Protect Your Web Future

On the Internet, you will see a lot of claims and promises and wonder how people get away with this.

Actually, many don't!

And unfortunately, I have seen some HONEST business go down because of a small error in the way they present themselves online.

You need to watch what you say, tell the truth, and have the proper legal disclaimers on your sites. Getting a lawyer to review your site and prepare the documents could cost a lot, but not having these protections could cost you much much more.. and maybe shut down your whole business.

A Low Cost Solution

Now my friend Mike Young has put the tools you need into a very low cost software solution

How To Protect Your Internet Business In 17 Minutes Or Less



There is only one attorney I recommend to keep you out of trouble on
the Internet. I suggest you look at what Michael Young has here:

Grab this today. It may save you thousands in future legal expenses

legal forms, Internet law, website legal forms

The Whitlock Heritage in Printing and Publishing

Here's some evidence that I didn't just get started recently in publishing and book marketing.

The Whitlock Pony offered operators a 20-40% increase in productivity.

We Whitlock have always been into giving you better results.

The truth is, I have no idea how I might be related to the owners of the Whitlock Prinint-Press Manufacturing Company of Derby, Conn and even if I am, there is no direct connection of printers ink in the veins of my father, grandfather or anyone else in between the Pony guys and me.

On the other hand, I have been in sales, marketing, persuasion and influence for all of my life, did some print work and owned a computer printer business for 23 years.

You can spin things just about any way you want... but I hope I don't get calls for Pony repair.

YouTube Adds Book Marketing Features for Authors

We've be posting some of our videos and video clips with book marketing tips on YouTube and other video sharing services.

Great promotion for our books, such as my new Twitter Revolution book on social media, plus interviews, tips, etc that I like to share.

Now YouTube is offering a "click to buy" feature that will allow you to talk share a book, and a link for those that want to buy.

While reading the news, I noticed this cool feature.. allow you to put your videos, or videos on a top (like "book marketing" here) right on any web site or blog.

What do you think? Take a look at these videos, then comment below.

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youtube for authors, authors video, book marketing tips

Getting Started.. Expert Help Over The Next 30 Days.. FREE Online.

I've been watching Ed Dales 30 day Challenge over the last 3 years. I've heard from many of the participants who tell me this got them started in finally making money online.

Frankly, I have tried to ignore it. Good as it is, I didn't see an angle for me. Nothing against Ed, but why promote someone else's program?

Well, things have changed over the past year. Social media and networking have revolutionized all aspect or online marketing (and life) and I've had many experiences where I just did good, helped others and seen results come back in unexpected ways.

Then Lynn Terry announced she was accepting the challenge and joining. That really got me thinking.

If Lynn is recommending it, it must be a great idea... and not just for newbies.

I just signed up. It's FREE. and I'll be sharing my thoughts about the 30 days here.

Join us, and start making money (or more money) online

Ed Dales 30 Day Challenge FREE signup

Willie Crawford Interview About LIst Building and Book Marketing

Willie Crawford hosts a BlogTalkRadio Show for his Inner Circle group

We got together to talk about list building and what it takes to get a best selling book

Twitcast Fun - We're Writing and Promoting Our Book on Twitter

Deb Micek and I are writing a book on Twitter.com call Twitter Handbook

We decided from the start that the book would be open source, we want to do whatever we can in public, using Twitter and social media to connect with Twitter users and those who want to know more about social media.

This week will be our 3rd Twitcast (a broadcast on Twitter). It's actually just the two of us working in public. After a few minutes, Deb and I hardly get anything directly back and forth, there are so many more people involved.

Last time, we tried to get Twitter users to post comments to our blog, most just wanted to add their 140 characters right on Twitter. So this time we are using BlogTalkRadio where Deb and I will chat with those that want to call in, while reading and responding to Tweets.

Not the quickest way to write, but a lot of fun.

Read Deb's blog post and join us Friday live on Twitter.

Follow @BookWarren and @CoachDeb

Instant Boost To Your Writing Productivity

This simple idea has helped me to get twice the writing done with less frustration.

http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/why-you-should-use-an-editorial-calendar

What Would Happen if Oprah Called You?

