The Pressure of Writing Your First Five Blogs
Planning and writing your first five blogs can feel heavier than it should. Blank screen. Empty notebook. Too many ideas swirling, none of them landing. That’s normal. Every new blogger hits this wall.
But here’s the thing. Those first five blogs aren’t just “posts.” They’re the foundation of your site. They shape how readers see you, how search engines find you, and even how motivated you’ll feel to keep going.
The first batch of posts matters less for perfection and more for variety. You want a mix that teaches, connects, and gets you found. Think of it like stocking the pantry before you start cooking.
Why Variety Matters in Your First Five Blog Posts
Imagine you’re launching a food blog. If every post is a recipe for banana bread, readers won’t see your range. Or say you’re starting a fitness blog, five workout reviews won’t attract as wide an audience as mixing in a personal story, a how-to, and one trending hot topic.
Variety does two things. First, it shows new readers you’re not a one-note site. Second, it gives you more shareable options for social media, which you’ll also be setting up in month one.
So when planning your first five blogs, don’t think of them as five copies of the same kind. Think of them as five puzzle pieces that lock together to show a bigger picture.
Evergreen Content: Your Cornerstones
Evergreen posts are the backbone of your blog. These are the articles that stay useful for years. They answer questions people always ask, no matter the season.
Examples:
For a travel blog: “How to Pack Light for Any Trip”
For a parenting blog: “The First Year Baby Essentials Checklist”
For a food blog: “Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough Bread”
The point is simple. Evergreen content keeps delivering. A well-written post like this can bring search traffic a year later, long after your trending posts have faded. At least one of your first five blogs should be evergreen content, because that’s the type of post that keeps working for you year after year.
Trending Topics: Ride the Wave
On the flip side, a trending post shows readers you’re paying attention now. It could be seasonal (fall recipes, summer workouts), cultural (a new app everyone’s talking about), or tied to the news in your niche.
Why include it? Because trending posts are highly shareable. They’re the ones that get passed around in Facebook groups, pinned fast on Pinterest, or linked to in newsletters. You don’t need to chase every trend, but one trending post in your first five blogs gives your site freshness, shareability, and shows readers you’re connected to the moment.
And by the way, trending posts often spark quick wins. That little spike of traffic early on? It’s motivating.
Post Type #1: The Evergreen How-To
Every blogger should start with one strong how-to post. Something that walks the reader step by step through a process.
Example: “How to Start Meal Prepping in One Hour a Week.”
This type of post signals authority, gets shared, and ranks well in search results. Readers love a good walkthrough.
Post Type #2: The List Post
Lists are easy to write and especially easy to read. They give you a quick win and a format you can use again and again.
Example: “10 Free Tools Every Beginner Blogger Should Try.”
Think of this as your traffic magnet. People love bookmarking lists.
Post Type #3: The Personal Story
One of your first five blogs should be personal. Why you started. What drew you to your niche. Or a mistake you made early.
Why? Because readers connect with people, not just information. A blog that only teaches without showing the person behind it feels flat. A story post gives your site a heartbeat.
Post Type #4: The Trending Topic
We already covered why this matters, but here’s where it fits in your five-post plan. Pick one trending or seasonal topic to write about.
Example: For a travel blog in June: “2025’s Top Affordable Summer Destinations.”
It won’t stay fresh forever, but it shows readers you’re plugged in.
Post Type #5: The Engagement Post
This is the overlooked one. Write a post that invites interaction, a Q&A, a challenge, or something that naturally sparks comments.
Example: “What’s the One Kitchen Tool You Can’t Live Without? Here’s Mine.”
This type of post makes it easier to start conversations on Facebook, in your email, or even in blog comments.
How the Mix Works Together
So let’s map this:
1 evergreen post (cornerstone for SEO and long-term traffic)
1 trending post (timely and shareable)
1 personal story (connection and trust)
1 engagement-style post (community building)
1 list-style post (attracts readers and is a quick win)
That’s your starter set. The first five blogs you publish should cover authority, variety, personality, timeliness, and interaction. The exact topics will depend on your niche, but the structure works across every subject.
Personal Aside: Why Five Feels Manageable
Honestly, I’ve seen too many beginners aim for ten or twenty posts before they launch. It’s a mistake. Five is manageable. You can finish them in a month, even with all the setup tasks pulling at you. And five is enough for your blog to feel alive when you share the link.
I remember my own first five. One was a list that took me two hours. One was a messy personal story that still makes me cringe, but people loved it. The rest laid the groundwork I still build on today.
How Launch Tasks Shape Your First Five Blogs
Here’s where most new bloggers get tripped up. They separate launch tasks from content tasks, when really, they shape each other.
When you’re setting up your site in month one, you’re also:
Defining your niche (your first five posts need to prove that focus).
Creating your About page (so one post should feel like an introduction to your story).
Opening Pinterest and Facebook accounts (your posts need visuals and variety).
Learning SEO basics (at least one of your posts should be optimized right away).
Adding an email sign-up form (one post should be good enough to link in your first welcome email).
See how it ties together? The work you’re doing behind the scenes directly affects what those first five blogs should be. Don’t fight it. Use it to your advantage.
Next Steps
Your first five blogs don’t have to be perfect, but they do need to be intentional and chosen with care. Mix evergreen and trending, add a personal angle, and create at least one post that sparks interaction. Balance those choices with the tasks you’re already tackling in month one.
When you plan this way, you remove the overwhelm. You know exactly why each post belongs. You give yourself confidence and momentum. And most importantly, you finally hit publish.
Once you’ve drafted those first five posts, the next step is learning how to create evergreen content that keeps working for you long after you hit publish. Check out our post HOW AND WHY TO WRITE EVERGREEN CONTENT.