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Mastodon For Dummies

Authors:

Chris Minnick ,

Michael McCallister

Overview

A little birdy told us you needed to know more about Mastodon

Ready to escape the drama of existing social media platforms and try something new and awesome in the world of social media? In Mastodon For Dummies, experienced tech trainers Chris Minnick and Mike McCallister show you exactly how to use Mastodon, the hot decentralized social media offering on the web and destination for thousands of social media migrants. Learn how to sign up for the service on your choice of server and get familiar with the rules of what’s sure to become your new favorite app. You’ll discover how to connect with other people, attract your own followers, and make yourself right at home in the Mastodon community.

In the book, you’ll find:

Easy-to-follow instructions on how to choose the Mastodon server that suits you best
Instructions for establishing new connections on a new social platform and learning the rules of the road
Tips for conducting business on Mastodon and making a home for your home-based business or brand on the social media service
Step-by-step guides on launching your very own server

If you’re ready to leave old social platforms in the rear-view and try something new, grab a copy of Mastodon For Dummies.

A little birdy told us you needed to know more about Mastodon

Ready to escape the drama of existing social media platforms and try something new and awesome in the world of social media? In Mastodon For Dummies, experienced tech trainers Chris Minnick and Mike McCallister show you exactly how to use Mastodon, the hot decentralized social media offering on the web and destination for thousands of social media migrants. Learn how to sign up for the service on your choice of server and get familiar with the rules of what’s sure to become your new favorite app. You’ll discover how to connect with other people, attract your own

followers, and make yourself right at home in the Mastodon community.

In the book, you’ll find:

Easy-to-follow instructions on how to choose the Mastodon server that suits you best
Instructions for establishing new connections on a new social platform and learning the rules of the road
Tips for conducting business on Mastodon and making a home for your home-based business or brand on the social media service
Step-by-step guides on launching your very own server

If you’re ready to leave old social platforms in the rear-view and try something new, grab a copy of Mastodon For Dummies.

Mastodon For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Listen to the article:

Even though thousands of people join Mastodon every day, the number-one concern of new users is that they can't make the shift over from Twitter entirely because many of the people they follow on Twitter haven't set up a Mastodon account yet. Here, you discover some of the best ways to start meeting and engaging with new people on Mastodon. Another concern of new Mastodon users is that it's different from using other social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. At first, these differences may seem difficult to adapt to. But with the tips covered here, using Mastodon will soon become second nature.

About The Authors

Chris Minnick is an experienced tech educator and writer. He is the author of JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies.

Michael McCallister has over twenty years’ experience as a technical writer. He is passionate about simplifying complex tech topics for novices.

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