• ISBN13: 9781118199558
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publisher Imprint: Wiley
• Publication Date: March 20, 2012
• Pages: 336
• Original Price: USD 27.95
• Language: English
• Edition: Revised
• Item Weight: 391 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Internet / General

From the Back Cover

Make blogging your business -- and love what you do!

You really CAN make a living as a blogger -- if you're willing to commit the time and effort, and if you follow the advice in this book. Written by two leading authorities on creating and monetizing blogs, ProBlogger lays out the steps you need to follow to create a revenue-generating blog. Complete with exercises to help you put the advice into practice, this book offers a realistic, approachable look at what it really takes to turn blogging into a successful career.

With this practical guide, you can

• Understand both direct and indirect earning methods
• Develop a successful earning strategy
• Write content that attracts and holds visitors
• Learn to market and promote your blogs
• Engage followers via Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Study the secrets of more than a half-dozen successful blogs

Darren Rowse is the guy behind ProBlogger.net, a leading online information source for professional bloggers. He writes for various blogs and edits the popular Digital Photography School site (digital-photography-school.com).

Chris Garrett is a writer, online business consultant, teacher, coach, new media industry commentator, and of course, professional blogger. He shares blogging advice at chrisg.com and contributes to numerous blogs.