Blogging

ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income
$24.99
I found Problogger a valuable read that provided a nice overview and background about what blogs are, developing and establishing one, writing the blog, and then promoting and marketing it. I recommend it. Kenneth H Marks, lead author of the The Handbook of Financing Growth: Strategies, Capital Structure, and M&A Transactions (Wiley Finance)

The IT Girl's Guide to Blogging with Moxie
$24.99
This was amazing! I learned so much about the world of blogging from this little book. I'm using this as a reference as I go along designing my own blog, and it's been very helpful in my quest for a site designer. I would really suggest this for anyone out there who wants to create an above average site.

Blogging For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
$21.99
This is a great book for people who want to learn wordpress. The only reason I do not give it a 5 is because it is dated. That is not the fault of the author, but simply how fast Wordpress has evolved. It would be very difficult for any book to keep up with fluid changes of an online medium. The best reccomendation for learning wordpress is the same advice for learning a language. Jump in! Textbooks cannot replace the learning that comes from experience.

Blogging for Fame and Fortune
$21.95
I read summaries and reviews of a number of blogging books before deciding to purchase this one. I'm really happy with this book, and am impressed with the amount of topics Jason Rich covers in a succinct, knowledgeable and easy to understand way. Just the right size handbook.

Rich talks about everything from vlogging to the look of your site to search engine optimization. And because his book is new for 2009, buyers now will find everything completely up to date, unlike some of the other books. He gives realistic advice on monetizing a site, and becoming popular as a blogger.

Rich also interviews well known bloggers for tips on how to get your blog out there and get page views. Overall, it is a very comprehensive read that you can skip around to various sections where you want to learn more.