Author(s): Lisa Sabin-Wilson

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Bloggers love WordPress! If you're ready to start using this free blogging software, "WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition" is just what you and your blog need to make a splash. Professional blog designer Lisa Sabin-Wilson shows you how to use all the latest upgrades to WordPress and helps you decide whether to use the Wordpress.com hosted service or self-host your blog with WordPress.org. Whether you're just venturing into the blogosphere or you want to shift an existing blog to WordPress, "WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition" will help: explore theme development and learn where to find free WordPress themes; extend WordPress through plug-ins, CSS, custom fields, and more; find out about archiving, interacting with readers through comments, tracking back, and handling spam; get the scoop on domain registration, Web hosting providers, basic tools like FTP, and more; create a unique blog theme and presentation by using template tags with CSS; sign up for WordPress.com, log in, set options, and create a profile; install WordPress.org, set up a MySQL database, explore RSS feeds, and organize a blogroll; discover the secrets of creating a blog that draws readers; get tips on wonderful widgets, upgrades, and plugins you can add to make your blog extra cool; and learn how to use the Dashboard, manage comments, and make permalinks work with your Web server.