Updating our Ebook Site

Sarah Zettel · 11-23-2009, 01:40 PM

So, while I've got you all here...

We're working on updating Book View Cafe, and as everybody here is an online reader, and, presumably actively looking for good reads, I thought I'd ask:

Aside from good books, what would you like to see in an ebook site? Easily searchable? Well marked new titles? Reviews and picks? What?

Thanks in advance for your input.

anurag · 11-23-2009, 05:17 PM

Sarah,

Gareth from Direct Ebooks asked a somewhat similar question a few weeks ago - this thread might be helpful: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59990

FizzyWater · 11-23-2009, 11:55 PM

As someone who just bought Steven Harper's 4 books there recently - and who doesn't expect to go back to that site without strong temptation - I'd say SEARCH and a CART. Having to go through PayPal 4 separate times (1 for each book) was almost a deal breaker for me. And if the author hadn't posted a direct link, I couldn't have found the books on my own.

Sarah Zettel · 11-24-2009, 06:26 AM

You're right, we need both and are working on both.

Katti's Cat · 11-24-2009, 06:29 AM

Fizzy - you are a better person than me. The fact I should go through PayPal 4 times to buy 4 books put me off. There are on my list to get though

Archergal5219 · 11-24-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarah Zettel

We're working on updating Book View Cafe, and as everybody here is an online reader,

(emphasis added)

I don't read books online. I read them in reader software, on a dedicated reader or on my netbook. But I don't think I've ever read a book off a web page.

11-23-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
Sarah Zettel Member Posts: 15 Karma: 28 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Sony eReader, iPhone	Updating our Ebook Site So, while I've got you all here... We're working on updating Book View Cafe, and as everybody here is an online reader, and, presumably actively looking for good reads, I thought I'd ask: Aside from good books, what would you like to see in an ebook site? Easily searchable? Well marked new titles? Reviews and picks? What? Thanks in advance for your input.

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anurag Addict Posts: 236 Karma: 4066 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Device: Kindle 1 and DX, iPhone	Sarah, Gareth from Direct Ebooks asked a somewhat similar question a few weeks ago - this thread might be helpful: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59990

11-23-2009, 11:55 PM	#3
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	As someone who just bought Steven Harper's 4 books there recently - and who doesn't expect to go back to that site without strong temptation - I'd say SEARCH and a CART. Having to go through PayPal 4 separate times (1 for each book) was almost a deal breaker for me. And if the author hadn't posted a direct link, I couldn't have found the books on my own.

11-24-2009, 06:26 AM	#4
Sarah Zettel Member Posts: 15 Karma: 28 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Sony eReader, iPhone	You're right, we need both and are working on both.

11-24-2009, 06:29 AM	#5
Katti's Cat Wizard Posts: 2,259 Karma: 175640 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Sony PRS-600	Fizzy - you are a better person than me. The fact I should go through PayPal 4 times to buy 4 books put me off. There are on my list to get though