I thought I post today about three books that helped me as I started out blogging 
If you are an experienced blogger or internet markete,r the first blogging book might be a bit basic for you. If you are just starting out, it gives you a good introduction into the world of blogging. The last two books I use more as a reference or tech guide for bloggers. They are great to have around whilst working on your blog or web site.
Blogging with Moxie
Blogging with Moxie was the first “blogging book” I got myself as I decided to start blogging seriously. It walks you through the basics of choosing a blog platform, setting up your first blog, how to interact with others in the blogosphere etc etc etc. It is a great book for somebody just starting out with blogging, but might be not what an advanced blogger needs.
WordPress for Dummies
The only thing I regret with this blog book, is that WordPress updates so quickly that the authors of this book have problems to keep up with them. But despite of that, this is THE book to have if WordPress is your blogging platform of choice. It covers everything WordPress in detail and is a great resource of ideas, tips and tricks.
Syndicating Web Sites with RSS Feeds For Dummies
Granted this book is quite old (2005) but still a great source of information when it comes to RSS feeds and their uses. It is not only aimed at bloggers, but also at people that have web sites and want to use RSS feeds with them. It might be a bit of a technical overkill for some but if you want to get a good overview about what RSS feeds can do for your blog or web site, this might be the book for you. RSS feeds rightly used can be a great help in SEO.
So, as you have sticked so long around, here a suggestion: Before buying these books, check them first out in your local library
Do you have any favorite books that help you with blogging? Share them in a comment with us!
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thanks for the book advice, i think these could help someone get started.
Haha, I write for a variety of blogs, and I think that WordPress For Dummies should be mandatory! You would be surprised at some of the things that I am asked to do by people who have no idea how to use WordPress themselves.
Thanks! I’ll check out all of those books.Maybe they’ll help
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@ Chuggin
I do believe you! Like you said, it should be mandatory to get before you even activate the software
@evrybody
Thanks for your kind words, SY
As a professional Copywriter, I believe that everyone here would get a lot from the book “Made to Stick.” It’s probably the best book ever written about how to communicate effectively. Read it and you’ll understand why some things “stick” in people’s minds, and why other things don’t. I recommend it to every one, from clients to bosses to colleagues.
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@Carl
SY
Thanks for the tip! Is this the book you are talking about? Made to Stick Book I will make sure to include it in my next Amazon order
Yup, that’s the one! I hope you find it as eye-opening and useful as I have.
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@Carl
Thanks again for the tip, I’ll write a review as soon as I have read it. SY
Didn’t know that there was a WordPress for Dummies book. Thanks for the info.:D
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@EbooksUK
There are “for dummies” books for virtually everything in the world, SY
WordPress for dummies is essential reading for anyone looking to start blogging. It really gives you a good feel of how to go about starting and running your blog.
@Jason
I agree, everybody that blogs on a wordpress blog should have it on his or her desktop as a reference guide! SY
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