There is a wealth of information on the Internet about blogging. And most of it is free. However, there are also a couple good books on the subject, which we will highlight from time to time. We link with Amazon but also keep in mind, if you don't need a brand new copy of a book, use  HALF.com  (in our sidebar). This is the BEST source for books, EVER! Some books are new, some are used, you pick the condition and price! I could not live without this site.


BLOGGING FOR DUMMIES - All the basics are here. If you want to give yourself a Web presence without spending a lot of time or money, a blog is your answer and this is your guide. Blogs (Web logs) are short, diary-like entries on a Web site that has a chronological, journal format. Fun or informative, but not formal, blogs are easy to set up, maintain, and update. You can share your personal, stream-of-consciousness musings or your expertise on any subject ranging from your family vacation to world peace. This guide helps beginners (even technophobes) get started fast, with the essential info on.

BLOGGING FOR BUSINESS-EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHY YOU SHOULD CARE - Companies like Boeing, IBM, and Stonyfield Farm make it part of their business communication strategy. With over 30 million blogs in cyberspace, businesses need to understand how blogs work and affect their own organizations. _Blogging for Business_ targets business bloggers as well as businesses who want understand the importance of tracking blogs and perhaps start one.

Bloggers talk about everything including good and bad experiences with businesses. The authors explain how blogs differ from other online tools, how businesses use blogs both internally and externally, and why and how businesses monitor blogs.

Blogwild!: A Guide for Small Business Blogging - The world seems to have gone blogwild. More and more personal blogs appear every day, and businesses large and small are realizing that blogging can be a dynamite sales, marketing, and communications tool. Blogs are cheap to set up and operate, and they can humanize a company’s image, start the buzz on a new product, and get instant customer feedback. Do you have a blog? Does your business? It’s not too late to get started.