Local facebook selling groups and facebook marketplace are taking over from ebay as the place to earn cash flogging unwanted stuff in your area. The best way to reach your target audience is to create a fb page. My fully optimised campaign ran at the end of february and this time i reached number 331 in overall paidfor ebook sales on amazon uk, selling over 500 ebooks in the sevenday promotional window and having over 4000 page reads in kindle unlimited, a far cry from the two or three ebooks a week i was selling before facebook. To sell on a facebook shop, you first need a dedicated facebook page for your business not your personal page. Placeit has an ever growing collection of e book templates that are perfect for creating the professional book covers your audience expects. The buy link text should be the name of your website and the buy link should be the url for purchasing this specific book.
Build an audience by sharing blog posts and articles, and drive traffic to your online store using builtin seo tools. Spreading the word about your ebook can be challenging, but there are a lot of ways you can. How to optimize your facebook author page to sell books written. The most difficult task for all authors who are using kindle direct publishing kdp and selling books on amazon is maintaining consistent book sales. For example, ff your book is a legal thriller, you may want to choose an audience that likes john grisham. Book marketing consultant tim grahl defines your platform as whatever plan and methods you use to connect with readers and sell books. Many authors neglect this aspect of facebook marketing, but videos can be a great way to drive attention to your book. We found a writers group with a large following on facebook. About the book author carolyn abram worked for facebook.
It shows you all the actions being taken by visitors coming to your website through your facebook. A facebook store allows you to sell products through your facebook page. Amazon will let you upload and sell your e book as a kindle book. Use your facebook account to find what you want and sell what you dont. Imagine my delight, when reading phyllis zimbler millers book, top tips for how to market your book on amazon and facebook.
How to sell books on facebook without paying for advertising. How to sell ebooks on facebook and make it rain cash. Most of the people on facebook arent there because they want to buy or find a good bargain, so selling as a social media marketer can be tricky. You can create a page for your book, your business, or even one of the characters in your. Six ways authors can promote on facebook selling books. Back when we launched the 3rd edition of the facebook marketing allinone for dummies book, we had a virtual online launch party and we invited people and did.
Heres a stepbystep guide on how to sell on facebook and. You can only bring your books to the attention of book buyers. How to sell books on facebook from your facebook store. In this video, ill show you how you can do this for free while building your mailing list at the same time. But if you dont have a strong online presence before you publish and your book. This page is for you building effective sales strategy. Look for a 10 or digit number above the barcode on your. But, theres an even better strategy on facebook that could help skyrocket your book sales. I now feature writing and marketing help at my fb page, once called the fan page. If you sell your book directly on your own website, you may want to include a buy link.
If you agree to our merchant terms and policies, check the i agree to the merchant terms and policies box, then click continue. As a book marketing expert who has read close to a dozen books on ways to increase exposure on amazon and facebook, i thought i knew it all. If you are having a live event for your book launch or even if its more virtual you can create a facebook event and invite people. The first important piece of advice cindy ratzlaff of brand new, brand you gave during her facebook 2. A step by step guide on how to advertise a book on facebook.
The scenarios presented in this guide so far have all been pretty manual in nature, for the lack of a better word. How to sell on facebook via your existing ecommerce store. If youre selling your book at a discounted price, you might want to set original price to show your buyers what kind of discount. Want to sell books on facebook but dont want to pay for advertising. Next, either connect your ecommerce platform to facebook or upload your product category manually. Unfortunately, social media alone will not sell your book. An isbn is the standard number used to identify published books.
This is preferable to creating a page for each book. In order to place a facebook ad, you must have a specific page created. Bottom line selling products directly to your facebook audience is easy using the shop feature included with every free facebook. If you published it on your own computer, you can sell it a few different ways. The best bit is there are no fees, so the profits all yours. Facebook pages are similar to personal profiles, but they are created for business use. If you agree to our merchant terms and policies, check the i agree to the. Integrate with facebook, twitter, and more to share and sell your ebooks. You need a great plan, a catchy hook for your book. The facebook pixel is the connection point between your facebook ads and your website. Are you a author or just an entrepreneur willing to sell books online. After a few days, check your facebook ad reports to gain an understanding of not only what campaigns and ads are working, but what placements and demographics are working.
