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Tutorial: How to Start a Free Blog in Wordpress

By Susan Gunelius, About.com

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Step 5: An Overview of Your Wordpress User Dashboard

Wordpress dashboard screen shot© Automattic Inc.
When you log into your newly created Wordpress blog, you'll be taken to your user dashboard. From here, you can change your blog's theme (design), write posts and pages, add users, revise your own user profile, update your blogroll, and more. Take some time to explore your Wordpress dashboard, and don't be afraid to test out the various tools and features available to you to help customize your blog. If you have any problems, click on the 'Support' tab in the upper right corner of your screen. This will take you to the online help section of Wordpress as well as the active user forums where you can ask questions.
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