Your First Guide

Let’s walk through creating your first step-by-step guide from start to finish.

Planning your guide

Before you start, think about what you want to teach. Break it down into 5-10 discrete steps. Each step should cover one idea or action.

Ask yourself: - What’s the goal of this guide? - Who is the audience? - What do they need to know at each stage?

Writing great steps

Each step should have:

• A clear, action-oriented title — Start with a verb when possible
• A brief description — 1-3 sentences explaining what to do
• An image or screenshot — If it helps clarify the instruction

Good step titles

• “Click the Settings button”
• “Enter your email address”
• “Review and confirm your order”

Weak step titles

• “Settings”
• “Email”
• “Confirmation”

Tips for success

1. Keep steps short and focused — One concept per step
2. Use images to show, not just tell — Screenshots work great
3. End with a clear next action — What should they do after finishing?
4. Test with a friend — Get feedback before publishing

Publishing your guide

Once you’ve added all your steps:

1. Click Preview to see how it looks
2. Make any final adjustments
3. Click Publish to make it live
4. Share the link with your audience!