example.php

example.php

function register_my_dashboard_widget() {
 	global $wp_meta_boxes;

	wp_add_dashboard_widget(
		'my_dashboard_widget',
		'Publication Schedule',
		'my_dashboard_widget_display'
	);

 	$dashboard = $wp_meta_boxes['dashboard']['normal']['core'];

	$my_widget = array( 'my_dashboard_widget' => $dashboard['my_dashboard_widget'] );
 	unset( $dashboard['my_dashboard_widget'] );

 	$sorted_dashboard = array_merge( $my_widget, $dashboard );
 	$wp_meta_boxes['dashboard']['normal']['core'] = $sorted_dashboard;
}
add_action( 'wp_dashboard_setup', 'register_my_dashboard_widget' );

function my_dashboard_widget_display() {
	?>

	<p>
	Don't forget that there are three slots for publication each day. <strong>8am, 1pm and 6pm</strong> EDT. Posts must be finalized 12 hours before their publication time. This includes final checks and proofreading.
	</p>

	<p>
	For particularly time-sensitive posts please contact the editor in chief to make sure the required time does not conflict with any ongoing projects.
	</p>

	<?php
}