Design Academy / Getting Started

Getting Started

Introductory guidance and key first steps to launch and familiarise yourself with the system.

  • All
  • Best Practices
  • Content Management
  • Dashboard
  • Getting Started
  • Media Library
  • Plugins
  • Troubleshooting
  • Users
  • Website Basics

Understanding the Design Shop Website Process: How to Start Strong

5 min
Best Practices, Getting Started, Website Basics

Learn how to begin your Design Shop website build, including the assets you must submit, why Sections One and Two...

Understanding WordPress User Roles and Permissions

4 min
Best Practices, Users, Website Basics

Learn about WordPress user roles, what each level of access allows, and best practices for managing users on your website.

Plugin Safety: Best Practices for Managing WordPress Plugins

4 min
Best Practices, Plugins, Troubleshooting, Website Basics

Learn how to safely install, update, and manage approved plugins to keep your WordPress website secure and running smoothly.

The Importance of Website Security (and How to Protect Your Site)

5 min
Best Practices, Plugins, Troubleshooting, Website Basics

Learn why security matters, how one Partner faced a costly attack, and how to protect your WordPress site with backups...

Add a Site User

5 min
Dashboard

Step 1: Log in to WordPress Go to your site’s admin login page, usually at yoursite.com/wp-admin. Enter your username and...

Easily update your site’s logo, phone, email, and social links in one place—changes apply across your entire website.

How to Optimize and Upload Images for Faster Load Times

5 min
Best Practices, Content Management, Media Library

Learn how to resize, compress, and upload images to your WordPress site for faster performance and a better user experience.

Learn how to update your custom WordPress site using BeaverBuilder—edit text, images, and publish changes with ease.

WordPress Dashboard

1 min
Dashboard, Website Basics

The WordPress Dashboard is the central hub for managing your WordPress website.