San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2008
Blogging exploded a few years ago and laid the foundation for what people now call Web 2.0. This new platform put the power of publishing and distribution into the hands of anyone with a computer and an Internet connection. Anyone, anywhere can set up a blog and publish rumors, stories, interviews, photos, tutorials, or personal notes.
Now, blogging has gone mainstream as corporations look to use the platform to grow relationships with customers, established blogs impact traditional media, and entrepreneurs seek fame and fortune. WordPress is the software that powers hundreds of thousands blogs including some of the most influential sites on the Internet, and WordPress for Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.; November 2007; $ 24.99) is the guide that many new and experienced bloggers are turning to in order to get the most from their publishing platform.
Since its release in November 2007, the book has rocketed to the top spot on Amazon.com’s “Blogging Guides” bestseller list and continues to receive rave customer reviews.
Unlike other blogging platforms, WordPress gives users the ability to create a blog that is tailored to their own tastes and needs. The codes, tags, and terminology are often intimidating to users, especially less technical users. That may explain the explosive sales and adoption of WordPress for Dummies as it clearly explains the ins and outs to show bloggers just how intuitive, friendly, and powerful the software really is. Whether setting up a blog in the WordPress community, adding a blog to another site, or building a new community, this book demonstrates how WordPress can be the foundation. With WordPress for Dummies, readers will soon be navigating WordPress templates plugins, and themes with no problem. Bloggers are learning how to:
Personalize WordPress settings
Understand common template tags
Troubleshoot common problems
Sign up for a WordPress account
Combat challenges with comments, trackback spam, and “splogs”
New Guide for Bloggers, WordPress for Dummies, Maintains Top-seller Spot on Amazon.com"s Blogging Guides List
