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Learn more about the world of web services by reading books that I have chosen for you. By reading selected literature you get the right information and knowledge that will make you an expert.

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WordPress For Dummies

Rating: ( out of 28 reviews )

Before buying this book I examined at least a half dozen of the competitors. Many of which are twice the price of WordPress for Dummies. Lisa Sabin-Wilson’s latest WordPress for Dummies book is the best book available at this time for WordPress newbies.

It starts in the right place choosing how you will publish / host WordPress. Wilson explains both options with the pro’s and con’s of each. It’s an important decision and the information she provides is helpful.

If you intend to build a website you should strongly consider WordPress. It’s a mature application and easy to learn. Unlike many opensource applications the documentation is great and it has been designed from the ground up with the the end user in mind as opposed to other applications which are designed to be used by a programmer, IT pro or advanced user.
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Creating a Web Site: The Missing Manual

Rating: ( out of 44 reviews )

If you spend much time on the Internet at all, at some point you’ve said to yourself, “Maybe I should have a web site.” It can be a bit intimidating, and many people don’t get beyond that “Maybe I should …” phase. If you want to progress further, this book is for you.

For web beginners this is an excellent place to start. Even the introduction is worth reading! The major subjects covered are: creating web pages, making pages look beautiful, putting it online, attracting visitors, making money, and adding frills.
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I’ve Got a Domain Name – Now What???

Rating: (out of 14 reviews)
I've got a domain name, now what?

A Practical Guide to Building a Website and Web Presence

Whether you are new to the internet and domain names or consider yourself knowledgeable in the web space, if you’re thinking about getting a domain name, or if you already have one and want to take the next step, I highly recommend you read Jean’s book before taking another step.

It’s a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to to the internet with something for everyone — from beginner to experienced.

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The Domain Game: How People Get Rich From Internet Domain Names

Rating: (out of  14 reviews)

The Domain Game provides an insightful look into the somewhat “hidden” world of domain name trading. Kesmodel, a staff reporter for the Wall Street Journal’s Chicago bureau who formerly worked as technology reporter for the Journal’s online edition, expertly weaves Internet domain name industry facts and history into the context of events, sharing the true stories of successful domainers.

He tells how individuals of varied educational and work backgrounds found success through foresight, smart thinking, and/or aggressive pursuit of domain names that they acquired for prices as low as under $10 to many thousands of dollars.

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