One of the biggest crossroads new bloggers face is this: “Should I grow my Instagram (or TikTok) first… or focus on blog traffic?” It feels like an either/or decision. Social media feels fast.Blogging feels slow. Social media gives you instant feedback.Blog traffic takes months. So ... READ the POST
How Long Does It Take for a Blog Post to Rank on Google? (Honest Expectations for New Bloggers)
If you’re refreshing your analytics daily, wondering why your blog post isn’t ranking yet, I want you to breathe for a second. Every blogger has been there. You spend hours writing.You optimize the headings.You research keywords.You hit publish. And then… Crickets. No flood of ... READ the POST
What is WordPress & How to get Comfortable Using it as a Beginner Blogger
If I’m being honest, my first experience with WordPress wasn’t exciting, but it was kind of intimidating. I remember logging in, staring at the dashboard, and immediately wondering if I had made a mistake. There were menus everywhere, unfamiliar words, and settings I didn’t understand. I felt ... READ the POST
Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Purposeful Blog in 2026
Starting a blog can feel like standing at the edge of something meaningful. It's exciting, intimidating, and full of possibility all at once. You may have been thinking about blogging for months or even years. You may have started before and stopped. Or maybe this is the very first time you’ve ... READ the POST
Tenille Galloway: Blogging Background & Personal Overview
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 ... READ the POST
How to Write Blog Posts People Actually Finish Reading
(Without Sounding Like a Robot or Overwhelming Your Reader) Let’s talk honestly for a moment. Writing a blog post is easy. Writing a blog post that someone actually finishes reading is a completely different skill. If you’ve ever poured your heart into an article, hit publish, and then ... READ the POST
How to Reset Your Blog Without Starting Over
There’s a moment in almost every blogger’s journey where the excitement fades and doubt creeps in. You log into your dashboard and feel overwhelmed instead of inspired. Traffic might be stagnant. Your niche feels unclear. Or maybe life pulled you away longer than you planned, and now returning ... READ the POST
Effective Blogging Goals for 2026
A new year has a way of stirring up hope and pressure at the same time. You sit down with good intentions, open a notebook or notes app, and start writing out your blogging goals. Maybe you want more traffic. Maybe you want to finally make money. Maybe you just want to feel like you’re not spinning ... READ the POST
How to Work with Brands as a New Blogger: Proven Strategies to Land Your First Paid Collaboration
I still remember the thrill of landing my first brand collaboration. At the time, my blog was tiny, my Instagram was even smaller, and my idea of “content planning” was basically posting whenever I felt inspired. So, when a brand reached out and said they wanted to work with me, I almost fell out of ... READ the POST
How to Use Instagram for Social Media Marketing: A Beginner Friendly Guide for New Bloggers
If you’re starting your blogging journey, you’ve probably already heard people say “You need to get on Instagram.” And honestly… they’re not wrong. Instagram has become one of the most powerful platforms for building an online presence, connecting with your audience, and even earning money from your ... READ the POST
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