Problogger - Darren Rowse

Turn your passion for blogging into extra revenue There are no magic wands, hidden tricks, or secret handshakes that can bring you immediate success in the blogging world, but with the help of this book, you can get there. Written by two leading authorities on creating and monetizing blogs, ProBlogger carefully lays out the steps you need to follow to create a revenue–generating blog. From choosing a topic and publishing your first post to promoting your site using social media and receiving your first check, you'll find out what really works. Packed with practical, tried and tested advice, this guide shows you how to: Choose the right blog tools and platforms Find your niche so you can excel Start writing in a way that attracts visitors Follow winning strategies on how to earn income with your blog Drive readers to your blog through Twitter, Facebook, and Digg Select the best advertising services Uncover the secrets of successful blogs

Darren Rowse launched ProBlogger.net in 2004, where he advises fellow bloggers on every aspect of blogging. He's also the blogger behind the successful Digital–Photography–School.com. His blogs are read by over 3 million people per month and he has been making a fulltime living from blogging since 2005.Chris Garrett is a fulltime blogger and new media consultant who has been involved commercially with the Internet since 1994.

‘…structured in easy, well written stages...this book is essential if you are going to achieve your blogging objectives.’ (Bookworm73.wordpress.com, March 2011).