Have you ever imagined having a website that anyone can manage, even friends or family with no technical skills? They just need to fill out simple forms, and your website content updates automatically. No coding, no editing page layouts, just a straightforward way to keep your site fresh and organized.
This kind of system is very possible with WordPress. Many people find the WordPress dashboard overwhelming with its menus and options. However, with the right setup, WordPress can be very user-friendly, even for non-technical users.
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A Dashboard Designed for Non-Technical Users
One key to making WordPress easy to use is simplifying the dashboard. You can hide unnecessary menus and create custom roles for content managers or editors.
- Administrators or developers keep full access to technical settings.
- Writers or content managers only see forms and options they need to update content.
With this setup, users can easily:
- Update portfolio pages
- Add new services or offerings
- Change text, images, or other page content
- Do all of this without touching the page layout or writing any code
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF): Easy and Safe Forms
The plugin Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) is a key tool for creating a user-friendly dashboard. With ACF, you can:
- Create custom forms for each page or content type
- Make sure users only fill in what is needed
- Reduce the risk of layout errors or accidental content deletion
For example, a portfolio page can be managed entirely through a form. Users just fill in the project title, description, images, and links. Once submitted, the content appears automatically on the page without affecting the overall layout.
Why WordPress Still Matters Today
Even with modern website builders available, WordPress remains a strong choice because of:
- Ease and flexibility – Suitable for everything from simple blogs to company websites and e-commerce stores.
- Stability and community support – WordPress has a large community, thousands of plugins, and regular updates.
- Full control over content and design – With ACF and page builders, you can create a tailored experience without coding.
Creating a website that is easy to manage is not only possible but realistic. Even beginners can have a WordPress site with a clean, safe, and efficient dashboard.
In the next post, I will share why WordPress is still the best choice compared to modern web builders and how you can use its power to build even simple web apps or advanced websites.
