Wednesday 27 August 2014

EBooks: A Low-Maintenance Business that Can Deliver Big Profits

One profitable idea to make money online is through the sale of eBooks. They require very little cost upfront and can provide great revenue. You will need to invest time and energy to make it happen but once the book is written it can deliver income continuously with very little effort.

So, What are EBooks?

If you’re not familiar with EBooks, they are digital reading media that is easy to pass along to others. Many people are opting for electronic books over printed books for several reasons. EBooks can be long or short, and can be published by a publishing house or you could self-publish your own eBook. EBook files are stored on your computer or digital device and don’t take up physical space. You can have access to an eBook in seconds after purchase.

Do you like to write? Then this is right up your alley. But eBooks don’t have to be limited to the written word. Clear out your online photo galleries and set up a photography book. If you have a way with words or photographic talent for capturing readers, you can use eBooks to bring a profit to your blog or website.

You’re probably wondering what is this going to cost. The good news - the cost to you is negligible. If you already have a website, you have access to the Internet and likely the software that is needed to make an eBook. There are lots of websites and books online that can guide you through the process of writing, formatting, and publishing your eBook.

When it comes time to start thinking about pricing there are a few variables. You may be able to charge more for longer books or you may command a good price for shorter eBooks that provide very concise and valuable information. If your book is packed with high quality images and advice from your online photo galleries then people may be willing to pay more.

Selling EBooks

Now that you have gone through the hard work of writing and formatting your eBook you have to get it into the hands of people. Marketing your eBook follows the same lines as marketing your website or blog. Some ideas might include creating an article series for your website that are based around your eBook. You can also write guest posts for other websites or purchase advertising on other websites to get out the word. Don’t give away everything in your articles, give just enough information to have the reader wanting to know more. You want them to purchase the full book! So don’t forget to mention the eBook and link to your website in each article.

To make things easy for customers, link your eBooks with your checkout process. Once a payment is processed, they should receive a link via email to automatically download the product. It might seem daunting to tackle writing an eBook but start small and work your way up to larger projects.   

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