A custom dashboard for your clients on WordPress: 8 simple methods

As a long-standing WordPress user, the dashboard probably holds no secrets for you. But for those who are new to the platform, it can feel daunting when they log in for the first time.

As the master of your WordPress empire, your job is not only to create a beautiful site for your clients, but also to make the user experience as pleasant as possible. You can provide an excellent service to your clients by taking a few extra steps to customise the WordPress dashboard. But how do you make it less intimidating and more harmonious for them?

Customising the WordPress site login screen

There is a great deal you can do to customise the dashboard for your clients. By removing superfluous settings, you can even go as far as creating an entirely new one — though in most cases, this is not truly necessary.

The first step in customising the dashboard is at the level of the login screen. This is what your clients will see first when they visit the backend. You therefore need to replace the default WordPress logo with your client's logo and add a link to their homepage.

To do this, simply open the theme's functions.php file and add the following snippet:

function custom_logo() { ?>

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'; } Do not forget to **replace the content** with your own to better meet your clients' needs. ## Customising the dashboard appearance To customise the appearance, take the **WordPress** dashboard and modify the colours so they align with your clients' branding. WordPress already comes with several colour schemes for the dashboard area, but you can also use a theme to not only change the dashboard's appearance but also add extra functionality. ## Removing unnecessary menu items **The dashboard sidebar** is filled with menus for making changes to the **WordPress** site. Your clients may not use certain items such as **Tools** or **Settings**, and will likely stay within **Posts** and **Pages** to add content. To address this, you can **streamline the menu** by removing unused items. You can do this easily by adding a few extra lines of code to the **functions.php** file. Start by removing the items your clients never use, such as the **Tools** menu: function remove_menus(){ remove_menu_page( 'tools.php' ); //Tools } add_action( 'admin_menu', 'remove_menus' ); It can be useful to use a plugin such as [White Label CMS](https://fr.wordpress.org/plugins/white-label-cms/) to not only remove menu items more easily, but also modify the login screen, add panels, custom logos, and more. ## Disabling code editing for themes and plugins Whether you intend it or not, your clients will be able to edit the theme and **plugin** files from the dashboard. To prevent them from making such changes and introducing code errors, **simply disable code editing.** All you need to do is **add one line of code to the [wp-config.php](https://bloginfos.com/introduction-wp-config/) file** as follows: define( 'DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true ); ## Customising the admin bar The **admin bar** makes it easy to switch between the **backend** and the **frontend** of your **WordPress** site. However, when you are in the dashboard, it can be redundant, as it allows you to add a new post or access your profile. You can therefore **remove unnecessary items** such as new posts, pages, or comments — anything that could be a source of confusion for your clients. ## Improving the WordPress dashboard for your clients With a few simple modifications, you can greatly improve the WordPress dashboard for your clients. You make it easier to use and ensure that their brand is reflected on the **backend**. Use our tips as a starting point for customising the dashboard and improving the quality of your clients' work on their site. #### YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE #### [UGC, the future of marketing: how user-generated content can revolutionise your marketing strategy](/blog/ugc-lavenir-du-marketing-comment-les-contenus-generes-par-les-utilisateurs-peuvent-revolutionner-votre-strategie-marketing/) _by Yumea, 7 March 2023_ UGC (User Generated Content) is changing the game in the world of marketing. With the rise of social media and content-sharing platforms, the ... READ MORE Category: [News](https://yumea.fr/c/actualites/) , [Getting visible online](https://yumea.fr/c/devenir-visible-sur-internet/) , [Social media](https://yumea.fr/c/devenir-visible-sur-internet/reseaux-sociaux/) Comments: 0 #### [How to use Instagram to reach your audience and drive traffic to your site?](/blog/comment-utiliser-instagram-pour-atteindre-votre-audience-et-generer-du-trafic-vers-votre-site/) _by Yumea, 1 February 2023_ Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses looking to reach their target audience and generate traffic to their website. With more than 3.8 billion active users ... READ MORE Category: [Getting visible online](https://yumea.fr/c/devenir-visible-sur-internet/) , [Instagram](https://yumea.fr/c/devenir-visible-sur-internet/reseaux-sociaux/instagram-reseaux-sociaux/) , [Social media](https://yumea.fr/c/devenir-visible-sur-internet/reseaux-sociaux/) Comments: 0 #### [7 artificial intelligence (AI) tools to know in 2023](/blog/7-logiciels-dintelligence-artificielle-ia-a-connaitre-en-2023/) _by Yumea, 12 January 2023_ In 2023, there are many sites using artificial intelligence (AI) to help users write content and generate images. If you are looking for tools to help you write ... READ MORE Category: [News](https://yumea.fr/c/actualites/) Comments: 0