Exploring WordPress: A Beginner’s Companion in Web Creation

From Words to Websites

The life of words and the desire to give shape to my story inspired my search for a platform to share whatever message I could offer. That moment came with an announcement at my local church—an opportunity to learn Amazon Kindle publishing. It promised a way to express ideas through storytelling and self-publishing.

How I moved from Curiosity to confidence...

There were moments of frustration….

..But with every challenge came a small breakthrough”

-One Step at a time


I enrolled, but soon, family life, work pressure, and excuses crept in. I paused that journey, not knowing that years later, I would find myself back on the path—this time through WordPress.

Why WordPress? A Surprising Discovery

When I started exploring tech again, I kept hearing about WordPress. Some called it outdated. Others called it a game-changer. I decided to see for myself—and discovered something more powerful and beginner-friendly than I ever imagined.

Maybe it was the free one-year plan that drew me in, or the simplicity of drag-and-drop blocks. But more than that, it was the realization that I didn’t need to code to build something beautiful. I could test different themes, experiment freely, and bring my thoughts to life on the web—without spending a cent.

Publishing my first story on WordPress felt magical. I wasn’t just consuming the internet anymore. I was creating for it.

3. From Curiosity to Confidence: My Early Learning

At first, I was overwhelmed. I knew almost nothing. I didn’t even know what the “blocks” meant. I remember staring at the screen, unsure of what to click.

Gradually, things started making sense. I learned that every website starts with a theme—a kind of template that determines how your site looks. From there, I explored headers, footers, navigation menus, and the difference between a post and a page. Each block had a purpose, and slowly I learned to identify them and put them to use.

4. Challenges and Breakthroughs

There were moments of frustration—especially when I struggled with themes like Kadence, Barnsbury, and Twenty Twenty-Four. The Seedlet theme gave me headaches when I tried to configure social media icons.

But with every challenge came a small breakthrough. The built-in tutorials, community forums, and video guides helped me move forward.

And then I discovered ChatGPT.

It became my silent teacher—helping me match fonts, pick color palettes, understand block functions, and even add HTML or CSS tweaks. I wasn’t alone anymore. WordPress gave me a platform, and ChatGPT gave me the support I needed to shape it.

5. Why I Recommend WordPress for Beginners

WordPress powers over 62% of all websites that use a content management system (CMS), according to W3Techs. That says a lot.

Here’s why I recommend it:

  • ✅ Beginner-friendly interface
  • ✅ No coding required, but code-friendly if you want to learn
  • ✅ Huge library of themes and plugins
  • ✅ Massive global community
  • ✅ Total ownership of your content

Whether you’re building a blog, portfolio, or online shop, WordPress offers the flexibility to grow with you.

6. A Personal Invitation (Call to Action)

Everyone has a story. I know you have one too.

You don’t need to be a tech guru to share it. There’s someone out there who might learn from your experience, but they’ll never know unless you begin.

That’s what WordPress gave me—the courage to start, one small step at a time. You can do it too. Just start with one page. Or one sentence. You’ll be amazed at how far that one click can take you.

Tell me—what are you exploring right now? Your suggestion might inspire my next post, just like an email I received recently led me to write about my journey in HTML and CSS. That’s coming soon on ObisDeck.

7. Closing Reflection: Is WordPress Still Relevant in 2025?

A friend recently told me WordPress was no longer relevant. I smiled but felt sad. Because for me, it was WordPress that gave me my first real step into tech. It didn’t just offer a website—it offered confidence.

The real choice isn’t between Wix, Blogger, Shopify, or Hostinger. The real choice is: Will you start at all?

If you’re a beginner with a story to tell or a dream to build, WordPress is not only relevant—it’s essential. And yes, in 2025, it’s still my number one recommendation.

Learning Tech: Age Is Never a Barrier — What I’ve Discovered About Growth and Change

Introduction

If someone had told me years ago that I’d be editing websites and learning bits of code in my 50s, I would have smiled politely and changed the subject. Technology, to me, was always something other people mastered — the young, the mathematically gifted, the naturally curious. But here I am, navigating my way through HTML, CSS, and digital tools I once thought were far beyond my reach.

And I’m not just surviving it — I’m growing through it.

a middle aged man sitting on a desk with a computer
Age is never a barrier
sitting on a table articulating ideas-a way to start

The Challenge

When I first stepped into this world of tech, I will be lying if I say that I was not overwhelmed. The language was unfamiliar, the tools were many, and the learning curve felt steep. There were moments I stared at the screen, unsure where to click next. I worried I was too old, too slow, or too late to catch up.

Worse still, old fears resurfaced. The same fear that once made me avoid learning table tennis as a child — the fear of making mistakes and being laughed at — showed up again. Only this time, it came dressed in digital clothing.

