Written on December 10th, 2007 at 05:12 pm by Darren Rowse
Win a Copy of WordPress for Dummies
Over the next five days I’m going to run a little daily competition here at ProBlogger.
The prize – each day from Monday through to Friday I’ll be giving away an autographed copy of WordPress For Dummies by Lisa Sabin-Wilson.
I’ve seen some parts of this book already (the full thing is winging it’s way from the US as I write this) and it is a great read and well worthwhile the purchase for those starting out with and wanting to extend their knowledge of a blog platform that more ProBlogger readers use than any other.
How do you Win a Copy?
It’s simple – all you have to comment on ProBlogger over the next week. Each day of the week I’ll choose one random comment left on that particular day (on any post on the blog). That commenter will win a copy of the book – it is as simple as that.
The comments do need to be legitimate (ie – on topic and adding something to the conversation) – but you can enter as many times as you like – each comment that you leave is an ‘entry’.
I’ll announce the five winners at the end of the week.
188 Responses to “Win a Copy of WordPress for Dummies” - Add Yours
Muhammad Siyab
December 10th, 2007 5:42 pm
This is a great offer Darren!
The title seems a little offending though! For Dummies!
Scooter
December 10th, 2007 5:54 pm
I could totally use this… I’m in!
Brian Purkiss
December 10th, 2007 6:09 pm
I’m all for it!
I’m in!
:-D
Thomas Sinfield
December 10th, 2007 6:10 pm
I wouldn’t call myself a dummy but all information is good information if taken on board. Nice competition.
ikd
December 10th, 2007 6:23 pm
I would consider all books in the “dummy” series outstanding for starters and, occasionally, non-starters, a quick desk reference thing.
I’m in, too!
I.
Lisa
December 10th, 2007 6:29 pm
Many thanks for sponsoring this give away, Darren! I’m excited to see the 5 winners at the end of the week :)
And.. umm.. I already have a copy, so…. ;)
Dan Solis
December 10th, 2007 6:32 pm
i love me some wordpress! i wannit!
Jen
December 10th, 2007 6:34 pm
This is a great contest. I know enough to get by, but there’s some content in that book that I’d love to learn.
Bradly Fletchall
December 10th, 2007 6:34 pm
I switched to WordPress back in September. I haven’t really read any of the documentation on it yet as I have just sorta fumbled my way around and figured it out so this book might help me out a bunch.
Plus getting the ProBlogger’s autograph would be pretty cool.
Willy
December 10th, 2007 6:34 pm
I just saw this book on Amazon, and I was wondering how “for dummies” it actually is. Has anyone had a chance to pick up this book and take a look? What do you think?
Todd Morris
December 10th, 2007 6:35 pm
These “dummy” books are right up my alley … at least that’s what my wife says :)
Joe
December 10th, 2007 6:38 pm
I saw an amusing cartoon about the For Dummies series captioned “Don’t they write books for smart people anymore?”
Thanks for the shot Darren. Though I’m thinking I’d need the “Wordpress for the Extra Special Dummy”.
Juha Ylitalo
December 10th, 2007 6:50 pm
Scariest part on this competition is that I might actually win the book and learn something new while reading it. However, I am willing to take my changes and join the competition.
Mike Smith
December 10th, 2007 6:51 pm
Any information can help someone learn a new trick. I’ll be entering. :)
SaTiSh MeDoS
December 10th, 2007 6:51 pm
Okah Darren so this is a kind of promotion trick for blog isnt it ? Thats a good offer though .
Artur Kim
December 10th, 2007 6:52 pm
I don’t know how helpful this book will be to me, but I probably could learn a few things from it. I’ve been lucky lately, so I might as well try. If the book turns out to be not so helpful, I could just put up a contest on my blog.
By the way, thank you for this great competition, Darren.
manica
December 10th, 2007 7:07 pm
Hi, can I run for competition from Italy?
coolthought
December 10th, 2007 7:16 pm
This is such a great news for all those newbie bloggers and to get started in posting some comment on other people blog.
“dummies”…. well don’t take it to heart. Everyone has to start some where. This when you don’t really know much and will be reading, learning alot.
“Be a fool for a day then be a fool for life” (maybe a couple of weeks) Even a professor has gone through kindergarden or nursary once.
Low
December 10th, 2007 7:26 pm
Darren, I do need to have this book since I’m a dumb Wordpress user :-). I am definitely in.
Somehow I tried to buy one last weekend through Amazon but apparently they don’t ship to Bali (Indonesia). So, if i or someone in my country win, how can we pick up the book? Do you ship to our country?
Chris Marritt
December 10th, 2007 7:29 pm
Darren, I take it you’re going to do a full review of the book once you get it? Much as I’d like the book myself, I’d be just as interested to hear what the ‘pros’ think of it…
Arkenor
December 10th, 2007 7:29 pm
A free book filled to the brim with Wordpress wisdom? Count me in!
