WordPress Writers Blogs

In your opinion, what is better; webs.com or Moonfruit.com?

I do not want a site like Blogger, MySpace or wordpress ... If the answer is no, what the site to make your own website would you recommend? The reason I'm asking is that since I was a writer wattpad.com I would like to make a site where around all poeple can enter the world .. including those who are not allowed to use facebook. What place is perfect for an author? A place to stay in touch with fans, answer, commenting anonymously on blogs, pages and so on without signing, music videos, forum, etc.

moonfruit.com ....

Live Writer, WordPress Blog and Auto Tagger

WordPress Websites for Writers $1.99 WordPress Websites for Writers is aimed specifically toward writers who want and need their own website to showcase their work; however, anyone can follow the steps to creating their own site using this guide.What's Inside?- How to buy a domain name- How to get a hosting account- How to install WordPress- How to install a custom theme in WordPress- How to use WordPress as a website with or without...

WordPress In Depth $27.99 This is the eBook version of the printed book. WordPress has grown into the #1 blogging tool in its category: several million bloggers have downloaded this powerful open source software, and millions more are using WordPress.com's hosted services. Thirty-two of Technorati's Top 100 blogs now use WordPress. WordPress InDepth, 2/e, is a comprehensive reference for everyone who wants to use either WordPress or WordPress.com more effectively -- regardless of their experience with WordPress or with blogging. It offers comprehensive guidance for every aspect of using WordPress -- from downloading, installing, and securing it through blog design, templates, themes, posting entries, working with comments and email, and managing WordPress blogs. WordPress software has moved from Version 2.9 to Version 3.0 and this new edition has been fully updated to reflect the changes, including: -New look. The software has a more sophisticated look. Some menu items have been moved around, and the font is different. -Menus editor. WordPress now allows users to create and manage menus -Graphics editor. -New default theme. The look and functionality of the default theme have changed -Merger of WordPress and WordPress Multi-User (WordPress MU) -Use of WordPress as a CMS.

Using WordPress $19.99 Get comfortable with WordPress fast, with this media-rich, customized, hands-on learning experience! Covers the upcoming release of a major upgrade to WordPress, WordPress 3.0 Tightly integrated with online video, screencast tutorials, podcasts, and more: the total learning experience for new WordPress users Companion website provides supplemental media including video, screencasts tutorials, podcasts, and much more. WordPress has grown into the #1 blogging tool in its category: several million bloggers have downloaded this powerful open source software, and millions more are using WordPress.com's hosted services. Thirty-two of Technorati's Top 100 blogs now use WordPress. Using WordPress is a customized, media-rich learning experience designed to help new users master WordPress quickly, and get the most out of it, fast! It starts with a concise, friendly, straight-to-the-point guide to WordPress. This exceptional book is fully integrated with an unprecedented collection of online learning resources: online video, screencasts, podcasts, and additional web content, all designed to reinforce key concepts and help users achieve real mastery. The book and online content work together to teach everything mainstream Wordpess users need to know. This practical, approachable coverage guides readers through getting started fast; and will cover the upcoming release of WordPress 3.0. This major upgrade will include built-in image editor and the ability to host multiple blogs from one WordPress install.

WordPress 2 $27.99 This is the eBook version of the printed book. WordPress is an open-source personal publishing platform that is easy to use, flexible, and highly customizable. Although used primarily for publishing blogs, WordPress can easily be used to create and maintain complete Web sites. Taking the average blogger further than blogspot can, WordPress allows bloggers to create more complicated sites with their open-source technology, rather than blogger which is limited by HTML changes to their templates. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide shows you how to install, use, and customize WordPress to get the most from the software. Includes tips that explain why certain techniques are better than others, how to watch for potential problems, and where readers can find more information.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to WordPress $18.99 Take advantage of the #1 blog publishing application. With more than 22 million users worldwide, WordPress is the #1 blog WordPress publishing application in the world. This guide provides users of both its hosted blogging service (WorldPress.com) and its self-hosted application (WordPress.org) with everything they need to know to create, customize, manage, and share their WordPress blogs with the world.

Teach Yourself Visually WordPress $21.99 Get your blog up and running with WordPress. Are you itching to share your thoughts with the world through blogging but aren't sure how? Teach Yourself VISUALLY WordPress introduces you to one of the most popular, easy-to-use blogging platforms: WordPress. This book's clear directions and visual approach helps you to quickly get started in WordPress and then take full advantage of all its features. Janet Majure, an experienced and popular WordPress user, demonstrates key points with examples from her blogs.:; Provides visual step-by-step instructions for creating and setting up a WordPress site; Explains how to create engaging written and visual content; Shares advice on customizing sites through use of plug-ins and themes and custom site editing; Details more advanced procedures for self-hosted bloggers, including buying a domain, getting a Web host, and installing WordPress. The blogosphere beckons! Teach Yourself VISUALLY WordPress Brimming with clear instructions and exciting ideas for building a successful blog on WordPress.:

