Blogging For Dummies, 5th Edition Front Cover

Blogging For Dummies, 5th Edition

  • Length: 408 pages
  • Edition: 5
  • Publisher:
  • Publication Date: 2013-12-09
  • ISBN-10: 1118712099
  • ISBN-13: 9781118712092
  • Sales Rank: #868514 (See Top 100 Books)
Description

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 passion and become a professional blogger.

  • Updates you on the latest blogging software and utilities
  • Explains search engine optimization, so new readers will find your blog
  • Reviews advertising tools and techniques you can use to attract readers
  • Helps you integrate your blog with social media
  • Delves into professional blogging and how to make money from your blog

Start blogging like a professional with the new edition of this top guide, Blogging For Dummies, 5th Edition.

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting started with Blogging
Chapter 1: Discovering Blog Basics
Chapter 2: Entering the Blogosphere
Chapter 3: Choosing and Hosting Blog Software

Part II: Setting Up Your Blog
Chapter 4: Starting a Blogger Blog
Chapter 5: Starting a WordPress Blog
Chapter 6: Starting a Tumblr Blog
Chapter 7: Creating a Squarespace Blog

Part III: Fitting In and Feeling Good
Chapter 8: Finding Your Niche
Chapter 9: Creating Great Content
Chapter 10: Building Community with Comments
Chapter 11: Blogging Anonymously

Part IV: Going Beyond Words
Chapter 12: Working with Photos
Chapter 13: Starting a Podcast
Chapter 14: Diving into Vlogging
Chapter 15: Leveraging Community with Forums

Part V: Marketing and Promoting Your Blog
Chapter 16: Reaching Out with RSS
Chapter 17: Joining the Twitterverse
Chapter 18: Diving Into Social Networking
Chapter 19: Measuring Blog Presence

Part VI: Getting Business-y with It
Chapter 20: Making Mad Mad Money
Chapter 21: Blogging for Companies

Part VII: The part of Tens
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Grow Community
Chapter 23: Ten Things All Bloggers Should Do

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