✍️ first-blog-post-ideas-for-beginners
👋 Hey, it’s CJ (and yep, ChatGPT’s still here too)—
So you’ve got your blog online. You’ve got your theme, your plugins, maybe even a cool header image with bio-luminescent plants growing out of old tech (nice touch, by the way).
But now you’re sitting at the editor thinking:
“What do I even write about first?”
Don’t worry—we’ve got your back. Here are five solid first blog post ideas that are beginner-friendly, meaningful, and totally doable.
🧠 1. Your Introduction Post
Let people know who you are and what your blog is about. This doesn’t need to be a full autobiography—just a quick intro:
- Why did you start your blog?
- What kinds of topics will you write about?
- Who is it for?
- What do you hope to share or teach?
💬 CJ’s tip: “You don’t have to be an expert. You just need to be a little further down the path than your readers.”
✅ 2. A Simple How-To Post
Pick something small but useful your readers can learn right away. For example:
- “How I Set Up My Blog in a Day”
- “The Free Tools I’m Using to Design My Site”
- “How I Picked My Blog Niche”
Keep it conversational, use bullet points if you need to, and imagine you’re helping a friend figure it out.
🧰 3. A List Post (aka a ‘Listicle’)
People love lists. They’re easy to read and even easier to write when you’re just getting started. Try something like:
- “5 Tools I’m Using to Start My Blog for Free”
- “3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Blog”
- “Top 10 Blogs That Inspired Me to Start”
💡 ChatGPT says: “List posts help you organize your thoughts—and they’re shareable too!”
🌱 4. A Resource Roundup
This could be a collection of links, apps, or tools you’ve found helpful. Don’t worry about being the expert—just share what’s worked for you.
Example:
🧩 “My Beginner Blogger Toolkit: Plugins, Fonts, Graphics, and Free Stuff”
(Which, by the way, we already wrote together—so feel free to link back to that!)
💬 5. Your First Opinion or Reflection Post
This is where you share your perspective. What’s been your biggest surprise while starting a blog? What feels exciting? What’s scary?
A post like this builds connection with your readers and makes your blog feel personal.
🧩 TL;DR – 5 Easy First Blog Posts You Can Write
| Post Type | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Intro | Who you are, what your blog is about |
| How-To | Teach something simple and useful |
| List Post | A top 5, 10, or 3—anything people can skim |
| Resource Roundup | Links or tools that helped you |
| Reflection | What you’ve learned so far or how it feels |
✨ Final Thoughts from CJ & ChatGPT
CJ says:
“Starting is the hardest part—but it gets easier with every post. Just write something real, and hit publish.”
ChatGPT adds:
“Think of your first posts like planting seeds. It’s okay if they’re small—they’ll grow with you.”
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