How Can a Blog Help You Sell Your Book Online?

By Rodney Goodall

Traditionally, when a reader has a book in front of them, it is written, developed and, basically, a finished product.

Well, have you novel online is not traditional. With so many novels being posted online, the challenges of getting people to your site, then reading your work are as tough as before.
There are many ways to get readers involved with your work. Here are a few suggestions.

1 - if you have a complete novel, think about setting it up as a series that is emailed to the reader once or twice a week. Set the blog up so people can get to it easily after each chapter and allow them to post comments about it. Encourage people to give suggestions on what they think is about to happen next. Not only will the reader be personally involved, you may get better ideas or get some inspiration from the comments.
This may mean some rewriting, but which novelist hasn't had to do that before?

2 - if you are only half way through your novel, do the same thing as above. Serialise it. Set up a blog, am make it possible to let readers have influence.

3 - if you are brave, write a few core chapters, get your readers hooked into the story then offer several directions the story can lead down. Let readers vote, suggest and push their ideas through the blog. Then write the ideas that appeal most to you as the writer. With this you will need to have a decent following already and be confident you can write the material quickly and well. If you can, the reader will be incredibly involved in the story.

Blogs are also ways for people to ask you questions about how you write, get tips from you as a writer and to get to know you. People are fascinated with writers, give them an insight into your thinking through the blog.

Rodney Goodall writing a serialized fantasy novel. Using his membership site to first capture readers, then keeps them updated through emails about new chapters or blog updates which allows his readers to get more involved with the story.
Rodney's goal is to be a full time writer, get published and to help other writers make their online presence and experience a positive one.

To read his fantasy series or to take a look at how he is set up, go to http://www.alraforest.com and http://www.alraforest.com/mainpage.php
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Can You Manage Business Online?

Can You Manage Business Online?
By Anne Fagan

Many people dream of having a home based business online. That is certainly a worth while goal. The question is: Can you manage an online business? This is an important question. Managing your business from home on the internet is more detailed than managing a shop in the mall or down the street. We can be fooled by advertising hype and the fact that so many people manage a online business quite successfully. They are the people we hear about.

We don't hear about the online business that fail because the people managing them are not business oriented to begin with. They are probably great at something else;a niche they have not yet discovered in themselves. They may not know the great talent others see in them. So the question is: can you manage a business online?

If you have a strong desire to succeed with an online business you will probably be able to overcome many shortcomings and setbacks. If you bounce out of bed and begin your home business as you would an away from home business, you are on the right track. I have yet to meet someone who worked their way to success dressed in pajamas. You have to be disciplined and be a person who takes action in their own personal life. Working on line with a business of your own will stretch your mind and spirit. You will be happy-beyond the money you will earn-that you did undertake the challenge of working from home online. Another gift from technology.

An orderly home based office goes hand in hand with managing a great online business. It is not necessary to be super organized,indeed that could get in your way. It is important to keep your work space free of clutter. Some people can't keep any space clutter free. If this is you, think long and deep before you attempt to set up a home based online business.

Setting up a budget, staying within it, having credit and keeping account, paying bills on time, are all vital to the success of a home based,or any business. We don't always see what we buy or spend for our business on the internet so it imperative that we follow the money. The manager is responsible for everything required from a business online. A good business manager cannot afford to procrastinate. slack off when work needs immediate attention, or sidestep problems that must be addressed.

Success online with a home based business is there for disciplined managers who are patient, willing to put in the time- maybe even a few years- before they see the results of their hard work. It helps too to help others along their path to success with a home based business. A generous heart is always full.

Above all, the customer must be respected and be given fair value for their hard earned money. Whether a product,information,a business opportunity,or settling a bill,respect is the word. Again, with a business online it is easy to overlook the most important person in our index. A good manager will make sure the online customer is always treated fairly. A respectful attitude will keep your customers coming back.

Managing a successful online business is very rewarding and achievable both from a personal and financial standpoint. So if you believe in you own ability to be successful online, don't hesitate. Start now on a great journey.

Anne Fagan has owned and managed several successful small businesses on and offline. She is currently working with http://Yourfamilywealth.com.

