Advertising on Facebook, Goodreads, and Kindle Board? - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T13:27:24Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/advertising-on-facebook?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A277106&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm working on a MailChimp ne…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-11:537324:Comment:2771862011-03-11T22:54:17.438ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
<p>I'm working on a MailChimp newsletter for next week, as a matter of fact.</p>
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<p>Another nice thing about it is it gives you custom sign-ups. I've now got a sign-up that sits in the top right of each of the pages of my website. You put your e-mail in the box, click "Subscribe" and you're in my list. Then you don't have to do a thing but count your money (in your head).</p>
<p>I'm working on a MailChimp newsletter for next week, as a matter of fact.</p>
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<p>Another nice thing about it is it gives you custom sign-ups. I've now got a sign-up that sits in the top right of each of the pages of my website. You put your e-mail in the box, click "Subscribe" and you're in my list. Then you don't have to do a thing but count your money (in your head).</p> This i understand. But what i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-11:537324:Comment:2771072011-03-11T16:34:51.819ZRobert Christopherhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RobertChristopher
<p>This i understand. But what i was confused about was how to maximize Goodreads to its fullest potential.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the tip anyway about mailchimp.</p>
<p>This i understand. But what i was confused about was how to maximize Goodreads to its fullest potential.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the tip anyway about mailchimp.</p> Robert,
As mentioned earlie…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-11:537324:Comment:2771062011-03-11T16:00:12.953ZEDWARD C MORGANhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ECMorgan
<p>Robert,</p>
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<p>As mentioned earlier in the conversation, a e-mail newsletter is a GREAT way to go. For my business, I use Mail Chimp (<a href="http://www.mailchimp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mailchimp.com</a>), which allows you to store up to 2,000 subscribers and send 12,000 emails a month for free. If you exceed those numbers, their paid plans are quite affordable. Ben on here has also indicated he uses mail chimp.</p>
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<p>Additionally, you can link your…</p>
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<p>As mentioned earlier in the conversation, a e-mail newsletter is a GREAT way to go. For my business, I use Mail Chimp (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mailchimp.com" target="_blank">www.mailchimp.com</a>), which allows you to store up to 2,000 subscribers and send 12,000 emails a month for free. If you exceed those numbers, their paid plans are quite affordable. Ben on here has also indicated he uses mail chimp.</p>
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<p>Additionally, you can link your newsletter through your social media - here, twitter, facebook, etc., for added exposure.</p>
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<p>The newsletter doesn't have to be fancy or often. Even once a month to let readers know what you are doing, where your books are available, provide links to reviews, interviews, stories in local papers, etc., and even to offer a free story on occasion, is vital, and frankly very affordable.</p>
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<p>To make your newsletter read, it has to be interesting and offer something of value to the reader. Again, the free stories are a great tool here.</p>
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<p>You HAVE to collect e-mail addresses. They are worth their weight in gold, literally. Build a good list and it will absolutely pay off.</p>
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<p>That is how you contact them in mass.</p>
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<p>And here ends my free marketing advice for the day. :-)</p> LOL... Yeah, I don't understa…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-11:537324:Comment:2770282011-03-11T03:23:55.549ZRobert Christopherhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RobertChristopher
<p>LOL... Yeah, I don't understand how Goodreads works either. As in, I don't know how to use it effectively to get noticed. I think if you've already built up some sort of reputation/fan base then your readers friend you. But then how to contact them in mass to let them know you have new material out I'm still lost myself; unless you email each person one at a time. Have no idea. If anyone does, I'd sure like to know more.</p>
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<p>LOL... Yeah, I don't understand how Goodreads works either. As in, I don't know how to use it effectively to get noticed. I think if you've already built up some sort of reputation/fan base then your readers friend you. But then how to contact them in mass to let them know you have new material out I'm still lost myself; unless you email each person one at a time. Have no idea. If anyone does, I'd sure like to know more.</p>
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<p> </p> Thanks, Mike.