The Turning Point

What changed?

It wasn’t a sudden burst of courage or brilliance. It was a quiet decision: I would no longer let fear be my guide.
I had a message to share, a voice to express, and technology had become the path to make that happen. I didn’t need to become a programmer. I just needed to be willing to learn — one step at a time.

And once I gave myself permission to be a beginner, something incredible happened: I started enjoying it. The tools that once scared me began to make sense. With each small win — adding a line of code, publishing a blog post, resizing an image — I felt more alive.

What I’ve Learned

This journey has taught me far more than just a few technical skills. It’s taught me about patience, humility, and the beauty of lifelong learning. I’ve learned that age doesn’t disqualify you from growth — it equips you with the maturity to appreciate it.

Learning tech didn’t just stretch my mind — it expanded my confidence. I began to see that my story, told through a digital lens, could reach people I may never meet in person. That’s a powerful thing.

A Personal Realization: Learning Has No Age Limit

I agree that learning follows some general principles. I’m not here to reinvent those or push new boundaries. But I am entitled to tell my own story—and that, I will do, in the only way I can.

Yes, learning has structure, but it is also a journey. And like any journey, it is shaped by the one walking the path. No two experiences are exactly the same.

I have never enjoyed learning more than I do now. Perhaps it’s a function of age. My experience isn’t fundamentally different—but there are things you only fully understand when you’ve lived a while. This, for me, is one of them.
Now feels like the perfect time to learn. The exuberance of youth has given way to something clearer. My mind feels focused. Tasks I once found scattered now appear like vivid pictures—drawing from things I’ve seen, read, lived, and learned over the years. It all comes together in ways that feel whole and fulfilling. Learning is no longer a struggle. It’s a joy. A privilege.

Just yesterday, during a session with ChatGPT about coding basics, fragments of my learning journey came alive—triggered by its clear prompts and structured guidance. A few years ago, this wouldn’t have resonated the same way.

This kind of experience is unique. Personal.

So, why not try something new today?

Olbee- Learning Tech-one step at a time


You might just uncover your self-worth—or awaken a hidden talent you didn’t know you had.
There’s a learning path out there that only you can walk.

Encouragement to Others

If you have ever felt like it’s too late to learn something new, especially something like technology, let me be honest with you: it’s not too late.

You don’t have to master everything. You just have to start.

You might stumble, yes. But every stumble is a sign that you are moving — and every movement is important because it counts.

Call to Action

What new skill would you explore if fear wasn’t holding you back? Could you share that with us?

Maybe today is the day to take the first small step.
And if this post reminded you of someone who needs a gentle nudge, send it their way. Growth isn’t a race — it’s a decision. One you can still make, right now.

Learning ChatGPT – How I Asked Questions Without Feeling Silly

Introduction

I first heard about ChatGPT from a contributor on a well-known American TV station — and that’s when I realised it was more than a passing trend. Before that, I assumed it was just another flashy tech buzzword — something meant for coders or young people fluent in digital slang.

Someone even joked that ChatGPT was just a room full of brilliant people in New Delhi, manually answering questions through a chatbot. They doubted its so-called “large language model” and believed it was all a fluke.

At the time, I couldn’t see how a tool like that could fit into my world. I was still struggling to understand how to animate text in PowerPoint or use Excel’s formulas — and here was this new thing called “AI.”

But curiosity has a way of nudging you forward. What if this tool could help me learn faster, ask questions without fear, and make my late start in tech feel a little less overwhelming?

First Impressions

When I opened ChatGPT for the first time, I was surprised by how simple it looked. No fancy ribbons like in Microsoft Excel, no stylish home tabs like PowerPoint — just a blinking cursor waiting for me to speak. I still remember my question:

“How do I train as a Microsoft Administrator?”

A random thought, that I found out later, unconsciously captured the direction I would be heading. To my surprise, it answered — clearly, calmly, and without a hint of jargon or judgment. It felt… human. I kept going, asking even more questions. And with each response, my hesitation gave way to confidence.

What struck me was this: I didn’t have to sound like a tech expert. I could type in half-formed thoughts, and ChatGPT would still give me something useful. It became my quiet assistant — always patient, never tired.

Has Chatbots not been around for sometime now?

a phone displaying an introduction to ChatGPT on its screen

“Chatbots have been around for a while. Remember the little assistant on Luafthanzer’s website that helped with booking issues? Or Apple’s Siri, always ready to answer your questions?

