Project Pages

Each project page provides detailed insights and management options for individual WordPress sites. Below are the available sections and their functionalities.

Summary

The summary tab provides a comprehensive overview of your WordPress site's vital statistics and custom fields.

Core Statistics

  • WordPress Health: Overall site health status and score
  • Critical Issues: Number and severity of detected problems
  • Plugin Status: Update availability and counts
  • PHP Version: Current PHP version running on the site
  • Theme Information: Active theme and screenshot

Custom Fields

Access and manage your custom-defined fields for the project. These might include:

  • Project deadlines
  • Design links
  • Staging URLs
  • Client information
  • Any other custom metadata
Custom fields can be configured globally in Settings and are available for all projects. See Custom Fields for setup instructions.

Plugins

Manage all installed WordPress plugins from a central location.

Features

  • View all installed plugins and their versions
  • See update availability status
  • One-click plugin updates
  • Update status monitoring
  • Error reporting for failed updates
Failed plugin updates will trigger notifications and display in your notification center.

Notes

Keep track of project-related information and changes with a built-in note system.

Capabilities

  • Add formatted notes with rich text editor
  • Include images in notes
  • Mark notes for inclusion in client reports
  • Chronological history of all notes
  • Author tracking for team collaboration

Performance

Monitor your site's performance metrics powered by Google Lighthouse.

Metrics Tracked

  • Performance Score
  • Accessibility Rating
  • Best Practices
  • SEO Score
  • Core Web Vitals:
    • First Contentful Paint (FCP)
    • Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
    • Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
    • Time to Interactive (TTI)
    • Total Blocking Time (TBT)
Performance reports can be included in client email reports by enabling the option in the performance tab.

Analytics

Monitor your site's traffic and user behavior directly in your dashboard.

Available Metrics

  • Users: Total number of unique visitors
  • Sessions: Total number of visitor sessions
  • Page Views: Total number of pages viewed
  • Average Session Duration: How long visitors typically stay on your site
  • Bounce Rate: Percentage of single-page visits
  • Top Pages: Most visited pages on your site

Time Range Options

View analytics data across different time periods:

  • Last 7 days
  • Last 30 days
  • Last 90 days
Analytics data is collected through a lightweight, privacy-focused tracking system built into the WP Command plugin. No additional setup or third-party services are required.
Beta version results may vary. The analytics feature is continually being improved for accuracy and reliability.

Client

Manage client information and report settings for the project.

Features

  • Associate projects with clients
  • Manage contact information
  • Configure report recipients
  • Set report preferences
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Files

Keep all your project assets, contracts, and documentation in one secure location—no more digging through old emails or scattered cloud storage.

Why Centralize Your Files?

  • Client Documentation: Store contracts, scopes of work, and project briefs where your whole team can find them
  • Brand Assets: Keep logos, style guides, and design files readily accessible for both development and client communications
  • Development Resources: Maintain access to critical files like database backups, configuration docs, and staging credentials
  • Client Materials: Store content files, images, and resources provided by clients for easy reference
  • Project Records: Archive important communication records, sign-offs, and project milestones

Perfect For:

  • Website proposals and contracts
  • Project scope documents
  • Brand guidelines and style guides
  • Logo files and design assets
  • Wireframes and mockups
  • Content spreadsheets
  • Technical documentation
  • Development credentials
  • Database backups
  • Client-provided materials

Team Benefits

  • Quick Access: Find what you need instantly—no more searching through email threads
  • Onboarding Made Easy: New team members can find all project resources in one place
  • Version Control: Maintain the latest versions of all project files
  • Client Organization: Keep each client's materials separate and organized
  • Secure Storage: Safe, centralized storage for sensitive project documents
Keep your project organized from day one by uploading essential files like contracts and brand assets as soon as you create the project.
Files are organized by project, making it easy to maintain separate resources for each client while keeping everything accessible through your dashboard.

History

A comprehensive timeline of every change and action taken on your WordPress site. Never wonder "what changed?" or "who updated that?" again. The History timeline integrates development, maintenance, and communication events in one clear view.

Complete Activity Tracking

Development Changes

  • GitHub Integration:
    • See code commits alongside WordPress updates
    • Track which code changes coincide with site behavior changes
    • Link directly to commit details in GitHub
    • Perfect for debugging and rollback planning

WordPress Updates

  • Plugin Activity:
    • Track successful plugin updates
    • Identify failed updates and their error messages
    • Monitor plugin activation/deactivation
    • See version changes for each update
  • Core System:
    • WordPress core version updates
    • System setting changes
    • Critical security updates
    • Failed update attempts and reasons

Team Communication

  • Client Reports:
    • Log of all reports sent to clients
    • Which updates were included
    • Which team members were notified
    • Client response tracking
  • Team Notes:
    • Internal team communications
    • Development notes and warnings
    • Client interaction records
    • Project milestones and decisions

Practical Applications

  • Troubleshooting: Quickly identify what changed when issues arise
  • Client Communications: Reference exact dates and details of updates
  • Team Coordination: Keep everyone informed of site changes
  • Audit Trail: Maintain a complete record of all site modifications
  • Development Tracking: Sync WordPress changes with code updates
Pro Tip: Enable GitHub integration to create a complete picture of both code and WordPress changes in one timeline. This is invaluable for debugging and understanding site behavior changes.
All events are time-stamped and include detailed information about what changed, who made the change, and any relevant error messages or warnings.
Keep your GitHub repository connected to ensure you never miss the connection between code changes and WordPress updates.

Project Actions

Send Report

Generate and send detailed reports to your clients including:

  • Recent updates
  • Performance metrics
  • Added notes
  • Site statistics

Update Options

  • Update Plugins: Update individual or all plugins
  • Update Core: Perform WordPress core updates
  • Update All: Comprehensive update of core and all plugins

Quick Actions

  • Visit Site: Direct access to your WordPress site
  • Admin Access: Quick link to WordPress admin panel
  • Delete Project: Remove project from dashboard
Deleting a project only removes it from your dashboard. Your WordPress site and its data remain unaffected.
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