Isaak Kwok
December 10th, 2007 7:32 pm
Yah … have always been looking for such a book. Well, will wait and see if I’ll be one of the winners.
fiksi
December 10th, 2007 7:50 pm
is this kind of comment enough for me to get that book? :D
Bryce
December 10th, 2007 7:57 pm
great idea!
Steven
December 10th, 2007 7:58 pm
Nice Darren, contests are great. I can only imagine a ton of spam (though they probably won’t look like spam) comments to increase their chances in this contest since every comment counts towards an entry. I guess it doesn’t really matter since you blog will be uber active LOL
Karen (Misc Mum)
December 10th, 2007 8:03 pm
Oh, that sounds fantastic! I definately count, lol
Darren Rowse
December 10th, 2007 8:35 pm
anyone can enter worldwide. I’m pretty sure Lisa is happy to ship internationally. If not – I’ll kick in the postage.
swollenpickles
December 10th, 2007 8:39 pm
I’ve been edging closer to a redesign for a while, this could really help. Please count me in.
Scot
December 10th, 2007 8:42 pm
What an awesome way to get truckloads of RSS subscribers to touch physical base with your blog.
An easy challenge with a sweet as reward! Genius!
Scot
john - from fat to fit
December 10th, 2007 9:00 pm
I would love to see stats of how these contests increase your stats. For those of us reading you in a reader I suppose page views get increased when we jump out to comment. And some people will write about the contest which will drive new readers here (maybe you have captured them all already!). I would think contests where you ask people to write an article would be best, but maybe not since not as many people would do it. Very easy to write a comment.
mountainmama
December 10th, 2007 9:05 pm
Oh, wonderful synchronicity! I’ve been pondering a move from Blogger, and today opened a WordPress account so I can get a feel for it – winning the book would be perfect.
When it comes to the tech side of things, I’m happy to call myself a “dummy” – for me, it’s all about the words.
I’m in!
Lisa
December 10th, 2007 9:06 pm
No problems here w/ international shipping, btw .. thanks for the postage offer, though!
Suzie Cheel
December 10th, 2007 9:16 pm
Thanks Darren for the opportunity- have just checked out the book on Amazon. The TOC looks like it will not only help a beginning blogger, but be a great reference when one of those widgets or plugins doesn’t work. A book I would love to add to my library
Mike Goad
December 10th, 2007 9:19 pm
Another great Darren Rowse promotion!
Even if I don’t win a book, participating in the competition – and regular reading of Problogger – is beneficial.
I’ve been reading some of the other “top” professional bloggers. So far, none of the others that I’ve looked at quite measure up.
Veronica
December 10th, 2007 9:26 pm
This is a fantastic competition. I have just moved to (self hosted) wordpress and although I have muddled through okay, I am sure there is more I could do.
Chas Dean
December 10th, 2007 9:38 pm
Hmm.
Wordpress user? Check.
Plans to expand? Check.
Delusions of grandeur? Check.
Dummy? Check, check and check again.
Jaganath
December 10th, 2007 9:39 pm
Not using Wordpress anymore (Moved to Drupal), but should be a nice book to have in case I change my mind.
Darren Rowse
December 10th, 2007 9:46 pm
john – from fat to fit – they do increase page views a little – but not as many as you might expect. I do it more as a way to give a little something back to readers – all about building community and loyalty etc.
FT
December 10th, 2007 10:07 pm
woot!
count me in! this is great! i would like to have that book :)
Dan Schulz
December 10th, 2007 10:07 pm
Darren, if you don’t mind me asking, what inspired you to give away not one, but five copies of this book?
Darren Rowse
December 10th, 2007 10:13 pm
Dan – no real inspiration – Lisa emailed offering 5 copies. I snapped them up for my readers :-)
Grace
December 10th, 2007 10:19 pm
Is this contest open to non-US residents as well?
dj
December 10th, 2007 10:22 pm
I’d love to win a copy – I really need to learn to customize.
Jomark Osabel
December 10th, 2007 10:26 pm
Its a good book to keep just for reference but it can also be sold at ebay at a good price if it is autographed by the equally famous Darren. Nah just kidding.
heather
December 10th, 2007 10:30 pm
I’ve been eagerly awaiting the publication of this book. Try as I might I’m having real difficulties getting to grips with Wordpress, and although I’m relatively happy with my blogs, I really want to understand the inner workings!
Darren Rowse
December 10th, 2007 10:35 pm
Sure is Grace
Arjun Muralidharan
December 10th, 2007 10:37 pm
heather: I think Wordpress is still one of the easiest platforms to understand, I’ve had headaches and frustrations with things like TYPO3, you’ll think WP is godsent!
Daniel Flora
December 10th, 2007 10:45 pm
Note the grammar typo in your post:
“It’s simple – all you have to comment on ProBlogger over the next week.”
