MySpace Visual Quick Tips [Paperback]

Sherry Willard Kinkoph (Author), Paul McFedries (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470089695 | ISBN-13: 978-0470089699 | Publication Date: August 21, 2006 | Edition: 1

A compact guide to the social networking sensation sweeping the world

• MySpace.com is one of the most popular social networking sites on the Internet today with more than 75 million registered users
• Provides tips, secrets, and tricks to creating and personalising a MySpace profile
• Offers straightforward descriptions, step-by-step instructions, and full-colour screen shots
• Includes vital information and safety precautions for parents to keep their children safe from online predators

 The all-fact, no fluff style is ideal for visual learners who want to get started right away

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Are you looking to socialize online, exchange video and music downloads, and get all you can out of your featured profile on one of the most popular social networking sites on the Internet today? Then Visual Quick Tips are for you. Visual Quick Tips will increase your productivity by providing you with shortcuts, tricks, and tips to help you work smarter and faster.

• Straight-forward task descriptions
• Succinct explanations
• Full-color screen shots
• Numbered steps

Learn How To:

• Create a cool profile that stands out
• Network with the right people
• Secure your—or your children's—information

About the Author

Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. Paul has written nearly 50 books that have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. His current titles include the Wiley books Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows XP, 2nd Edition, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Computers, 4th Edition, Windows XP: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks, 2nd Edition, and Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts: Your visual blueprint for creating dynamic spreadsheets. Paul is also the proprietor of Word Spy, a Web site devoted to new words and phrases (see www.wordspy.com). Paul lives in Toronto with his wonderful wife, Karen, and their silly dog, Gypsy.

Sherry Willard Kinkoph has written and edited oodles of books over the past 10 years covering a variety of computer topics, including Microsoft Office programs. Her recent titles include Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements 3.0 and Office 2003 Simplified. Sherry’s ongoing quest is to help users of all levels master ever-changing computer technologies. No matter how many times they — the software manufacturers and hardware conglomerates — throw out a new version or upgrade, Sherry vows to be there to make sense of it all and help computer users get the most out of their machines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Visual; 1 edition (August 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470089695
• ISBN-13: 978-0470089699
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,414,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy!, January 7, 2009

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J. Westbrook "Photo Lady" (AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MySpace Visual Quick Tips (Paperback)

Step by step instructions for those that don't know a thing about building myspace profiles.

3.0 out of 5 stars Help with my space, June 21, 2008

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Mary Elizabeth Reynolds "author of "Diary... (Charleston, South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MySpace Visual Quick Tips (Paperback)

There were a few good suggestions in this book so it is worth the price, but it certainly is not going to help you revamp your site. Still, it is worth the money.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK Book, July 13, 2007

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wellington waters "wellBornSun" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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The book is a good basic overview of most of the things you can do in My Space.