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Help me with my eBook.. Please

by AidanKay
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G'day everyone,

I'm currently working on my first eBook (started it last year, but it sat dormant on my hard drive for a while), and just had a few questions I would like answered. I mean, isn't that what this site's here for?

Okay, I know word count and pages aren't everything but I'm currently sitting at 2272 words and 15.5 pages. I'm not at all finished, I should be 25+ pages by the time I'm done. But, how much do you think I could theoretically sell my 'report' at?

The topic is 'Getting the most from EZA and other directories'.

I'm also going to add to the pack, 10 - 20 PLR articles that use the template I use to get 35%+ CTR on EZA.

How much would that change the value? Also, what topics would you recommend I write on?

I look forward to all your feedback, and if anyone's interested, I'll be posting 'review' copies over the next few days. So you can get a hands-on look at the 'goods' .

Cheers,

-Aidan.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Aidan - it's really hard to place a value on something we haven't seen. At best, we're just guessing. Assuming there isn't something totally amazing that no one else knows in your ebook, products of a similar size (which is a poor basis to use to judge value) typically sell for anywhere from $7 to $27.

    Based on the topic, my guess is you'd make the most money selling at $17.
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    • Profile picture of the author AidanKay
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      Aidan - it's really hard to place a value on something we haven't seen. At best, we're just guessing. Assuming there isn't something totally amazing that no one else knows in your ebook, products of a similar size (which is a poor basis to use to judge value) typically sell for anywhere from $7 to $27.

      Based on the topic, my guess is you'd make the most money selling at $17.
      Yeah, I understand. I've tried to give as much information as I could think of - short of copy and pasting the whole eBook here.

      Yeah that was my estimate too (the $17). I'm going to be limiting the PLR articles to the first 20 - 30 people. Which helps keep the value of the articles high, and interest in purchasing high as well.

      If there is anything that you think could help with increasing the value, I'd appreciate your input.

      Cheers,

      -Aidan.

      P.S: If I gave you a copy in a couple of days, would you mind please adding your own editorial input (for my own benefit). And if you like it enough, perhaps a testimonial?
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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by AidanKay View Post


        P.S: If I gave you a copy in a couple of days, would you mind please adding your own editorial input (for my own benefit). And if you like it enough, perhaps a testimonial?
        PM me when you're ready and if I have time I will. Can't promise I'll have time though. I have two major projects going on right now.
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        • Profile picture of the author AidanKay
          Originally Posted by charlesburke View Post

          yeah, the $7 price to early movers helps give sales a jump start - even if it's only for the first 15 or 20 copies. Starting off with a higher price brings out the guys who'll sit there all day endlessly posting nit-picking questions about is it this, does it include that, do you offer such-n-such, and so forth.

          Just set an action-inducing price and give a good, strong guarantee, and the people who are capable of making decisions will jump on it. That way, the pick-it-apart-with-questions guys won't be such a big proportion of the crowd.

          I wish you the best of luck with your project. And kudos to you for taking action. Good on ya!

          Cheers from warm and smiling Thailand,
          Charles
          I think that'd be the best bet. I want to try an optimize to get as many sales as possible.

          Oh, I forgot to mention this originally but, what payment processor/company should I use?
          I was thinking e-Junkie, the warrior+ payment system or just direct payments to my paypal.
          Thing is, I only have a personal PP account and I'm not too sure what the fees would be. I really don't want to risk my account getting canceled either.

          Thanks mate, it feels good to be selling your own stuff, rather then just promoting others'.

          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          PM me when you're ready and if I have time I will. Can't promise I'll have time though. I have two major projects going on right now.
          No worries mate, I'll shoot you a PM when it's about done.

          -Aidan.
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            Originally Posted by AidanKay View Post

            Oh, I forgot to mention this originally but, what payment processor/company should I use?
            I was thinking e-Junkie, the warrior+ payment system or just direct payments to my paypal.
            e-Junkie and WarriorPlus are not payment processors.
            They handle the process of getting the product to
            the buyer after the buyer has paid. (They also do
            other things)

            In fact, e-Junkie or WarriorPlus work by having
            payments going to Paypal.
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            • Profile picture of the author AidanKay
              Originally Posted by Muhammad Hassan View Post

              e-Junkie and WarriorPlus are not payment processors.
              They handle the process of getting the product to
              the buyer after the buyer has paid. (They also do
              other things)

              In fact, e-Junkie or WarriorPlus work by having
              payments going to Paypal.

              Sorry yeah. I meant, what affiliate/ecommerce program should I sell through. Payments would ultimately end up in my PayPal account.

              I'm leaning towards e-Junkie for their minimal fees.

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    • Profile picture of the author Devid Farah
      G'day to you Aidan!
      Dennis is right! I would need to read your report to give you an exact price.
      Basically keep in mind this rule:
      if you aren't selling something of totally new or completely unique, i suggest you to put a price between $9.95 and $37
      but in general my advice is make sure people can afford it!

      Best of luck!
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      • Profile picture of the author AidanKay
        Originally Posted by Devid farah View Post

        G'day to you Aidan!
        Dennis has right! I would need to read your report to give you an exact price.
        Basically keep in mind this rule:
        if you aren't selling something of totally new or completely unique, i suggest you to put a price between $9.95 and $37
        but in general my advice is make sure people can afford it!

        Best of luck!
        First off I just want to say - you look uncannily like someone I used to know, it's incredible.

