In the last few years WordPress has been growing as an essential tool in the web designer toolkit. Between regular blog themes and the increasing number of themes that turn WordPress into anything from a portfolio site to a shop, its use as a general purpose CMS has made it a staple of web design tutorials and galleries.
So I'm very happy to announce that after many months of work, our latest Rockable Press book is on sale - How to Be a Rockstar WordPress Designer, co-authored by myself and Harley Alexander - a WP up and comer from my hometown of Sydney!
The book covers pretty much everything to do with theming, with three main examples: a blog, a portfolio and a general purpose site. There's lots of general knowledge, ideas for how to manipulate WordPress in other ways and the book comes with all three themes to use and dissect.
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Who's it aimed at?
You'll need a good knowledge of basic web design - HTML and CSS in particular - but the book doesn't assume you know anything about either PHP or WordPress.
Is it up to date for WordPress 2.7?
It sure is, we've added a section about comment threading and updated general admin details to match the new interface.
Will it be available in print, or only online?
The book is currently a PDF Ebook only and is packaged with Photoshop PSD files, HTML, and the three themes. We're looking now at getting a print version available with an accompanying CD, but it might be a little while.
How much does it cost? Is there a refund policy?
The book costs US$29 which is a bit of an investment, but I'm confident you'll find it's worth it. Still if you don't we have a 100% money back guarantee, as I know in these tough economic times you don't want to go spending money willy nilly!
What's next?
With WordPress Designer out of the way, I'm now hard at work on our next title - Rockstar Blogger! I'm optimistically hoping it'll be finished in the next couple of months, but since the last two titles took way longer than I predicted, you may wish to take that with a grain of salt :-)
We also have two minibooks on their way - one on networking, one on passive income! For updates on Rockable Press releases, just join our Rockin' List, you'll receive a free copy of Rockstar Personal Branding AND we send out discount vouchers and periodic promotions for the books - particularly at launch time!
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User Comments
( ADD YOURS )Pavel Ciorici January 14th
Congrats ! Should be a great ebook….
( )Collis January 14th
Thanks pavel!
( )Chris January 14th
Just waiting to recieve the discount code… Im on the list, so I hope it arrives soon! Cant wait to read it
( )Frederik January 14th
Collis your last name is pretty cool. How’d you get that?
( )Congrats on the book!
Mason Sklut January 14th
Thanks guys. This book should help a lot of people out who are just starting off with WordPress.
( )OpenSourceHunter January 14th
Very nice, i have waiting for it!
greetz
( )http://www.opensourcehunter.com
Simona January 14th
Cool!
( )Wayne January 14th
Any way I can use my flashden/themeforest credits toward this?
( )insic January 14th
wow cool! im from Philippines can i still buy it?
( )insic January 14th
nevermind my last post, Its and e-book so yes i can buy it. thanks
( )Brian January 14th
Been waiting for this for a while now, just got it with the discount code – thanks Collis!
( )Robert O'Shaughnessy January 15th
Nice one Collis, now go get some sleep!
( )Snowflake January 15th
freelance rockstar was a great book…i think this one will be too
( )Gary Simon January 15th
This excites me much. I’ll be doing everything these guys are charging you for, except offering it for free. :[
http://how.todesignyour.com/blog Just give me a little bit of time.
( )Dalius January 15th
Good luck in your bussines
great idea 
( )thousand January 15th
Wow.. Congrats for the book.. and Good luck!!
…
And hello everyone… I was wondering if someone could help me… Im from mexico and I speak english (kind of) but im having a reallyyyyyyyyy hard time on this:
Design Brief
What does that mean??.. please somebody explain it to me.. or translate it if you can…
Tnx for everything..
( )thousand January 15th
Wow.. Congrats for the book.. and Good luck!!
…
And hello everyone… I was wondering if someone could help me… Im from mexico and I speak english (kind of) but im having a reallyyyyyyyyy hard time on this:
Design Brief
What does that mean??.. please somebody explain it to me.. or translate it if you can…
PS. sorry for the off-topic.
Tnx for everything..
( )Kenneth Bryhl January 15th
Now thats looks real nice! Grats on the release.
I think I will buy it – but have a question – doesnt it mention the new WP 2.7 ? There is a lot of updates in that version of WP …
Thanks :]
( )Kenneth Bryhl January 15th
OMG Im stupid… .NEVERMIND PLZ and just read the “Grats” text… SIIIIIGH at me
( )TutorialCompiler January 15th
Great Work Mate.
( )I’ll be buying this book for sure.
hvdesigns January 15th
been waiting for this for ages… i shall definetly be buying my self a copy, only read the sample and already ive learned something new haha
many thanks
keep up the great work
http://www.hv-designs.co.uk
( )Milk January 15th
Oh that’s exactly what I wanted ! Great I’ll be buying this ebook for sure!
( )killemil January 15th
I’m looking forward to sit down and have a good read!
( )giackop January 15th
i just bought a copy with the discount code!!
thanx i was waiting for this.. congrats collis
( )Steve Forbes January 15th
Awesome! Really want this, but im waiting for the paperback version. I find it to hard to read books in PDF form
Any ETA on when it will be available in paperback?
Thanks.
( )Derek Herman January 15th
The typography in the pdf is really monitor friendly. I started reading and before I knew it I was done with three chapters. Awesome!!!
Great job Collis and Harley
( )Rachelle January 15th
I’m really excited to get into this…great release!
( )Ben Reid January 15th
I think I might purchase this one!
( )Kid January 15th
How do i get a discount code?
( )kailoon January 15th
Congrats Collis!
( )pete January 15th
I wont be buying this.
( )Jason January 15th
Funny. I was talking to a colleague last night who is just getting started with Wordpress. I tried to answer all of his questions simply and quickly. The whole time I was thinking that it should be about time for this to be ready. Bam. Great timing!
( )Wes D. January 15th
FINALLY – It was a long wait, but I’m sure it will be worth it. Thank you for your hard work Collis and Harley – It is appriciated!
( )Chris January 16th
I bought it and it is great so far.
( )afrix January 16th
nice nice nice… i`m waiting 4 it!
http://afrix99.deviantart.com/
( )donnacha | WordSkill January 16th
I’d like to echo Kid’s questions: How do we get the discount code?
I follow PSDTUTS via RSS, not email, but I haven’t seen any discount appear on the feed.
£20 is definitely too much for me to spend on an ebook, but I’d certainly consider a discounted price.
( )donnacha | WordSkill January 16th
Oh, I see, we have to sign up to the Rockin’ List. I’ve now done that and received the minibook, will I also get sent the discount code?
( )Derrick January 16th
Overpriced. 1/2 off sale maybe.
( )K3v January 16th
I was waiting for this since it was announced. Though I’ll wait a little more; it’s always nicer to work with a printed version beside you!
By the way, will there be a discount code for the printed version too?
( )azrie muzaffar January 17th
bought it and love it
( )godonholiday January 17th
Just printed it out at work…300 + pages! its a great read so far. I had to split it into 3 parts to get it bound.
If you are into WP then this is a great read.
( )Sergecross January 17th
Thanks a lot, Collis!
( )Fath January 18th
Bought this book. Great.
( )Misael January 21st
Bought it but have books to read before this, can’t wait to get to this one tough.
( )Nick February 5th
Does it cover how to embed Wordpress into a pre-built website? Like this:
http://hv.thevillagechurch.net/blog/hvpastor/
( )selinmani May 31st
I will have to buy.inspiring
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