WordPress
is the software that powers hundreds of thousands blogs including some
of the most influential sites on the Internet, and Wordpress for
Dummies is the guide
that many new and experienced bloggers are turning to in order to get
the most from their publishing platform.
(PRWEB)
January 30, 2008 -- Blogging exploded a few years ago and laid the
foundation for what people now call Web 2.0. This new platform put the
power of publishing and distribution into the hands of anyone with a
computer and an Internet connection. Anyone, anywhere can set up a blog
and publish rumors, stories, interviews, photos, tutorials, or personal
notes.
Now, blogging has gone mainstream as corporations look to use the
platform to grow relationships with customers, established blogs impact
traditional media, and entrepreneurs seek fame and fortune. WordPress
is the software that powers hundreds of thousands blogs including some
of the most influential sites on the Internet, and Wordpress for
Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.; November 2007; $24.99) is the guide
that many new and experienced bloggers are turning to in order to get
the most from their publishing platform.
Since its release in November 2007, the book has rocketed to the top
spot on Amazon.com's "Blogging Guides" bestseller list and continues to
receive rave customer reviews.
Unlike other blogging platforms, WordPress gives users the ability
to create a blog that is tailored to their own tastes and needs. The
codes, tags, and terminology are often intimidating to users,
especially less technical users. That may explain the explosive sales
and adoption of Wordpress for Dummies as it clearly explains the ins
and outs to show bloggers just how intuitive, friendly, and powerful
the software really is. Whether setting up a blog in the WordPress
community, adding a blog to another site, or building a new community,
this book demonstrates how WordPress can be the foundation. With
Wordpress for Dummies, readers will soon be navigating WordPress
templates plugins, and themes with no problem. Bloggers are learning
how to:
- Personalize WordPress settings
- Understand common template tags
- Troubleshoot common problems
- Sign up for a WordPress account
- Combat challenges with comments, trackback spam, and "splogs"
- Install and set up the software
- Find great themes, plugins, and consultants
- Use tags to work with templates
- Add an RSS feed, podcast, vlog, and photoblog
- Find online support, tips, and resources
With a foreword by WordPress founding developer, Matt Mullenweg, this
book is essential for both new and experienced bloggers that want to
get the most out of all of the features, or host a Wordpress blog on
their own domain. Wordpress for Dummies is a smorgasbord of WordPress
information, ideas, tools, resources, and instruction on everything
readers need to create and maintain a dream blog.
About the Authors:
Lisa Sabin-Wilson (West Bend, WI) founded
E.Webscapes Design Studio, a blog development and design company, in
1999. She has been developing, designing and providing technical
support on the use of Wordpress for her clients since 2002. Her client
list numbers over 1000 personal and professional blogs. She will
promote her book through her design blog at http://ewebscapes.com/designblog, her personal blog at http://justagirlintheworld.com,
and her various other business-related sites, at conferences like SXSW
and BlogHer where she speaks regularly on panels, and in articles she
writes for sites around the Web.
Matthew Mullenweg (Foreword) is the founding developer of WordPress,
the blogging software that runs thousands of sites around the world.
About For DummiesŪ:
With near universal name recognition, more than 150 million books in
print, and over 900 + topics, For Dummies is the world's bestselling
reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies
enriches people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and
easy way. Described by the N.Y. Times as "more than a publishing
phenomenon, but a sign of the times," For Dummies span every section of
the bookstore, covering everything from health to history, music to
math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, and more. The Dummies
brand has expanded into new products and categories with an extensive
licensed product line, including fitness and hobby DVDs, grilling kits,
business software, cleaning products, automotive kits, craft kits, and
apparel. For more information, visit Dummies.com. For Dummies is a
branded imprint of Wiley.
Wordpress for Dummies
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc
Publication date: November 19, 2007
$24.99; Paperback; 408 pages; ISBN: 978-0-470-14946-1
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