Getting Started with WordPress $29.99 In a world where blogs are all over the internet, designing an attractive one that stands out from the crowd can seem like a daunting task for anyone who has never done it before – unless they have an easy-to-follow resource that will guide them through every step of the process. WORDPRESS FOR BEGINNERS: DESIGN YOUR OWN BLOG OR WEBSITE is that resource. The book's primary value lies in its approach – it is filled with hands-on examples and emphasizes real-world applications. Coverage begins with the basics of WordPress, focusing on the free version of the software. It then progresses to explore other topics, including one-click installs, registering a domain name, and basic customizations. After building this solid foundation in WordPress fundamentals, more advanced and highly valuable concepts are introduced, like search engine optimization, categorization capabilities, and social media promotion strategies. Perfectly aligned with the "anyone can do it" approach of WordPress itself, this all-in-one resource will provide first-time bloggers with the tools they need to build a well-designed, effective blog that won't get lost in the blogosphere.

Beginning WordPress 3 $26.24 One of the most popular open source blogging and content management systems, WordPress lets you create a website to promote yourself or your business quickly and easilyi' "and better yet, it's free. WordPress is a flexible, user-friendly system, and it can be extended with a variety of themes and plugins. Beginning WordPress 3 is a complete guide for the beginning developer who wants to start using WordPress. You'll learn how to publish and manage online content, add media, create widgets and plugins, and much more. What you'll learn * How to get started with WordPress, create new content, and import existing content * How to change what appears on a home page, blog post, and more * How to handle media uploads, audio/video players, and podcasting * How to create themes, widgets, and plugins * How to publish, move, maintain, and secure your WordPress sitesWho this book is forThis book is for first-time users, designers, and developers of online content, blogs, and content management systems.Table of ContentsChapter 1: About WordPress Chapter 2: Installing and Upgrading Chapter 3: Dashboard and Settings Chapter 4: Working with Content Chapter 5: Importing Content Chapter 6: Creating a Basic Theme Chapter 7: Creating an Advanced Theme Chapter 8: Creating Widgets Chapter 9: Creating Plugins Chapter 10: Users and Roles Chapter 11: Performance and Security Chapter 12: Custom Content Types, Taxonomies, and Fields Chapter 13: Setting up the Network Appendix 1: Plugin Index Appendix 2: Theme Functions Appendix 3: Plugin Recipes

Professional WordPress Plugin Development $29.99 Taking WordPress to the next level with advanced plugin development WordPress is used to create self-hosted blogs and sites, and it's fast becoming the most popular content management system (CMS) on the Web. Now you can extend it for personal, corporate and enterprise use with advanced plugins and this professional development guide. Learn how to create plugins using the WordPress plugin API: utilize hooks, store custom settings, craft translation files, secure your plugins, set custom user roles, integrate widgets, work with JavaScript and AJAX, create custom post types. You'll find a practical, solutions-based approach, lots of helpful examples, and plenty of code you can incorporate! Shows you how to develop advanced plugins for the most popular CMS platform today, WordPress Covers plugin fundamentals, how to create and customize hooks, internationalizing your site with translation files, securing plugins, how to create customer users, and ways to lock down specific areas for use in corporate settings Delves into advanced topics, including creating widgets and metaboxes, debugging, using JavaScript and AJAX, Cron integration, custom post types, short codes, multi site functions, and working with the HTTP API Includes pointers on how to debug, profile and optimize your code, and how to market your custom plugin Learn advanced plugin techniques and extend WordPress into the corporate environment.

WordPress $23.99 This is the eBook version of the printed book. This book gives readers the tools they need to create beautiful, functional WordPress-powered sites with minimal hassle. Using the WordPress user interface as a baseline, authors Jessica Neuman Beck and Matt Beck walk new users through the installation and setup process while providing valuable tips and tricks for more experienced users. With no other resource but this guide, readers can set up a fully-functional and well-designed WordPress site that takes advantage of all the features WordPress has to offer.

Sams Teach Yourself WordPress 3 in 10 Minutes $11.99 This is the eBook version of the printed book. Sams Teach Yourself WordPress 3 in 10 Minutes   Chuck Tomasi Kreg Steppe   Sams Teach Yourself WordPress in 10 Minutes gives you straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through its 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to build great blogs with WordPress and WordPress.org, and reach any audience by web browser, RSS, or cell phone!   Tips point out shortcuts and solutions   Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls   Notes provide additional information   Plain English definitions explain new terms   10 minutes is all you need to learn how to… Quickly build free blogs with WordPress.com Customize your blog to fit your message Create powerful text, audio, and video content Moderate comments and build communities Set up RSS feeds Host your own blog with WordPress.org software Deliver content via iPhone and BlackBerry Streamline publishing with third-party tools   Register your book at informit.com/register for convenient access to updates and corrections as they become available.   Category:  Internet Covers:  WordPress 3.0 User Level:  Beginning