All posts tagged WordPress.Com

Launch a WordPress.com Blog In A Day (For Dummies)

Launch a WordPress.com Blog In a Day For Dummies by Lisa Sabin-Wilson

Happy to announce the release of my latest project for Wiley Publishing. The For Dummies division is launching a new series called “…In A Day For Dummies” which are short e-books geared toward helping you learn a new skill “in a day”.   Wiley Publishing decided to pilot this new series with books on WordPress since it’s such a damn popular service (can ya blame them??) and because the WordPress service seems to lend itself …

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WordPress For Dummies: The Never Ending Story

When I was approached to write the WordPress For Dummies book back in 2006, I was excited.. and scared. WordPress is a platform that I love…and, even more, I enjoy sharing the joys of WordPress to those who are new to the platform. Whether you’re making the move from another blogging platform to WordPress.. or just starting a blog for the very first time – – people that I work with are always amazed and …

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Audio Review of WordPress For Dummies

Neville Hobson and Dan York provide an in-depth, comprehensive audio review of WordPress For Dummies. By and large, it’s a very positive review, sprinkled with just a few helpful criticisms for this author to learn from. Thank you, Neville and Dan!

WordPress For Dummies: An Update

At long, long last I have finally finished the WordPress For Dummies project that I’ve been working on since January. All of the edits are in and the book went to layout this week – and I couldn’t be more thrilled or excited! There were a number of challenges to writing this book.. but getting it finished and through the editing process was the biggest. In the final hours, we were all very happy to …

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Geek of The Week

Hey, what do ya know – I am the ‘Geek of the Week’ over at ServerBeach. Months ago, they asked me for my bio and information and then I promptly forgot all about it. Today, Angela Ramirez of ServerBeach wrote to let me know that I’m their geek this week. Heh. I remember, in high school, it was so not cool to be referred to as a geek. Is this something to put on my …

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