There are
many writers, bloggers and website owners who opt for writing eBooks – or have
them written. Some of these will be on sale for $0.99 and above but there are
some available to download for free. The question that many have is how writers
benefit from these electronic books, especially the free ones.
Link Back to Your Website
One of the
best things about an eBook is the ability to add your full name and website in.
Once people have finished reading your book, they can go to your website to
find out more about you, other books that you have on offer or the type of
products that you sell. When you offer a free eBook, people are more likely to
download it.
However, you
need to have quality information. Take the time to really think about the type
of information people will look for in a book. If you write about internet
marketing, think about the common questions that people have. If you write
about photography, think about the best tips that you can share with your
readers.
Become an Authority to Others
By writing
about something you know a lot about and sharing it, you start to become an
authority. This is beneficial for you in many ways. First of all, by becoming
an authority online, search engines rank you highly because you offer
trustworthy information and not spam. Second of all, you can gain publishing
deals with print networks, be asked to do conferences or for interviews. You
gain more money in the long term by writing a book that may take you a few
months.
If you sell
a product, you will quickly become an authority and it will help you sell more.
Think about this for a minute – how many others have written about the product
you offer. Unless you offer a generic product, there are high chances that
hardly anyone has. It offers a quick way to reach out to the masses, quickly.
Offer Blog Posts or Articles on Topics in
the eBook
If you have
a vast amount of information in the eBook, you can take small snippets and
write a blog post on them. This is an excellent way to create back links to
your eBook and encourage people to buy it. You could also opt for article
marketing. Both of these will help you become an authority on the subject and
rank higher in search engines.
Create an Affiliate Option
Ever seen
how people sign up to become an affiliate and then promote someone else’s
product? People will be able to promote yours if you set up an affiliate
section. You give away a set percentage of your eBook sales and then keep the
rest of the money. The benefit is that others are promoting your eBook to their
friends, family, Twitter followers, Facebook friends etc. and you gain more
sales than you would doing it yourself; all for a small percentage of the
sales. There are thousands of people making money with affiliate marketing so
now is the chance to do it.
Create an Email List
Want to
create an email list but have no idea where to start? Offering a free eBook is
an excellent way. You offer your traffic something that is helpful and unique
and just ask for their email address. The addresses are automatically added to
your email list and you can continue to send out posts and market other
materials afterwards. This is a great way to keep your customers up to date
with everything that you are doing and any new eBooks or products that you
have.
No Publishers to Deal With
It is
possible to self-publish your eBook through websites such as Amazon and
Smashwords. You could even offer your eBook through your own website in PDF
format. The benefit is that you will not need to go through publishers or need
to find an agent. You quickly get your words out there and start making money
instantly.
It’s Free to Do!
You don’t
need to spend a penny. All you need is a word processor and the ability to
write well. If you really need to, you can hire a writer, which will not cost
you a lot of money. Once you have your eBook, you sell it through your website
or through other self-publishing platforms, which are free to sign up to. You
instantly make a profit with your first sale!
So, what are
you waiting for? Become an authority on the internet and start selling your
eBooks today. Wondering where to get started? Why not look into Angela England’s
30 Days to Make and Sell a FabulouseBook. This will take you through the process step by step so all you need
to do is write! Good luck!
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