Product Description
The blogging bestseller, now fully updated to reflect the latest tools and techniques
Blogging is forever evolving, and remains essential for anyone who wants a distinctive Web presence. There are many options that surround blogging-on everything from blogging software to hosting services-and this fun and friendly guide gets you started so can begin logging in hours of blogging!
Building on the success of the two previous bestselling editions, this latest revision includes essential blogging basics, the elements required of a good blog, and the tools you'll need to get started. You'll discover how to determine the right blogging software for you, whether you should run your own blog or use a full-service hosting site, and how to set up an account and write your first post.
- Builds on the two previous bestselling editions and covers the latest advertising tools to attract an audience, methods for making money with your blog, and ways to measure your blog's success
- Includes updates to the major blogging software utilities including Google's Blogger, TypePad, and WordPress
- Walks you through the latest search engine optimization techniques for increasing your blog's visibility
- Reviews the newest plug-ins and gadgets that will allow you to extend your blog
If you're in a fog about how to blog, then this easy-to-understand guide is the right book for you.
Product Details
| Publisher | For Dummies |
| ISBN | 047056556X |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Author | Susannah Gardner,Shane Birley |
| EAN | 9780470565568 |
| Label | For Dummies |
| Edition | 3 |
| Dewey Decimal Number | 006.7 |
| Studio | For Dummies |
| Number Of Pages | 408 |
| Title | Blogging For Dummies |
| Publication Date | 2010-02-02 |
| Manufacturer | For Dummies |
Customer Reviews
What you need to know about bloggingReview by valleygirl, 2010-08-16
There's a lot more to a blog than many people realize. Just sign on and start writing, right? Wrong. This book begins with the simple facts and answers the questions so you can get set up the right way and start blogging. A few corny "Dummies" book jokes as always, but a good way to learn the basics and well worth the money.
Liberal Bloggers Unite
Review by PK, 2010-07-22
Aside from the liberal tripe found throughout the book - emotional exuberance over the current president (initials BHO), pushing liberal blog sites, etc. - it is somewhat helpful as a resource for very general blogging information.
Political "bombs" sprinkled throughout a non-political book and emoting lifestyle choices numb the experience. Should give it 2 stars for the authors using "Dummies" as a vehicle for propaganda -- regardless of slant.
Other than the aforementioned, it reads fine and the layout is fine. Note: Their blogging "Tips" (icons with comments) often suggest buying a completely different "Dummies" book.
A top pick
Review by Midwest Book Review, 2010-05-16
A top pick is Susannah Gardner and Shane Birley's BLOGGING FOR DUMMIES, a fine survey covering the basics of blog etiquette, tools, socializing, and even blogging for money. From identifying visitors to managing blog tasks and overcoming writer's block, this is a top pick.
Very Easy to Understand Book
Review by Gregory G. Yates, 2010-05-09
Being I am from an older generation, the whole idea of blogging was hard for me to grasp. This book put information at a basic level that allowed me to understand it. This book helped me improve my blog which in turn will help my small business.
Good Resource Book
Review by Bookworm2, 2010-02-11
The good thing about this book is that it's nice to keep by your computer and refer to it while blogging, just in case you forget something.
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