Epubs vs Websites

SigilBear · 02-14-2017, 09:45 PM

I wondered if anyone could give me some general guidelines or tips regarding the practice of linking epubs with websites.

I want to use my epubs to promote my websites, and vice versa. In fact, it will be a triangular affair, as I'm also going to promote my projects with videos hosted on both YouTube and Vimeo.

One concern is that Amazon, iBooks or others might not allow certain kinds of links. For example, if I sell a book through Amazon and people who buy the book see an invitation to visit my website to buy a copy of the book on the last page, would Amazon slam the door in my face? I assume most people would automatically buy their books from Amazon, but I'd like to try and sell a few books directly to customers.

I want to create a WordPress blog that promotes my books. It would feature information about the book and allow people to post comments and reviews. It might also link to relevant pages on Amazon and other sellers and reviewers. I would then include a link to a book's blog page with an invitation to "Comment on this book" in my book - likely on the very first page.

Another possibility is to link certain items in my book to web pages where readers can find more information. For example, an article about State Birds might feature a link to a web page where readers can find additional photos of state birds and perhaps a really big table that features a wide variety of information.

I would also like to promote other books, including forthcoming books, in each book. For example, one of the last pages in my book about state symbols might feature something like this...

Please check out these other fine books from Geobop:

Life 101
Politics 101

Are these practices OK? Are there some other clever strategies for linking to websites?

Thanks.

BetterRed · 02-15-2017, 01:27 AM

Example of blog that promotes the blog-writers books and the channels via which they're available (Amazon, Google, Kobo etc) ==>> Why I Need Alexander Burnes, and You Do Too - Craig Murray

I became aware of this book from his blog.

BR

02-14-2017, 09:45 PM	#1
SigilBear Banned Posts: 244 Karma: 2112680 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: iBooks	Epubs vs Websites I wondered if anyone could give me some general guidelines or tips regarding the practice of linking epubs with websites. I want to use my epubs to promote my websites, and vice versa. In fact, it will be a triangular affair, as I'm also going to promote my projects with videos hosted on both YouTube and Vimeo. One concern is that Amazon, iBooks or others might not allow certain kinds of links. For example, if I sell a book through Amazon and people who buy the book see an invitation to visit my website to buy a copy of the book on the last page, would Amazon slam the door in my face? I assume most people would automatically buy their books from Amazon, but I'd like to try and sell a few books directly to customers. I want to create a WordPress blog that promotes my books. It would feature information about the book and allow people to post comments and reviews. It might also link to relevant pages on Amazon and other sellers and reviewers. I would then include a link to a book's blog page with an invitation to "Comment on this book" in my book - likely on the very first page. Another possibility is to link certain items in my book to web pages where readers can find more information. For example, an article about State Birds might feature a link to a web page where readers can find additional photos of state birds and perhaps a really big table that features a wide variety of information. I would also like to promote other books, including forthcoming books, in each book. For example, one of the last pages in my book about state symbols might feature something like this... Please check out these other fine books from Geobop: Life 101 Politics 101 Are these practices OK? Are there some other clever strategies for linking to websites? Thanks.

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BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,616 Karma: 29710338 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Example of blog that promotes the blog-writers books and the channels via which they're available (Amazon, Google, Kobo etc) ==>> Why I Need Alexander Burnes, and You Do Too - Craig Murray I became aware of this book from his blog. BR

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