A question about smashwords

greenapple · 03-24-2012, 03:20 AM

I'm completely new to Smashwords. In fact I just created an account at Smashwords.

When I was about to check out an ebook, I saw a box where I could enter a coupon code. Presumably this is for some discount offer.

Could anyone tell me if Smashwords use the same promotional strategy as Fictionwise, a place I do most of my ebook shopping, ie, a discount code would be sent to members on a weekly (or regular) basis? If this is the case, I'll hold back on my purchases until I receive the discount code.

Thanks.

HarryT · 03-24-2012, 03:23 AM

No. Individual authors can create coupon codes which they can then advertise on their websites, etc. No "global" discounts AFAIK.

AndrewH · 03-24-2012, 04:16 AM

During 'Read an Ebook Week' (March 4-10) they did have "global" coupon codes for participating authors to discount their books 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%.

greenapple · 03-24-2012, 09:11 PM

Thanks. The books at smashwords aren't expensive anyway.

Lazybones · 03-26-2012, 01:03 PM

I mainly use Smashwords as a distribution platform; the site itself doesn't give me many sales. For those authors who have used it, has the coupons feature driven many sales for you? I admit I looked at it when I first joined but have never used it.

03-24-2012, 03:20 AM	#1
greenapple Evangelist Posts: 404 Karma: 664 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle DX, Kobo Aura HD	A question about smashwords I'm completely new to Smashwords. In fact I just created an account at Smashwords. When I was about to check out an ebook, I saw a box where I could enter a coupon code. Presumably this is for some discount offer. Could anyone tell me if Smashwords use the same promotional strategy as Fictionwise, a place I do most of my ebook shopping, ie, a discount code would be sent to members on a weekly (or regular) basis? If this is the case, I'll hold back on my purchases until I receive the discount code. Thanks.

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03-24-2012, 03:23 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	No. Individual authors can create coupon codes which they can then advertise on their websites, etc. No "global" discounts AFAIK.

03-24-2012, 04:16 AM	#3
AndrewH Fanatic Posts: 554 Karma: 1234566 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo Mini	During 'Read an Ebook Week' (March 4-10) they did have "global" coupon codes for participating authors to discount their books 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%.

03-24-2012, 09:11 PM	#4
greenapple Evangelist Posts: 404 Karma: 664 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle DX, Kobo Aura HD	Thanks. The books at smashwords aren't expensive anyway.

03-26-2012, 01:03 PM	#5
Lazybones Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 1719250 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sacramento Device: Kindle	I mainly use Smashwords as a distribution platform; the site itself doesn't give me many sales. For those authors who have used it, has the coupons feature driven many sales for you? I admit I looked at it when I first joined but have never used it.

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