The Bottom Line
Got a blog? Then Essential Blogging will most likely help you. The authors give good, thorough instructions on how to pick blogging software, get it started, and keep it going. In addition, they examine advanced blogging techniques and take an in-depth look at some of the most popular blogging tools out there; such as Blogger, Movable Type, and Radio UserLand.
Pros
- Lots and lots of very detailed information
- Good resource for bloggers who want to upgrade the look of their blog
Cons
- Not a book for the technology newbie
Description
- Extremely detailed resource for dedicated bloggers
- Step by step instructions on how to set up and cultivate a successful blog
- Advanced blogging techniques discussed in thorough detail
Guide Review - Review of Essential Blogging
I have to admit, I'm not a dedicated blogger. I have one, but I don't update it frequently and I'm not completely familiar with the world of blogs - although, I do like to read other people's blogs. This book, Essential Blogging, is for people who are really, really into blogging. The authors (and there are six of them) go into painfully explicit detail about such diverse topics as automated blogrolling, optional configuration directives, and advanced template manipulation.
It's not for the faint of heart. I found the writing extremely technical, and it's easy to get bogged down. If I were to give this book to my mom, a complete blog newbie, I think her head would explode. However, for those who are confident in their tech abilities, this is a good reference tool.
