about press novice

Hi, I’m Oussama B.
Welcome to PressNovice.
I created this blog to help real beginners — especially those who want to start a beautiful food blog — launch their WordPress site with confidence and zero overwhelm.

A few years ago, I was exactly where you are now: full of recipes and ideas, but completely lost when it came to WordPress, hosting, themes, and all the technical details. I spent weeks reading complicated tutorials and still felt stuck.
That experience taught me one important thing: beginners don’t need more technical jargon. They need clear, calm, and practical guidance.
So I built PressNovice as the resource I wish I had when I started — a simple and supportive place where you can learn to create a professional food blog without stress or confusion.

What You’ll Find Here

I used to work the typical 9-5 grind for a stuffy corporate company. And well, let’s just say it wasn’t exactly my cup of tea…

  • Step-by-step WordPress tutorials made specifically for food bloggers
  • Honest recommendations for the best tools (SiteGround, Sage Theme, and more)
  • Practical guides to help you go from zero to a live, beautiful blog
  • A calm and friendly approach to design, content, and growth

My goal is simple: help you focus on what you love most — your recipes and your story — while I take care of the technical side.

Whether you’re just thinking about starting your food blog or you’ve already taken your first steps, I’m here to walk beside you with patience and encouragement.

Thank you for being here. I’m truly excited to be part of your journey.

Let’s build something beautiful together.

— Oussama B. Founder, PressNovice hey@pressnovice.com

Press Novice

Sage Kitchen FAQ

No, not at all. I designed PressNovice for complete beginners. Everything is explained step-by-step with no coding required. If you can use a computer, you can do this.

You can start with less than $100. A good hosting plan (SiteGround or Hostinger) costs around $3–$11 per month, and the Sage theme is a one-time payment of $179. I’ll show you exactly where to spend and where you can save.

Most beginners who follow my 7-Day Checklist can have a beautiful, live food blog in 7 to 14 days. You don’t need to be fast — you just need to take one step at a time.

For 2026, I personally recommend SiteGround for hosting (fast and beginner-friendly) and Sage Theme for design (it makes your food photos look calm and professional). I use both myself and explain everything in simple terms.

Absolutely not. There is still huge space for authentic, personal food blogs. Google and Pinterest love fresh, high-quality content from real people. If you start now with the right guidance, you’re actually starting at a great time.