Enjoy your site,
Daniel
Abhijeet Mukherjee
December 10th, 2007 10:46 pm
Hi Darren…I am going to start a blog soon on wordpress and am not good with xhtml,php etc…so I definitely need this book….moreover initially i had searched for this book in India…but its not available here….and I thought getting it from US will be a costly affair……so I hope I can win this contest…will comment everyday(I hope my internet connection doesn’t ditch me.. :)
Cindy S
December 10th, 2007 10:49 pm
Great contest, Darren. I have been exploring new platforms. I admit that while I would like the flexibility that Wordpress offers, I am a little daunted by the time involved in learning a new software.
James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises
December 10th, 2007 10:51 pm
Count me in as well. We’ve learned a lot of ways to tweak and code our blog, but the more we know, the better. Besides, what we don’t know frustrates the hell out of me. I keep thinking, I can do that!
Jen / domestika
December 10th, 2007 10:55 pm
I’ve never met a Dummies series book that didn’t have something useful to teach, no matter the subject – and the sheer flexibility of WordPress means there’s always more to be discovered / learned about it. What a great prize!
Markus
December 10th, 2007 11:01 pm
Cool :) I hope this is as successful as the giveaways on Engadget ;)
I could definitely need such a book to improve my blog, so I’m in ;)
Laura
December 10th, 2007 11:03 pm
This book would useful for me. I got more focused and serious with blogging this past summer. I still,though, am not completely comfortable using Wordpress. I definitely need to be use plugins more, but I’m still working on optimizing the ones I currently have.
nomad-one
December 10th, 2007 11:09 pm
I’M A WORDPRESS DUMMY, I need the book, choose me.
Seriously, books on wordpress are way overdue even though developments are taking place at light speed there’s a huge market for wordpress development books, not only for dummies, but for more advanced topics like building themes from scratch or even what goes on under the hood of the core software.
I think the person who comes out with the first good book in the department could make a killing and with so many people out there who know alot about this subject I’m so surprised there’s nothing as far as I know.
So, all you worpress guru’s out there. If you’ve written a significant amount of content in this department on yoru blog already, why not work on putting it into a wordpress textbook of some sort. I’ll buy it if it’s user-friendly.
I find the codex to be less user friendly than I’d expect it to be.
Ganha
December 10th, 2007 11:11 pm
nice way to get more comments and be glad to get a book :D
Mike Maddaloni
December 10th, 2007 11:11 pm
I guess it can be considered a good thing when a “dunnies” book is written on a topic, meaning it has come over the horizon into the mainstream.
One problem with this series is the variety of topics and that some offer more information than others. For example, Salesforce.com for Dummies was an extremely thorough book, as compared to others.
Just another reason why I would like to win the contest so I can see it for myself!
mp/m
essie
December 10th, 2007 11:28 pm
Is there not an online guide that gives step by step instructions for wordpress?
MillionDollarJourney
December 10th, 2007 11:30 pm
Great prize, count me in!
Free From Broke
December 10th, 2007 11:53 pm
WordPress? I need to get on that! Dummy – oh yeah, I’m totally there!
Your comments section has been great the past couple of weeks!
Caitlin
December 10th, 2007 11:55 pm
What a great idea! Count me in! ;)
I’ve been using WordPress for a number of years now, but I always used to just use it for the basics, and am only now learning about all the cool other things you can do with WordPress!
Lori G.
December 11th, 2007 12:02 am
I love Lisa’s site and can’t wait to read this book! Knowing the ins and outs of Word Press will really help me grow my business in 2008. Yeeha!
linkerjpatrick
December 11th, 2007 12:04 am
We set up a lot of our smaller client sites with Wordpress and this would be great for them to have. I would love to have a copy of this for reference but for now I will check and see if Amazon has it and add it to my a-store.
Suzanne
December 11th, 2007 12:17 am
Now here’s a happy way to bump up comments (not that YOU need help!). You probably have a post on competitions or give aways that I haven’t come across yet. Funny, I was looking at WordPress last night and wondering about transferring one or more of my blogger blogs over.
Alex
December 11th, 2007 12:18 am
I want a Wordpress book!!!
Joel Wideman
December 11th, 2007 12:20 am
So I guess this means next we’ll be hearing about contests can be used to boost your traffic? :D
CompuWorld
December 11th, 2007 12:24 am
Great thing Darren. I have read many for dummies series. Mostly all were on computer programming as I am a programmer.
I shifted to wordpress around 3 months back and this would truly be a great add to my library.
Ricky Mondello
December 11th, 2007 12:31 am
What a great idea for a contest!
MG
December 11th, 2007 12:33 am
Nice competition, I hope i win!
Rob
December 11th, 2007 12:39 am
Just started my Blog, I could really use the book.
Stephen Hopson--Adversity University
December 11th, 2007 12:40 am
Darren:
How ironic that you’d be running a contest for this book because number one, when I decided to move from Blogger.com to Wordpress, I ended up choosing one of Lisa’s WP themes for Adversity University.
Number two, shortly after I adopted her theme, I signed up to receive the book before it was released. As soon as it came out, I received my copy and read it in one day. Yes, ONE DAY. That tells you how busy I really am, right?
In short, it was excellent. I truly enjoyed the book. Not only that but I learned a few extra tips. She is truly a great writer who writes from the heart.
