What You’ll Learn
- Access your author dashboard
- Navigate between dashboard tabs
- Understand what each section shows
- Find the information you need quickly
Accessing Your Dashboard
From BuddyPress/BuddyBoss Profile
If your site uses BuddyPress or BuddyBoss:
- Go to your profile page
- Click the Blog tab in your profile navigation
- Your dashboard loads automatically
From Standalone Page
If your site uses standalone mode:
- Visit the Member Blog page (usually
/member-blog/) - Log in if prompted
- Your dashboard appears
Dashboard Tabs Overview
The dashboard has five main tabs (with Analytics module enabled):
1. Overview Tab
Your quick snapshot of recent activity:
- Recent Posts – Your latest published posts
- Draft Posts – Posts you’re still working on
- Quick Stats – Total posts, views, engagement summary
- Quick Actions – Create new post, view all posts
2. Limits Tab
Shows your posting limits (if Restrictions module is enabled):
- Posts remaining this hour/day/week/month
- Word count limits for your role
- Post credits balance (if credits system is enabled)
- Warning alerts when approaching limits
3. Notifications Tab
All your Member Blog notifications:
- Post approvals – When your posts are approved
- Co-author invitations – Collaboration requests
- Comments – Activity on your posts
- System notices – Important announcements
4. Analytics Tab
Detailed performance metrics:
- Post views – How many people read your content
- Traffic sources – Where readers come from
- Time-based charts – Performance over time
- Top posts – Your best performing content
5. Scheduled Tab
Your upcoming scheduled posts:
- Calendar view – Visual schedule of posts
- List view – All scheduled posts in a table
- Quick edit – Reschedule or modify posts
Dashboard Actions
Creating a New Post
Click the Create New Post button (usually in the Overview tab or header area) to start writing.
Editing Existing Posts
Find the post in your list and click Edit to modify it.
Viewing Post Details
Click on any post title to see its full details, including individual analytics.
Tips for Using Your Dashboard
- Check Analytics weekly to understand what content performs best
- Monitor your Limits if your site has posting restrictions
- Review Notifications regularly for co-author invitations
- Use Scheduled tab to plan your content calendar
Related Docs
- Understanding Post Analytics
- Using Analytics Shortcodes
- Managing Your Post Limits