tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post741061729287081719..comments2009-06-11T04:03:51.476-07:00Mark Cokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-11025931577467744052009-06-11T04:03:51.476-07:002009-06-11T04:03:51.476-07:00It not the market of Ebooks. It is only the offer of Ebooks in the market. Demand is not present any. A distribution infrastructure - chaotic. There was a possibility to publish the texts on the Internet and all have started to be engaged in it. Why also is not present? Every day on the Internet there are 400 000 new users. This advertising company also is calculated on them with ereaders. Actually, while there is nothing to read, except instructions - how to read and what to read. I exaggerate. And digital copies of paper books is as meal reflexion in a mirror. Looks also, and to sense any.urighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674299547239805202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-37625215789085514702009-05-24T10:22:28.766-07:002009-05-24T10:22:28.766-07:00I am happy for those of you living on the East Coast to have the opportunity to attend the Ebooks Seminar outlined in this blog. Personally, I am intrigued with the concept (Ebooks) and find learning about the topic equally intriguing. <br /><br />I have not written a book, but one of my future goals is to become an author (easier said than done - I know).<br /><br />Best of luck with the seminar! If anyone is a writer, and has the time and locale to attend, it sounds like a "must do", IMHO. <br /><br />All the best to you and yours,<br />Lori Ann Nolannoradcorphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17627639597567104983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-12411002163065152732009-05-23T19:06:36.810-07:002009-05-23T19:06:36.810-07:00Hi Mary Anne,<br /><br />These are big questions!<br /><br />I doubt the pricing strategy for affiliates will be much different that the non-affiliate pricing strategy. And what is the best strategy? I don't think anyone knows. Consumers seem to prefer ebooks under $10, though for the right book they're willing to pay more. Non-fiction seems less price sensitive than fiction, probably because it's easier for the buyer to justify their benefit as exceeding the cost. For percentages, if you're asking how much to juice, I'd say just experiment one month at a time. The standard affiliate percentage of 11% is quite generous as it is, and I don't think anyone really knows how affiliates will react if you juice it to 50% or more. Ask me again in a few months when I have more data!<br /><br />Don't expect much from the affiliate program for several months. It'll take awhile for things to kick in. We're not formally announcing it until Tuesday.<br /><br />Best,<br />markMark Cokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-62475507823168327992009-05-23T10:07:57.655-07:002009-05-23T10:07:57.655-07:00Mark - This doesn't relate to the BookExpo - although I'd surely love to be in New York for it. Never been there, but one day....<br /><br />My question - Is there anyway you could give the collective "us" or the individual "me" some tips about price points, percentages, etc. in view of the upcoming affiliate program? <br /><br />Thanks in advance!!<br /><br />Mary Anne Grahamquackingalonehttp://quackingalone.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com