Still the quickest way to great fame for you and your book.

Imagine having millions paying close attention ad you share your message...

and the book sales would be incredible!

Are you ready for this kind of success?

I've got you a free pass to the "How to Get National Publicity" seminar.

Grab your seat now.. then comment hear about what you learn.

Go to http://BestSellerAuthors.com/tv now.

How to Make $108,142 with E-Books in only 24 hours

Authors ask.

Do I really need a book?

Is an e-book just as good?

Which is best?

I asked my friend David Riklan, the guy who sold $108,142 worth of e-books in one day..

David has several books too.

Now he will share how he did it at ZERO COST in this seminar:

http://BestSellerAuthors.com/ebooks

Getting your book or ebook out is easier than they have told you... this process has been successful time and time again.

And this will be for you.

By the way, MY answer to the questions above:

Yes, you need a book

ebooks can be as good or better

It's best to have BOTH!

Join us here to learn how during this ZERO COST seminar

http://BestSellerAuthors.com/ebooks

The Future of Bookstores. Your Own Bookstore?

This is a revolution in book sales..

Finally, authors can take part in the process...

And more profits.

After following the rapid growth of idea over the past year, I know that you will find the answers you are looking for.

Watch this short video:

http://BestSellerAuthors.com/wise

I'll have more to share with you in a few weeks. (some very exciting new additions).

But the best bet is to register now. The earlier you do, the better the profits.

Almost forgot to mention...

After watching the video, you'll see an amazing offer and guarantee

I've been doing this, and can tell you that you have no risk, and every opportunity to succeed.

http://BestSellerAuthors.com/wise

Authors Must Know This for 2008

Authors ask me to give them one easy quick and inexpensive way to sell books online.

Until now, I sold an fairly expensive solution.. teaching you everything you need to know.

By now there is a simpler way.. and if you act now it's FREE

Giving Away Marketing Resources for Authors

Seems I spend most of my day dreaming up ways to give stuff away.

I'd say it's a fun job.. but I can hardly call it work.. more like "my life's bliss"

This morning, I started a new project over at Squidoo.com. When looking for a name, I thought "hey why not call it "free-book-marketing" and just make everything free there?"

So I did

http://BestSellerAuthors.com/squidoo

If you have a resource you think I should add, let me know. I'll be adding a lot more soon.

But first, go sign up free and grab a cool link.. there are many topics still available.

Then watch this space for tips and idea on how authors can market books on Squidoo.

I suggest every author, publisher and business get a Squidoo "lens"

Guest Posting Secrets - How to Get Published on an A-List Blog by Blog Perfume

Choosing where to guest post

Make a short-list of popular sites likely to be visited by your target audience. Rather than aiming for the top of your niche straight away, you might want to try to be published on the second or third most popular site, just so you have somewhere to go once you succeed.
Guest Posting Secrets - How to Get Published on an A-List Blog by Blog Perfume

Why you want to have a book Squidoo Lens

Here's a 3 way cross promotion that is chocked full of goodies

1) MindBites is promoting Squidoo for free promotion of their expertise:

"You should share what you know with the world because it will enrich your life,
enrich someone else's life and earn money while sharing your passion. Something
that you are very skilled at or something that you have been professionally
trained to do is worth sharing with other people. MindBites makes it easy for
you to upload your own 'how to' video and post it up for sale."

2) They used a great example of a cheaply made video that has great information that you can use plus a very fun song about cheese. Watch and learn now.



You can also upload videos the way I do using http://authorsvideo.com/
3) They are also promotion Squidoo (where every author should have a book lens)

And thanks to the power of blogging, I am promoting my tips about promotion by telling you about this and placing a comment on their Squidoo lens.

You can easily do the same. Just find something cool, comment and talk about it on your blog.

And be sure to put a comment here to let us know what you are up to.

A Game for Authors Who Want to Sell Books Online

There are two reasons you should see this site:

http://www.webasagame.com/

1) The topic.. You get just what you need to get up and running on Digg, YouTube, and Facebook (and every author should have account on each)

2) The book is a free ebook from posted using Lulu.com.

The book won't win any award for writing or presentation.. but it's a quick read, and exactly what you need if you aren't using all three of the above.

