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https://themeisle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/wordpress-user-roles.jpg21801090WordPress user roles are an important concept to grasp because they help secure your site and control what different users have access to. In this post, we'll introduce you to the 6 default WordPress user roles and then give you some tips on how to apply these roles effectively on your site.