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><channel><title>Selling Books | Selling Books</title> <atom:link href="http://www.sellingbooks.com/author/chuggin-mccoffee/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.sellingbooks.com</link> <description>Your Guide to Writing, Publishing and Marketing Books and Ebooks</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:56 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Online Book Marketing &#8211; Is It Effective?</title><link>http://www.sellingbooks.com/online-book-marketing-is-it-effective/</link> <comments>http://www.sellingbooks.com/online-book-marketing-is-it-effective/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:26:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Chuggin McCoffee</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Book Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[book marketing online]]></category> <category><![CDATA[online book marketing]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.sellingbooks.com/?p=2081</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you have recently published a book or novel, you be pleased to know that the Internet can become your most valuable resource. There is controversy as to whether or not it is effective to market your book online, especially since so many people are reading content directly on the Internet or downloading e-books. However,...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
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align="right"></td></table><p>One of the most effective ways to have a successful book is through word-of-mouth, which is what the Internet is all about. People still do want to purchase hardcover books, and it will be even more enticing if you can offer your book in e-book or PDF format so that it can easily be downloaded to an iPhone or Kindle. Regardless, it is to your benefit to take advantage of social media networks, including Facebook and Twitter. There is no reason to be a sleazy marketer, but it is helpful to use these venues to create genuine connections with people and get the word out about your book.</p><p>One other helpful tactic in Internet marketing your book is to give out free copies to readers on your blog or website so that they can review the book for you. This is instant press and word-of-mouth, and it will get the ball rolling in selling more copies. Many people need to hear about a book over and over again before they want to purchase it, which is exactly why it is helpful to use this free publicity on the Internet.</p><p>One thing to keep in mind is that marketing on the Internet can be free, so please do not fall for any type of tactics in paying for advertising or spamming. There are natural and organic ways to get the word out there about your book online, including giving out free copies of your book in exchange for positive reviews to be posted on the Internet.</p><p><strong>Chuggin McCoffee</strong> is a coffee fanatic that has spent the entirety of his career cultivating and studying all of the best uses and brewing styles for optimal coffee and espresso flavor. His specialty site for all coffee needs, supplies, and the <a
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/> Believe it or not, people do still read books! However, if you want to draw attention to your published work, then it is important to take it to the Internet. The Internet is a viable resource for valuable information, and many people are looking for great content to read in the form of books and e-books.</p><table
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align="right"></td></table><p>One of the most important things to do as an author marketing your book on the Internet is to find your audience. This will allow you to tell them about the book that you have available in their area of interest. This is going to happen through the process of informing your audience, whether you are selling the book directly or providing affiliate information.</p><p>One of the best resources available to any Internet business, including authors marketing their books, is to use social media marketing and forums. If you are not yet plugged into Twitter and Facebook, then you need to do so immediately to begin to gain exposure for yourself and your published book. On top of that, you do have the opportunity to become a member of specialized forums where you can interact with readers who are interested in your specific subject.</p><p>Depending on your topic, consider creating a smaller e-book form of your book that you can offer for free or at a low cost. If you do have a How To book or a book on a specialized subject, then you can provide a small e-book that will tantalize your future readers and prompt them to buy your physical book. For instance, if you have a book on beauty, then consider creating a small e-book on &#8220;The 5 Best Skin Care Tips&#8221;. This is just one example of a way that you can easily market your book through the form of a free e-book available to readers interested in your subject.</p><p>It is a fact that people will be attracted to anything that is free, and that is precisely the way that you can give them a sample of the writing in your book and also establish your credibility as a valuable author. This is a basic and necessary component to effectively marketing your book on the Internet.</p><p><strong>Chuggin McCoffee</strong> is a coffee fanatic that has spent the entirety of his career cultivating and studying all of the best uses and brewing styles for optimal coffee and espresso flavor. His specialty site for all coffee needs, supplies, and the <a
href="http://www.thecoffeebump.com/bodum-french-press.html">Bodum French Press</a> can be found at <a
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