So don’t pick me to get the book cuz I already have a copy but hey, if you wanted to share my blog with the rest of the world because Lisa designed, it that wouldn’t hurt. :)
There you go Darren! Enjoy your day.
Kirsten
December 11th, 2007 12:41 am
I didn’t know that Dummies had a WP book out. It would come in very handy since I’m getting ready to switch over.
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls
December 11th, 2007 12:50 am
This is such a timely giveaway because I’ve just started considering moving from Blogger to Wordpress and find that I am quite a ‘dummy’ about it even though (I thought) I know a little bit about html coding. Thank you for hosting such a great giveaway! :)
Christy
December 11th, 2007 12:57 am
What a great item to give away! I know that I could use a little help with learning WordPress.
Thank you for posting such fun competitions.
Christy
Mark
December 11th, 2007 1:07 am
I’m a new reader of your blog and just starting publishing my own blog using Wordpress. So far your articles have really helped me but having a copy of the Wordpress For Dummies would be a great addition. Plus, if I can get it for free that would be even better!
Keep up the good work, ProBlogger is a fantastic site!
BW
December 11th, 2007 1:10 am
Count me in (if this post counts in the give away).
Also
The other day you had a post regarding ‘buy now’ button for Amazon. You mentioned a site (Roman from phonearea.net) where the author stated that he used a plugin to get keywords for his ‘buy now’ button. Do you have an update on the plugin?
Thanks
Hank Osborne
December 11th, 2007 1:13 am
I like hard copy references, and I am a huge fan of books for dummies. I am glad to see your endorsement of this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
Lewis
December 11th, 2007 1:21 am
Count me in! I have been thinking about switching to Wordpress with a private domain but I have admittedly been a little intimidated. Maybe this book is the answer!
DefogMyBlog
December 11th, 2007 1:27 am
We could do with it here in our library. Put it on the shelf with the other book.
Ben
December 11th, 2007 1:29 am
Are you going to give the book a full review when you receive a copy? I have always found the For Dummies series to be easy reads.
Nanacy
December 11th, 2007 1:37 am
I’ve developed a desire to start blogging after reading more and more blogs the last six months, but didn’t have a clue as to how to get started. I just discovered ProBlogger a few weeks ago and have learned so much already. Now I know enough to start with WordPress. I’ve learned so much here in such a short span of time.
Thank you so much.
UnderCover Reader
December 11th, 2007 1:45 am
I love books and just started a blog reviewing them. Your website has been a HUGE help. Thanks for offering the books!
Josh
December 11th, 2007 1:53 am
This is a great idea Darren. Thanks.
Scot Newbury
December 11th, 2007 1:56 am
As an owner of a number of “Dummies” books I know that they are well worth having in your library.
Add me to the list of folks looking for a copy.
ReddyK - The Atma Jyoti Blog
December 11th, 2007 1:56 am
Darren,
I want to thank you for your valuable site. First, it has enabled me to improve my blog significantly. Second, through your site I have come in contact with other valuable blogs. Third, it is a source of on-going education.
Keep in mind that many poor bloggers have never won a prize, and you could be alleviating the grief that comes with that deprivation.
Niels Henriksen
December 11th, 2007 2:06 am
I am not a ‘Hey gorgeous site’ type guy and I feel I need to at least provide some meaningful comment.
I Blog for fun to share with others the few things I have learned about photography.
After coming across your site I realized that except for writing about photography I really knew nothing about Blogging.
Thanks for all the wonderful tips and incites.
Phani Kumar
December 11th, 2007 2:08 am
This post has made me jump out of google reader to comment. Excellent idea to increase the comments and nice give away to readers and your autograph will make it even better.
Dave
December 11th, 2007 2:12 am
Wow I would love to ad this book to the ones I already won
Ben Cook
December 11th, 2007 2:13 am
While I’ve got a handle on most of the WordPress functionality, the multi-user aspect would definitely be of use for me in an upcoming project. I guess I’m in as well.
Darren, I think a post on competitions or give-aways would be very useful. I’ve had one good one and one that flopped. Seeing the level of participation in this one for a low dollar prize makes me wonder what the key to success is in this area.
Mike King
December 11th, 2007 2:26 am
This is a great idea Darren to help the 5 winners with these books. I’m glad I started with wordpress (and just recently, so that book would definitely be helpful), as I love it compared to a few other blog softwares I’ve looked at.
Hope you don’t mind but since many readers are obviously looking for help with wordpress, one site that has definitely helped me improve my own blog, theme and content is:
http://lorelle.wordpress.com/
I’m sure others here will benefit from it as well. Its a great resource for wordpress help.
SpicePuppy
December 11th, 2007 2:26 am
No shame in reading a “Dummies” book! A more accurate (but less catchy) title would be “WordPress for smart beginners who want to jump start their blog.”
Chris Jacobson
December 11th, 2007 2:44 am
Count me in!
