For those of us that are logging in and out of WordPress sites all day every day, the backend of WordPress couldn’t be easier. We know exactly which sub-menus are hidden where, and the fastest way to edit the part of the site we need to.

But for users new to WordPress, the admin area can seem overwhelming. It’s full of jargon (plugins, widgets, menus anyone?) and organized a little haphazardly. So when you’ve created a wonderfully crafted site for your client, wouldn’t it be nice if the backend provided an equally well thought-out and intuitive experience? This will not only improve your client’s overall satisfaction but will also reduce the amount of support requests you’ll have to deal with.

Without re-building WordPress from the ground up, here are a handful of ways in which you can easily tweak the admin experience for your client.