Meet Grace — Your Digital Blog Mentor
This WordPress blog guide for Christian women is written with you in mind — the sister who feels a nudge from the Lord but isn’t sure where to begin. With Grace’s encouragement and prayerful steps, you’ll walk through setting up your faith blog one simple click at a time.
Grace isn’t a real person — but her voice represents that wise, encouraging sister who reminds you: “You don’t have to be techy to be called.”
Every step in this guide includes a gentle word from Grace to remind you you’re not doing this alone — the Holy Spirit is your guide, and we’re just here to help clear the way.
“Girl, don’t let the tech scare you — you’ve already done harder things. Let’s build this blog for Jesus, one click at a time.”
Welcome, Sister in Christ. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a blog to share your faith, encourage others, or simply obey that quiet nudge from the Lord — but felt overwhelmed by the tech side — this guide was made just for you.
This isn’t a course. It’s a calling. It’s a step-by-step walkthrough designed specifically for Christian women who want to start a blog but don’t know where to begin.
We’ve stripped away the jargon, skipped the overwhelm, and created a no-stress, faith-filled guide you can follow — one step at a time, at your own pace.
Let’s get started — and don’t forget to pause and pray before you begin.✨ Use this clickable guide to jump to any section you’re working on — one step at a time.
📘 Table of Contents
- Step 1: Choose a Hosting Provider and Plan
- Step 2: Log Into Your WordPress Blog
- Step 3: Getting Familiar with the WordPress Dashboard
- Step 4: Choose a Clean, Simple Theme
- Step 5: Set Up Your Homepage and Blog Page
- Step 6: Install a Plugin to Help You Succeed
- Step 7: Writing & Publishing Your First Blog Post
- Step 8: Customizing Your Blog’s Look
- Step 9: Setting Up Your Menu and Navigation
- Step 10: Create an “About” Page to Share Your Story
- Step 11: Protect Your Blog with Privacy & Disclosure Pages
✨ Step 1: Choose a Hosting Provider and Plan
Before you can build your blog, you need a place to host it — that’s your website’s home on the internet. Each of the companies below offers 1-click WordPress installs, strong support, and beginner-friendly tools.
Here’s a simple breakdown to help you choose what fits your needs:
- WPX – Fast setup and reliable rates
- GreenGeeks – Affordable, eco-friendly hosting
- Scala – Easy-to-use and trustworthy
- InterServer – Budget-friendly but solid service
- SiteGround – Great for new bloggers
- Kinsta – Premium hosting with great support
Psst… any of these hosts will work great for your blog. No wrong choices here!
If you can follow a recipe, you can build your blog.
Created especially for Christian women starting blogs, devotionals, and online ministries — with no tech experience needed.
This free guide walks you through every step of creating your first blog in WordPress using one of the trusted hosting companies we recommend (like SiteGround, GreenGeeks, or ScalaHosting).
🌼 Before You Begin: What You’ll Need
Just like prepping your ingredients before cooking, here’s what you’ll need to start:
✅ You’ve already signed up for hosting (like GreenGeeks, SiteGround, etc.)
✅ You installed WordPress with 1-click (usually part of your host’s setup wizard)
✅ You received an email from your hosting company that includes your WordPress login link, username, and password
Once you have that, you’re ready to go!
🔹 Step 2: Log Into Your WordPress Blog
This is your blog’s “kitchen.” It’s where you’ll write, design, and manage everything.
💻 What to Do:
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Open the login link that your hosting company sent you.
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It usually looks like this:
https://yourblogname.com/wp-admin
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Enter your username and password
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You’ll find these in your welcome email from your hosting provider
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Click Log In
📸 Here’s what the login screen looks like:
🔹 Step 3: Getting Familiar with the WordPress Dashboard
Think of this as your blog’s “control room.”
Once you log into WordPress, you’ll land in a space called the Dashboard. It might look a little plain at first, but don’t worry — you only need a few buttons to build something beautiful.
| 📌 Menu Item | 💡 What It Does |
|---|---|
| Posts | Where you’ll write and manage your blog articles |
| Pages | For static content like your About page or Contact page |
| Appearance | Lets you change your blog’s theme and design |
| Plugins | Tools that add features (like SEO or email signups) |
| Settings | Basic options like your blog title, timezone, and homepage |
| Media | Where your uploaded images live |
| Users | Lets you add or manage authors (optional for solo bloggers) |
✨ What You Can Ignore (for now):
You don’t need to touch:
Tools
Comments (unless you turn them on)
Site Health or any “technical-looking” sections
Focus on Posts, Pages, Appearance, Plugins, and Settings — that’s where the magic happens. 💫
🙏 Friendly Encouragement:
Don’t feel pressure to “learn everything.” You don’t need a degree in blogging to follow your calling. One step at a time is how every beautiful blog begins — even the ones you admire now.