Dexter
December 11th, 2007 2:52 am
All this books for dummies really helps
Connie Ragen Green
December 11th, 2007 2:52 am
After using Typepad for almost two years, I have now switched over to WordPress. I love the features, the look, the feel, etc. The only problem is that I had to bring in The WordPress Wizard, Cathy Perkins, to assist me. In Typepad, I could do it all myself; with WordPress, I’m afraid I am one of the Dummies.
Steph
December 11th, 2007 2:52 am
All sorts of awesome, Darren!
Just started my own blog using WordPress and could really use some help with formatting issues.
And really, who doesn’t LOVE a contest? :)
Grandma
December 11th, 2007 3:06 am
While Blogger is a good platform for beginners, at some point everyone should consider making the jump to the big WP.
androo
December 11th, 2007 3:09 am
awesome..! could help me big time with me converting my current blog over to wordpress… :)
Marija
December 11th, 2007 3:17 am
That book is just what I need at this moment! My boyfriend does all the programming for me, but I would really like to be less dependent and learn some basics. Also, my father wants to start a website, and has asked me today if I knew some book where he could learn how to set up a website.
boyscout
December 11th, 2007 3:18 am
Wow! This would be great to win now! I’ve just started work on one blog, and am in the research stages of another. I have decided to use WordPress as the platform, and this could be just the help I need to get everything moving as I envision it…
Thanks a lot Darren!
(warning: weblink nsfw)
Jake Spurlock
December 11th, 2007 3:40 am
While hardly a dummy, I would love a copy of the book.
Fred Black
December 11th, 2007 3:41 am
I use MT, but this book would come in handy when I try to help fellow bloggers who use WP.
I’m also giving away two signed books from Joe Vitale on my blog. Click my name out find out more.
Fred
Shawn Hoefer
December 11th, 2007 3:43 am
While I’m sure that this is a great book, I wonder about its long-term usefulness. Since I’ve been using WordPress, it’s been upgraded about 9 times. Plug-ins and widgets are changing daily. Themes spring up and fall apart overnight. How does a static book keep up with something that dynamic? I suppose that for persons wanting to set up a WordPress site with only what bells and whistles are available now and never upgrade, this might be an appealing alternative, but beyond that? Still, if I win the book I am sure I’ll give it a gander and learn from it.
charles
December 11th, 2007 3:47 am
I’m in for this Darren. List me up. I’m interested on reading that book for a start. :)
Patricia Hine-Stewart
December 11th, 2007 3:49 am
I have been waiting for another book to appear for wordpress. I must admit I have tried each and every blog type and finally decided I favor wordpress best.I wanted to mention another informative book for wordpress that has helped me in numerious ways, WordPress Complete – Hasin Hayder. It could be a bit outdated as I purchased it over a year ago but I find the book has become a reference and sits beside me at the computer desk.
Patricia
Bank
December 11th, 2007 4:12 am
It should be a great book to read during Christmas!!
margie
December 11th, 2007 4:13 am
Another great ProBlogger contest … I could really use this book as I try to take my blogging to the proverbial “next level.” The For Dummies series gets some jabs because of the title, but the ones I have used in the past have actually been full of smart advice.
Thanks, Darren, for offering this as a prize and I hope I am among the lucky winners! I am still reaping the benefits of the consulting prize I won from IttyBiz.com during the anniversary extravaganza, and if this is one tenth as helpful as Naomi has been then I need it desperately!
Delilah Hinman
December 11th, 2007 4:30 am
Wow, thanks for the offer Darren (and Lisa). The “Dummy” are always a great resource, and I just love using WordPress. I definitely want a shot at winning! :)
Kris (UFCDaily.com)
December 11th, 2007 5:00 am
I’m glad to read that you liked it Darren, I might have to pick it up. I know a pretty good amount about WP but sometimes it’s nice to have a text to reference plus when I’m done I can pass it onto my bro so he can learn about WP as well.
David Scrivner
December 11th, 2007 5:06 am
I could definitely use a copy of that book. I would like to use Wordpress, but have been having a hard time getting it to work the way that I would like for it to.
This is also a very inspiring post since it shows how to have a contest on your blog to boost readership and traffic. Thanks!
Vicky
December 11th, 2007 5:08 am
This book was made for me. A timely contest Thank you
Trixie
December 11th, 2007 5:20 am
Count me in.
FT
December 11th, 2007 5:28 am
really so cool. can’t wait to win a copy of Lisa’s book! :)
Clearwater Beach Condos
December 11th, 2007 6:05 am
Darren – what a great idea – as a Teaching Sells participant – it shows me once again why I love learning from you – oh yeah and a book would be great too! :-) – Cyndee Haydon
teeni
December 11th, 2007 6:23 am
Well, this is a great contest, especially for me as I’m considering giving up the free blog to have one hosted for real. I’d like to stay with WordPress as it is what I think would be most comfortable for me.
Guera
December 11th, 2007 6:29 am
HI Darren, I have just started out with wordpress, so I would love to win a copy of this book.
