Bloggers love WordPress…and there’s a good reason why! If you’re ready to start using this free blogging software, WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition is just what you and your blog need to get started fast.

Wordpress is considered the #1 blogging platform in the world. Since its?release in 2003, it has grown each year and developed a reputation for being a user-friendly and powerful open-source software application.

Wordpress For Dummies shows you how to explore theme development and learn where to find free WordPress themes. Learn how to extend WordPress through plug-ins, CSS, custom fields, and more. Find out about archiving, interacting with readers through comments, tracking back, and handling spam using Askimet. Get the inside scoop on domain registration, choosing the right web hosting, and using basic software tools like FTP. Create a unique blog theme and presentation by using template tags with CSS.

Sign up for WordPress.com, log in, set options, and create User Profiles. Install WordPress.org, set up a MySQL database, explore RSS feeds, and organize a blogroll. Discover the secrets of creating a blog that draws readers and learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Get tips on the best widgets, upgrades, and plugins you can add to make your blog outstanding. Learn how to use the Dashboard, manage comments, and make permalinks work with your web server. With WordPress For Dummies 2nd Edition, it’s easy to use this free software to build a blog that stands out in a crowd.

From the Back Cover:

Discover why bloggers love WordPress and make your blog the best it can be!

Blogs are as much a part of life today as the evening newspaper was fifty years ago, and for much the same reason: Inquiring minds want to know. WordPress powers some of the most popular blogs on the Web, and with this guide to help, it can work for you, too. Here’s what WordPress does, how to set it up and use it, and some cool bells and whistles to make your blog stand out.

Product Details:

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (February 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470402962
• ISBN-13: 978-0470402962
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds