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August 2, 2014

Finding Competitive Keywords

The next thing we’ll work on is your keywords. These are search terms your potential buyers use when looking for a book. Amazon keeps its actual algorithm secret but it says that your book’s title and description is already used … Continue reading →


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Published on August 02, 2014 08:25

July 27, 2014

Sales Ranking Chart

Here’s an interesting chart I ran across in David Gaughran’s book, “Let’s Get Visible.” If you haven’t read his book, I highly recommend it.  The chart serves as a guideline for estimating how many sales are required for an eBook … Continue reading →


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Published on July 27, 2014 16:42

Promotion Sites

The following is a listing of a few websites that will list your free or discounted eBook. If you’re using Select, coordinate with your free days, giving them at least a week in advance notice. If you’re not on Select, … Continue reading →


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Published on July 27, 2014 16:25

July 2, 2014

Kindle “Free Days” Promotion Special

Promotion Special!For a limited time, I will submit your Kindle “Free Days” promo to 40 websites for only $19 or 20 sites for $14!Fill out this form to pay by PayPal and get started now. I have a list of websites … Continue reading →


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Published on July 02, 2014 05:43

April 28, 2014

Promotion and Marketing

What’s the difference between promotion and marketing? Promotion is about telling a prospective customer that your book is available. Marketing is convincing that prospective customer to pull out their wallet and purchase your book. A clear explanation of the difference … Continue reading →


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Published on April 28, 2014 05:31

April 14, 2014

Free eBooks for your Kindle

Looking for free eBooks?  Visit NewFreeKindleBooks.comHere are some interesting Science Fiction books for your Kindle that you should take a look at right away while they’re free. Gods of Chicago: Omnibus EditionGods of Chicago is an adventure of noir urban fantasy. … Continue reading →


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Published on April 14, 2014 07:16

March 17, 2014

Free Kindle Books

Are you looking for new free Kindle books to read? Visit NewFreeKindleBooks.com It also has book reviews and a listing of great book deals. Summer is almost here, so it’s a great time to get some free Kindle books to … Continue reading →


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Published on March 17, 2014 07:28

February 13, 2014

Choosing Categories on Amazon

Categories on Amazon are confusing, to say the least.But understanding them and placing your book in the correct one, is essential.The key is to find a category that’s suitable for your book, but not very competitive. If you use Amazon’s … Continue reading →

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Published on February 13, 2014 10:15

January 15, 2014

Sell More Books: Amazon Marketing and Promotion Strategies

My new eBook, “Sell More Books: Amazon Promotion and Marketing Strategies is available on Amazon.You’ve spent hours creating your story, now it’s time to make sure the millions of people who visit Amazon every day can find it.If you need … Continue reading →

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Published on January 15, 2014 07:58

January 8, 2014

Using Pinterest to Promote Your eBook

What is Pinterest?Pinterest is an online pinboard. Its difference from other social bookmarking sites is that the content shared is images. In fact, the only way to share something on Pinterest is through images. You share or bookmark an image … Continue reading →

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Published on January 08, 2014 05:12

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