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Dashboard Overview ​

This section provides an overview of the FluentCart Admin Dashboard, which is your control center for managing your e-commerce store.

For information on what your customers see when they log into their accounts, please refer to our Customer Dashboard Overview documentation.

The FluentCart Dashboard is the first screen you see when you log into your WordPress admin area and navigate to FluentCart. It provides a quick, at-a-glance overview of your store's performance and recent activities, helping you stay informed about your business operations.

Quick Access Controls (Top Right) ​

In the top-right corner of the FluentCart dashboard, you’ll find three helpful shortcuts:

  • Search (⌘K / Ctrl+K)
    Open the search panel to quickly find products, customers, orders, or settings across FluentCart.

  • Theme Toggle
    Switch between Light, Dark, or System mode to match your preference.

  • Settings Shortcut
    Click the gear icon to go directly to FluentCart’s settings page for configuring store preferences, payments, emails, and more.

Key Dashboard Sections ​

The dashboard is designed to give you instant insights into your store's health.

1. Welcome & Quick Actions ​

At the top of the main dashboard area, you'll find a welcome message and quick action buttons.

  • Add Product Button: A quick-access button to create a new product, allowing you to quickly expand your inventory.

2. Getting Started Checklist ​

On the right side of the FluentCart dashboard, you’ll see the Onboarding Checklist. This helps you quickly set up your store by walking through the essential first steps.

The checklist includes:

  • Add Details to Store
    Enter your store name, address, and basic configuration in the settings panel.

  • Add Your First Product
    Create a product using the Products → Add New option to make your first item available for sale.

  • Setup Pages
    Automatically generate key pages like Checkout, Cart, and Account with one click.

  • Add Payments
    Configure Stripe, PayPal, or other payment gateways so you can start accepting payments.

As you complete each step, FluentCart will mark it off automatically. This guide disappears once your setup is complete.

3. Store Key Metrics ​

This section displays a simple overview of your store's performance.

  • Total Products: The total number of products currently in your store.
  • Draft Products: The number of products that are still in draft mode and not yet published.
  • Active Coupons: The number of discount coupons that are currently active and usable.
  • Inactive Coupons: The number of coupons that are either expired, disabled, or not yet active.

3. Sales Growth Chart ​

A visual representation shows how your sales have changed, so you can see trends and track store's growth.

  • The chart generally displays metrics like Total Order Amount, Paid Order Amount, and Order Count over a selected period.

5. Recent Activities ​

This log shows a list of the newest important things that happened in your store, such as order updates, payments, and refunds. It serves as a quick audit trail for recent operations.

  • Example Activities: Order Created, Payment Paid, Order Status Updated, Order Refunded, Shipping Status Updated, License Upgrade.

Screenshot of Dashboard Overview - Getting Started

6. Recent Orders ​

A snapshot of your most recent customer orders, allowing for quick review.

  • Displays the Order ID, Creation Date, Customer Name, Number of Items, and Total Amount for each order.
  • Includes a "View All Orders" link to navigate to the full Orders Management screen for detailed management.

7. Unfulfilled Orders ​

This section highlights orders that are still awaiting fulfillment, helping you prioritize shipping and delivery tasks.

  • Similar to Recent Orders, but focused on orders needing action.

Screenshot of Getting Started

8. Order Heat Map ​

A geographical visualization that likely shows areas with high order volume, giving you insights into your customer distribution.