Starting a blog can feel overwhelming. I know, because I’ve done it more than once, sometimes with confidence, sometimes with fear, and sometimes with absolutely no idea what I was doing. I’m Tenille Galloway, the founder and creator of First Step Blogging, and this site exists for one simple reason: to help beginners start blogs without feeling confused, intimidated, or behind.

First Step Blogging is a beginner-friendly blogging resource where I share practical tips, real-world blogging strategies, and honest lessons learned from years of hands-on experience. If you’re looking for clear blogging advice, step-by-step tutorials, and encouragement from someone who’s actually been through it, you’re in the right place.

My Story

I didn’t start out teaching blogging.

I started out just trying to figure it out.

Roughly 15 Years ago, I launched my first blogs with nothing more than curiosity, determination, and a willingness to learn as I went. I made mistakes, published imperfect content, and learned quickly what worked, and what didn’t.

One of my earliest successes was NoirGossip.com, a celebrity gossip and entertainment blog I built and ran during the early 2009. The site gained strong traction, consistent traffic, and a loyal audience in a competitive niche. It was fast paced, demanding, and incredibly educational.

Running Noir Gossip taught me how to:

• Write compelling headlines that people actually click
• Publish consistently, even under pressure
• Understand audience behavior and trends
• Grow traffic organically without paid ads

Later, I launched KenyaCelebrities.com, a Kenyan celebrity and entertainment blog that reached an international audience. That experience pushed me outside my comfort zone and taught me how powerful blogging can be when you understand your readers, even when they live across the world.

Through that site, I learned:

• How to write for global audiences
• How SEO works beyond U.S.-based trends
• How culture, timing, and relevance impact content success

Those blogs were built years ago, but the lessons I learned from them still shape everything I do today.

Why I Created First Step Blogging

After stepping away from entertainment blogging, I noticed something that kept coming up again and again.

So many people wanted to start blogs, but they never made it past the first step.

They weren’t lazy. They weren’t unmotivated. They were overwhelmed.

There was too much conflicting advice, too many complicated strategies, and too many people making blogging sound harder than it needed to be.

I created First Step Blogging to be the resource I wish I had when I was starting out, clear, honest, and beginner focused.

This site is for people who:

• Want to start a blog but don’t know where to begin
• Feel intimidated by tech, SEO, or monetization
• Have started before and given up
• Want real guidance, not unrealistic promises

My Current Role (2026)

As of 2026, I am the founder, sole writer, and creative director of First Step Blogging.

Every article on this site is written by me. I don’t outsource content, and I don’t publish advice I haven’t tested or experienced myself.

Today, my work includes:

• Writing in-depth blogging tutorials for beginners
• Breaking down complex topics into plain language
• Testing blogging tools, platforms, and strategies
• Updating older content to stay accurate and relevant
• Supporting readers through comments, emails, and social platforms

First Step Blogging isn’t about shortcuts or overnight success. It’s about building confidence, skills, and consistency.

My Personal Mission & Values

At the heart of everything I do is this mission:

To help people take their first step into blogging with clarity, confidence, and honesty.

The values behind First Step Blogging are simple:

• Clarity over complexity: Blogging doesn’t need to be confusing to be effective.
• Honesty over hype: I don’t promise overnight success or unrealistic income claims.
• Progress over perfection: You don’t have to get everything right to get started.
• Experience over theory: I teach what I’ve actually done, not what sounds good.
• Encouragement over judgment: Everyone starts somewhere.

I believe blogging should feel accessible, not exclusive.

Community & Connection

Blogging can feel lonely, especially in the beginning. That’s why community matters to me.

Through First Step Blogging, I make it a priority to:

• Respond to reader questions and emails
• Encourage beginners who doubt themselves
• Share real experiences instead of polished highlight reels
• Support small creators whenever possible

You don’t need permission to start a blog. You don’t need to look like anyone else. You just need to begin.

Looking Ahead

As First Step Blogging continues to grow, my goal remains the same:

To help people take the first step and keep going.

Whether you’re starting your very first blog or coming back after walking away, I’m glad you’re here.

-Tenille Galloway