I also have a question: I am thinking of moving from wordpress.com to wordpress.org and was wondering if you have any tips for how to choose a blog host? I know WP has some recommendations, but I have no idea how to compare the criteria or estimate things like space required, bandwidth etc, or what other features are important. Maybe the WP for Dummies book would answer those questions, but I thought you might also be able to provide some tips.
Thanks!
Guera
theblackactor.com
December 11th, 2007 6:30 am
How nice. I wanted to pick this book up, anyway, to familiarize myself with Wordpress.
Jacob Sloan
December 11th, 2007 6:53 am
I could always use some more WordPress tips!
Fred Joiners
December 11th, 2007 6:57 am
Wonderfully sounding book. Wordpress, the software, is for dummies like me anyway. I’m cut-and-paste, pick-and-click blogger, no IT knowledge at all.
I have no doubt the book ‘Wordpress for Dummies’ will teach me much.
Mark Dykeman
December 11th, 2007 7:18 am
I guess it’s a sign of hitting the big time when they create a “dummies” guide for your product!
Matt R.
December 11th, 2007 7:23 am
This would be the perfect excuse to finally transfer my blog from blogger to wordpress!
DefogMyBlog
December 11th, 2007 7:34 am
Press Muddies for Worm
CoolHappyGuy
December 11th, 2007 7:36 am
WordPress for Dummies, please!
Lightening
December 11th, 2007 8:01 am
LOL. Now why do they have to call it “Wordpress for Dummies”?????? I think I prefer the “training wheels” title that Snoskred (www.snoskred.org) is writing at the moment. However, I think I might kind of qualify as a “dummy” when it comes to Wordpress. I have just started using them so a resource like this sure would be wonderful timing!!! :-) To be honest I wasn’t aware such a book existed!
Ahmed Mohamed
December 11th, 2007 8:08 am
Hey Darren,
Although one of the comments said that the title is offending, I think that the for dummies books is very informative and intelligent, I had the opportunity to co-write a book for them (still in the making) and I read and own over 50 of the dummies books and I’m lucky enough to know a couple of authors personally (Thanks to facebook). However I heard a lot about Lisa and can’t wait to read her wordpress for dummies book.
Fashion By Jenni
December 11th, 2007 8:15 am
This is a great idea and I am sure you will get more comments than ever. I have one question though. Is the book about wordpress.org or wordpress.com or both?
paidtwice
December 11th, 2007 8:26 am
What a great idea for a book. I sure could use some help. :)
Dr J
December 11th, 2007 8:39 am
Today I’m going to register a domain and install WordPress. I’d really like to read the Dummies book, but for now, I’ll leave WP on default settings and worry about tweaking later.
Dr J
Rogério
December 11th, 2007 9:19 am
Sometimes I feel really dummy working on my blog, specially when i’m trying to do some business arround it (the so called enterprise 2.0). A litle help would be very welcome, since very often I really get a hard time reading FAQs and foruns trying to find the solutions for my problems. The guys at the wordpress support team will feel very released If I win the contest!
Chad Hallberg
December 11th, 2007 9:45 am
For the person on Wordpress, but not understanding Wordpress well over half the time, I’d love to win this Darren. (Great comments generating post BTW)
Paul
December 11th, 2007 9:49 am
“Certified WordPress Evangelist”. What a great title!
Thats a nice looking book, and the author’s blog is very interesting too.
Karen (Karooch from Scraps of Mind)
December 11th, 2007 9:57 am
I’ve been using Wordpress for two years now, both the free version and then Wordpress.org since June this year. It’s the only blogging platform I’ve ever used. But I still consider myself a ‘dummy’ on Wordpress. Every week I find out at least one new thing to help make it work better for me. So this book sounds like it might have been written for me.
VitaiminCM
December 11th, 2007 10:11 am
I have actually been looking for a good book on Wordpress recently. If I don’t win, I’ll probably just buy it.
But hey, don’t let that stop you from picking me.
Linette
December 11th, 2007 10:16 am
I’ve been thinking about buying this book, winning it would be great!
Adrian
December 11th, 2007 10:39 am
Hey Darren,
I’ve set a goal of moving my blog from http://teacher-toolbox.blogspot.com into a Wordpress format.
Feel free to cast a prize towards this Wordpress dummy :)
Adrian
http://www.adrianbruce.com
Anne
December 11th, 2007 10:49 am
I’m so glad you’re doing this! I am actually considering doing a similar give-away. My question: How did you decide to do this to increase comments vs. increase subscribers to your blog or newsletter? Also, how would you do this in a joint venture with other blogs? Enquiring minds wanna know :)
Reno
December 11th, 2007 11:24 am
As some of you might know, I am a dummy and could really use this book. I hope I am the lucky dummy.
million
December 11th, 2007 11:47 am
AWESOME HOPE I CAN WIN ONE!!! OH YEA MAN ! YOU DA MAN
DefogMyBlog
December 11th, 2007 11:47 am
Well remind me never to tick the email update option when you are running a competition. Its 00:46GMT and I think I’ll have to stay up all night to stop my email account from overflowing.
Matthew
December 11th, 2007 11:47 am
Sounds like fun.
