Create Your Own Blog (eBook)

This is the eBook version of the printed book.This book is for everyone who ever wanted to have a blog of your own, but wasn't sure if they 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 ' Multimedia blogs, audio and video (vlogs) ' Portfolio blogs for artists ' Blogging with Tumblr and Posterous ' Building a regular website using a blog engine 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 readers 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.

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Create Your Own Blog 6 Easy Projects to Start Blogging Like a Pro Second Edition 6 Easy Projects to Start Blogging Like a Pro Personal Blogging Using WordPress.com * Build a Website Around Your Blog * Business Blogging Using WordPress.org Software * Multimedia Blogging * Portfolio Blogging for Artists * Blogging with Tumblr Build a great personal or business blog... absolutely no experience needed! Want a personal or business blog of your own? It's easy! In this simple guide, one of the world's most experienced bloggers walks you through every step of building your own WordPress blog, from getting started to building a worldwide audience. Tris Hussey covers it all, from low-cost blogging tools to high-powered writing tips! Get this book, and get started fast-with a professional-quality blog that meets your goals, whatever they are! 6 Easy Projects Build great blogs like these, the easy way! Personal Blogs Business Blogs Audio and Video Podcasting Blogs Portfolio Blogs for Artists Blogging with Tumblr Creating a Website with WordPress Learn from a pro! Discover tips, tricks, and great solutions for: Setting up your blog the right way-in just minutes! Writing blog entries people want to read Handling comments-even nasty ones! Creating a conversation and building a community Publicizing your blog Choosing the right free or low-cost blogging tools Avoiding beginner mistakes Earning cash from your blog! You won't believe how easy it is to create your own blog... or how much fun! Tris Hussey is a speaker, teacher, charter member of the Professional Bloggers Association, and social media consultant. He has been a blogger since 2004 and was one of Canada's first professional bloggers. The author of thousands of posts and articles on social media, blogging, and technology, he was named one of Vancouver's top 20 social media people. He is also a professional photographer and regularly teaches blogging, WordPress, and social media at several Vancouver-area universities.