Get others to recommend your book on their facebook pagesand you sponsor the ads. The 4 best types of facebook ads for authors andrea vahl. If its a romance novel, maybe consider choosing an. Dont focus on the finish line of the publication date thats only the beginning of your journey to make your book count. If you want to write and sell your own book on amazon, i have one piece of advice for you above all others. So, if you already sell on a facebook shop, connect your business instagram account and your products will also be available to link to posts to your instagram feed and story. How to use facebook ads to sell more books authors crib. Which is exactly why you want to do your homework and hire a professional who knows the ins and outs of using facebook to sell a home. How to market and sell your book in five steps forbes. Here are 10 ways to use facebook to help promote your book and yourself.
In this video, ill show you how you can do this for free while building your. How to sell ebooks on facebook and make it rain cash using 2. There is a catch 22 that applies to most new books. Kim garst discovered how well heyo cart worked to sell her recent bestselling book. Asking questions in your facebook ads is one way to get people involved. How to publish a book and sell your first 1,000 copies. How to publish a book and sell your first 1,000 copies by joe bunting 102 comments i work with a lot of writers, and by far the most frustrated, disappointed, and confused writers i work with arent the ones chasing after the publication of their first book, trying to figure out how to publish a book. In this post we showed you how to use facebook ads to promote and sell your e books.
These 2 tools will skyrocket your ebook sales and shower you in cash. If you create a profile for your book or business, you risk having your account cancelled. Using facebook to promote your book independent publisher. If you dont see the shop tab, follow these steps to add it. The app uses facebook shop api, so you can sell products directly on your facebook page and enable checkout on right on facebook. Marketplace makes it easy to buy and sell in your area. We recommend adding a little more context about the book.
Yes, you can sell your books directly from your own book store on facebook. How to promote books on facebook in a way you havent. Social media wont sell your books 5 things that will. The pixel is a tracking code you need to create within your business manager account and then add to your website before you begin paying for ads.
This mindset shouldnt discourage you from selling, however. Learn more about using marketplace buying things on marketplace selling items on facebook marketplace facebook marketplace for businesses. Back when we launched the 3rd edition of the facebook marketing allinone for dummies book. Learn more about using marketplace buying things on marketplace selling items on facebook marketplace facebook. This is preferable to creating a page for each book because the name of the game is audience engagement, and youd. Online sellers, whose stores are powered by shopify, should take a closer look at this app. Once youre armed with the knowledge from this list, youll be able to make informed decisions about which products are the best fit for your. In order to access the maximum level of functionality while creating your facebook. In the age of social media, many authors wonder how to sell more books on facebook. Whats the best way to sell my books on amazon and kindle. You can set up a facebook page for your business that is separate to your personal facebook account. Learn about facebook ads for books and how to create your first ad.
Many book authors think social media will be the solution to selling their books. For more on using the new facebook ad reports to optimize your. Make your books sell like crazy with facebook ads an authors. How to sell products on a facebook in 5 simple steps. How to use facebook ads to sell more books send ad clickers to a great landing page. Top tips for how to market your book on amazon and. There are a few options when setting up your online store on your facebook. Facebook ads can get you social traction for your book in a short amount of time. Set your price, and click on more options if you need to set the quantity. We all know that social media can be an incredible and cheap tool when it comes to promoting and selling your book. Quickly view vendors, vendor ratings, and buyback prices at any time from the convenience of your. It turns out that promoting books via facebook ads to a cold audience just doesnt generate enough results to justify the investment. Marketing and selling a book is a longdistance run, not a sprint.
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