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How I sold almost 2,000 books in twenty hours TWICE
by Lloyd Lofthouse   
Rated "G" by the Author.
     
Last edited: Saturday, June 21, 2014
Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2014

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marketing a book through BookBub with crosspromotions

If you are a serious author—indie or traditional—then you’re in business and should have an internet platform. The simplest platform might just be a blog, or it could be more complex with a combination of a website, blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, and an Amazon author page, etc.

Once an author has an internet platform, there’s one more step to seriously consider—to advertise. Although I have been a guest on thirty-one, traditional radio talk shows, advertised in a regional magazine, held several author events in brick and mortar bookstores, earned awards from literary contests and been on several book blog tours, the only two marketing methods that resulted in immediate, measurable sales was through blogging on iLookChina and buying e-mail blasts from BookBub and/or Ereader News Today.

So far, in one year, I’ve paid for two BookBub e-mail blasts, and three with Ereader News Today, and they have all resulted in increased sales and paid for themselves with a profit.

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Reviewed by Eva Pasco
Reviewed on August 6, 2015
I will certainly keep this in mind. Much appreciation!

Reviewed by Lloyd Lofthouse
Reviewed on June 22, 2014
Bob,

You're welcome

Reviewed on June 21, 2014
thanks Lloyd for the info...

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