
• Settings: Global configuration options
• Usage Stats: Monitor your article usage

2. Site Management Area

The main content area displays your sites in a responsive grid layout with:

• Real-time connection status indicators
• Quick action buttons for common tasks
• Site health monitoring
• Last activity timestamps

3. Action Toolbar

Bottom toolbar for bulk operations:

• Select multiple sites for batch actions
• Apply group settings
• Export site configurations
• Bulk content generation

Key Dashboard Features

Connection Status Indicators

Each site displays a color-coded status indicator:

Quick Actions

Each site card provides instant access to:

• Generate Content: Create new articles immediately
• View Analytics: Check content performance
• Site Settings: Configure individual site parameters
• Test Connection: Verify API connectivity
• View Recent Posts: See published content

Site Cards Information

Each site card displays essential information at a glance:

Primary Information

• Site Name: Custom display name for easy identification
• URL: Full WordPress site URL
• Group: Assigned group for organization
• Status: Current connection state

Statistics Section

• Total Posts: Number of published articles
• Generated Today: Articles created in the last 24 hours
• Last Activity: Most recent action timestamp
• Success Rate: Percentage of successful operations

Quick Metrics

• Response Time: Average API response speed
• Storage Used: Media library consumption
• Active Plugins: Count of enabled plugins
• Theme: Currently active theme name

Dashboard Filters and Search

Search Functionality

The search bar supports multiple query types:

• Site name or URL
• Group names
• Tags and categories
• Status filters

Advanced Filters

Click the filter icon to access:

• Status: Filter by connection state
• Group: Show sites from specific groups
• Activity: Sites active within timeframe
• Performance: Response time thresholds

Sorting Options

Organize your sites by:

• Alphabetical (A-Z or Z-A)
• Most recent activity
• Connection status
• Number of posts
• Creation date

Customizing Your Dashboard

View Modes

Dashboard Preferences

Customize your experience through Settings:

• Default View: Choose your preferred layout
• Cards Per Page: Adjust pagination (12, 24, 48, or 100)
• Auto-Refresh: Enable real-time status updates
• Notifications: Configure alert preferences

Performance Monitoring

Real-Time Metrics

The dashboard automatically updates:

• Connection status every 30 seconds
• Statistics every 5 minutes
• Activity logs in real-time

Health Indicators

Visual cues for site performance:

• Response Time Graph: Last 24 hours of API performance
• Success Rate: Percentage bar with color coding
• Error Log: Recent issues with timestamps

Bulk Operations

Select multiple sites using checkboxes to:

Content Operations

• Generate articles for multiple sites simultaneously
• Apply the same prompt across selected sites
• Schedule content for future publication
• Delete draft posts in bulk

Management Actions

• Update group assignments
• Apply settings templates
• Export site configurations
• Test connections in batch

Maintenance Tasks

• Clear cache across sites
• Update plugin settings
• Backup configurations
• Reset API connections

Dashboard Analytics

The analytics panel provides insights into:

Usage Statistics

• Total articles generated this month
• Article generation by site
• Average generation time
• Error rate trends

Site Performance

• Most active sites
• Slowest responding sites
• Sites with most errors
• Content generation success rates

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with these shortcuts:

• Cmd/Ctrl + K: Quick search
• G then S: Go to sites
• G then G: Go to groups
• N: Add new site
• Shift + Click: Select range of sites
• Cmd/Ctrl + A: Select all sites
• Escape: Clear selection

Mobile Dashboard

The dashboard is fully responsive with mobile-specific features:

Touch Gestures

• Swipe left: Quick actions menu
• Swipe right: Site details
• Long press: Multi-select mode
• Pull down: Refresh data

Mobile Optimization

• Simplified navigation
• Condensed site cards
• Touch-friendly buttons
• Optimized loading times

Next Steps

Now that you understand the dashboard, explore:

1. Creating Site Groups for better organization
2. Configuring Site Settings for individual sites
3. Testing Connections to ensure reliability
4. Bulk Content Generation for multiple sites

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Need help navigating the dashboard? Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you.