A fun and fresh social media option

Mastodon, an exciting new platform in the social media universe, connects you to a whole world of fascinating personalities. This book opens the gate and invites you to participate in this new digital playground. Reconnect with contacts from other social sites, meet new people, contribute your two cents, and build a following of your own as you make yourself at home in the friendly and supportive Mastodon community. You’ll even learn how to use the service to complement your small business or launch your own Mastodon server!

Inside…

• Sign up for an account
• Find old contacts and new friends
• Attract committed followers
• Write engaging, popular posts
• Do business in Mastodon
• Build your own Mastodon instance
• Find tools that work with Mastodon

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.