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Summary: Excellent cautionary book for those whose eyes are bigger than their reach
Comment: The two authors of this book repeatedly warn would-be professional bloggers that it takes a great deal of hard work (besides luck) to even hope to make a decent living with a blog. The authors explicitly warn of the dangers of thinking that this is something that anyone can do.
On the other hand, the authors share valuable information to help people who understand what the commitment must be in order to possibly grow a "successful" money-making blog. This is one of those books that you read a second time because there's so much good information in it. -- Phyllis Zimbler Miller, [...]
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Summary: Refreshingly hype-free
Comment: Darren Rowse needs no introduction to anyone serious about the business of blogging. His [...] site is the "best of breed" of all the blogs on blogging.
His book did not disappoint. It walks you step by step through all the things that are needed to create a successful blog.
Most refreshing is the lack of sentences like "You, too, can EXPLODE your income..." which are endemic in the world of blogging and web advice. Rowse neither promises the moon nor lards his book with annoying and useless hype. Nor is his prose dry and academic. He simply and clearly explains his points. If only the others would do the same!
If you want to blog for dollars, this is the book for you.
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Summary: Good Reference for Beginners and Intermediate
Comment: The authors Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett are people who not just talk the talk but also walk the walk, meaning that they know from first hand experience what they are talking about.
The only 200 pages length had me worried for a second, considering the size of the covered subject, but it was unjustified. It covers a lot of ground, but does so in reference style manner. This means that the book is not designed to be read from start to finish. You pick it up and read some sub chapters and maybe one of the ten main chapters, but then close it to apply what you just read in practice.
Although they provide a lot of references and list of tools in most cases, did they fail to provide multiple options in some instances, which is either because of strong personal preference, lack of information or because of an advertising deal. It is hard to tell for sure.
It is a useful and practical reference for newbies who think about starting a blog, but also for folks who already have a blog, but struggle with one or more aspects of the real world blogging realities.
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Summary: GOLDEN INFORMATION
Comment: If you want to make blogging your business, then this book is a must read. This book takes you step by step through all the options you will face when launching and monetizing a blog.
What I love BEST about this book is that Darren doesn't "sugar coat" his experience. His was NOT an overnight success story and he openly shares that information with the reader. His co-author, Chris Garret also doesn't sugar coat his experience either. Both are long time internet veterans whose success has been anything but overnight.
This book contains great information for every level of blogger. However, if you're expecting step-by-step idiot proof advice on how to make $100K a year your first year in blogging without working at it, then pass on buying this book.
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Summary: Charles Review On The Problogger Book
Comment: Before I first laid my hands on this book, I have already frequented Darren Rowse's blog where he teaches about blogging as a professional. This book is definitely a complete guide to make money in blogging. It not only teaches you how to blog, what to blog, and also where to blog. But what separates this book from the rest are the parts where he teaches people how to buy and sell blogs, and to write articles that attract visitors to come back for more.
Darren and Chris are definitely writing from their own experiences as probloggers themselves. And because of their fame, I believe the subscribers in their blogs will actually buy this book because of their credibility. In no time, this book should hit the bestsellers list.
This book is written with the aim of targeting at all blog platforms even though they love to use WordPress (just like myself). In fact, the technical issues about blog should be left out to the experts while we focus on providing the best contents for the visitors.
No doubt about this book at all. Because I have it myself, and would recommend to all bloggers out there to acquire it.
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