Leva
Duell
Submitting your ebook
to ebook directories will generate steady sales. Many webmasters
search ebook directories for ebooks that will add value to their
web site. You can get a lot of traffic and sales from listing
your ebook in ebook directories and resource pages of related
web sites.
There
are many different types of directories. Some directories provide
free listings while others charge a listing fee. Still others
want a link to their website before adding you to their directory.
Become
familiar with the different types of directories and read the
submission guidelines before you start submitting your ebook.
Following the guidelines of a directory will improve your chances
of obtaining a good listing.
Here's
some preparation you need to do before submitting your ebook.
Step
1: Create a web page.
You will
need a web page where people can download your ebook. Make your
headlines and sales copy compelling even if you're giving away
a free ebook.
Step
2: Design a great ebook cover.
You need
a quality ebook cover to sell the ebook. Even a free giveaway
ebook needs a quality cover. It gives your ebook a "tangible"
feel. A well-designed cover can double or even triple your ebook
sales and downloads.
Create
a thumbnail size of your ebook cover to submit to ebook directories.
You can
find different options for creating ebook covers at thehttp:/www.QualityeBookCovers.com/how-to-create-ebook-covers.html.
If you are not confident that you can design a high-quality cover
for your own ebook, then have one designed by a professional ebook
cover designer.
Step
3: Write ads/descriptions.
Write
3 descriptions/ads about your ebooks. Use varying lengths - from
2 sentences to several paragraphs to accommodate different directories.
You will need these descriptions when submitting your ebook to
the ebook directories.
Step
4: Create a separate email address.
You are
going to receive many emails. Create a separate email address
so you don't clutter up your main email.
Step
5: Create a resource page.
Create
a "resource" (link) page - Some directories will require
a link back.
Step
6: List keywords.
List your
10 most relevant keywords. Check the results by going to some
of the directories and type in your keywords. See what other ebooks
are listed. If you don't get the right search results, change
your keywords.
Step
7: Organize the information you will provide to directories.
Create
a file with the information below. Keep the information handy
when submitting your ebook to directories. Just copy and paste
the information. This will substantially speed up your directory
submissions.
Your Name
Email
Title of your ebook
Download URL/web site URL
Link to ebook cover
3 Descriptions
Keywords
URL to your back-links page
RESOURCES
Here are
three ebook directories to get you started.
http://www.ebookdirectory.com/index.html
http://www.ebookjungle.com/submit.php
http://www.wisdomebooks.com/add.html
Save time
by using the free resource directory at http://www.masteradvertising.com,
providing resources and free places to advertise your ebooks.
Don't
overlook ebook directories when promoting your ebook. Submitting
your ebook to ebook directories will pay off in steady downloads
and sales.