🔹 Step 4: Choose a Clean, Simple Theme That Works for Christian Blogs
Your theme is like the outer clothing of your blog — modest, welcoming, and beautiful in its simplicity.
Many new bloggers feel overwhelmed here because there are thousands of themes out there. But don’t worry — we’re going to keep it peaceful and focused.
💡 What Is a Theme in WordPress?
A theme controls how your blog looks — colors, fonts, layout.
But here’s the good news:
You don’t need anything fancy.
You just need a layout that’s clean, calm, and easy to read.
✅ Grace Recommends: Astra (Free Theme)
It’s what Nehemiah uses for Which Host Is Best, and it’s:
Simple to install
Loads quickly
Beginner-friendly
Perfect for blogs, devotionals, or printables
📌 Here’s How to Install Astra:
In your WordPress dashboard, go to the left menu and click:
👉 Appearance → ThemesClick the big “Add New” button at the top
In the search box, type Astra
When you see it, click Install
Then click Activate
That’s it! 🎉 Your blog is now wearing a fresh, clean outfit — ready to serve.
📸 Here’s a screenshot guide:
🔹 Step 5: Set Up Your Homepage and Blog Page
This step helps your site feel organized — like preparing a home before guests arrive.
By default, WordPress shows your latest blog posts on the homepage.
But if you want a “Welcome” page + a separate Blog page (which is best for devotionals or ministry sites), we’ll do that now.
✅ Here’s What We’re Going to Do:
Create a Homepage — where you introduce your blog and purpose
Create a Blog page — where all your posts will automatically appear
Tell WordPress to display the homepage first, not just blog posts
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:
✨ 1. Create Your Homepage
Go to your WordPress Dashboard → Pages → Add New
Title it: Home
Add a simple welcome message (you can edit it later)
Example: “Welcome to my blog! I share weekly devotionals and encouragement for Christian women.”
Click Publish
✨ 2. Create Your Blog Page
Repeat: Pages → Add New
Title it: Blog
Leave the content area blank
Click Publish
✨ 3. Set These as Your Site’s Main Pages
Go to Settings → Reading in the left menu
Under “Your homepage displays,” choose:
✅ A static page
Homepage: select “Home”
Posts page: select “Blog”
Click Save Changes
🎉 You’ve just set up the bones of your site! Your visitors will now land on a warm welcome page first — and your blog posts will be organized neatly on a separate page.
✨ Grace Says:
“Think of your homepage as your front porch — it’s where people first meet your voice. And your blog page? That’s the kitchen table where real conversations happen.”
Here’s a screenshot showing how to set static homepage and blog page:
🔹 Step 6: Install a Plugin to Help You Succeed
Plugins are like tools in your blogging toolbox — and every builder needs the right tools.
Think of plugins as add-ons that give your blog extra power.
Like:
Helping people find you on Google
Designing beautiful pages without code
Speeding up your site or securing it
But don’t worry — you only need a few to begin.
🛠️ Plugins You Should Start With:
| Plugin | What It Does |
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| Elementor | Drag-and-drop page builder to create beautiful blog pages easily |
| Rank Math SEO | Helps your blog posts show up in Google search |
| WPForms Lite (Optional) | Adds contact forms (if you want people to reach out) |
| LiteSpeed Cache (Already installed on many hosts) | Makes your site faster |
| SiteGround Optimizer (If you’re using SiteGround) | Boosts performance for SiteGround-hosted blogs |
✅ Here’s How to Install a Plugin:
Go to your WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Add New
In the search box, type the plugin name (e.g., “Elementor”)
Click Install Now
Then click Activate
Repeat these steps for each plugin you want to add.
Need a visual? Here’s how it looks when you install a plugin:
🔹 Step 7: Writing & Publishing Your First Blog Post
This is where your voice meets the page — and the world.
Now that your blog is set up, it’s time to share your first message. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect. The goal is to start. Even if it’s just a prayer, a devotional, or a story on your heart — it matters.
✅ Here’s How to Write & Publish a Blog Post in WordPress
✍️ 1. Go to Your Dashboard → Posts → Add New
This opens a clean writing screen.
📝 2. Add a Title
Example:
“Finding Peace in a Busy Season”
“How God Spoke to Me During a Morning Walk”
📖 3. Write Your Message
Start with a short devotional, a Scripture, a story, or a few honest thoughts.
