Overview
What is Overview?
The Overview section provides essential information and resources to help you get started with WordPress Hosting and understand the key features available in your dashboard. This is your starting point for learning about WordPress Hosting capabilities, monitoring your site's performance, and accessing getting started guides.
The WordPress Hosting dashboard Overview page gives you a high-level view of your site's status, performance metrics, and quick access to common tasks. From here, you can track page speed, customize your site, and access helpful resources.
Why is Overview important?
- Get a quick snapshot of your site's health and performance
- Access getting started guides and step-by-step instructions
- Monitor page speed and performance trends over time
- Learn about WordPress Hosting features and capabilities
- Find resources to customize and improve your site
What's included
- Edit your site with Divi Builder: Complete guide to using Divi Builder's visual editor to customize your website without coding
- PageSpeed: Understand your site's performance metrics, view speed trends over time, and learn how to improve page speed scores
- Product Details - WordPress Hosting Pro: Overview of WordPress Hosting features and benefits
- WordPress Hosting Premium: Information about WordPress Hosting Premium tier features
- WordPress Hosting Pro Security: Comprehensive guide to security features and protection
- Unpublish a WordPress Site: Learn how to take a site offline, temporarily hide it, or fully remove it
Dashboard Overview Features
When you log into WordPress Hosting, the Overview page provides several key features:
PageSpeed Monitoring
Track your site's performance with weekly PageSpeed measurements for both desktop and mobile. The dashboard shows:
- Performance trends over time
- Current PageSpeed scores
- Quick access to Google PageSpeed Insights for detailed recommendations
- Opportunities to improve speed
How to Get Started
- Explore the Dashboard: Log into WordPress Hosting and familiarize yourself with the Overview page
- Monitor Performance: Check your PageSpeed scores regularly and use the insights to improve your site
- Customize Your Site: Use Divi Builder to personalize your website's design and content
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How often are PageSpeed scores updated?
PageSpeed scores are measured weekly for both desktop and mobile. If you want to see an updated score immediately, you can click the refresh button in the bottom left corner of the PageSpeed card on your dashboard.
What if I don't see a trend line on my PageSpeed card?
If your website was recently created, the trend line won't appear because there isn't enough historical data yet. Once you have multiple weeks of PageSpeed measurements, the trend line will appear automatically.
Can I customize the Overview dashboard?
The Overview page provides a standard layout with key metrics and quick access to common tasks. While you can't rearrange the dashboard elements, you can use the available tools and guides to customize your site.