Tackling Tumblr

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!

Auteur
Thord Daniel Hedengren (Sweden) is an author, freelance journalist and designer. He's the editor of the Swedish iOS magazine Allt om iPhone (published by the Swedish edition of MacWorld) 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 WordPress expert, as well as an often requested consultant on all things open source.

Résumé
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 Tumblrthis book is all you need!

Contenu
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.