Grace tip: Write like you’re talking to a friend.
🖼️ 4. Add a Featured Image
Your “featured image” is the picture that appears at the top of your blog post — like a book cover for your message.
Here’s how to add one:
Look to the right side of your screen — scroll down if needed
Find the box that says Featured Image
Click Set featured image
Upload a picture from your computer — or grab a free one from:
or
💡 Use a calm, uplifting photo that fits your message (prayer, Bible, nature, worship, etc.)
✨ Grace Says:
“Choosing your first photo doesn’t have to be perfect. Just pick one that feels peaceful, like the message you’re sharing.”
🖼️ How to Download a Photo from Unsplash or Pixabay
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Find a picture you like
Click the Download button
Your image will automatically be saved to your Downloads folder or Desktop
📤 How to Upload It to Your Blog
In WordPress, click Set featured image on the right
Click Upload Files → Select File
Find your image in your Downloads or Desktop
Click it, then click Set Featured Image
🎉 That’s it! You’ve just added your first image to your post.
✨ Grace Says:
“You don’t need to know all the tech — you just need to try the next click. One small step, and you’re already blogging.”
🗂️ 5. Add a Category & Tags
Category: Choose something like Devotionals or Faith
Tags: Add 3–5 words that describe your post (example: peace, prayer, trust)
📅 6. Click “Publish”
You can also Preview your post before publishing.
🎉 Your first post is now live!
✨ Grace Says:
“You’ve already overcome the biggest hurdle — you showed up. Your first post doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be yours.”
🔹 Step 8: Customizing Your Blog’s Look (Optional but Fun)
This is where you give your blog its personality — without needing to be a designer.
Now that you’ve installed your theme (like Astra) and published your first post, you may want to adjust how your site looks: fonts, colors, layout, menus, and more.
Don’t worry — you can make your blog beautiful without touching a single line of code.
✅ Here’s How to Customize Your Site in WordPress
🎨 1. Go to Appearance → Customize
This opens the WordPress Customizer, where you can preview changes in real time.
✏️ 2. Explore the Menu Options
Here’s what you’ll find (your exact options may vary slightly based on your theme):
| Section | What It Does |
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| Site Identity | Add your blog’s name and tagline |
| Colors | Adjust your background or link colors |
| Typography | Pick fonts for your headers and body text |
| Header / Footer | Customize what shows at the top and bottom of your site |
| Menus | Create your blog’s navigation bar |
| Homepage Settings | Set what shows up on your home page (if you haven’t already) |
👁️ 3. Click Around & Preview
Nothing changes live until you click Publish — so feel free to explore safely.
✅ 4. When You’re Happy, Click Publish
🔹 Step 9: Setting Up Your Menu and Navigation
Menus are like road signs — they help your readers know where to go.
✅ What You’ll Create:
A Main Menu (top of your site) with links like:
Home
Blog
About
Contact (optional)
✏️ How to Set Up Your Blog Menu
Go to your Dashboard → Appearance → Menus
Click Create a New Menu
Give it a name (like “Main Menu”) and click Create Menu
On the left, you’ll see a list of your Pages
Check the ones you want to add (Home, Blog, About)
Click Add to Menu
Drag the menu items into the order you want
Scroll down and check:
✅ “Display location: Primary Menu”Click Save Menu
🎉 Done! Your blog now has a navigation bar visitors can use.
📌 BONUS TIP: Customize Your Footer
To edit your footer, go to: Appearance → Customize → Footer
Most themes let you:
Add text like: “© 2025 Your Blog Name”
Include a Bible verse, tagline, or policy page links
📝 Pro tip: Add a message like:
“This blog exists to encourage women in Christ. Glory to God alone.”
✨ The menu is how others will walk through your blog… but the footer? That’s where your faith quietly waves goodbye. Use it to bless every visitor who scrolls all the way down.
✨ Grace Says:
“Look at you — setting up pages, menus, even your footer. Your blog is becoming a home for truth. Don’t forget to smile and say, ‘Thank You, Lord — I did it!”
🔹 Step 10: Create an “About” Page to Share Your Story
People don’t just follow blogs. They follow hearts.
This is one of the most important pages on your blog — it’s where women come to connect with you.
They may not remember your layout or fonts…
But they’ll remember your testimony, your tone, and your truth.
✅ What to Include on Your “About” Page
Here’s a simple structure Grace recommends:
📝 1. Start With Who You Are
Share something warm, humble, and real.
Example:
Hi, I’m Amanda. I’m a Christian mom, Bible journaler, and lover of quiet mornings with the Lord.
