Blogging for dummies

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gardner, Susannah (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley c2014.
Hoboken, New Jersey : 2014.
Edition:5th ed
Series:For dummies Blogging for dummies
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628734306719
Table of Contents:
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Getting Finicky about Features