February 8th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I guess it’s been awhile since I updated this site! Things have been just a little in the ‘nuts’ side for several months - and I hate to say this because I don’t want to jinx myself.. but it seems as though things are calming down just a little bit!
In November of 2007, my book, WordPress For Dummies, was released into the wild and it’s been doing really well! I’m very excited about how well it’s been recieved, including the fact that it has consistently been the NUMBER ONE book on Amazon.Com’s Blogging Guides! I’m very happy with that - it’s good to know that people are finding it to be a great help, and that all my hard work in 2007 has produced a nice reference and resource that helps get more people onto the WordPress platform! I did write a lengthy post on my personal blog called “WordPress For Dummies: The Never Ending Story” which talks about the future of the book and what readers can expect as WordPress moves forward with new updates and releases. It’s all good stuff.
On the design front, we have been so busy at E.Webscapes that I’ve hired on two new designers to help with the flow of new orders. I’m thrilled to be able to work in a job that I love, with people that are so much fun to work with. I’m behind in updating my portfolio there - and will be working on getting that up to date over this weekend. I also did a post on my personal blog called “How I hired some great talent in 48 hours through social networking” that is interesting and shows how using networking tools like Twitter and LinkedIN can really help you when you are networking on line.
In regards to xMark - I am planning an update here very soon. I have received some feedback from folks who have upgraded to the new WordPress 2.3+ version and stated that the xMark theme did not work for them. I just upgraded this site this evening to WordPress 2.3.3 and everything works fine.. no problems at all. I don’t know the exact nature of the problems - but I would recommend starting with making sure you’re using the most recent version of this theme (found in the far right sidebar to download).
Look for the next xMark update over the next week!
Interviewed for Monday’s (10/29) broadcast of
Talk Tech Radio - Australia. Archived podcast of the interview will be made available after the radio broadcast has aired. Segment discusses WordPress,
WordCamp Melbourne and WordPress For Dummies. James Farmer, of
EduBlogs fame, is also on Mondays show.
(0)October 22nd, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Just heard from my publisher today, and he said… “The first date of availability is next Monday (10/29). It usually takes a couple weeks before it’s on store shelves. Amazon orders will probably ship 11/2…”
So, we’ve confirmed…at long last, the official WordPress For Dummies book is reality and will be on the shelf at your local bookstore in no time! As well as Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobel, Books-A-Million and, of course, Dummies.Com and Wiley.Com.
The WordPress For Dummies E-Book can also be purchased from Wiley directly.
About The Book
WordPress is powerful software known for helping bloggers share their thoughts online. Whether you want to set up a blog in the WordPress community, add a blog to another site, or build your own blogging community, this book shows how WordPress can help. With this book, you’ll soon be navigating WordPress templates, plugins, and themes with no problem.
WordPress is one of the most popular blogging tools available, with over a million registered bloggers, and climbing! This all-new Dummies guide delivers just what would-be bloggers need to get up and running with WordPress and start communicating with the world. WordPress For Dummies covers blogging basics, choosing a hosting solution or setting up a host, developing blog content, syndicating blog posts with RSS, launching a specialized blog (including podcasting, photoblogging, mobile blogging, and videoblogging), and even earning revenue. It includes help on every aspect of installing and using WordPress, illustrations from real-world WordPress blogs, step-by-step tutorials on key topics, and insights from bloggers who use WordPress.
Discover How To:
- Personalize WordPress Settings
- Understand common template tags
- Manage and moderate comments
- Deal with comment and trackback spam
- Troubleshoot common problems
- Sign up for, set up and use a hosted blog at WordPress.com
- Download, install, set up and use WordPress on your own web hosting account
- Find, download, install and manage WordPress plugins
- Learn and understand the “Loop”
- Learn the ins and outs of simple template tags and theme creation
- Download, install, configure, set up and use the WordPress MU software to create your own blog community/network
- ….and MORE
I’m really excited about the release and am very proud of it. I believe that all my hard work in the last year has resulted in something that readers will find helpful and resourceful when it comes to the use of the most popular blogging software on the ‘net!
I’m not going to clog my blog with endless promotions of the book (people willl argue that I should.. but, reallly.. Zzzzzzzz!), but if you buy the book - you have my genuine, heartfelt THANKS! If you read the book - drop me a line and let me know, I would really like to hear from you.
Now, back to the real world of work n’ such - - I have about 20 new design projects to add to the portfolio AND I need to get a workout in tonight, as well….time for some SERIOUS time management!
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