[Ebook]^^ Blog, Inc.: Blogging for Passion, Prof

With roughly 95,000 blogs launched worldwide every 24 hours (BlogPulse), making a fledgling site stand out isn't easy. This authoritative handbook gives creative hopefuls a leg up. Joy Cho, of the award-winning Oh Joy!, offers expert advice on starting and growing a blog, from design and finance to overcoming blogger's block, attracting readers, and more. With a foreword from Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge plus expert interviews, this book will fine-tune what the next generation of bloggers shares with the world.<br /><br />Learn how to: - Design your site<br /> - Choose the right platform<br /> - Attract a fan base<br /> - Finance your blog<br /> - Maintain work/life balance<br /> - Manage comments<br /> - Find content inspiration<br /> - Overcome blogger's block<br /> - Choose the right ads<br /> - Develop a voice<br /> - Protect your work<br /> - Create a media kit<br /> - Leverage your social network<br /> - Take better photographs<br /> - Set up an affiliate program<br /> - Partner