Dashboard Overview
Your dashboard is the main control center for The Photographers' Blogger. It gives you a bird's-eye view of your content pipeline, upcoming posts, and account health — all in one place.
Dashboard Sections
Content Pipeline
This is the heart of your dashboard. It shows the current state of your content at a glance:
| Status | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Topics Ready | AI-generated topic ideas waiting for your approval |
| Drafts | Full posts waiting for your review or edits |
| Scheduled | Posts queued to publish on specific dates |
| Published | Posts that have gone live on your website |
| Paused | Posts on hold — ready but not scheduled |
Each section shows a count, and you can click through to manage them directly. For a deeper look at how content flows through these stages, see Content Pipeline.
Upcoming Posts
This panel shows your content calendar for the next 30 days. You'll see:
- Scheduled publish dates
- Post titles (once approved)
- Publish status (scheduled or pending review)
Click any upcoming post to edit its schedule or content.
Quick Actions
The sidebar or top bar gives you one-click access to:
- Generate Topics – Start a new topic generation session
- New Post – Request a post on a specific subject
- Review Drafts – Jump directly to posts awaiting your review
Account Summary
At a glance, see:
- Your current plan (Solo, Growth, or Studio)
- Posts used this month vs. your plan limit
- Connected sites and their status
- Next billing date
Need to upgrade? See Plans & Pricing or visit your Billing settings.
Navigating the Dashboard
Top Navigation Bar
The nav bar at the top of every page gives you access to:
| Menu Item | What You'll Find |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Back to this view |
| Content | All your topics, drafts, and published posts |
| Pipeline | The full content workflow |
| Schedule | Publishing calendar |
| Media | Uploaded and generated images |
| Settings | Account, content, and website settings |
Notifications
The bell icon in the top-right corner shows your recent notifications:
- New topic ideas ready for review
- Posts published successfully
- Publishing errors or warnings
- Billing updates and receipts
First Things to Do
Once you land on your dashboard for the first time:
- Review your content preferences – Make sure your niche, tone, and topics are set the way you want. Visit Content Preferences to fine-tune.
- Check your website connection – Verify that your site shows as Connected with a green indicator. See Connecting Websites if you see any issues.
- Approve your first topics – Your first batch of topic ideas should be waiting. Head over to Generating Topics to learn how to review and approve them.
Spend a few minutes clicking around the dashboard to get familiar with everything. The layout is designed to be intuitive, and the more comfortable you are, the smoother your workflow will be.
Mobile View
The dashboard is fully responsive and works on tablets and phones. On smaller screens, the sidebar collapses into a hamburger menu, and content panels stack vertically for easy scrolling.
Next Steps
Ready to see how content gets created? Dive into Generating Topics.