Yeah! Sales are increasing! My blog is now averaging about
75-100 hits an hour. My Facebook Fan page has almost 3,500 “likes” and my
Authors Den profile is averaging 100 hits a day. So, here’s the breakdown of
all my promotional and marketing efforts so far. The newspaper article scheme
did nothing for sales but probably exposed me to a few new people. I would
recommend against it. The ads I paid good money for, like the Litopia and YA
Reads.com did almost nothing for sales. Perhaps, I got a dozen from them.
They’re still running for another week so I guess we’ll see. The programmers I
hired to code in my blog, well, you can see the results on my stats bar. I have
a few really big promotions coming up. First, is my online publicist’s
promotion, which starts in two weeks. This should blast sales according to her.
I also have a few interviews coming out that I’ll announce. And the biggest
plan of all is the one causing me the most trouble. I’m trying to place an ad
campaign on Kindle Nation Daily, and bought the space, but it’s nearly
impossible to get a hold of them because they have been swamped with authors
after a national story on them exposed how powerful a sales tool the site is.
They said I’d be in sometime in the next month. An ad on Kindle Nation Daily
does wonders for sales and Amazon ranking, so it’s worth the wait. Also, most
of my back link encryptions won’t affect sales for a few weeks. So, as it goes
with my available books, things are definitely moving. As for books in
progress. I’ve paused on IMAGINATION after 20,000 words written. The book is
getting very ethereal and complicated, and I need the quiet of January to
concentrate on it. Until then, I’ve been doing a final read on SILENT INVASION,
the final book in a series and an updated rewrite of my 2003 release TIM
MADISON GALACTIC WARRIOR. I’ve been thinking that the book is so good (in my
biased opinion) and my author’s platform getting so much attention, that I
might try and get another agent with it. Getting an agent is purely for my ego,
I could probably make more money doing the book myself. We’ll see. Here’s the
links to my latest ad’s that only cost me five dollars each to place. As I’ve
said before, blog ads are a great, and inexpensive way to get exposure.
http://hollywoodteenonline.com/2011/12/28/dream-traveler/#axzz1h0Qmiv6J
http://hollywoodteenonline.com/2011/12/28/dream-traveler/#axzz1h0Qmiv6J
That blog traffic is stunning, Neil! Is it the fiverr lads that did the SEO for you?
ReplyDeleteGreat that you're sharing your insights.
Cheers
Ruby
Hi Neill,
ReplyDeleteI'm always interested in the nuts and bolts of raising one's profile. 600 hits a day - I'm drooling in jealousy! Now can you convert that traffic into loyal reader support? That's the $64,000 question.
Anyhoo, I'm following you.
Mac Campbell
http://iwritehorror.blogspot.com
Thanks. It's in part to the ads but also I signed with substance books who does search engine optimization. I think the key to traffic is encrypting your site so it comes up in searches.
ReplyDeleteI'm still working on getting some sales for my eBooks, so I'm sure this blog will help. I found your link on BookBlogs and am now a follower! I hope you consider following my blog! http://authorjess.blogspot.com/2012/01/its-my-birthday-month.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips! I'm working on sales for my books as well. I see a small increase each month but I've been throwing stuff on the wall to see what works. I'll be looking at y9ur blog from time to time!
ReplyDeleteNeil, I found you on BookBlogs a few weeks back when you were on vacation. I'm amazed at your marketing. I'm sure it will pay off and cannot express my gratitude as an author to you for sharing your information.
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