I’m pleased to announce the upcoming release of the book I’ve been sporadically referencing on Twitter for the last month or so: “Theme Tumblr Like a Pro.” There’s a reason why Tumblr’s popularity has sky-rocketed in the last few years: it’s amazingly intuitive, and allows you to rapidly build dynamic websites in a matter of hours.
As with my previous book, I’ve included companion screencasts with each chapter. This means that, whether you prefer the written word or screencasts, we have you covered.
What’s in it for you?
Focusing on the fundamentals, this book takes you from front to back. You’ll learn about:
- The fundamentals: template tags, basic structure
- Blocks
- The various post types and variables
- Build a theme
- Working with the Tumblr API
- Passing Tumblr-specific values to your JavaScript
- Adding enhanced functionality with JavaScript and the API
- A plethora of miscellaneous recipes
- Working with custom meta types to create an options panel, which then provides maximum flexibility for the user of the theme
- And plenty more…
Save $19 and get a Free Book
The book won’t be out for one more week, however, as always, those who are on the Rockin’ List (takes five seconds to sign up) will receive a voucher for $19 dollars off the cost of the book.
“The Rockin’ List is our irregular mailout about new books and products, discounts and offers and Rockable news. Signing up to the mailing list will get you a free copy of the Rockstar Personal Branding minibook by Skellie.”
I’ll obnoxiously keep everyone posted on when the book officially comes out. Strangely, there simply aren’t many Tumblr resources and screencasts available around the web for those looking to switch over from a framework, like WordPress. Hopefully, this will help! Bye!
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Cool, will probably buy it since my tumblr knowledge ain’t very good.
Congrats on your new book! I look forward to purchasing this, as I know it will be good and help with my Tumblr knowledge. I always enjoy your style and techniques…and your teaching is usually always clear to help us understand. Thanks and keep up the good work Jeffrey!
How Much?
good job. .
btw,, could you introduce how to make email marketing using php,, such as how to design the email formate usually, and how to do it regularly？ coz I am working on one project regarding to this.. :))
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it ..
Jeffrey, I have to ask, will I be able to pay through Moneybookers?
I am interested in buying this book, but PayPal is not an option for us here in Croatia.
Hi Codeforest,
Mate the eBook will be available in this account – http://marketplace.tutsplus.com/user/rockablepress and you can deposit money using moneybookers – http://marketplace.tutsplus.com/deposit have fun :)
Thanks, Ivor. You guys rock….
I thought PayPal supports Croatia, it’s on the list.
Pozdrav iz Srbije.
Yes, actually it does, but you can not withdraw the money and nobody can pay you. You only can fill the account with credit card. And I need the other two options.
Pozdrav iz Hrvatske
i want to buy this book jefferrey, is there any way without paypal becoz paypal not availble in pakistan.
and what about your php series, have u stopped it or new screentcast will come,
waiting for your reply
Hey irfan, I hope you are well.
As Ivor just said above, you are able to buy items at Envato with Moneybookers as well.
I have checked countries list in Moneybookers for you and Pakistan is available at the signup page.
Cheers.
Me parece interesante este blog sobre diseño web y realmente las aplicaciones son las mejores.
Hello! :) What is name on this plugin http://screenr.com/W8m for firefox? from right. :)
Congrats on the upcoming book Jeff, looking forward to the release :)
Another week without a plus tutorial?
One is coming today.
Another week? We post one every single week, like clock-work. Just check the premium site.
What is name on this plugin http://screenr.com/W8m for firefox? from right. Please answer me. :)
I’m not sure which plugin you’re referring to?? I most often use Firebug and the Web Developer Toolbar.
I mean this in the right, like Social addon. Where there is sharing, as twitter, facebook. Thanks in advance! :)
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I’ll definitely be buying this ebook because I’m going to utilise Tumblr for my new blog, and obviously I don’t want a generic look for it. So it’ll be very useful.
Can you answer me?
I don’t see a buy now button anywhere D:
I was so eager to buy the book that I didn’t bother reading “upcoming book” :P
It’s not yet for sale. :)
I mean this in the right, like Social addon. Where there is sharing, as twitter, facebook. Thanks in advance! :)
Cool, I’ll check it out. I’d also like a book on Posterous theming. Anyone know of one? Anyone writing one?