You’re Not Late, You’re Just Beginning

Clear, step-by-step support for midlife beginners starting their online journey.

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Hello, I’m Jackie

I run Get Online Step by Step, a calm, practical blog for beginners who want to build something online—without tech stress or digital overwhelm.

Before this, I spent years teaching, and that’s shaped everything I do here. I break things down clearly, speak in plain English, and always keep the pressure low.

If you’ve ever felt like the digital world left you behind—this space is for you.

“This is the first time I’ve read something about websites that actually makes sense. I feel like maybe… I can do this.”

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How To Use a WordPress Theme

How To Use a WordPress Theme

If you're new to websites, the phrase "WordPress theme" might sound fancy or even intimidating. But the truth is, themes are simply the clothes your site wears—and picking one is the fun part! In this guide, you’ll learn how to choose, install, customize, and care for...

How to Write a Meta Description

How to Write a Meta Description

When you search for something on Google, you usually see a bold page title and a short line of text underneath it. That little line is the meta description — and it matters more than you might think. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to write a meta description...

How I Plan Posts

How I Plan Posts

If you’ve ever opened your laptop with the best intentions to “write a blog post” and then sat there staring at the screen.  It made me feel so inadequate!  But you’re not alone. Planning posts used to feel like guesswork to me — what to write, when to post it, how...