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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, view real-time performance notifications, 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
  • Receive real-time notifications about site changes
  • Learn about WordPress Hosting features and capabilities
  • Find resources to customize and improve your site

What's included​

Dashboard Overview Features​

When you log into WordPress Hosting, the Overview page provides several key features:

Getting Started Card​

The Getting Started Card appears on your dashboard and guides you through essential setup tasks:

  • Set Up Store: Configure WooCommerce and get your eCommerce store running
  • Customize Your Site: Access Divi Builder to customize your site's design
  • Connect Analytics: Set up Google Analytics tracking

The card adapts based on your site's configuration—if you're using a template with Divi Builder, you'll see all three options. Otherwise, you'll see options relevant to your setup.

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

Real-Time Performance Notifications​

Enable notifications to stay informed about:

  • Site performance changes
  • Important updates or alerts
  • System status changes

You can customize notification preferences in your dashboard settings.

How to Get Started​

  1. Explore the Dashboard: Log into WordPress Hosting and familiarize yourself with the Overview page
  2. Use the Getting Started Card: Follow the guided steps to set up your store, customize your site, and connect analytics
  3. Monitor Performance: Check your PageSpeed scores regularly and use the insights to improve your site
  4. Customize Your Site: Use Divi Builder to personalize your website's design and content
  5. Enable Notifications: Set up real-time performance notifications to stay informed about your site

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

What should I do first when setting up my WordPress Hosting site?

Start with the Getting Started Card on your dashboard Overview page. It will guide you through:

  1. Setting up your WooCommerce store
  2. Customizing your site with Divi Builder
  3. Connecting Google Analytics

Follow these steps in order to get your site fully configured and running.

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.

Why don't I see all three Getting Started Card options?

The Getting Started Card adapts based on your site's configuration. If your site uses a template without Divi Builder, you'll only see options for "Set up store" and "Connect analytics." Sites with Divi Builder will show all three options: "Set up store," "Customize your site," and "Connect analytics."

How do I enable real-time performance notifications?

You can enable performance notifications in your WordPress Hosting dashboard settings. Look for the notifications icon or gear icon in the Overview section to customize your notification preferences.

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 customize notification preferences and use the Getting Started Card to access customization options for your site.