✨ 2. Share Why You Started This Blog
I created this blog to encourage women like you — the kind who love God but sometimes feel overwhelmed or unseen.
⛪ 3. Include Your Faith Statement (optional)
My hope is rooted in Jesus, and this space is a reflection of His grace in my life.
💬 4. Add a Personal Touch
A favorite Bible verse, a prayer, a fun fact (like “I drink way too much coffee” ☕)
📷 5. Upload a Photo
If you’re comfortable, upload a friendly photo — maybe of you holding a Bible or in your favorite cozy space.
🧭 How to Create Your About Page
Go to Pages → Add New
Title it About
Write your story using the outline above
Click Publish
Go back to Appearance → Menus and add it to your Main Menu
🎉 You now have an “About” page that speaks from the heart — and invites others in.
✨ Grace Says:
“Your story doesn’t need to be dramatic — just faithful. The moment you say yes to telling it, you’ve already blessed someone you don’t even know yet.”
🔹 Step 11: Protect Your Blog with Privacy & Disclosure Pages
This may not feel spiritual, but it is stewardship. Protect what God gave you.
Most people skip this part…
But if you’re writing online — especially if you’re sharing affiliate links, collecting emails, or just want to be wise — having legal pages in place is a must.
Don’t worry. You don’t need a lawyer.
You just need a few simple pages that say:
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“I respect your privacy.”
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“I might earn from some links.”
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“Here’s how this site works.”
| Page | What It Does |
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| Privacy Policy | Tells visitors how you collect and protect their info (like comments or email signups) |
| Affiliate Disclosure | Lets people know you may earn a commission if they click your links — it’s required by law (and it builds trust!) |
| Terms & Conditions (Optional) | Explains how your site can be used and your copyright rights |
✏️ How to Create These Pages Easily
📄 Option 1: Use WordPress’s Built-In Privacy Page
Go to Settings → Privacy
Click Create New Page
WordPress will generate a default Privacy Policy — you can tweak or leave as-is
Click Publish
📋 Option 2: Copy & Paste Grace’s Gentle Templates
Coming up next, I’ll give you Grace-style versions of:
A Privacy Policy
An Affiliate Disclosure
So they’re simple, kind, and honest — not scary legal speak.
🧭 Where to Place These Pages
Once published:
Go to Appearance → Menus → Add to Footer or Main Menu
Most people place them in the Footer (bottom of the site)
✨ Grace Says:
“This isn’t about fear. It’s about honor — honoring your readers, your message, and the gift God gave you. You’re not just a writer. You’re a steward.”
✅ Coming next:
Grace-style Privacy Policy (plain, editable version)
Grace-style Affiliate Disclosure
Visual: Where to place these pages in the footer
✨ Writing those now — one moment…
Here are the Grace-style legal page templates — written in plain, respectful language, fully editable, and ready to copy-paste into their WordPress pages:
📄 Grace’s Privacy Policy (Simple Version)
Privacy Policy
Effective: [Month, Day, Year]
Thank you for visiting my blog. Your privacy matters to me. This page explains how information is collected, used, and protected here.
Information I Collect:
Comments (name + email if you choose to leave them)
Contact form submissions (if you reach out)
Site traffic (via tools like Google Analytics — anonymous only)
How I Use It:
To respond to messages or comments
To understand what content encourages you most
Never to sell or misuse your information
Cookies & Tracking:
This blog may use cookies to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Third-Party Tools:
Some tools (like Google Analytics or affiliate links) may collect anonymous data. I do not store or share this info myself.
Your Consent:
By using this site, you agree to this policy.
Questions?
Feel free to contact me at [your email address].
📢 Grace’s Affiliate Disclosure
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this blog are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you — if you purchase through them.
I only recommend products and services I believe in and that I feel will serve you well in your blogging or faith journey.
Your trust matters to me. Thank you for supporting this blog — it helps me keep sharing encouragement, devotionals, and resources to uplift others.
📍 Where to Place These in WordPress:
Create a Page → Title it “Privacy Policy” → Paste the first block → Publish
Create another Page → Title it “Affiliate Disclosure” → Paste the second block → Publish
Go to Appearance → Menus → Add them to your Footer Menu or a “Helpful Links” section
✅ Optional: Add your blog’s name and email to personalize the tone
✨ Grace Says:
“Transparency honors both your reader and your calling. Don’t be afraid of the fine print — it’s just a way of saying, ‘I see you, I respect you, and I’m here for the right reasons.’”
✨ Still praying about your mission? Begin with the 5-Day Faith Blog Setup Guide to find clarity before you build.