I am going thro…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-10:537324:Comment:2769832011-03-10T21:01:58.029ZMark Younghttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MarkYoung
<p>Thanks, Mike.</p>
<p>I am going through KB and KN, although both ads won't run until next fall, while the KN banner ad will run Sunday (If I can figure out the format). Both Facebook and Goodreads started out running hot and heavy, but seem to level out after a few days with a CTR for Facebook at .028% and Goodreads even worse at .01%. Am going to let it ride for the next month, then look at other avenues. Appreciated the impute. </p>
<p>Thanks, Mike.</p>
<p>I am going through KB and KN, although both ads won't run until next fall, while the KN banner ad will run Sunday (If I can figure out the format). Both Facebook and Goodreads started out running hot and heavy, but seem to level out after a few days with a CTR for Facebook at .028% and Goodreads even worse at .01%. Am going to let it ride for the next month, then look at other avenues. Appreciated the impute. </p> Mark--
I would stay away from…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-10:537324:Comment:2769782011-03-10T20:19:52.805ZMike Dennishttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MikeDennis
<p>Mark--</p>
<p>I would stay away from paid ads in those media. Kindle Board Forums are a good avenue for free promo, as is Facebook. Goodreads? It's pretty unwieldy and I for one can't figure out how to get noticed. If you want to pay, Kindle Nation Daily is not bad. A lot of self-pubbed authors have had success with it.</p>
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<p>I would stay away from paid ads in those media. Kindle Board Forums are a good avenue for free promo, as is Facebook. Goodreads? It's pretty unwieldy and I for one can't figure out how to get noticed. If you want to pay, Kindle Nation Daily is not bad. A lot of self-pubbed authors have had success with it.</p> I've heard people happy with…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-07:537324:Comment:2761462011-03-07T03:33:19.683ZRobert Christopherhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RobertChristopher
I've heard people happy with the initial success of kindle board ads. They had more sales for the month, but then sales dipped back down afterwards. Even though we are in a digital revolution, there is one traditional publishing model that i think still holds true. It takes time to build a loyal readership. a media blitzmight be able to spike sales. But there is a big difference between sales and creating fans/loyal fan base.
I've heard people happy with the initial success of kindle board ads. They had more sales for the month, but then sales dipped back down afterwards. Even though we are in a digital revolution, there is one traditional publishing model that i think still holds true. It takes time to build a loyal readership. a media blitzmight be able to spike sales. But there is a big difference between sales and creating fans/loyal fan base. Hi Mark,
I really wouldn't…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-04:537324:Comment:2756932011-03-04T17:49:36.306ZMark Porterhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MarkPorter
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<p>I really wouldn't buy any space.</p>
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<p>I remember the book from previous contact. I will be buying it. Meanwhile, have a look at <a href="http://www.theindiespotlight.com">www.theindiespotlight.com</a> just one of several free sites.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, I would be happy to swap links with you for my website.</p>
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<p>Good luck</p>
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<p>Mark</p>
<p><a href="http://www.markporter.weebly.com">www.markporter.weebly.com</a></p>
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<p>Hi Mark,</p>
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<p>I really wouldn't buy any space.</p>
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<p>I remember the book from previous contact. I will be buying it. Meanwhile, have a look at <a href="http://www.theindiespotlight.com">www.theindiespotlight.com</a> just one of several free sites.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, I would be happy to swap links with you for my website.</p>
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<p>Good luck</p>
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<p>Mark</p>
<p><a href="http://www.markporter.weebly.com">www.markporter.weebly.com</a></p>
<p> </p> RP Dahlke: Thanks for the lin…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-04:537324:Comment:2756132011-03-04T01:34:49.513ZMark Younghttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MarkYoung
RP Dahlke: Thanks for the link to <a href="http://allmysteryenewsletter.com/">http://allmysteryenewsletter.com/</a> You can expect me to visit soon. Just finding my way around Goodreads. I like the site, and feedback from other writers and readers has been very encouraging.
RP Dahlke: Thanks for the link to <a href="http://allmysteryenewsletter.com/">http://allmysteryenewsletter.com/</a> You can expect me to visit soon. Just finding my way around Goodreads. I like the site, and feedback from other writers and readers has been very encouraging. Hi mark,Want some FREE promot…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-03-04:537324:Comment:2756472011-03-04T00:54:14.335ZRP Dahlkehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RPDahlke319
<p>Hi mark,Want some FREE promotion? I publish a FREE monthly e-newlsetter with colorful click throughs to fans of mystery and suspense. Leighton Gage, Tim Hallinan and Simon Wood are just a few. If you're interested, go to the website: <a href="http://www.allmysteryenewsletter.com">www.allmysteryenewsletter.com</a></p>
<p>FYI: Good Reads is a great place to put up your book, but you need to work it with your fans and friends to keep the reviews coming.</p>
<p>Hi mark,Want some FREE promotion? I publish a FREE monthly e-newlsetter with colorful click throughs to fans of mystery and suspense. Leighton Gage, Tim Hallinan and Simon Wood are just a few. If you're interested, go to the website: <a href="http://www.allmysteryenewsletter.com">www.allmysteryenewsletter.com</a></p>
<p>FYI: Good Reads is a great place to put up your book, but you need to work it with your fans and friends to keep the reviews coming.</p>