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v3.3 Printed Books are Here!

Jeff Starr — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:11:11 +0000

Good news! The new version-3.3 printed books are now available. The new books are better than ever, updated for WordPress 3.3 with new content, refreshed graphics, and new features galore. Each book is printed in full-color, with new extra-thick covers and slick spiral binding for laying it flat while reading. These features make the print edition feel really solid and durable, like you know you’re reading a well-crafted, quality book. Here’s a recent photo showing how the chapters are color-coded and easy to recognize:

Digging into WordPress v3.3 – Print Edition

Design-wise, Digging into WordPress is a beautiful book: every page is printed with stunning digital-color precision on gloss-finish paper, with each of its 12 chapters color-coded to provide quick and easy navigation. With its large, clear typography, each page is a pleasure to read. For the full scoop on the printed books, visit the book page.

Now Available / Limited Stock

Prices are going up all over, but we’re keeping the price of the printed books at $75 + shipping/handling (around $10 within the US). This includes tracking, insurance, and delivery confirmation. As with previous editions, we have a limited number of books and they tend to go quickly, so grab it now if you want one of your own.

What you get..

With each printed-book purchase you get:

FREE copy of the latest PDF/e-book (current to WP 3.3)
ALL DiW exclusive WordPress themes
FREE lifetime updates of the PDF/e-book + all themes
AND of course your own copy of the printed book ;)

After purchase, you get access to the DiW Members Area, where you can download current versions of everything at your convenience. There you may also grab free copies of the Deluxe Widescreen Edition and new lite version (perfect for mobile devices), plus other goodies when available. Keep an eye on the site for news, updates, and more.

Buy Print Version

Questions? Comments?

We’re here to help — contact us any time at sales@digwp.com

Digging into WordPress v3.3 Update

Jeff Starr — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:31:10 +0000

New version of Digging into WordPress now available! The DiW v3.3 update covers WordPress 3.3 & 3.2, with fresh new sections and updated content throughout the book. Similar to the latest versions of WordPress, DiW 3.3 refreshes the look and feel of the book, with updated graphics and screenshots, streamlined content, and new bonus versions of the PDF. As the 9th Edition of the book, Digging into WordPress 3.3 is more fluid, focused and current than ever. This is a free update to everyone who owns either version of the book.

Sample page views from DiW 3.3

DiW 3.3 Features

Here are some of the highlights for the DiW 3.3 update:

WordPress 3.2 & 3.3 – new chapter content covering the latest versions
Refreshed graphics updated graphics and screenshots throughout the book–
Restructured & streamlined – updated content for better flow & readability
Hyperlinked chapters – all references to chapters & sections now hyperlinked
Meta information – added to PDF versions (full, wide, & lite)
Print & PDF – available in PDF and print editions (soon!)
Updated widescreen version – new widescreen bonus version for large screens
New Lite version – BONUS “lite” version of the PDF that’s more portable (for mobile/tablet devices)

Plus updated links, new popouts, plus tons of little tweaks and edits that synergize to improve overall quality and accuracy. The book reads, looks, and flows better than ever, giving you a richer, more rewarding WordPress experience.

For more details, visit the Errata & Changelog page. Current members can log in to the Members Area immediately to update the new version (for FREE). New to the book? Learn more and check out a demo.

Get the PDF

The PDF version is available now. For $27, you get over 400 pages of full-color WordPress action, plus free lifetime updates, exclusive themes, and everything else.

Already bought the book? Awesome. To get the new version, log into your account at our new Members Area and download at your convenience.

Early-Bird Special

This week you save $5 off the PDF using this discount code: WordPress2012

Just use that coupon during checkout to get Digging into WordPress v3.3 + all the trimmings for only $22. Discount good thru until the end of this week.

Printed Books

The print version is on the way! Here’s what we know so far:

Spiral-bound, full-color printing (416 pages + cover)
Each book includes a FREE copy of the PDF version
Each book includes our exclusive themes, free lifetime updates, and all extras
International shipping will be available for this edition

We don’t have any specific numbers or dates at this point, but we’ll post an announcement here at DigWP.com once specifics are available. We also have a notification list to receive an email once the new printed books are available.

New Korean Translation!

After much hard work, the team over at Webactually released a beautiful translated version of Digging into WordPress in the Korean language. They really did an excellent job putting everything together and customizing the experience for Korean readers. Here are some unofficial behind-the-scenes photos:

Click images for full-size views

Huge thanks to everyone at Webactually for making it happen. If you speak Korean, you can Learn more here!

Bonus Surprise!

Leave a comment for a chance to win a free printed copy of Digging into WordPress! As soon as the new books are in, we’ll pick a winner and send an all-expense-paid 9th Edition (including all the extraz). Good luck! :)

Notification List for v3.3 Printed Books

Jeff Starr — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:40 +0000

Digging into WordPress v3.3 is now available, and more printed books are on the way. It can take some time for the books to be printed and delivered, so we’re setting up a notification list for people who want to know when the new books are back in stock.

To get on the list, just leave a comment on this post and we’ll send you an email when the new v3.3 printed books are available for purchase.

