Win 5 Copies of the Using WordPress Book

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December 15, 2010

WordPress continues to dominate the blogging market as publishers continue to embrace the platform to get their content on the web.

You can make the most of WordPress by learning as much as you can about it and this is why you’ll love today’s giveaway.

Que’s publishing has a long and reputable history for great books and they have recently announced the USING series of books.

They’re more than just books, as they include step-by-step video tutorials, audio sidebars and web content to complement these books.

One week from today, we’ll be giving away 5 copies of the USING WordPress books to 5 lucky WDD readers.

Read on for more details and for instructions on how to participate.

Here’s a bit more information about the book:

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.

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 WordPress users need to know. This practical, approachable coverage guides readers through getting started fast.

The book was authored by Tris Hussey. He is a speaker, former training manager, charter member of the Professional Bloggers Association, and Special Projects Manager for Media 2.0. He’s also the author of thousands of posts and articles on social media and blogging, he was named one of Vancouver’s top 20 social media people.

Download the Index and Chapter 10

To learn more about this book, please visit Using WordPress


How to participate:

Simply leave a comment below about the book. Only one comment per person, duplicates will be voided. The winners will be announced here on WDD on December 22nd and winners will also be emailed.

Good luck to everyone!

UPDATE: Here are the winners:

#270 — Alex 
#132 — Keith 
#332 — Kirsten 
#24 — Ann 
#497 — Kelly Lawrence 

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