Two New Apps for WordPress.com
Earlier this summer we launched a few tools to make it easier for developers to create new apps for WordPress.com. Starting today, you can integrate your WordPress.com blog with Feedfabrik and Empire Avenue.
Turn Your Blog Into a Book
Have you ever wanted to publish your own book, or a collection of your favorite blog posts?
Feedfabrik makes it easy to convert your WordPress.com blog into a book format, and even allows you to customize the cover design and book contents. You can order a hard copy of your book, or a digital PDF edition.
To try it out, head over to Feedfabrik, choose Bookfabrik, then select “I’m on WordPress.com.” Receive a 10% discount on all September orders with the code “WORDPRESS-INTRO”.
Grow Your Social Capital Online
Empire Avenue is a Social Stock Market, where your social networking activity and engagement earn you virtual currency and determine your virtual share price. It also helps you discover new people and brands, and allows you to invest virtual currency in their profiles by buying shares on the Social Stock Market.
Along the way you’ll have a bit of fun, make new connections, and learn about social networking and the value of your network! Empire Avenue is completely free and deals in virtual currency. Sign up today to get started.
These integrations are made possible because WordPress.com supports a protocol called OAuth2. OAuth2 allows developers to build applications that securely communicate with WordPress.com. We have also launched a developer portal to help developers to get more information about our platform.
If your service wants to build with us, don’t hesitate to contact us through the developer portal.
September 7th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Pretty cool. I usually use lulu.com if I want to put my poetry into a book, but I’ll definitely check it out for prices. If they’re better, maybe I’ll make the transition. Thanks for the post ^_^
September 7th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
I’m curious about why you chose a German company, books priced in Euros, and not inexpensive (approx $15 per book, very rough estimate, PLUS shipping costs from Europe). I’m off to compare pricing for well-known (North American) suppliers instead.
September 7th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Don’t forget that you can also generate PDF versions as well. This integration is a result of a few of our developer resources http://develop.wordpress.com/ so other integrations/suppliers are also possible.
September 7th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
OK, seriously: I keep telling people that my blog is “my book, one crazy chapter at a time.” And now you’ve made it WAY easy to make that statement a reality?!?!
Best. Tool. EVER!!!
September 7th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
How do we add a badge to our blog? Or can we?
http://apidocs.empireavenue.com/badge
Thanks,
Brad
September 7th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
At this time you cannot currently add the Empire Avenue badge to your blog.
September 7th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
Nice features. I hope that in the future we could also get some more integration with Google services, like Analytics, Adsense, and so on.
September 7th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
I’m confused…how do you link Empire Avenue with WordPress?
I can’t see it on either sites
September 7th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
There should be an option under Empire Avenue’s connection management:
http://www.empireavenue.com/p/connections
September 7th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Pretty cool.
September 7th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
There are several free ways that one can publish their blog as a book, or a digital PDF edition, so I’m not attracted to the paid Bookfabrik option at all.
September 8th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
See my comment at http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2011/09/07/two-new-apps-for-wordpress-com/#comment-138661
This is a result of integrations with other services/developers so we hope to offer more apps and ways to interact with your blog soon!
September 7th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
…cool!
September 8th, 2011 at 12:37 am
Thank You! I have been looking for an answer on turning an earlier WP blog into a book or e-book. I know one of the other blog sites has it. I can’t wait to check out the site.
September 8th, 2011 at 2:34 am
This is freakin’ awesome! I write my blog for my three kids who I lost many years ago. Weird I know. If they ever surface, they could read my blog book….
September 8th, 2011 at 4:34 am
Great add!!
September 8th, 2011 at 7:11 am
Is there a free version of this app?
September 8th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
There is an option to generate a proof/pdf version but there is no free option to actually produce the hard/final copies of the books.
September 8th, 2011 at 7:52 am
Just when I was wondering how to go about publishing my collection of short stories, you guys throw this at me! I love it!
September 8th, 2011 at 8:33 am
Fun idea to be able to turn your blog into a book…will check it out…
September 8th, 2011 at 9:13 am
WordPress is getting more and more exciting, keep up the great work
September 8th, 2011 at 9:35 am
good good good
September 8th, 2011 at 11:13 am
great stuff,,
http://crozzzlinx.wordpress.com
September 8th, 2011 at 11:20 am
What a great idea on the book making offer. Love it. TY!
September 8th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
I like the idea of a book. I’ve never managed to get the early idea of organising posts in reverse order with each one a chapter to work for me. Look forward to seeing this new idea developed.
September 8th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Empire Avenue is kind of cool way to built network and make new friend..
September 8th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Thank you for suggesting Empire Avenue!! Wonderful site!!!!
September 8th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Great information. I’m going to look forward to getting automatic updates on new apps in the future!
September 8th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
Every time WordPress surprises me. That’s AWESOME!
September 8th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
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September 9th, 2011 at 1:52 am
I joined up and linked up over at Empire Avenue . . . still figuring it out . . . but so far so good; people there are buying shares of me. hehe
September 9th, 2011 at 1:56 am
it is really amazing plugin
September 9th, 2011 at 2:40 am
This might be a “killer ap,” or “da bomb” for indie authors. The quality of the books looks top notch, but of course the production price is high. I can see great potential for other designers to find ways to connect with Amazon, or Apple Books, or Lulu, which could produce a true revolutionin in book publishing. “This could be the start of something BIG.” Also a good idea for a song.
September 9th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
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September 9th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
These are some great features – definitely will try them out!
September 10th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Cool, I like the book idea. I’m an avid writer of songs, poetry and some prose. Keep at it.
September 11th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Thanks for information
September 11th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Super!
September 12th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Exactlly this feature very useful for me
Thank you
September 12th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Coolio. p.s. Keep on running!
September 13th, 2011 at 6:28 am
definitely helpful for all.
September 13th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
What? now we can turn our blog into a book? This is going to be an interesting app.. hope to try it asap.
September 13th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Very neat. Sure gonna check this out
September 13th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Awesome- I was just considered turning some of my blogs into a book. How amazing!
September 14th, 2011 at 10:18 am
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September 14th, 2011 at 11:00 am
i tried the pdf proof. it is awesome!
September 14th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
This is all pretty awsome, all making wordpress super connected.
Jessie.
September 16th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
SO, I love this.
Just proves why I love WordPress so much!
September 17th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
I signed up yesterday and it’s fun so far. We’ll see along the way…
September 20th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
This is a really cool feature! What a great idea, and app.