Do you read Internet Marketing books?

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Do you take time to read Internet Marketing books? (The physical ones NOT ebooks) I sure do read them as I found many information available in it which are not available online, so it's quite helpful for me.
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  • Yeah I do. I often try to analyze how they say the message rather than what they are actually saying. Most often than not, a lot of IM books have some sort of copy that sells you into their links that are plastered all over the book.
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    • Profile picture of the author DotComBum
      Originally Posted by Greedy View Post

      Yes of course.

      Cashvertising is great!
      I like KaChing by Joel Comm
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      • Profile picture of the author Walter Parrish
        What's the difference between electronic and hardbound format? I mean other than a paperback/hardback book having dated information???

        curious I might be missing something here
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        • Profile picture of the author DotComBum
          Originally Posted by Walter Parrish View Post

          What's the difference between electronic and hardbound format? I mean other than a paperback/hardback book having dated information???

          curious I might be missing something here
          The thing here is some of the hardcover books may not available in digital forms, so you have to read them to get the knowledge.
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          • Profile picture of the author Walter Parrish
            Originally Posted by DotComBum View Post

            The thing here is some of the hardcover books may not available in digital forms, so you have to read them to get the knowledge.
            the thing i was looking at is that a hardbound book on the stuff we do, most likely would be dated and obsolete by the time it goes to print. the authors website probably has more up to date info than their books.
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            • Profile picture of the author Tayman
              I second Cashvertising.

              Most marketing is psychology anyway. Study the great of advertising (Ogilvy etc.) and apply it online.

              Once you really start reading some of the old stuff, you realize the "new" stuff isn't new at all.
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            • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
              Originally Posted by Walter Parrish View Post

              the thing i was looking at is that a hardbound book on the stuff we do, most likely would be dated and obsolete by the time it goes to print. the authors website probably has more up to date info than their books.
              Sometimes, especially when dealing with specific tactics. Somewhere back in my bookshelves I have a book that recommends putting blocks of keywords in the same color as the background into your web pages to increase SEO ranking.

              On the other hand, other than a more flowery prose style, many books on marketing and human behavior from a century ago could have been written today.

              For example, if you substitute "opt-in form" for "response coupon", the two-step list building method is the same as it was in the Old West.
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              • Profile picture of the author Walter Parrish
                Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe View Post

                Sometimes, especially when dealing with specific tactics. Somewhere back in my bookshelves I have a book that recommends putting blocks of keywords in the same color as the background into your web pages to increase SEO ranking.

                On the other hand, other than a more flowery prose style, many books on marketing and human behavior from a century ago could have been written today.

                For example, if you substitute "opt-in form" for "response coupon", the two-step list building method is the same as it was in the Old West.
                excellent points John. I don't know why but that's right where I was at thinking about computer stuff, but I guess we could just say that little really changes lolol.

                I will say this much though, I did affiliate marketing back in the 90s and stayed away from it for awhile and I'm shocked to see how things like SEO have grown.
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              • Profile picture of the author Henry White
                Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe View Post

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                On the other hand, other than a more flowery prose style, many books on marketing and human behavior from a century ago could have been written today.

                For example, if you substitute "opt-in form" for "response coupon", the two-step list building method is the same as it was in the Old West.
                And writers today are still grinding out pure, unadulterated rubbish at a penny a word!
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  • Profile picture of the author kuon
    I like read books from my local authors. But anything blogging topics, I like it.
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  • Profile picture of the author tyronne78
    Yes, I'm reading a book on SEO called "The Art Of SEO". Eric Enge and Rand Fishkin are both contributors to the book. Really good read if you're into all the geeky stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author retsced
    Yes, in my spare time I read books to help with my business. This month I will be reading scientific advertising (10th time) Internet business manifesto (3rd time) The one minute manager, The tipping point (4th time) and The science of getting rich (3rd time)
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  • Profile picture of the author Terry Kyle
    Originally Posted by DotComBum View Post

    Do you take time to read Internet Marketing books? (The physical ones NOT ebooks) I sure do read them as I found many information available in it which are not available online, so it's quite helpful for me.
    It's not an IM book specifically but Felix Dennis (he owns Maxim magazine) 'How To Get Rich' is easily the best book on entrepreneurship I've ever read.

