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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.

Cover of Buzz Marketing with Blogs for Dummies
In this instant-communication world, buzz means business! And one of the greatest ways to get customers and potential customers buzzing about your business is with a Web log, commonly called a blog. Blogs can help you: Introduce the people behind your business - Discuss relevant issues - Provide a clearinghouse for information and expertise - Show your business as a good corporate citizen - Support an exchange of ideas - Get honest feedback from your customers - Affect public opinion If you're new to blogging, or if you know the mechanics of a blog but want some help refining and targeting yours, Buzz Marketing With Blogs For Dummies will get you going right away. An expert blogger shows you the ins and outs of putting together a professional-looking blog, walks you through the jargon, helps you decide what your blog should do, and even explains various software solutions.
You'll find out how to: Set up and maintain a blog, write in blogging style, and observe blogging etiquette - Define your audience and target your blog to reach them - Involve your customers, earn their trust, educate the public, and build community - Avoid possible legal pitfalls while keeping your blog interesting - Encourage contributions and links to your blog - Use images and design an eye-catching format - Optimize your blog for top search engine ratings, track your results, and measure your success Written by Susannah Gardner, who has taught online journalism, directed multimedia efforts, and provided custom Web solutions to clients, Buzz Marketing With Blogs For Dummies even shares tips from the experts who establish and maintain some of the top-rated business blogs. You'll discover the secrets of success, how to spot and solve problems, what software can enhance your blogging life, and a whole lot more. It like having a staff of experts on call!

Cover of Dreamweaver MX 2004 for Dummies
Dreamweaver is the award-winning industry standard for website and web application development, and this manual provides an easy way for readers to grasp the basics and get going with it. The book covers: the key features of Dreamweaver including Dreamweaver basics, designing a well-planned site, co-ordinating the design work; adding graphics; framing pages; formatting text; adding interactivity; working with multimedia files; and building a dynamic site.