You’re Not Late, You’re Just Beginning
Clear, step-by-step support for midlife beginners starting their online journey.
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.”
Fresh From The Blog
What On Earth Is Website Maintenance
Website maintenance is the behind-the-scenes work that keeps your site healthy, secure, and working the way it should. Think of it as the digital equivalent of putting the bins out, checking your smoke alarm, or giving the windows a wipe. It doesn’t need to be...
Am I Doing This All Wrong?
Some days, my website feels like a quiet little space I’m tending with care. Other days? It feels like a 400-room house with the windows open, half the furniture missing, spiders in every crevice and an unexpected goat in the kitchen. This week I found myself...
How to Optimise Images in WordPress
Optimising thousands of images sounds terrifying—but with the right plugin, it doesn’t have to be. When I first started working on my site’s speed, I had no idea how much my images were slowing things down. I thought I was being careful—but it turns out, my Media...