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Blogging For Dummies 2nd Edition
* In Part I, readers learn what a blog is, why they might want to create one, and what they need to get started. Includes information on blogging basics, the anatomy of a good blog, and the tools required to get started.
* Part II gets readers up and running with their first blog. They learn about the choices involved in setting
up a blog, customizing a blog, and incorporating additional bells and whistles through HTML code.
* Part III shows readers how to make their blog stand out in a crowd. Topics covered include finding a niche in the blogging community, developing a strong voice, building an audience following, and learning how to deal with spammers and other unpleasant people.
* Part IV teaches readers how to customize their blog by adding eye-catching features like expanding a blog's sidebar (where bloggers are able to post personal recommendations, surveys, etc.), adding photos or even delving into podcasting and videoblogging.
* Part V shows readers how to get the word out about their blog and maybe make some money at the same time. There is also a chapter dedicated to using blogs to help promote businesses.
* Part VI discusses how to keep a blog's comments useful and on topic, ten cool tricks tools to make a blog shine, and examples of successful blogs.
CONTENTS:
Introduction
Getting started with Blogs
Setting Up Your blog
Fitting in and Feeling Good
Adding bells and Whistles
Marketing and Promoting Your Blog
The Part of Tens
Appendix: Glossary
Index
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