Book 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
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- Introduction
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Part I: Getting Started with Blogging
- Chapter 1: Discovering Blog Basics
- Chapter 2: Entering the Blogosphere
- Chapter 3: Choosing and Hosting Blog Software
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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
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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
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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
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Part VI: Getting Business-y with It
- Chapter 20: Making Mad Mad Money
- Chapter 21: Blogging for Companies
- Part VII: The Part of Tens
- About the Authors
- Cheat Sheet
- More Dummies Products
Product information
- Title: Blogging For Dummies, 5th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2013
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781118712092
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