Navigating the Dashboard
Complete guide to navigating the ScaleBlogger dashboard, including sidebar sections, shortcuts, and mobile navigation.
Navigating the ScaleBlogger Dashboard
Your dashboard is the command center for all your content operations. Here's a complete guide to finding your way around.
Main Dashboard Overview
When you log in, you'll see the main dashboard with:
- Quick Stats: Articles published, AI credits used, website traffic
- Recent Activity: Your latest published and draft articles
- Action Cards: Quick links to common tasks
- Notifications: System alerts and updates
Sidebar Navigation
The left sidebar contains all main sections:
📊 Dashboard
Your home base with stats and quick actions.
📝 Content Pipeline
View and manage all your articles in one place. Filter by status: Draft, In Progress, Ready, Published.
✏️ Article Editor
Create new articles or edit existing ones. Access the AI writing assistant here.
🎯 Topic Clusters
Organize your content strategy with topic clusters and pillar pages.
🔗 Connections
Manage your CMS integrations (WordPress, Webflow, Ghost, etc.).
⚙️ Settings
Account settings, billing, team members, and preferences.
Quick Actions and Shortcuts
- Ctrl/Cmd + N: Create new article
- Ctrl/Cmd + S: Save current work
- Ctrl/Cmd + P: Preview article
- Ctrl/Cmd + /: Open keyboard shortcuts
Switching Between Websites
If you manage multiple websites:
- Click the website name in the top-left corner
- Select a different website from the dropdown
- The dashboard will refresh with that site's data
Mobile Navigation
On mobile devices:
- Tap the hamburger menu (☰) to open the sidebar
- Swipe left to close the sidebar
- All features are accessible, with a mobile-optimized layout
Finding Help
Need assistance while using the dashboard?
- Help icon (?): Located in the bottom-right corner
- Search: Use Ctrl/Cmd + K to search for features
- Tooltips: Hover over icons for explanations
Customizing Your View
- Dark Mode: Toggle in Settings → Appearance
- Compact View: Reduce spacing for more content
- Favorites: Star frequently used pages for quick access