About the Authors

Ric Shreves is the author of more than a dozen books on open source and online technologies, from Linux to content management to SEO. Ric began writing about tech in 1998 and has worked as a columnist for ComputerWorld Magazine and for the Bangkok Post. Ric began developing websites professionally in 1999 and has built websites for some of the world's largest brands, including BASF, Colgate-Palmolive, Tesco, and many others. An American by birth, Ric has been living in Asia for 20 years. He currently lives in Bali with two cats and two dogs. Ric has a BA and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University of San Antonio. This is sixth book for Wiley.

Michelle Krasniak is a freelance copywriter and marketing consultant who specializes in content marketing. She has been writing professionally for more than 15 years and has a passion for helping businesses of all sizes develop content to maximize their social media presence. Michelle coauthored CityVille for Dummies and regularly serves as the technical editor on social media and content marketing-related For Dummies books. She currently resides in Minneapolis.

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