WordPress For Dummies was published in November 2007. It covers WordPress.Com, WordPress.Org (up to version 2.3.3) and WordPress MU. WordPress For Dummies remains in the Top 5 books on Blogging at Amazon.com and continues to sell at an amazing rate!
In March, 2008, WordPress released version 2.5 – which was quickly followed by version 2.5.1. Along with that, WordPress.Com received quite an upgrade, as well! Version 2.6 is anticipated for a July/August release.
This put us (myself and Wiley Publishing) in a quandary about the book. The 2.5 release brought with it some pretty major changes that rendered the first edition of WordPress For Dummies outdated. The first release still covers all the basics – - many of the options, settings and instructions are still 98% relevant – however, the look and feel of WordPress has changed so drastically. The screenshots in the first edition are relevant to version 2.3.3 – which is quite a bit different than how the WordPress Dashboard looks in 2.5.x – - which may confuse a lot of new users. They may be using version 2.5, and if they are looking at the first edition of WordPress For Dummies – they may think they are using completely different software!
Wiley Publishing decided it was time for the second edition of WordPress For Dummies – which I am currently in the midst of writing and is due to be published in Fall ‘08.
The book will be a little bit different this time around. In the first edition, I covered all three versions of WordPress: the hosted version of WordPress.com, the self-hosted version of WordPress.org and the Multi-user version of WordPress MU. It also covered basic information on plugins and themes.
This time around, I am concentrating only on WordPress.com and WordPress.org. WordPress MU will not be covered in the second edition to make room for more in-depth information about themes, CSS, design and plugins.
I’m really excited to be involved in this project and looking forward to the release of WordPress For Dummies, Second Edition!
I have one day left to finish up the WordPress for Dummies book! On one hand, it seems like I’ve been working on this project forever! On the other hand, it seems like just yesterday that I signed the Contract with Wiley Publishing. Wow!
I had the fortunate opportunity today to conduct and interview with Andrew Billits of WPMUDev.Org on his involvement with WordPress MU. The interview will appear in the book. Andrew provided a fantastic ‘real world’ perspective on the pros, cons and challenges you face when running a WordPress MU blogging community. Thanks, Andrew!
The book covers the 3 major ‘flavors’ of WordPress: .Com, .Org and MU. I’m so excited to be wrapping up this project – and even more excited to see it finally published this summer!
Too many blogs – not enough time in the day! We are filling some serious amounts of design orders over at E.Webscapes – so much so that I am looking for a good designer (or two!) to join our team of talented designers. I’ve posted a job opening on my Design Blog – if you’re interested, have a read. If you’re REALLY interested – drop me a line.
I’m looking for serious inquiries only. This is a part-time, work-from-home, position (unless you really WANT an in-office position.. I’ll try and make room for you here in my crowded office space!) It’s a great opportunity to use your design skills, gain a bit of experience and make a few bucks along the way.
In the meantime, you’ll find me with my head buried in my book project and digging deep into various design projects. Questions? Let me know!
WordPress for Dummies is now available on Amazon.com – for advanced sales. The book is not scheduled for release until Summer of ‘07 – but you can purchase it now, or add it to your Amazon Wish List!
It’s really amazing how fast time flies when you’re having fun! I’m not yet completely finished with the book – - but will be in about 2 weeks from today. It’s been 5 long months of some really hard work, putting this book together. I’m excited to be finished with it . . and a little nervous, to be honest, to finally have it on the shelves!
All work and no play makes Lisa… really boring. I have BIG plans tomorrow involving my sofa, the big screen, popcorn and beer. The book can wait until the game is over.
Tomorrow is the big day, can you even stand it? GO COLTS!
Hey, I’m a Wisconsin girl, you didn’t really expect me to root for da’Bears, did ya?
I’m almost looking foward to half time as much as the game, itself. Prince is the half time show. I saw some interview on E! with I don’t know who, someone.. anyways – they said that the only way they could get Prince to do halftime was if he didn’t have to share the stage with anyone. It had to be *just* Prince. Gotta love it. Have you seen the commercial for it, it’s hilarious:
Too many blogs – not enough time in the day! We are filling some serious amounts of design orders over at E.Webscapes – so much so that I am looking for a good designer (or two!) to join our 
