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Millions of people actively use one or more social media networks, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Through these social networks you can reach a huge number of people, especially when you are a member of various subgroups you increase the possibility of reaching like-minded people.

Using your cover, book title, author name and description of your book, we automatically create a widget (a kind of mini website). You can place this widget on your Facebook page with just one click (you do have to log in of course). Friends and acquaintances, but strangers as well, can click on the widget to be directed to your website to purchase a copy of your book.

This way of marketing your book is far more effective than, for example, placing an advertisement in a newspaper. Within social networks it is the case that when people see something that interests them, they are prone to share this with their friends, who in turn might share it too. In this way, you can reach many people.

Tips

• Always place your widget on the social media sites you use.
• Tell, next to the widget, more about your book on your social media.
• If you do not use social media yet, consider starting to use them.
• Find out if you can place the widget of your book on other websites too. This is very easy to do with the button ‘own website’. You can reach a bigger audience by doing this.

FAQ

What does the step: “Social Media” entail?
Millions of people actively use one or more social media networks, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Through these social networks you can reach a huge number of people, especially when you are a member of various subgroups you increase the possibility of reaching like-minded people.

Using your cover, book title, author name and description of your book, we automatically create a widget (a kind of mini website). You can place this widget on your Facebook page with just one click (you do have to log in of course). Friends and acquaintances, but strangers as well, can click on the widget to be directed to your website to purchase a copy of your book. This way of marketing your book is far more effective than, for example, placing an advertisement in a newspaper. Within social networks it is the case that when people see something that interests them, they are prone to share this with their friends, who in turn might share it too. In this way, you can reach many people.

What is a widget or a gadget?
A widget is like a mini website, which you can place on, for example, your LinkedIn or Facebook page. The widget reveals information about your book. When visitors click it, they will be directed to your website.

I am not a member of a community website. Should I become a member?
No, not per se. However, we advise you to consider a membership. Many went before you and still benefit from it: they met new people, are a member of a group of people with similar interests or established new business contacts.

How do I place a widget on a website?
Click on ‘own website’, the widget will be visible now. Then click on ‘add to your site’. Copy the code on the screen and paste it on your website. It might be the case that the webmaster of your site must paste the link on your website for you.

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