Mark B
December 11th, 2007 12:02 pm
Shameless attempt to win the book. I’m a dummy and love the dummy books!
Phillip Molly Malone
December 11th, 2007 12:03 pm
Cool, I always look in the book stores for Wordpress related books and now there is one. Great that your giving some away.
Molly
Ruth
December 11th, 2007 1:13 pm
Sounds like a great book and it is surely a contest that many of us feel comfortable entering.
Steve
December 11th, 2007 1:53 pm
Word Press for dummies? I like it. Some of those free blog sites Need Wordpress for babies.
To many competitive bloggers out there anymore. trashing a site. Or if you get more post views daily they report you.
I think it’s time I host my own
Awesome deal
66tx
December 11th, 2007 3:16 pm
What a great idea for a book. I sure could use some help. :)
SEI Design Group
December 11th, 2007 3:25 pm
Darren,
I am just about to switch to wordpress – this would be so helpful! :-)
thx
Leon
December 11th, 2007 3:30 pm
Over 100 comments! Big surprise. You should give away stuff more often.
Christy Chen
December 11th, 2007 3:42 pm
Great news! I’ll be able to use this book to improve the quality of my online tutoring since I cannot buy the book in local bookstores. I become your new fan after reading your interviews in clearblogging by Bob Walsh. Superb tips and tricks!!!
Dhaval Gandhi
December 11th, 2007 3:44 pm
I will Definitely Win This Book. And Learn Lots Of New Thing.
Dave
December 11th, 2007 4:01 pm
I am a very great fan of the dummies series considering the fact that i am a master of none :) . A very good choice for a prize in fact.
I just hope you don’t get exhausted moderating comments, especially when most of them are just eyeing the carrot at the end of the stick.
I admit i am a donkey myself too :) .
iqbal
December 11th, 2007 4:45 pm
Hi Darren
you can send your copy to Lisa & Lisa can send me her copy.
She does’nt mind the postage.
Big THANKS.
urbanmike
December 11th, 2007 6:03 pm
Is Wordpress just for dummies? I’m a fan of Drupal myself, but would love to know more about the ins and outs of Wordpress… Great idea Darren!
manica
December 11th, 2007 8:36 pm
Hi, Darren and Lisa thanks for international shipping
Mimi
December 11th, 2007 10:16 pm
Me! Me! Me!
Mimi
Doug
December 11th, 2007 11:55 pm
I recently started a blog dealing with the emotional impact of cancer on patients, survivors and their loved ones. I’m using WordPress but need to start taking it to the next level. I get some help from a sharp young guy, but have to do much of it on my own. I read your blog regularly and its very helpful. This book sounds like just what I need!
Great offer. You are a kind man…….
Many thanks.
Interwebhunt
December 12th, 2007 12:36 am
Looks like an interesting book! Would be interested in reading that.
IntegrityHQ
December 12th, 2007 12:54 am
This is exactly what I need! It has become clear to me after serious due diligence, and reading other posts by you and your peers, that I need to learn WP well.
Unfortunately, an extended medical recuperation has made the technically advanced guides a bit much for me.
I am indeed a tech Dummy ;)
Thank You.
(And thank you for all the great info each week)
BoladeProa
December 12th, 2007 1:13 am
This book is for me! I want it very much because i’m a big wordpress dummie that needs to build a blog before 2008.
Mayhem
December 12th, 2007 1:23 am
I’m in – I’d like to be more knowledgeable in WOW (world of wordpress – not warcraft)
Sangesh
December 12th, 2007 2:19 am
Thanks for this generous offer once again.
I’m in for this contest.
Cheers.
Martin Gommel
December 12th, 2007 3:15 am
I’m in, Darren (knowing that I would need the book really) ;)
Nick Wagner
December 12th, 2007 3:38 am
I’m a new user to WordPress. When I was setting up TeamRCIA.com, I had trouble getting the pages to look right in IE6. All other browsers were fine. I spent a couple of hours teaching myself more html code and WordPress goodness. No luck. So I posted my problem as a project in Elance.com. I got four bids within an hour, ranging from $250 to $50. I gave the job to the low bidder, eSCe Gigaprojects. They were fast, efficient, and friendly. And now my site looks great in any browser.
Chip
December 12th, 2007 4:16 am
Although I’m pretty familiar with WordPress, it might be a good opportunity to have one of these books. We do have some “FOR DUMMIES” books in my country, but yours is not among them.
Count me in for the book :)
Joe
December 12th, 2007 5:34 am
Nice blog, thanks for the contest.
Jill
December 12th, 2007 7:41 am
Count me in!
peaver
December 12th, 2007 7:43 am
i’d like a copy of “increase your blog hits for dummies” please…or maybe the author has already bought up all copies…
Qrystal
December 12th, 2007 9:18 am
I love the “for Dummies” books, they really are good at being helpful without making you feel ashamed for being a dummy. In fact, there’s nothing to be ashamed about for being a dummy!! It just means there’s room to improve! :)
tallfreak
December 12th, 2007 9:53 am
Wordpress for Dummies? I could use that!
