Promoting an eBook

Rammuny · #1 (**permalink**) 07-19-2009, 10:09 PM

I was just wondering what are some good things to do to really promote an eBook? Kinda confused on what I should do to promote my eBook

James · #2 (**permalink**) 07-22-2009, 07:50 PM

Probably not what you are looking for here, but nevertheless where you need to start. Your sales page looks really good (exceptional graphics, etc.), but you do need to check your grammar/spelling and make some fixes. If not you will lose credibility with people before they even get started.

Your very first sentence: "It is uncommon for people to spend thousands of dollars monthly using cheap traffic techniques...." You mean to say, "It is NOT uncommon...." or "It IS common...." At least it should be saying that to make sense in the context.

Only four sentences later you write, "Spend all there time marketing there site but receive no valuable traffic...." Twice in this sentence you have "there" instead of "their."

I didn't read carefully after that, but you should and I know you will. Unfortunately, I can't help you a lot with the main point of your question.

One thought though. I held the view that I might prefer selling an ebook, too, until watching Lisa's latest. Now I am beginning to think the best thing is to give it away. She does that and invites others to give it away also! But inside she has affiliate links that have a great potential for her. If you have some good/effective affiliates that starts to sound like a great idea. This, then gives you a way to promote it.

Rammuny · #3 (**permalink**) 07-22-2009, 09:54 PM

Thanks a lot James. Yea my grammar still sucks a bit but I am improving. I will go ahead and make these changes and after I get some sleep I'll check for some more errors.

Thanks so much again

coosbaytv · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009, 09:21 PM

why not use Twitter to give away simple techniques to build credibility?

After a few pointers, readers might look at your profile and see your website and then ebook and buy it.

jonathanfigaro · #5 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rammuny

Thanks a lot James. Yea my grammar still sucks a bit but I am improving. I will go ahead and make these changes and after I get some sleep I'll check for some more errors.

Thanks so much again

You can sell e-book, by promoting you website through various sources.

1.Expert Answers
This bring you directly to your market. This allow you to answer there questions with your knowledge. Make sure you Leave a link after you comment and expect people to check your site

2. Comment on Blogs
Start discussions on blogs that deal with you niche.
Provide value and leave a link to your site at the bottom.

3.Submit Articles
You can submit articles based on your knowledge, in relation to your niche.
Concentrate on providing value and NOT selling the e-book. You value will sell the book indirectly

4. Forum Marketing Niche
Market only on forums that deal with you niche. Ask questions, Be polite, and answer as best as you can.

Let me know if this helps!

novicer · #6 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009, 09:46 PM

What is point of having an ebook? are their truly any advantages? How many pages is a typical ebook?

HeyTanyJ · #7 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 08:14 AM

You should always have a digital cover for your ebooks so that people can see some kind of visual aid. The best way i found is with eCoverSoftwarePro they are way cheaper and easier than photoshop

ed7up · #8 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 10:22 AM

Rammuny,

What software did you use to create your sales page - if you don't mind me asking? (!)

Rammuny · #9 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 10:30 AM

I used Photoshop & eCover actionscripts then edited it with Dreamweaver

ed7up · #10 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rammuny

I used Photoshop & eCover actionscripts then edited it with Dreamweaver

It's gorgeous

coach · #11 (**permalink**) 08-17-2009, 10:57 AM

Here are three "unconventional" tips:

(1) Make sure there's a MARKET first. One of the biggest avoidable mistakes people make is falling in love with a topic or product BEFORE they find a marketing willing to buy.

(2) Niche your "ebook." This is a biggie. Let's say you have an ebook about Internet marketing. Niche it to a specific kind of customer. For example, helping local businesses market online is a hot topic/focus. The same information no one is willing to buy online is "brand new" to most small business owners.

(3) Don't call it an ebook. In 1992 when I first started selling information products "online", the concept of an ebook was novel. Today, its more like "penny book" (ebay). Turn your ebook into a "Multimedia Course". How? Break the ebook into a series of lessons. Record a video for each lesson or record the lesson word for word in audio. Add an implementation checklist, a resource list, etc.

Resources

Audio: http://audacity.sourceforge.net
Video: http://www.jingproject.com

ed7up · #12 (**permalink**) 08-23-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coach

Here are three "unconventional" tips:

(1) Make sure there's a MARKET first. One of the biggest avoidable mistakes people make is falling in love with a topic or product BEFORE they find a marketing willing to buy.

(2) Niche your "ebook." This is a biggie. Let's say you have an ebook about Internet marketing. Niche it to a specific kind of customer. For example, helping local businesses market online is a hot topic/focus. The same information no one is willing to buy online is "brand new" to most small business owners.

(3) Don't call it an ebook. In 1992 when I first started selling information products "online", the concept of an ebook was novel. Today, its more like "penny book" (ebay). Turn your ebook into a "Multimedia Course". How? Break the ebook into a series of lessons. Record a video for each lesson or record the lesson word for word in audio. Add an implementation checklist, a resource list, etc.

Resources

Audio: http://audacity.sourceforge.net
Video: http://www.jingproject.com

Great Post

jayorban · #13 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 11:07 PM

there's lots of free ways to promote your affiliate products. Forums like here, classifieds craigslist, kijiji, usfreeads, optimize your website for the search engines if you have one. Articles are free, and there a great free way to promote your products. Examples are ezinearticles, hubpages, ideamarketers, ehow, etc... pay per click if you have the money is a good way to get traffic if you have a new website you just started that you want to promote. Start an email list, very powerful way to build up a recurring income online. There are more these are just a few main examples of the best free ways.

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