I came up with 3 new ideas while reading and will soon post a video, tell my friends on Facebook, and hope they DIGG it.

Post a comment here (you can DIGG too) and tell me how you are using social networking to promote your book.

Which Social Network Should I Use To Promote My Book?

Many authors have tried one or more of the social networks and felt it was a waste of time.

Maybe it was the wrong network?:

Social Networks Study Released - MySpace & Facebook Are Different After All!

Whichever you choose, you need to plan on spending a little time building a base to your following.. inviting friends and participating as much as you can to learn the system and make the initial connections.

Which is best?

Depends on your book/topic. However, I look at it like any marketing problem.. I go where the readers are.. test the promising ones and keep the ones that work.

One things is certain. Moving forward, you should have a presence on at least some of these networks

The Secret Strategies Behind Many “Viral” Videos

Thinking of promoting your book with online video? (you should)

Here's the best up to date tips on using video to promote:

The Secret Strategies Behind Many “Viral” Videos

A Thanksgiving Gift To New Bloggers

Because it's Thanksgiving Day in the US.. I was surfing for ideas on how I might share some love with authors. ("love" in this sense means "free web traffic")

I was inspired by the following.

A Thanksgiving Gift To New Bloggers My Affiliate Journey - Affiliate Marketing Blog by Vlad

I'm planning something similar for authors that subscribe to my free ecourse at http://bookmarketingstrategy.com/ and list building partners at http://zerocostpromotions.com/

Phrases That Keep Your Reader’s Attention

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Why You Should Keep Writing Articles to Market Yourself

by Judy Cullins

The following is a guest article. I feature the best book marketing ideas for authors from whereever I find them, and cross promote with other professionals and authors whenever I can. Leave a comment about how you like this feature and what other quesitons and topics you would like to read about here.

Maybe you have affiliate programs, maybe you have a service-oriented web site. Definitely you want more affiliate click throughs that boost your commissions. Definitely you want more qualified clients, and definitely you want more targeted visitors to your site. To stand out from the crowd do these things:

1. Feature your own free content on you web site to educate your visitors. This builds trust and they are more likely to buy from you. Make most of these articles your own to show you as the savvy expert.

2. Set up your articles with links that lead to your affiliate programs. When you write an article why something is important and useful to your audience, it's like a mini sales letter and sets up ready buyers.

3. Parlay targeted people coming to your site daily. Build these numbers by submitting your well-edited articles to top article directories like ezine articles.com and article city.com. When thousands, even millions, interested in your topic people, read your gems, they will eagerly go to your web site where after a few visits, will buy from you.

4. Know this viral marketing is the number one way to get BIG visibility. Because blogs, other web sites, newsletters, and big companies constantly need new content for their readers, you can expand to much bigger audiences.

5. Find out your visibility progress by Googling your name or your article title. Once you see the growth as min from 900 in four months to over 110,000 in 6 years. Read where you are featured, and send them more articles because they already used you..

6. Know consistently writing and submitting articles will make you well-respected and known globally. Be sure to send one or two weekly to top-rated Web sites to make your marketing sizzle.

Other article writing benefits include low cost, free if you do it yourself, and you attract many because you take time to educate them . The time to do this is also short, probably only four hours a week. Keep writing those articles. The payoffs are big.

Book and Internet Marketing Coach Judy Cullins helps businesses get all the clients and sell all the books they want. Author of 13 books including How to Write your Book Fast, The Fast and Cheap Way to Explode Targeted Web Traffic, Advanced Article Marketing - Nine Mistakes and How to Solve Them, and Advanced Article Three Book Program. Judy offers 260 articles and free eBook 'Book Writing and Marketing Tips' with monthly ezine subscription at http://www.bookcoaching.com

Cross Promote with a Best Seller Book

On Tuesday 11/13, our partners will be sharing a new book with millions of new readers.

Thousands of authors have learned to use cross promotion with other authors to boost sales of their own books, build a readership or new subscribers online and get connected with the movers and shakers in the publishing world.

It FREE and easy for any author to join us.

