TypePad For Dummies

Eager to start blogging? Find out how TypePad makes it easy and fun!

If you've been thinking about breaking into the blogo-sphere but didn't know where to start, you've come to the right place. First, you'll get some pointers on what blogging's all about and how to develop your online identity. Then you'll find out how TypePad works, how to use TypeLists and widgets, and what it takes to make your blog a huge success!

  • Blogging 101 — if you haven't blogged before, explore the why and how of blogging and learn to find your niche

  • Your TypePad account — discover how to set one up, create your Profile, choose settings, and track visitors

  • Ready, set, blog! — write your first posts, format the text, add images, and set keywords

  • Make it your own — find out about TypePad tools that let you customize your blog to suit your readers and your subject matter

  • Import options — transfer an existing blog to TypePad

  • Money making tips — learn how to make money with ads and paid posts, and what your blog needs to attract advertisers

  • Your blog has friends — see how to use Facebook®, Twitter®, and other social media to promote your blog

  • For the geek blogger — explore Advanced Templates and ways to customize with code

Open the book and find:

  • A primer on blogging etiquette

  • How to add photo albums and galleries

  • Cool ways to beef up your blog with TypeLists

  • Things to do with widgets

  • Tips for good blog posts

  • How to encourage comments from visitors

  • Ten interesting TypePad blogs to explore

  • Advice on managing your blog community

Learn to:

  • Start blogging with TypePad

  • Select the best pricing plan for you and your blog

  • Personalize your blog

  • Take advantage of TypePad's built-in SEO features and templates

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TypePad For Dummies

Eager to start blogging? Find out how TypePad makes it easy and fun!

If you've been thinking about breaking into the blogo-sphere but didn't know where to start, you've come to the right place. First, you'll get some pointers on what blogging's all about and how to develop your online identity. Then you'll find out how TypePad works, how to use TypeLists and widgets, and what it takes to make your blog a huge success!

  • Blogging 101 — if you haven't blogged before, explore the why and how of blogging and learn to find your niche

  • Your TypePad account — discover how to set one up, create your Profile, choose settings, and track visitors

  • Ready, set, blog! — write your first posts, format the text, add images, and set keywords

  • Make it your own — find out about TypePad tools that let you customize your blog to suit your readers and your subject matter

  • Import options — transfer an existing blog to TypePad

  • Money making tips — learn how to make money with ads and paid posts, and what your blog needs to attract advertisers

  • Your blog has friends — see how to use Facebook®, Twitter®, and other social media to promote your blog

  • For the geek blogger — explore Advanced Templates and ways to customize with code

Open the book and find:

  • A primer on blogging etiquette

  • How to add photo albums and galleries

  • Cool ways to beef up your blog with TypeLists

  • Things to do with widgets

  • Tips for good blog posts

  • How to encourage comments from visitors

  • Ten interesting TypePad blogs to explore

  • Advice on managing your blog community

Learn to:

  • Start blogging with TypePad

  • Select the best pricing plan for you and your blog

  • Personalize your blog

  • Take advantage of TypePad's built-in SEO features and templates

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Eager to start blogging? Find out how TypePad makes it easy and fun!

If you've been thinking about breaking into the blogo-sphere but didn't know where to start, you've come to the right place. First, you'll get some pointers on what blogging's all about and how to develop your online identity. Then you'll find out how TypePad works, how to use TypeLists and widgets, and what it takes to make your blog a huge success!

  • Blogging 101 — if you haven't blogged before, explore the why and how of blogging and learn to find your niche

  • Your TypePad account — discover how to set one up, create your Profile, choose settings, and track visitors

  • Ready, set, blog! — write your first posts, format the text, add images, and set keywords

  • Make it your own — find out about TypePad tools that let you customize your blog to suit your readers and your subject matter

  • Import options — transfer an existing blog to TypePad

  • Money making tips — learn how to make money with ads and paid posts, and what your blog needs to attract advertisers

  • Your blog has friends — see how to use Facebook®, Twitter®, and other social media to promote your blog

  • For the geek blogger — explore Advanced Templates and ways to customize with code

Open the book and find:

  • A primer on blogging etiquette

  • How to add photo albums and galleries

  • Cool ways to beef up your blog with TypeLists

  • Things to do with widgets

  • Tips for good blog posts

  • How to encourage comments from visitors

  • Ten interesting TypePad blogs to explore

  • Advice on managing your blog community

Learn to:

  • Start blogging with TypePad

  • Select the best pricing plan for you and your blog

  • Personalize your blog

  • Take advantage of TypePad's built-in SEO features and templates


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780470622780
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 01/15/2010
Series: For Dummies Books
Sold by: JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format: eBook
Pages: 432
File size: 7 MB

About the Author

Melanie Nelson is a technical writer and the author of BloggingBasics101.com, a leading resource for beginning and intermediate bloggers.

Shannon Lowe is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Chicken Soup for the New Mom's Soul, and Parent and Child Magazine.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: The Basics of Blogging 7

Chapter 1: Understanding Blogging and TypePad 9

Chapter 2: The Benefi ts of TypePad 23

Part II: Getting Started with TypePad 35

Chapter 3: Creating Your TypePad Account and Profi le 37

Chapter 4: Touring the TypePad Dashboard 51

Chapter 5: Creating Your First Blog 75

Chapter 6: Writing and Editing Your Blog Posts 97

Chapter 7: Interacting on Your Blog 121

Part III: Adding Useful Elements to Your TypePad Blog 137

Chapter 8: Using TypeLists and Widgets 139

Chapter 9: Adding Multimedia to Your Blog 163

Chapter 10: Exploring Social Media 183

Chapter 11: Finding and Using a TypePad Theme 205

Part IV: Taking Your Blog to the Next Level 243

Chapter 12: Making Money with Your Blog 245

Chapter 13: Importing, Exporting, and Archiving 257

Chapter 14: Tweaking Your TypePad Theme with

Custom CSS or Advanced Templates 263

Part V: The Part of Tens 295

Chapter 15: Ten Tips and Tricks 297

Chapter 16: Ten Places to Find TypePad Resources 315

Chapter 17: Ten Bloggers Using TypePad Well 325

Chapter 18: Ten Blogging Etiquette Tips 339

Appendix A: Domain Mapping 351

Appendix B: Third-Party Stat Counters 371

Index 385

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