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GO DADDY COMES OUT SWINGING WITH MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SPONSORSHIP TITLE

GO DADDY COMES OUT SWINGING WITH MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SPONSORSHIP TITLE
Go Daddy is Presenting Sponsor for Upcoming “Fight of the Century”

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (July 7, 2009) – GoDaddy.com is embarking on a whole new sponsorship endeavor and this one involves Go Daddy Ring Girls. The world-leading domain name registrar and Web hosting company has signed on as a marquee sponsor for one of the world’s fastest growing sports, mixed martial arts, also known as MMA.

“GoDaddy.com presents Affliction M-1 Global’s Trilogy” is a showcase of some of the sport’s premier fighters to take place August 1st in Anaheim, California. Go Daddy’s foray into MMA features a heavyweight title bout between Fedor Emelianenko, who is believed to be the best heavyweight fighter in the world, and Josh Barnett.

Go Daddy’s MMA deal takes the company into uncharted territory, as far as sponsorships. The Internet giant, known for putting millions of people online with domain names and Web sites, has sponsored athletes or events in other sports such as IndyCar, NASCAR, PokerStars and LPGA, but never MMA.

MMA is soaring in popularity, perhaps for its ‘no holds barred’ approach. The bouts are staged in a ring surrounded by netting. Fighters compete barefoot and use boxing, wrestling and jujitsu-style tactics in one-on-one matches. Like boxing, fighters qualify to compete in five weight categories ranging from Heavyweight to Lightweight.

“I’ll tell you why we are sponsoring MMA,” said Go Daddy CEO and Founder Bob Parsons. “The sport is exploding in terms of its growth, its fans are fiercely loyal, the competition is exciting and the audience is Internet savvy. This sport has a ‘loud attitude,’ it’s right up our alley.”

The sponsorship includes Go Daddy Ring Girls, logo placement in the center of the ring, presentation of the “Tale of the Tape” and the GoDaddy.com Fight Plan. Go Daddy branding will also be on poles within the ring and announcers will mention Go Daddy throughout the broadcast.

“It’s a huge boost for us to work with forward-thinking visionaries like GoDaddy.com and its founder Bob Parsons,” said Vice President of Affliction Entertainment Tom Atencio. “Having GoDaddy.com sponsor Trilogy shows the world how, even in these tough economic times, big name companies will take the risk to sponsor edgy sports like MMA.”

“I see lots of similarities between Go Daddy and the MMA,” Parsons said. “These guys are relentless, they’re innovative and they’re edgy. To me, that sounds just like GoDaddy.com!”

“GoDaddy.com presents Affliction M-1 Global’s Trilogy” is produced in association with Golden Boy Promotions and Donald J. Trump and is scheduled to be broadcast on HDNet and Showtime Pay-Per-View August 1st.

To find out more information about Trilogy, visit www.AfflictionEntertainment.com.

To learn how to get your Web site online quickly and easily, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

'SEARCH ENGINE VISIBILITY' DESIGNED TO GET YOUR WEB SITE NOTICED

'SEARCH ENGINE VISIBILITY' DESIGNED TO GET YOUR WEB SITE NOTICED

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (July 1, 2009) – According to analyst firm Netcraft, there are more than 238 million Web sites online. Getting a Web site noticed online can be daunting, which is why Go Daddy released Search Engine Visibility.

Search Engine Visibility walks users through a step-by-step process to make their Web site search engine friendly. This not only makes a search engine more likely to index the entire site, but to help get the Web site higher in search engine rankings.

“Lots of our customers want to know how to rank higher in Internet search engines,’” said Go Daddy CEO and Founder Bob Parsons. “So we created Search Engine Visibility. This tool gives you real tactics and sound advice about Search Engine Optimization - without having to pay big bucks.”

Search Engine Visibility lets users optimize their site by defining keywords, analyzing content and tracking keyword performance. Search Engine Visibility also provides a “Top 10 SEO Checklist,” which helps identify commonly made mistakes and techniques on how make a Web site stronger.

Search Engine Visibility also provides a video tutorial and other educational materials which help users understand the search engine optimization process. Once a Web site is optimized, users can submit their Web site to the most commonly used search engines on the Internet.

Users can call Go Daddy’s 24/7 customer care representatives if they have any questions during the optimization process.

For more information about Search Engine Visibility or any of Go Daddy services, visit www.GoDaddy.com

Did you know?

Did you know most domain names are now a little bit cheaper? ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, recently lowered its fee on popular domain names from 20¢ to 18¢. In a tough economy, every little bit helps, so enjoy the extra savings!