Short description
By following the detailed instructions, readers are sure to have a killer blog in no time. This guide includes easy primers on blog technology, culture, writing, promotion, and much more, plus step-by-step instructions for building six of the most popular types of blogs.
Long description
Buy this book, read it, follow its step-by-step instructions - and have a killer blog the very same night! *Step-by-step blogging projects cover six of the most common types of blogs: personal blogs, business blogs, blogs for podcasting, video, artists' portfolios, and lifestreaming *Includes easy primers on blog technology, culture, writing, promotion, and much more *By one of North America's top bloggers - a charter member of the Professional Bloggers Association This book is for everyone who ever wanted to have a blog of your own, but wasn't sure if you could handle the technology - or the content. Top blogger Tris Hussey brings together everything new bloggers need: quick and dirty primers on the technology and culture of blogging, plus step-by-step instructions for building six of the most popular types of blogs: Personal blogs Business blogs Blogs for audio podcasting (audio) Video blogs (vlogs) Portfolio blogs for artists Lifestreaming blogs Hussey helps new bloggers chose the right tool for their needs, and covers every facet of blogging, from writing to publicity. Along the way, he demystifies blogging, and helps you get past the worries that trip up novice bloggers - such as How do I handle comments? How public do I want to be? and What if my posts aren't good enough? Along the way, he shares all the tips and tricks he's uncovered over 12 years of web design and nearly five years as a blogger. This exceptionally well-organized, well-written, and passionate book will inspire any potential blogger -- regardless of their goals or experience.