22nd December 2008 - by Leva Duell
Boost Ebook Sales with eBook Directories!
Are you selling an ebook or giving one away for free?
Submitting your ebook to ebook directories will generate steady
sales and downloads. eBooks add value to a web site and many
webmasters search ebook directories to find ebooks they want to
offer to their web visitors. It's worth your time to list your
ebook(s) in ebook directories. It can dramatically increase
your web traffic and sales. Just do a Google search to find
directories.
Here are some steps you need to complete before
submitting your ebook:
1. Become familiar with the different types of directories.
Check how they list the ebooks and read their submission
guidelines. Check what subjects they accept as different
directories accept different topics. Some directories provide
free listings, some charge a listing fee, and some want a link
to their website.
2. Create web pages.
You need to design a web page with a download link to your
ebook. Make your sales copy, headlines, and links compelling,
even when you're giving away a free ebook. Also, create a link
page so you can provide a link to the directories that require
this.
3. Design an ebook cover.
An ebook cover is important when selling an ebook and even when
giving away your ebook for free. A cover image makes your ebook
look tangible. A well-designed cover can double or even triple
your ebook sales and downloads. Also, ebook directories will
want a thumbnail size of your ebook cover. Check their
guidelines for size requirements. We recommend using
specialized ebook cover software to design an ebook cover.
Photoshop Action scripts provide the best quality results. Or
you can hire a designer specializing in ebook covers.
4. Set up a separate email address.
Set up a separate email address so you don't clutter up your
main email.
5. Prepare the information you will submit to the
directories.
eBook directories will ask you to provide them with some
information. This may include your name, email, book title,
URLs, descriptions of your ebook, keywords, and book cover.
Prepare this information before you start submitting your
ebook.
• List your ten most relevant keywords. People use keywords to
find ebooks that are relevant to the topic of their web site.
Use a keyword tool like WordTracker or Good Keywords to find
related keywords.
• Write descriptions. You will need descriptions about your
ebooks when submitting your ebook to the directories. Write
three descriptions/ads with varying lengths - from two
sentences to several paragraphs to accommodate different
directories.
• Organize the information you will provide to the directories.
Create a file with a text editor, like Notepad. Include your
name, email, ebook title, 3 descriptions, 10 keywords, download
URL, URL of your link page, and URL of the ebook cover. Use a
clipboard utility like ClipTrakker or WinM8 and a form-filler
like RoboForm when submitting the information.
Don't overlook ebook directories when promoting your ebook. It
will pay off in steady sales and downloads.
Source: http://www.bb-articles.com
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