Add Custom Tips in WordPress Admin Panel for Administrators

Code

<?php
// Hook into the 'wp_dashboard_setup' action to register our custom dashboard widget
add_action('wp_dashboard_setup', 'wp_dudecom_add_custom_dashboard_widget');

/**
 * Register a custom dashboard widget for displaying tips
 */
function wp_dudecom_add_custom_dashboard_widget() {
    wp_add_dashboard_widget(
        'wp_dudecom_custom_tips_widget', // Widget slug
        'Admin Tips', // Title
        'wp_dudecom_display_custom_tips_widget' // Display function
    );
}

/**
 * Display the content of the custom dashboard widget
 */
function wp_dudecom_display_custom_tips_widget() {
    // Security check to ensure the user has the capability to view the widget
    if (!current_user_can('manage_options')) {
        return;
    }

    // Custom tips content
    $tips = array(
        'Tip 1: Regularly update your plugins and themes to ensure security.',
        'Tip 2: Use strong passwords and change them periodically.',
        'Tip 3: Backup your site regularly to prevent data loss.',
        'Tip 4: Utilize user roles to manage permissions effectively.',
        'Tip 5: Monitor your site’s performance and optimize as needed.'
    );

    echo '<ul>';
    foreach ($tips as $tip) {
        echo '<li>' . esc_html($tip) . '</li>';
    }
    echo '</ul>';
}

/**
 * Customize the dashboard for specific user roles
 */
add_action('admin_init', 'wp_dudecom_customize_dashboard_for_roles');

function wp_dudecom_customize_dashboard_for_roles() {
    // Check if the current user is an administrator
    if (current_user_can('administrator')) {
        // Add custom styles or scripts for administrators
        add_action('admin_enqueue_scripts', 'wp_dudecom_enqueue_admin_styles');
    }
}

/**
 * Enqueue custom styles for the admin dashboard
 */
function wp_dudecom_enqueue_admin_styles() {
    echo '<style>
        #wp_dudecom_custom_tips_widget {
            background-color: #f1f1f1;
            border-left: 4px solid #0073aa;
        }
        #wp_dudecom_custom_tips_widget h2 {
            color: #0073aa;
        }
    </style>';
}
?>