But in 2018, something game-changing happened. A California-based tech company, OpenAI, introduced ChatGPT—a chatbot trained on a massive Large Language Model (LLM). Unlike older chatbots, it could rival human-like intelligence.Back then, I had no idea this even existed. But as I started my tech journey, I discovered how ChatGPT evolved—from just text to generating images, graphics, and more. Now, competitors like DeepSeek, Google Gemini, and others are reshaping the AI landscape even further

What I Can Do with It Now

  • Ask it to explain terms like “API”(Application Programming Interface) or “cloud storage” in plain English
  • Draft rough versions of blog posts 
  • Get unstuck when I need content ideas
  • Ask for step-by-step guidance on basic tools like Google Docs
  • Even get advice on design choices — like fonts to use on ObisDeck
  • Recently, it helped me successfully request a refund on a misleading purchase — step by step!

Tips for Beginners Like Me

  • You don’t need to be a “prompt engineer.” Just start typing.
  • Be clear and simple. For example:
    “How do I create a folder in Google Drive?”
    is better than
    “Google Drive tips.”
  • Ask everyday questions like:
    • “What image sizes work best for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn?”
    • “How do I get started in Canva?”
    • “My internet is connected but not browsing — what should I check?”
  • If the answer feels too complex, just ask:
    “Can you explain that in simpler terms?”

How I Plan to Use It

ChatGPT has become part of my daily routine. I use it to:

  • Draft outlines for future blog posts
  • Generate image prompts for Canva and Midjourney
  • Clarify concepts before teaching them to others
  • Schedule or brainstorm blog content
  • Stay motivated in this lifelong learning journey

Closing Thoughts

Learning ChatGPT didn’t require programming skills — just curiosity and a willingness to try. It’s helped me feel less alone in this digital world, and more capable, one question at a time.

If you’re new to AI tools or even just tech-curious, try asking ChatGPT that question you’ve always been afraid to ask out loud.

You might be surprised how helpful it is.

Have you tried ChatGPT yet? What was your first question?

What Tech tool have you tried?, Please, share your experience with us today in the comment section below. We would like to learn from you too.

From Fear to Flow: My Journey into Tech, Storytelling, and Solar Energy

Editor’s note:
This post marks the beginning of a learning journey I’m now documenting in full. If you would like to see how this story unfolds — from foundations to confusion to clarity — you can explore the full journey here:
→ My Tech Learning Journey — One Step at a Time

How a lifelong love of words led me to confront my fears, embrace technology, and find a new voice in a changing world.

For Me, IT Was a Myth

IT always felt like a myth — something buried deep inside the mathematics I struggled with as a child. Early on, I fell in love with literature instead. The way Shakespeare wove his words in prose and fiction always caught my fancy. Whenever I held one of his books, nothing else seemed to matter.

I dreamed of telling my own stories one day — through prose and fiction too. But the world has evolved far beyond printed words. In our quest for progress, we’ve created tools so powerful that even the best stories can now be written, read, and shared on devices that offer speed and convenience.

The World Has Changed — And So Must I

Technology — especially the internet — has transformed our lives in more ways than one. And if I truly want to tell my stories in today’s world, I have to learn new skills. I had no choice. I had to confront my old fears.

Up until recently, my only tech skills were checking emails and doing simple web searches. Now, I can find information faster than I ever could in a physical library. I began to ask: How are the words on web pages written?

To my surprise, a basic computer course I took back in university — which once felt meaningless — began to make sense. Terms like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python no longer frightened me. In fact, they intrigued me. I had discovered a better way not only to tell my stories, but to share them with the world — in just a few clicks.

My Tent in Solar, and the Spark It Lit

When I decided to pitch my tent in the world of solar energy, I discovered how exciting and empowering these tech skills could be. What began as a search for basic training became the spark that rekindled something deeper: a belief that I still had much to learn — and even more to give.

But along the way, doubts crept in.

A Memory, a Mistake — and a New Resolve

Did I come to this too late?
At my age, does it even matter?

Then I remembered something from my childhood. I never learned to play table tennis. Every time we gathered to play, I was afraid my mates would laugh at my mistakes. So I stood back. I watched. I stayed safe.
And because of that fear, I never practiced — and never got good.

Now, I see it clearly: I didn’t fail because I lacked ability. I failed because I let fear decide for me.

Today, I choose differently.

I won’t let the fear of mistakes or the judgment of others stop me from showing up or trying something new. I may be late to the tech world, but I’m here now. And every step I take is a quiet rebellion against the voice that once told me I couldn’t.

Everyone Has a Story

Everyone has a story. You can only tell yours — and tell it the best way you can.
All stories are peculiar, in different ways.
Yours might begin in the forgotten jungles of the earth, or in the bustling cities of modern America.
Mine? It’s still being written — one brave sentence at a time.

If you have read this far, thank you. Let us hear from you on how we can make this journey as interesting as ever can be.