For more info on the latest version, check out the announcement post.

Poll Results, Book News, and More!

Jeff Starr — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:20:48 +0000

We’ve had several polls going in the DigWP.com sidebar for quite some time now, and it’s been interesting watching the trends change over time. The first and longest ongoing poll is HTML or XHTML for Markup?, which now has over 7,000 votes.

HTML or XHTML for Markup?

When the poll started in April 2010, the results were tied closely between HTML5 and XHTML 1.0, and it stayed that way through most of 2010 and into this year. Over the course of 2011, HTML5 has clearly pulled ahead as the winner, with 33% of all votes.

I think it’s great to see HTML5 continue to hit the mainstream, a trend that will hopefully continue into the New Year. We’re gonna let this poll ride on and will report back later to see what’s up.

Love or Hate the WordPress Admin Bar?

The next poll we opened up was all about the new Admin Bar functionality included with WordPress 3.1. In addition to posting some useful Admin Bar Tricks, we asked readers how they felt about the new WordPress Admin Bar. The results currently show more people “hating it” than “loving it”:

These results have pretty much been consistent over time, with “Love it” finally pulling ahead of “Don’t care” within the past few months. You gotta keep in mind how utterly unscientific these types of polls are, but it’s also amusing to note that there is no option to disable the new, slimmer Admin Bar included in the WordPress 3.3 release.

Best Caching Plugin for WordPress?

Perhaps not as surprising for seasoned WordPress users, but our poll on the best caching plugin for WordPress provides a useful look into what WP folk are using to cache their content, based on 2,465 votes so far.

So the top three caching plugins according these results are W3 Total Cache (45%), WP Super Cache (34%), and then Hyper Cache ties with “Other” at around 6% of votes. I’m thinking based on comments and feedback that the Other plugin people were voting for is Quick Cache. Let me know if there are others that should be mentioned.

Guest authors wanted

With everything going on, it’s a challenge to keep the sweet posts coming, so we’re opening the doors to guest authors. If you’re into WordPress and would like to share some WordPress knowledge with our growing audience, drop a line to get started.

News about the book..

Print editions of the current version of Digging into WordPress are officially sold out. The plan is to update the book for WordPress 3.3 in January, release the PDF update, and then order a fresh batch of printed books. No idea about the cost of the new books at this point, but if at all possible will remain the same. This will be the 9th major revision of the book, and if you already own a copy, the e-update is 100% free. We’ll set up a form to pre-order the book once everything is underway. Stay tuned!

New DiW Affiliate Program

Jeff Starr — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:42:38 +0000

Earlier this year, we had to close down our original affiliate program due to fraud and abuse. We hated to do it, and have been trying since that time to find a more secure way to make it happen. Thanks to all of the great tips, ideas, and feedback we received from our original affiliates, we decided to roll with ClickBank.

With the new DiW Affiliate Program, you can earn a generous 50% commission of the net sale amount. This is the same percentage as before, but the net sale amount is a few dollars less than the retail price after ClickBank subtracts their fees.

The process of getting started as an affiliate is actually pretty simple:

Register at ClickBank
Lookup “Digging into WordPress” in the ClickBank Marketplace
Get your special affiliate link and place it on your site
Earn 50% of all PDF sales made thru your affiliate link

We go through this process in more detail on our official Affiliate Program page, where you’ll find everything you need to get setup and earning as a DiW Affiliate.

Super Summer Sale!

Jeff Starr — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:14:21 +0000

The summer months are upon us, and to celebrate we’re having a Super Summer Sale for huge savings on both the PDF version and Print Editions of Digging into WordPress.

For the next 7 days, you can save $15 on the Printed books and $7 on the PDF/eBook. Just apply the following codes during checkout for instant savings:

Save $7 on the PDF/eBook: SuperSummerSalePDF
Save $15 on the Print Edition: SuperSummerSalePrint

Here’s a little more about each of these awesome WordPress resources..

Digging into WordPress – PDF/eBook

The DiW PDF/eBook features 400+ pages of practical WordPress wisdom, presented in regular or widescreen format with clear, easy-to-read type and color-coded chapters. Includes hyperlinked URLs, copy-&-paste code snippets, and searchable content.

Included with each PDF/eBook:

Full access to our DigWP.com Members Area
All DiW Exclusive Themes (with free theme updates)
Free lifetime updates of all future versions of the book
Plus access to the Deluxe Widescreen Edition and all extras
Awesome customer support :)

Buy PDF

Digging into WordPress – Print Edition

The DiW Print Edition features 400+ pages of practical WordPress wisdom, printed in full-color, wrapped with a thick, durable cover, and bound with spiral coils to let the book lay flat when open.

Included with each Print Edition:

A FREE copy of the DiW PDF/eBook
Full access to our DigWP.com Members Area
All DiW Exclusive Themes (with free theme updates)
Free lifetime updates of all future versions of the book
Plus access to the Deluxe Widescreen Edition and all extras
Awesome customer support :)

Buy Print Version

The Super Summer Sale sale goes from now until July 18th, so get a move on to save BIG on Digging into WordPress :)

New Printed Books are Here!

