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ebook etiquette question

by ToughTurkey
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How do people feel about aff links inside ebooks. Is that taboo or not?

You've already made your money on the book - is it a bit like not expecting an ad half way through a movie you've paid to see?
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  • Profile picture of the author Max Ramocsai
    I think that if you have honest recommendations for relevant products then it is fine. However, I don't think it is ok to include affiliate links all throughout your eBook.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kris Turner
    If they're relevant and helpful then I don't think there's anything wrong with it. If you've discovered some great resrouces/products then part of what your customers buy from you could be your recommedations.
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  • Profile picture of the author bgmacaw
    Originally Posted by ToughTurkey View Post

    You've already made your money on the book - is it a bit like not expecting an ad half way through a movie you've paid to see?
    How many affiliate ads, aka product placements, do you see in movies?
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Hill
    I almost always include a Resources section in my products that point to products I've either mentioned or can help speed up the process to what I am talking about. If the products fits into the plan then I have no problems using my affiliate link, but like I said I put the links in the resources section so the reader won't be distracted when they click on a link.

    Mike Hill
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  • Profile picture of the author sylviad
    The key is to make the links obvious but not obnoxious.

    I've read PAID ebooks that have half-page promotions for the
    guy's products at the end of every chapter. Talk about being
    pushy. That is obnoxious.

    Many other PAID ebooks I've had place links in context and as
    a resource at the end, along with perhaps a real ad at the end.
    The context links go to products that the person is recommending
    that will help me with the instructions he is explaining. These are
    products that you'll probably need anyway for this particular
    business method, ie: if you're setting up your own affiliate program,
    having a link to a software that will enable you to track your own
    affiliates is highly welcomed.

    But to have links just for the sake of having them... well, just
    consider your customer.

    Sylvia
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  • Profile picture of the author ToughTurkey
    Thanks for everyones input.
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  • Profile picture of the author Craig Fenton
    Hi Tough Turkey:

    Hope all is well tonight.

    If the information contained in the E-Book is advantageous and the links are beneficial people should not have anger toward a decision to include them.

    One thing I've seen a few times that I thought was very upfront in an E-Book was the writer telling the consumer I do make a commission from this product. The fact that you are not hiding it from any level of marketer from the newcomer to the experienced should enhance the respect.

    Make sure the product doesn't read as if it is an infomercial for your website, blog, E-Books, mailing list, Social Networking Sites, etc. Information intertwined with quality content is fine.

    Have a great night!
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