A comprehensive guide to the popular web publishing site
Tumblr
The popularity of Tumblr is growing by leaps and bounds, as it
continues to make a name for itself as a reliable, accessible
blogging platform. Yet, there is very little documentation on
Tumblr, leaving newcomers confused as to where to start. That’s
where this helpful book comes in. Written by well-respected author
Thord Hedengren, this step-by-step guide is an ideal starting point
for Tumblr newcomers as well as web designers who want to take
their Tumblblogs to the next level.
You’ll learn how to maximize the full potential of this amazing
blogging and lifestreaming platform as you create your first post,
make your Tumblr blog unique, create your own custom themes, and
more.
* Introduces you to the exciting world of Tumblr, the popular web
publishing platform
* Walks you through posting quotes, links, photos, audio, and
more
* Addresses finding and installing themes, using a comment system
on your Tumblr site, and integrating third-party content
* Demonstrates how to create your own custom theme, network in
the Tumblr community, and modify your Tumblr themes with HTML and
CSS
* Explains ways to integrate Tumblr with other services,
including Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr
There’s no need to grumble about learning Tumblr–this book
is all you need!
Table of Content
About the Author.
Dedication.
Publisher’s Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Part I: Introducing Tumblr.
CHAPTER 1: This Is Tumblr.
CHAPTER 2: Getting Started with Tumblr.
CHAPTER 3: Your First Tumblr Post.
CHAPTER 4: Choosing a Tumblr Theme.
Part II: Connecting with Tumblr.
CHAPTER 5: Networking with Tumblr.
CHAPTER 6: Connecting to Other Services with Tumblr.
Part III: Advanced Tumbling.
CHAPTER 7: Working with Comments on Tumblr.
CHAPTER 8: Beyond Blogging with Tumblr.
Part IV: Tumblr Theming.
CHAPTER 9: Editing Tumblr Themes.
CHAPTER 10: Your Own Tumblr Theme.
APPENDIX A: Using HTML and CSS with Tumblr
Index.
About the author
Thord Daniel Hedengren (Sweden) is an author, freelance journalist and designer. He’s the editor of the Swedish i OS magazine Allt om i Phone (published by the Swedish edition of Mac World) and a regular contributor to numerous magazines in Sweden. He has also been the editor of The Blog Herald and Devlounge, two well respected online magazines back in the day. Thord is a serial entrepreneur and recognized Word Press expert, as well as an often requested consultant on all things open source.
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