Beginning Google Blogger [Paperback]

Heather Wright-Porto (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 27, 2010 | Series: Beginning

Are you interested in starting a blog but can’t decide on which service to use? Google’s Blogger offers many advantages over other blog publishing systems, including seamless integration with Google services and web applications.

Beginning Google Blogger is a complete resource on how to create and manage a blog using Blogger. The book offers step-by-step instructions and visual aids which walk you through both the basics of Blogger and the advanced features it offers—from creating a new blog and choosing fonts and colors, and installing custom blog graphics; to converting from a 2-column to a 3-column layout, setting up a domain name and creating an online store with a built-in navigational bar.

The journey from newbie to experienced blogger will be fun and challenging. You’ll learn practical applications of the most popular gadgets, search engine optimization tips, how to make money using Blogger, and, overall, taking blogging to a new level by incorporating social networking tools, using advanced blog design techniques, setting up a custom domain and creating an online store.

What you’ll learn

• Create a new blog and publish posts.
• Modify blog design, change the page layout, and install gadgets.
• Learn how to make money with your blog.
• Increase and track visitor traffic.
• Incorporate social networking applications.
• Use advanced blog design techniques and customization using HTML and CSS.
• Set up a custom domain.
• Create an online store.

Who this book is for

This book is for individuals wanting to start, build, improve or maintain a blog for personal or business use.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 
2. Getting Started 
3. Blog Layout and Design 
4. Making the Most of Your Blog
5. Setting Up a Custom Domain 
6. Working with Images 
7. Advanced Design and Layout
8. Setting Up a Blog Store 
9. Troubleshooting and Blog Help

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About the Author

Heather Wright-Porto holds a master’s degree in computer information systems and has had her own computer consulting company, Premier Computer Solutions, since 1995. She has trained clients on Microsoft Office, as well as Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, and other graphic design applications, in addition to developing databases (using Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle), programming in Visual Basic, and creating websites (using ColdFusion, HTML, and JavaScript). She also worked at New York University's School of Medicine as a senior database developer for more than nine years. In November 2009, her focus shifted to expanding and building her Blogs by Heather business (BlogsByHeather.com). In July 2010, she published her first book, Beginning Google Blogger, and in the fall of 2010 began writing her second, Creative Blogging.

Heather enjoys writing and sharing her blogging knowledge and experience with her readers. She hopes to continue writing technical books and maybe will even write a children's book someday. Her days are also filled with raising her young family, Luke and Michaela.  

As a creative outlet and for her love of art, she became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in October 2006. She is what is considered a “hobby” demonstrator, but enjoys making and selling cards at local shops, holding child and adult craft programs at local libraries, as well as workshops at her home with customers, friends and family. 

Heather is easygoing, but very ambitious and detailed-oriented (how does that combination work?). She gets great enjoyment in helping others and more so in making people smile. She is blessed and fortunate to have the life she has, and to be surrounded by a loving family and wonderful people.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (July 27, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430230126
• ISBN-13: 978-1430230120
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A #1 tool for building a blog, October 24, 2010

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This review is from: Beginning Google Blogger (Paperback)

No matter what computer experience you have, this book walks you through each step of setting up a blog. Very well written and sooo easy to follow. A must-have!