1. Sign up for our free cross promotion website
2. Submit digital "gifts" to show your stuff.
3. Let your mailing list know that you read other books too
4. Order a copy on the launch day and meeting authors that are will join you when you launch your own book. (hint: each one of them knows our system and wants to help you)

Imagine what it will feel like when you are attending a conference or media event and run into another author who says "I first bought and read your book..."

That's how every author feels when you tell them you helped them on a book launch. (even the big name authors tell me this)

Watch for news about the Tuesday promo.. and get signed up to take part.

Authors Vacation for FREE

Here's a fun idea from my friend Captain Lou.

He sets up these events for authors, who always attend free, and often make money.

Got a book? Consider this...

Click to See How Authors Vacation FRE

Author Advice from Ben Frankilin

Book Marketing Secrets in St. Louis

I did see the Arch (who could miss is), but I did not have time to go sightseeing

I've been in St. Louis for the last 5 days, attending a summit with some of the best information marketers on the planet.

Meetings lasted from early morning until as late as 2 AM. I met with authors who have sold millions of books, and marketing phenoms that are using some never before revealed strategies to rake in tens of millions in revenues.

I'm almost ready to share these advanced strategies with you in a step-by-step reader attraction program that will guarantee yours success as an author.

I have asked my staff to set up a private preview teleseminar.. where I will share 3 of the very best tactics for book marketing success. Make sure you are on my authors mailing list (there is a free course just for signing up) at http://BookMarketingStrategy.com

Then watch for a email with a link. I'm reserving extra phone lines.. but I imagine we will have to cut off registration quickly when we announce the event in a few days.

Book Marketing Blog Is Now a Widget

If you'd like to put my book marketing strategy post on your blog, just click here:

Widgetbox › Book Marketing Success Strategies for Authors web widget

A cool new way to include any RSS feed, or html code, or just about anything else you can think of on your web pages MySpace profile, Facebook page and other net locations.

Nothing to code. Nothing to learn. More promotion for you and your book. And it free.

Use My Network To Promote Your Book

I have thousands of connections I can share with authors.
Using LinkedIn.com, you can join me and connect our networks. People you know may want to learn more about becoming a best selling author. People I know can open doors to get you want you need.

And all of them read!

If you are a LinkedIn user, just click on the logo to see my book marketing profile on LinkedIn.com.

In you have not yet joined LinkedIn.. you will shown an easy sign up form.

It's FREE!. So do it today.

Are you Bookwise?

I just watched a short video called "What is Bookwise"

Any author would want this.

It's the quickest way I've seen to be in a real business.

Why would you want that? Tax savings, another channel to get the word out about your book, and an incredible network of authors and readers for your book.

And then there's the global literacy project.

Watch the What is Bookwise video now and leave me a comment with your thoughts.

My Meeting With The Famous Author

I spent this afternoon with Robert Cialdini (yes, the Influence guy).

Cialdini was speaking at the Fortune Small Business Conference and I went with my friend Donna Fox to record an interview with him.

I'll post a link to that interview when it's done.

He told us about some new information and I asked if I could share it. So you'll be among the first to hear..

On the subject of Likability, Cialdini told us that all of the sales training that says that you need to get people to like you is wrong. You know, the "find out what their hobbies are.. what you have in common so you can bond" stuff.

He explained that this will often come off as a fake. And here is the reason why.

To really bond with a person, you should focus on liking them. Really, sincerely liking the people you meet and want to influence. Once you find a real reason to like them, it's much easier for them to like you.

People buy from those they know, like and trust. The best way to be likable is to like people

How To Find Partners to Promote Your Book

I just received a question from Solly at AskWarren.com about finding people to help an author promote their book. I'd like to share my answer with you.

The first this to remember about partnerships is The Law of Reciprocity. Approach every relationship as an opportunity to add value, solve a problem or fulfill the desire of the other person and you'll find that it's much easier to get what you want.

The Law of Reciprocity says that if you give something to a person, they will automatically programed to want to return the favor.

Let's apply this to promotional partnerships.

I can almost guarantee that the people you are looking for are not listing "help a new author sell books" on their list of goals for the year. Rather, the potential partner is looking for more content for their blog, radio show, newsletter or magazine, or and interesting guest to attract more viewers. If the potential partner is a mailing list owner, they will be looking for the above, plus new subscribers.

