Why Sell eBooks?

2006-06-04T18:38:00.000-05:00

Our goal at eBook-Software-Etc.com is to make you a better eBook seller on eBay. Over the next few months, I will be revealing all my selling secrets that will improve your eBay selling techniques. I will also provide you with some new and unreleased eBooks to get you started -- completely free!

In this issue we will cover the following topics:

Why sell eBooks?
What you need to get started
Download your FREE eBooks.
eBook of the Month. Download it FREE!

Why Sell eBooks?

Electronic Books, most commonly referred to as "eBooks," are probably one of the best-selling items on eBay. They can be downloaded and viewed on your PC or Mac. One of the biggest advantages of selling ebooks on eBay is the fact that they cost nothing to deliver -- you don't have to rush to the post box or post office every day! In fact, you can even set it up so that your ebooks are delivered on autopilot!

With eBay, your audience is international, and you can sell endless items on almost any subject.
Hundreds upon thousands of eBooks are sold every hour on eBay, and I am going to show you how to make a legitimate income from selling eBooks.

If you search for the terms "ebook" or "e-book" on eBay, no doubt you'll get well over 5,000 results -- many of which don't even have the word "ebook" in the title. Basically, ebooks can be found everywhere! In fact, you probably have a few right now on your computer.

What You Need to Get Started

An eBay Account

If you don't already have an eBay account, click here to get started!

Webspace & Domain Name

Hosting your ebooks (in .zip format) on your own webspace will make your life so much easier. This allows you to send emails to the winning buyer providing the download link so tha they can download your ebook directly from your webspace.

Of course, you could send your ebooks as email attachments, but there are many disadvantages to this strategy, such as:

Your customer may not know how to open an attachment.
Some people are concerned about attachments containing viruses.
Some email clients prevent attachments from being opened.
Because of the size of emails you will be sending, your outbox will constantly be full.
Your customer's inbox may be full, and they won't receive your ebook.
You may get blamed for a virus someone receives.

Your internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with free webspace. If you're not sure, ask them and get your web address (URL) from them.

The next step is to purchase a domain name. You can get one for only $8.95 per year from GoDaddy.com. They also provide very competitive rates for webspace if you don't have any.

You may be wondering -- what's the point? The reason is quite simple. Imagine sending out a download link. Which looks the most professional?

www.ebook-software-etc.com/ebook.zip

www.someincrediblylongdomainname.com/morecrazynonsense/ebook.zip

The first link is one to my website -- I'm sure you'll agree that it looks far more professional. The second link is imaginary, of course, but I think you get the point. Always remember that this is your business, not a hobby. You need to project the most professional image possible in order to bring repeat customers back.

If your ISP does offer free webspace, GoDaddy.com will allow you to redirect your chosen domain to any address you want. So you can be up and running for only less than $10!

A POP3 Email Account

If you want to set up auto-delivery of your ebooks, you'll need a POP3 email account to use with Outlook Express. Again, most likely your ISP has provided one to you free of charge.

If you sign up for web hosting with GoDaddy.com, you'll get unlimited POP3 email addresses.
There are also many free POP3 email accounts available on the internet -- just do a search on Google.

WinZip

In order to reduce space on your server and decrease download times for your customers, you'll need to use WinZip software to compress or "zip up" your ebooks. Most likely, you already have WinZip installed on your computer. If not, just go to www.winzip.com to download it free. Don't worry about the trial period -- it will still work after the expiration date.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

The majority of ebooks are in PDF format. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. Again, odds are that this software is already installed on your computer. But if it isn't, you can download it free from Adobe.

eBay Turbo Lister

eBay Turbo Lister is a FREE listing tool to help you create professional-looking listings, as well as upload and edit items in bulk. Try the latest version of Turbo Lister that makes listing on eBay easier than ever. Click here to check it out!

Selling Manager Pro

Selling Manager Pro is an online selling tool to help you create listings, manage post-sale activities and manage your inventory. A great option for high volume sellers who want a robust, web-based eBay tool.

Selling Manager Pro enables you to manage invoices, feedback, feedback reminders, auto relisting and a whole lot more. This tool is invaluable -- it saves hours a week and is worth the small monthly subscription charge. Click here for details.

A PayPal Account

In order to sell anything on eBay -- particularly ebooks -- a PayPal account is a definite MUST HAVE! Your customers will want to download your ebooks immediately, and they'll want to pay via PayPal.

PayPal will also facilitate delivering your ebooks on autopilot. If you don't already have an account, click here to get started.

Free eBooks

Simply click on the titles to download.

Save money on anything you buy online
Earn £100s per week using your digital camera
Payback For The Punters
The ultimate Christmas guide
Make money selling eBooks and doing surveys
Ultimate bodybuilding guide
Top 100 baby names

eBook of the Month.

This is what I believe to be the best eBook I have came across in the last Month. This months eBook is called UK Mobile Maniacs. It is basically an up to date mobile phone wholesale guide. If you want to get started in the mobile business this is the eBook for you. You can download it FREE by CLICKING HERE!

Well that's it for this issue, don't forget to forward this newsletter to your friends if you think it will interest them. Also, if you have received this newsletter from a friend and would like your own copy next time why not sign up at www.planetsms.co.uk
Until next time. Take care....
Regards. John

Ebook-Software-Etc.

Why Sell eBooks?