Jeff Starr — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:46:48 +0000

We’ve got a fresh batch of Digging into WordPress 3.1 now available in printed format. Each book is printed in full-color, with new extra-thick covers and slick spiral binding for laying it flat while reading. These features make the print edition feel really solid and durable, like you know you’re reading a well-crafted, quality book.

We’re totally biased here, but it’s really amazing to see Digging into WordPress in print format. Flipping through the pages and seeing everything on the printed page is really incredible. The text and graphics appear crisp and vivid, with even the 72-dpi screenshots looking crystal clear:

Throughout the book, chapters and sub-chapters are clearly defined and easy to recognize. Each page is presented with a variety of content, techniques, graphics, boxouts, side notes, and lots of fun. Plus plenty of white space helps to keep things relaxed and focused along the way.

One last photo showing the chapters color-coded and visible from the sides of the book:

Available / Limited Stock

The books are priced at $75 + shipping/handling (around $8 within the US). This includes tracking, insurance, and delivery confirmation. As with previous editions, we have a limited number of books and they may go quickly, so grab it now if you want one of your own.

What you get..

With each printed-book purchase you get:

FREE copy of the latest PDF/e-book (current to WP 3.1)
ALL DiW exclusive WordPress themes
FREE lifetime updates of the PDF/e-book + all themes
AND of course your own copy of the printed book ;)

After purchase, you get access to the DiW Members Area, where you can download current versions of everything at your convenience. There you may also grab a copy of the Deluxe Widescreen Edition, plus other goodies as we make them available.

Questions? – We strive for stellar customer service, so feel free to contact us anytime with comments or questions. Email us at: sales@digwp.com and we’ll do our best to help.

Get your copy of Digging into WordPress »

Surprise Book Giveaway!

To celebrate the new books, we’re giving away a free print edition of Digging into WordPress! Just leave a comment about the most interesting/unique/unusual thing you’ve done with WordPress and we’ll choose a random winner sometime next week. – Good luck! :)

Deluxe Widescreen Edition

Jeff Starr — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:27:16 +0000

We cooked up a special widescreen edition of the
PDF for Digging into WordPress 3.1. This new edition contains exactly the same content as the original, but instead breaking the spreads into single-page format, the widescreen version retains the same “two-up” layout, so it’s just like you’re reading the actual printed book.

Here are a couple of screenshots from the widescreen edition:

The new widescreen PDF is available as a free download for everyone who owns the book (either PDF or Print Edition). To get your copy, log into your account at our new Members Area and download at your convenience.

Pre-Orders for 3.1 Printed Books

Jeff Starr — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:20:22 +0000

Good news! Digging into WordPress version 3.1 is now at the printers, with a fresh batch of books expected within the next 4-5 weeks. The new 3.1 books should be available for purchase in May, and we’ve opened up pre-orders for those wanting to use the PDF and other goodies while waiting for the printed version. Visit our book page for more information and to secure your copy of Digging into WordPress 3.1.

Digging into WordPress 3.1 Update

Jeff Starr — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:04:08 +0000

Digging into WordPress is now updated for WordPress 3.1. This is the book’s 8th major update, with new material for WordPress 3.1 and extensive revisions throughout. Without a doubt, Digging into WordPress is more focused and current than ever before.

Version 3.1 – Better than Ever

Lots of new stuff for DiWP 3.1:

Complete guide to WordPress 3.1
Extensive updates & new material throughout the book
Updated Loops chapter with better information
Continued fine-tuning of text, layout, format

All that plus tons of little tweaks and edits that synergize to improve overall quality and accuracy. The book reads, looks, and flows better than ever, giving you a richer, more rewarding WordPress experience.

Get the PDF

The PDF version is available now. For $27, you get over 400 pages of full-color WordPress action, plus free lifetime updates, exclusive themes, and everything else.

Already bought the book? Awesome. To get the new version, log into your account at our new Members Area and download at your convenience.

Early-Bird Special

This weekend you save $5 off the PDF with this discount code:

EarlyBird2011

Just use that during checkout to get Digging into WordPress v3.1 + all the trimmings for only $22. Discount good thru Monday April 4th.

Printed Books

The print version is on the way! Here’s what we know so far:

Spiral-bound, full-color printing (426 pages + cover)
Each book includes a FREE copy of the PDF version
Each book includes our exclusive themes and free lifetime updates
International shipping will be available

We don’t have any specific numbers or dates at this point, but we’ll post an announcement here at DigWP.com when the printed books are available. We also have a waiting list to get notified as soon as the new printed books are available.

Bonus Surprise!

Version 3.0 printed books are officially sold out, but we found one remaining copy lurking in the shadows. The book is in mint condition and ready to ship, so we’re giving it away FREE to one lucky winner. If you want the book, just leave a comment explaining one thing you love (or don’t love) about the WordPress 3.1 update. We’ll announce the winner sometime next week. Good luck! :)

Thank you!

All of this wouldn’t be possible without you, so Thank you for making Digging into WordPress so awesome.