Valla
December 12th, 2007 10:50 am
I would really like to have this book. As you can see from my website, I have Wordpress in my ‘news’ section but it isn’t set up properly (someone did it for me) and I need to be able to figure out how to make it work the way it’s supposed to. I have tried the Wordpress forum but find it very confusing because it assumes you know something about it and how it works, to begin with. So I would love to have Wordpress for Dummies because it would help me to figure this out. Thanks,
Richard Sparks
December 12th, 2007 11:01 am
I’ve just started blogging on blogger . . . but think that wordpress will probably be the platform for me. So, I’m looking around at websites, particularly those on blogging–great site here!
Thanks!
Richard
Rose
December 12th, 2007 12:14 pm
Darren what a great offer. I’m sure the contest will go well.
Sam
December 12th, 2007 2:19 pm
I use wordpress
I like free things
I am a dummy.
Kathy
December 12th, 2007 2:51 pm
While I do not consider myself a “dummie” in other areas, I must admit I feel like a “dummie-squared” as I try to wrap my brain around blogging. I would be honored to be considered for the book give away. I actually tried to purchase it at Barnes & Noble tonight and could not find it!
Matticus
December 12th, 2007 4:55 pm
So even if I’m not able to get this book, would you say it’s definitely something to put on my christmas wishlist this year? =)
Rodney Olsen
December 12th, 2007 9:41 pm
In more than 4 years I had published over 2000 posts on Blogger and had more than 5500 comments on Haloscan before I moved to WordPress earlier this month. The import of all that content was tricky and time consuming but it really was worth every bit of effort.
The book sounds like a great way for me to further extend my ‘new blog’s’ capabilities.
Gerri
December 12th, 2007 11:02 pm
I’m on blogger at the moment but have been thinking about making a move to wordpress. there seems to be more benefits by doing so. The book will help me out a lot.
SearchSAHomes
December 13th, 2007 2:10 am
I’m a new blogger and wouldn’t mind winning today. The more information I can learn within the next few months, the better.
coolthought
December 13th, 2007 5:41 am
I have to agree with some of the comments. There isn’t much books specifically on wordpress. There is none at a major bookstore I’ve visited today. Only 3 such books that can be found in amazon.com. Kudos to Lisa and Matt.
There is quite a bit of resouces on wordpress that can be found on the internet. But nothing can beat a good book written just on wordpress.
It will be a treasure to those who are starting or about to start blogging with wordpress.
It will be a great christmas present for me as I am getting to move on from blogger to wordpress soon.
hmm… 143 comments so far… a new world record for the most number of comments for a single post??
coolthought
December 13th, 2007 5:44 am
errr ….177 comments including this one.
Kathy
December 13th, 2007 12:22 pm
Okay, I am in need of a “you-can-do-it” pep talk!?
I feel driven to create a platform for my daughter (who is an awesome author) to share her insights, etc…. We want to have the ability for others to contribute also. I was guided to Wordpress by someone, but I feel so out of my comfort zone!
1. Is this really something that a middle-aged (oooh, I hate that lable, but I guess that is what I am!) mom can really create?!
2. Is Wordpress the right format?
Any legitimate input from someone experienced in this field and with wordpress is highly valued – as long as it is positive, or at least kind!!
Thanks!
Allen
December 13th, 2007 2:51 pm
I like the books for dummies. It’s really straightforward and I learn a lot from it. :)
DietMe
December 14th, 2007 1:25 am
hi i love lisa design i wish to be a winner
Anne-Marie
December 14th, 2007 2:50 am
I will soon be in the process of moving my ClubMom sponsored blog (TypePad) to a self-hosted WordPress blog. I’ll be getting some help with it, but the day-to-day maintenance will be up to me. This “dummy” will need all the help she can get. So if I don’t win a copy, I’ll be buying one over at Amazon. Thanks Darren!
Digital Imageer
December 14th, 2007 1:11 pm
This one could just give us six-figure income! But seriously, this is an invaluable gift.
Kathy
December 15th, 2007 12:42 am
When I am famous I will tell everyone it all started here, at Problogger, after I won a copy of Wordpress for Dummies. I want to thank you all in advance! Don’t worry, I won’t forget any of you as I make my way up that ladder of success. :)
Sakib
December 22nd, 2007 8:02 pm
again I missed the chance? any chance for me to get one?
Mike Goad
December 23rd, 2007 12:49 am
Since I didn’t win it, I decided I would buy it sometime after Christmas. Yesterday, when shopping in a mall in Madison, Wisconsin, I looked through the very skimpy computer book section at a Waldenbooks store and, surprise! there it was. One copy only. I snapped it up, of course, and will be reading it when we get back home to Arkansas. :)
John
January 5th, 2008 12:49 am
He i just got married so according to my friend i am a dummie and I use wordpress….. i think their is a need here!
Charles
January 14th, 2008 12:15 pm
I am using wordpress as my blog, i want a copy.
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