Blog on: Building Online Communities with Web Logs - Tapa blanda

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This volume introduces the reader to Weblog technology and aims to help him/her choose and implement a Weblog site. It presents in-depth, step-by-step instructions for using the three popular Weblog applications (open source, hosted and low-cost), with coverage of customising the Weblog.

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"If you've been thinking about setting up a weblog, but don't know XML from FTP, this book is a great place to start. Learn what a weblog is, what it isn't, and take a step-by-step look at using some of the most popular weblogging tools and hosting solutions available today. I wish I had this book when I was building wilwheaton.net!" --Wil Wheaton, actor and writer

"Blogs have become a really big deal, and "Blog On does a great job of showing you how to create your own blog." --Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist.org

"A smart, sassy look at the technology and technique of Weblogging that will, for good or ill, introduce a legion of wannabes to the blogosphere. Fortunately, Todd Stauffer's advice is sound, and those who follow it will be better for the exposure." --G.K. Nelson, creator of stonefishspine and former editor of the Web art and literary 'zine, "Savoy

Your one-stop resource for creating and publishing dynamic Web content and community

There's no coding required! Create, publish, and promote your very own weblog ("blog") with help from this accessible and informative guide. Weblogs are an amazing way to build a dynamic, community-driven Web site for yourself, your business, or your non-profit organization. Best-selling author Todd Stauffer explains, step-by-step, how to set up your blog, express your style through effective presentation, and create a site that will attract visitors and keep them coming back. You'll find out about hosted blogging options that get you started in five minutes or less, as well as powerful server-based weblog applications. You'll also learn about add-on tools and advanced features that make your site more plugged-in, promoting an activecommunity of readers. Whether you've never had a Web site before or you're an experienced pro looking for new ways to differentiate your site, this book will help you to get your blog on in no time.