Metadata is often described as information about information. …You and I know it as the title of your book, the price, description, categories, etcetera. …Everything that describes your book. It's actually very similar to SEO, or …Search Engine Optimization for websites. Some of this information you'll see in a …book description on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. …Other times, it'll be behind the scenes, so to speak. …You really won't notice it. Things like DRM or territory selling rights.…
Whether the customer sees the information, or it's invisible to them, …it's still metadata and it's very important to your book, and its ability …to be sold. With Metadata there's several best practices. …First I recommend that you research and prepare ahead of time. …Don't just pull up the sales page on Amazon to enter your books information, …and make it up as you go. You really want to be consistent across …all the different stores with that information. …So, that means that you research it, you write it down and your are consistent.…
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5/21/2013- Understanding ebook trends and how to make them work for you
- Using measurement, tracking, and analysis tools just for authors
- Working with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, NOOK Press from Barnes & Noble, and Kobo Writing Life
- Becoming an approved publisher to the iBookstore
- Writing and distributing press releases
- Networking with authors and publishers
- Acquiring an ISBN number and copyright
- Pricing ebooks
- Selecting an aggregator
- Using Amazon services
- Selling ebooks directly
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m
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1. Understanding Ebooks
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2. Measurement, Tracking, and Analysis Tools for Authors and Publishers
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3. Launching Ebooks: The Basics
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Using Kobo Writing Life5m 47s
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6. Aggregators/Third-Party Distribution Options
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7. Amazon Tools for Publishers
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Using KDP Select8m 23s
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Using Amazon Associates4m 29s
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Using Goodreads and Shelfari5m 35s
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8. Leverage Your Book Investment: What Else Can You Do with Your Ebook Files?
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Selling directly5m 30s
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