        Anyways, As for the pricing, I have always been conservative and was originally planning to sell for $7 - $11 a piece. But now with the added 20 PLR articles, I was hoping to bring the price up to the $17 - $27 (at a push) region.

        As I said previously, I should be bringing out a first draft over the next few days and I'll be interested in hearing peoples opinion. I can shortlist you if you'd be interested.

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    Aidan, since this is the very first product that you'll be offering on here and you're still an unknown entity, I think one thing you could do is have a dime sale type offer using WSO Pro where you kick things off at a low price (between $5 and $7), and then steadily raise the price by $1 each time 10 units are sold.

    You'll get a lot of interest at the lower prices, and this tends to help your WSO build momentum.

    Paul
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    • Profile picture of the author AidanKay
      Originally Posted by paulie888 View Post

      Aidan, since this is the very first product that you'll be offering on here and you're still an unknown entity, I think one thing you could do is have a dime sale type offer using WSO Pro where you kick things off at a low price (between $5 and $7), and then steadily raise the price by $1 each time 10 units are sold.

      You'll get a lot of interest at the lower prices, and this tends to help your WSO build momentum.

      Paul
      Hey Paul,

      I did think about me being an unknown, but then I thought that perhaps having positive reviews from known members would ease some warriors minds. The hard part being; getting the testimonials.

      The increment idea did cross my mind also. As it adds the urgency, but, with the combined testimonials from the 'known' warriors, I'd be hoping to start at at least $11.

      The reason I'm so concerned with upping the value is because, like most of us who aren't making it big - I need money. But, I'm not here to selfishly take others' cash. I want to genuinely give value for money, and help others where I can.

      But anyways, without getting too side-tracked - thanks for your idea, it's definitely one I want to implement in the sales process.

      Cheers,

      -Aidan.
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        Originally Posted by AidanKay View Post

        Hey Paul,

        I did think about me being an unknown, but then I thought that perhaps having positive reviews from known members would ease some warriors minds. The hard part being; getting the testimonials.

        The increment idea did cross my mind also. As it adds the urgency, but, with the combined testimonials from the 'known' warriors, I'd be hoping to start at at least $11.

        The reason I'm so concerned with upping the value is because, like most of us who aren't making it big - I need money. But, I'm not here to selfishly take others' cash. I want to genuinely give value for money, and help others where I can.

        But anyways, without getting too side-tracked - thanks for your idea, it's definitely one I want to implement in the sales process.

        Cheers,

        -Aidan.
        Aidan, I thoroughly understand your concerns, but starting it off at $11 may be a little high, in my opinion. I have had several other relatively new warriors come to me for advice on launching their WSOs, and it just seemed to me that even with a solid product and good testimonials from established warriors, starting off with a $10+ price point tended to result in tepid responses, at best.

        You could give your $11 price point a try and just see what happens. It just seems to me that $10 is the psychological point between a discretionary purchase where not much thought is given to it, and something where more forethought and investigation is required.

        Paul

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        • Profile picture of the author AidanKay
          Originally Posted by paulie888 View Post

          Aidan, I thoroughly understand your concerns, but starting it off at $11 may be a little high, in my opinion. I have had several other relatively new warriors come to me for advice on launching their WSOs, and it just seemed to me that even with a solid product and good testimonials from established warriors, starting off with a $10+ price point tended to result in tepid responses, at best.

          You could give your $11 price point a try and just see what happens. It just seems to me that $10 is the psychological point between a discretionary purchase where not much thought is given to it, and something where more forethought and investigation is required.

          Paul
          Yeah I can understand the psychology behind your reasoning. I mean, a $9.97 product always look more appealing then a $10 product.

          Perhaps I can start at the $9.97 base-line. Then move up to $11, $13, $17 and so on.
          If not, I'll stick with the $9 - $9.97 price.

          So I have a few things to ponder over the days to come. I believe I'll make the right choice, thanks to the informed response from yourself and the others on this thread.

          Cheers,

          -Aidan.
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    • Profile picture of the author AidanKay
      Originally Posted by Daryl Lim View Post

      Its very much up to your own opinion on pricing your products but since you asked, I will say that kind of report could sell from $5 - $27.

      If possible, I will suggest you give it away for free as a giveaway to build your list. Its the best possible solution.
      I've thought about building a list, even made an account with MailChimp earlier today (utilizing the free membership, as I don't have CC). But, I'm not too sure.. I guess I'll have to have a think about it more thoroughly over the next few days.

      Cheers,

      -Aidan.
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    • Profile picture of the author AidanKay
      Originally Posted by Daryl Lim View Post

      All the best my friend.

      If you really want to sell it, you can. But think about how you're gonna do it. Its always good if you have a list.
      I will do mate.

      Yeah, I know how important lists are.. I guess because it's new to me it's a little daunting..

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      E book is most reliable book in business categories and also checked the link in to Google sites.This result my search.
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    yeah, the $7 price to early movers helps give sales a jump start - even if it's only for the first 15 or 20 copies. Starting off with a higher price brings out the guys who'll sit there all day endlessly posting nit-picking questions about is it this, does it include that, do you offer such-n-such, and so forth.

    Just set an action-inducing price and give a good, strong guarantee, and the people who are capable of making decisions will jump on it. That way, the pick-it-apart-with-questions guys won't be such a big proportion of the crowd.

    I wish you the best of luck with your project. And kudos to you for taking action. Good on ya!

    Cheers from warm and smiling Thailand,
    Charles
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