Create Your Own Blog, 2nd Edition

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Sams; 2nd Edition (May 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0672335972
ISBN-13: 978-0672335976

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Build a great personal or business blog… absolutely no experience needed!

Want a personal or business blog of your own? It’s easy! In this simple guide, one of the world’s most experienced bloggers walks you through every step of building your own WordPress blog, from getting started to building a worldwide audience. Tris Hussey covers it all, from low-cost blogging tools to high-powered writing tips! Get this book, and get started fast—with a professional-quality blog that meets your goals, whatever they are!

Build great blogs like these, the easy way!

Personal Blogs
Business Blogs
Audio and Video Podcasting Blogs
Portfolio Blogs for Artists
Blogging with Tumblr
Creating a Website with WordPress

Learn from a pro! Discover tips, tricks, and great solutions for:

Setting up your blog the right way—in just minutes!
Writing blog entries people want to read
Handling comments—even nasty ones!
Creating a conversation and building a community
Publicizing your blog
Choosing the right free or low-cost blogging tools
Avoiding beginner mistakes
Earning cash from your blog!

You won’t believe how easy it is to create your own blog… or how much fun!

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Beginning the Story: Blogging Then and Now
Chapter 2. Installing and Setting Up Your First Blog
Chapter 3. Creating Content for Your Blog
Chapter 4. Building a Community Around Your Blog
Chapter 5. Creating a Personal Blog with WordPress.com
Chapter 6. Creating a Business Blog
Chapter 7. Creating a Website
Chapter 8. Creating a Visual Artist’s Portfolio Blog
Chapter 9. Blogging with Tumblr
Chapter 10. Creating a Multimedia Blog
Chapter 11. Making Money Through Your Blog