    A must-read.
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  • Profile picture of the author WebPen
    I've read a few... Cashvertising, Millionaire Fastlane, etc.

    I've always been a bit of a self-help reader
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  • Profile picture of the author Devin X
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    IMO, the ones I've read suck terribly. Full of vague conjecture and pointless banter. There's plenty of great information in marketing textbooks...it's just up to the reader to transfer that knowledge to the online sector.
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  • Profile picture of the author playhard
    Read some, like The Art Of SEO. But these days I just read the forums...
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Franklin
    Laptop Millionaire is an excellent book that I refer to every so often....Great breakdown of methods.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    I got a book on business for class that i read... goes into internet marketing very little. But i'd choose a Dan Kennedy book over it anyday.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dariuszden
    Rarely, internet marking is changing too fast to rely on books imo.
    But I did enjoy 4-Hour Week Day from a motivation stand point.
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  • Profile picture of the author bob ross
    Cashvertising is definitely a great read. "Pitch Anything" by Oren Klaff is better though.

    I also can't recommend "The irresistible offer", "POP!" and "Influence" as required reading.
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  • Profile picture of the author starcraft2
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    the book from christine clayfield "from newbie to internet millionaire" i think it was called was pretty solid for beginners
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  • Profile picture of the author kazim
    I don't read marketing books but I read ebooks. I prefer hard copy to ebooks. But it's my own opinion.
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  • Profile picture of the author xpesos
    I do not read any marketing books , ebook or physical till i apply my previous methods learned..
    and yes i do have plan to buy some books but after i have applied my methods to it's full extent
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  • Profile picture of the author Prosper2day
    Yes I do on specific topics that grab my interest like blogging and traffic tactics.
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  • Profile picture of the author tanjiehao
    Yes I read them pretty often. A recent book that I read about Internet Marketing is "The Dip" by Seth Godin.

    I found it through an online review and went to the library to borrow it. It covers everything an Internet Marketer should know for a successful website, an amazing informative text.

    I recommend that you go read it for yourself!
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  • Profile picture of the author Socialbakers
    Yes, I'm reading internet marketing books from time to time. Not that I'm a regular reader - to be honest, it's not always the best reading in the world, but it's useful, insightful and I like to educate myself.
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  • Profile picture of the author webbusineses
    I did read books i think one was from SEOMoz as i remember.
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  • Everything I have learnt about internet marketing is from INTERNET. I gained knowledge from websites, video tutorials and forums. There is plenty of valuable knowledge online.
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  • Profile picture of the author mark healy
    just reading christine clayfield newbies to millionnaire book, its great
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  • Profile picture of the author andrewkar
    I read a lot. World without Amazon would be very nasty place.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nick Walsh
    Ultimate Sales Letter Toolbox by Yanik Silver is a good read about openings, bullets, selling words, phrases, copy connesctors, guarantees, closes, to create killer sales copy
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  • Profile picture of the author sax.sunny
    Well, I have never read a book on IM but I regularly read books on other topics.

    It's a good thread. Many books popped up which I wasn't even aware of. I think I will take one soon.
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  • Profile picture of the author dwivid
    I didn't hear before about this type of thing that help us for marketing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Karen Connell
    I have learned such a lot from reading, but mostly ebooks.

    The hard copy books that I read are usually motivational stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author joseph234
    Yes I do .I like KaChing by Joel Comm
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  • Profile picture of the author moneymakerway
    Reading is very important, no matters if it is a digital or physical format! It gives you a strength and intent to advance and make a difference.
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  • Profile picture of the author catherinachia
    Not physical yet. But I have downloaded tonnes of ebooks on it, yet to digest all of them.
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  • Profile picture of the author clou
    I more than 500 PRL ebooks but newer read those yet. Too much info. makes me confused.
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    • Profile picture of the author fin
      I read business books; not IM books.
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  • Profile picture of the author ewebmaster
    I dont read books except a few e-books.
    Can someone suggest a good book so that i can start reading marketing books.
    But please interesting one
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    • Profile picture of the author Sleika
      have 3 on my desk sitting next to me right now .. laptop millionaire, google adwords ( dont see me needing it the near future but good read about how people search ) and web copy that sells
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