So before you ask for help. Learn what the partner wants.. get if for them.. be a resource.

In our Accelerated Book Marketing coaching group, we follow this process by showing authors how to establish a solid presence on the web, with tracking to know instantly when there is an opportunity. We have a whole section on attracting publicity by getting listed as a resource that potential partners will be looking for, even before we launch a campaign to become a best seller.

Here's one tip from our section on Cross Promotion strategies that may help.

BE A GREAT CUSTOMER

When I'm working with a successful celebrity client, I ask them how they feel when someone approaches them in public. I want to know just what gets them motivated to help new authors (they almost always WANT to help but have limited time and resources).

Most authors tell me that someone approaching them that has read their books, subscribed to their newsletters or purchase a product will get a warm reception. A heartfelt testimonial is even better.

Imagine walking up to the most famous author in your books category saying "I read your book. You helped me...." and then the most important phrase.. "What can I do to help you spread your message further?"

Now, you may not be able to meet in person. Fortunately, the Internet will allow you to do this online.

1. Make a list of the authors you would like to partner with
2. Subscribe to their newsletter.
3. Watch for announcements of new books.
4. Order the book.
5. See who they partner with.. repeat the process with each.

As you start looking for partners in the network of authors that help promote other authors, you will discover dozens that are actively using cross promotions. Make sure you subscribe to their mailing lists, look at their free offers (that's how they market) and look for clues about their passions and desires.

You really can get anything you want by helping other people get what they want.

The fastest way to network this way is through our ZeroCostPromotions.com network. You can join free and most promotions a free too. Make sure you are on the list to get advanced notice of the biggest new cross promotion book launches at http://zerocostpromotions.com/

Making More Money.. Working for FREE

In Revenue Magazine, I read about Freemium business.. a new word for a model where the content is free (or ad supporter) and then upgrades are sold.

Sounds a lot like the models we've been using with authors. Even though most of our promotions require purchase of a book.. they model we're using would allow for a loss on the sale of the book to start a relationship with a client.

It can be a bit annoying to see lots of ads, and reminders to upgrade.. hardly feels free. However, these businesses are doing some of what I teach authors in using the law of reciprocity, that is.. you give before you get

The Free line is moving. Smart marketers are giving away more content to introduce consumers to higher priced content. Especially when the know the back end system is of high value.

What about you? Are you looking for ways to give more?

Eat Dinner Quick to Avoid the Fnords

Read this before the fnords get me..
I can't be here long

I'm having dinner with 437 of the
brightest people I know. But I just had to
run to my laptop to make sure this got to
you.

(You can read about the news and marketing
secrets on my blog at http://dailywarren.com)

.. just had to get it to you now...

Are you ready to escape the ho-hum results
and start your business as a successful
author?

http://insideBIG.com/rick

Between the marketing training and presentation
here at the BIG Seminar in Atlanta this weekend,
I've met with a experts unveiling new helps that
any author will want to jump on.

http://insideBIG.com/iq

More ZERO COST and low priced offers that
give you a fast start on growing you business.

http://AuthorsVirtualTours.com

See these links here.. I've hidden them in
the copy.. not really telling you what
each leads to.. but I can tell you this.

Did the fnords make me do this?

• One will give you exclusive training (at Zero Cost)
• Another leads to a site that will boost your credibility, reputation and web traffic. Listing you as the expert. It may even bring you thousands in revenue.
• Did I mention it is also ZERO COST to you?

There are THREE SUPER DEALS, some fine
education and some fun.

Take your pick. Or try them all. Each one
opens a door for you.

If you wait you'll miss out on at least
one tremendous growth opportunity.

Give each a click now.

Warren Whitlock
Book Marketing Strategist
warren@MarketingResultsCoach.com
702-953-5743

PS. What do you think of this message?

Too silly?

Too many options?

Too much ZERO COST GIFTS?

Let me know.. post a comment here

Book Marketing Strategist on WS Radio

Here's my appearance on that show:

Book Marketing Stratigest Warren Whitlock on WS Radio