| Description |
1 online resource (411 pages) : illustrations (some color), photographs |
| Series |
For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
At a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Getting started with Blogging; Chapter 1: Discovering Blog Basics; Making Yourself Comfortable with Blogs; Starting a Blog; Choosing What to Blog About; Creating a Successful Blog; Designing for Success; Chapter 2: Entering the Blogosphere; Assessing Your Involvement; What Happens When You Publish?; Blogging Ethically; Keeping Your Job While Blogging; Blogging without Embarrassing Your Mother or Losing Friends. |
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Protecting Your Privacy and ReputationChapter 3: Choosing and HostingBlog Software; Having Your Own Domain Name; Finding Web Hosting; Deciding on the Right Blogging Software; Understanding Hosted Blog Software; Understanding Blog Software That You Install on Your Own Server; Part II: Setting Up Your Blog; Chapter 4: Starting a Blogger Blog; Starting a Blog with Blogger; Writing a Post; Publishing Your Post; Viewing Your Blog Post; Selecting the Dashboard Settings; Customizing Your Blog; Chapter 5: Starting a WordPress Blog; Choosing between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. |
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Installing WordPressGetting Familiar with Settings; Creating a Post; Customizing Your Design; Finding Out More about WordPress; Chapter 6: Starting a Tumblr Blog; Introducing Micro Blogging; Starting a Micro Blog with Tumblr; Creating a Text Post; Customizing How Your Blog Looks; Configuring Your Settings; Chapter 7: Creating a Squarespace Blog; Creating a Squarespace Account; Adding Blog Content; Customizing and Connecting; Part III: Fitting In and Feeling Good; Chapter 8: Finding Your Niche; Deciding What Belongs on Your Blog; Learning from the Pros; Reaching Out to Other Bloggers. |
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Chapter 9: Creating Great ContentKnowing Your Audience; Writing Well and Frequently; Linking to Serve the Reader; Breaking Through a Blank Screen; Chapter 10: Building Communitywith Comments; Getting Interaction Going with Comments; Managing Comments; Recognizing Spam Comments; Fighting Spam with Software; Dealing with Coverage on Other Blogs; Chapter 11: Blogging Anonymously; Deciding How Much Anonymity You Need; Going Anonymous; Approaching Content Cautiously; Stepping Up Security; Resources; Part IV: Going Beyond Words; Chapter 12: Working with Photos; Getting Equipped. |
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Choosing Visuals for Your BlogEditing Photos; Inserting Photos into Blog Posts with Flickr; Chapter 13: Starting a Podcast; Deciding to Podcast; Planning Your Podcast; Assessing the Tools; Dressing Up Your Podcast with Music and Sound Effects; Publishing Your Podcast; Promoting Your Podcast; Chapter 14: Diving into Vlogging; Defining Vlogging; Setting the Stage; Editing Your Vlog; Promoting Your Vlog; Chapter 15: Leveraging Communitywith Forums; Deciding Whether Forums Will Work for You; Researching Software Options; Choosing between Free and Commercial Forum Software. |
| Summary |
The best book on blogging, updated and better than ever! The blogosphere keeps changing and evolving, and so does this top blogging guide. A terrific book whether you're just starting out or are already blogging regularly, this book provides solid information on blogging basics, the anatomy of a good blog, and the tools you need to get started. You'll learn how to set up an account, find ample coverage of social plug-ins and emerging platforms like Squarespace and Overblog, and discover savvy ways to write your first post. Best of all, the book explores how you can make real money from your. |
| Subject |
Blogs.
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Blogues. |
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blogs. |
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Blogs |
| Added Author |
Gardner, Susannah.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Lupold Bair, Amy. Blogging for dummies. Fifth edition (OCoLC)874890527 |
| ISBN |
9781118711828 (e-book) |
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1118711823 (e-book) |
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9781118712009 (e-book) |
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1118712005 (e-book) |
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1118712099 |
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9781118712092 |
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