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Frequently Asked Questions - And Answers Many of the most common questions we get are answered below. For additional information and tutorials on E-Book publishing, you can also visit the following sites. Alternatively please feel free to contact us.
What is an E-Book ? E-Book is short for Electronic Book - basically a book delivered in an electronic format (on a computer). Different people talking about E-Books in many situations - for example Electronic Books that are designed to be read on a handheld computer. When we talk about our E-Book in the context of Activ E-Book Compiler (which is our software), we always mean E-Books designed to run on PC's which run the Microsoft Windows operating system. Click to go back the top of this page What kind of E-Books do people buy ? The simplest answer is almost any kind. With hundreds of millions people online, there are people interested in many different kinds of subjet matter. The single most important tip is to write about what you know about. The second most important tip is to write a subject which interests you, and that you enjoy writing about. Your readers will be able to tell. Do not make the mistake of thinking your E-Book must be about Making Money or Internet Marketing - people are interested in many other things besides. You may find it easier to sell an E-Book that will be of interest to a general audience, rather than the small proportion who are Internet Entrepeneurs:
(And if you create your own e-book, you can submit it there for free too) Click to go back the top of this page What is and How Do I Get... An E-Book Cover An E-Book Cover is an image that looks like a picture of a book. The coolest ones look like they are 3D and can have shadows or reflections. Many people like to have Covers for their eBooks because:
CoverFactory, offers a FREE trial version. It creates fantastic cover images even if you are not an artist. It's very easy to use. And the covers that you create can be used in E-Books, web sites and more. Go on, check out CoverFactory.com. Click to go back the top of this page How do I accept payment for my E-Books ? You can ask people to send you a check or money order, or use bank wire transfer... ...But the most powerful way to make sales on the Internet is to accept credit cards. If you don't accept credit cards you could be losing 90% or more of your potential customers. In the bad old days of the Internet, accepting credit cards required professional web hosting (expensive), a special arrangement with your bank and more - but now it's easy:
What is the Activ E-Book Compiler ? Activ E-Book Compiler is a tool for creating E-Books ("Electronic Books"). The program converts a directory of HTML files into a self-contained Windows Executable program that you can easily distribute. The Windows program that is created is the E-Book. The Windows Executable program will work on all recent versions of Wndows on a PC, including Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and more. The author of the E-Book may also take advantage of special program features such as Password Protection (prevents users from accessing part or all of the E-Book until they enter a password). Click to go back the top of this page Is the program hard to use ? Activ E-Book Compiler is a very simple and straightforward program with an intuitive Windows based user interface. It comes with full instructions explaining exactly how to create your own E-Books. Click to go back the top of this page Do I need to be an Internet expert to use Activ E-Book Compiler ? No, absolutely not. Anybody who can use a PC and can create web pages (or use a word processor which has a Save As HTML option), can create their own E-Books. You do not need to an Internet expert or web design guru. Click to go back the top of this page Are there any special requirements for how I create my HTML files ? Activ E-Book Compiler supports all the main Internet Explorer's web browser features. You may use the exact the same HTML, graphics, and so on that you would use if designing your home page. All the files that make your E-Book should be placed in a single directory, and you use should use relative links, like <A HREF=file.html> or <IMG SRC=graphic.gif>, between your pages and to your image files. It is also important to remember that when most people view your E-Book they will probably not be connected to the Internet. Therefore we recommend any links to external web sites or graphics are opened in a new window (these will then open in Internet Explorer automatically, and give the user a chance to connect to the Internet) by using TARGET=_blank, as in <A HREF=http://www.somesite.com TARGET=_blank>. You should also remember that there are some differences between how HTML files work on your local disk (when used in an E-Book) as compared to how those same files work when used on your web site:
Click to go back the top of this page Where can I get information about selling E-Books ? Our site, EBookApprentice.com, contains a general tutorial on creating and publishing e-books. The main page also contains links to other web sites that have tutorials. Please note: You must Register your copy of Activ E-Book Compiler if you want to sell the E-Books you create with it. Click to go back the top of this page How can I use free E-Books to get traffic to my web site ? Giving away free E-Books can be used to drive visitors to your web site. Here are just a few ideas:-
Where can I create a web site to promote my E-Book ? There are literally dozens of companies offering free and paid web hosting for web sites. Some free hosts may add unwanted banners or annoying pop-ups to your site, and you won't have a particularly memorable URL. With paid hosting you normally get your own domain name (www.yoursite.com), and usually much better technical support. If you are looking for a web host, we recommend that you visit, WebHostingPicks.com or HostingCavern.com both which contain links to a wide range of web hosts to choose from. Click to go back the top of this page How can I get other sites to link to me ? Once you have your own product you can draw traffic by getting other sites to link to you - in return for a percentage commission of sales they help you make - known as an "affiliate program" If lots of sites link to you, it should increase your traffic and sales. There are many ways to setup and run an affiliate program. Here are some ideas:
Where can I get marketing help ? There are tons of great places on the Internet where you can get marketing help. Here are some sites to look at:
Click to go back the top of this page How much does the Activ E-Book Compiler cost ? You may download and use a fully working version for absolutely free. You only need to pay if you like the program and want access to the additional features of the Registered version. The registration fee, if paid online, is just US $49.95* (Sales Tax or VAT may also apply - UK price including VAT @20% is US $59.94 with Sterling price varying depending on exchange rates)
Click to go back the top of this page What are the benefits of Registering ? The following chart illustrates what's available in each version (this chart applies to version 4.22, features and benefits may vary in other in versions):
2Limited only by computer memory and disk space. 3You may not create E-Books about or linking to topics relating to, (even for educational purposes): nudity, sexual themes, graphic violence, SPAM/bulk e-mail, pyramid schemes, illegal activities, instructions on performing illegal activities, alcohol, tobacco or other kinds of substance abuse, foul language, gambling, material that violates copyrights, warez, hacker/phreaker material, MP3 files (whether legal or not), material that attempts to defraud internet advertisers, material that encourages hatred or discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or sexual-orientation. There are no license restrictions on the Registered version of Activ E-Book, which means we do not impose any restrictions on what kind of E-Books you create. However you are still responsible for complying with any applicable local, state, federal, national or international laws, and we strongly advise you to be responsible with regards to both the types of E-Books you create, and your marketing methods. Click to go back the top of this page How do I Register ? Please download and try Activ E-Book Compiler before deciding if you wish to Register. Make sure it works on your system, and you can successfully create and view E-Books. We do not want you to pay a single cent unless and until, you're absolutely clear what the software does, how to use it, and that you can make it work the way you want it to. When you are ready to register, start the Activ E-Book Compiler, click on "Register" which is on the "Options" menu, and follow the instructions on this page. Click to go back the top of this page Is my credit card secure ? Absolutely. We sell our product via CLICKBANK.COM† who provide rock-solid, totally safe, and totally secure credit card payment facilities. (technically, if you purchase online, you are purchasing from CLICKBANK and their name appears on your bill, however we support you and the product) ClickBank processes thousands of credit card transactions every single day and for absolute security and privacy, never store your credit card number on their servers - all credit card information is sent directly to the banking network at the moment of sale. If you have any questions about a purchase, or the security of a purchase, you can contact ClickBank - their web site is www.clickbank.com Click to go back the top of this page What if I have problems paying ? It is extremely unlikely you will have any problems paying, but if you do, your first point of contact should be our company. Our full contact details are show at http://www.ebookcompiler.com/contact.html Note: We are a small company, so can not attend telephones at all times. For quickest response, please e-mail us. Click to go back the top of this page †Disclosure: Advertising Link(s): Our company may receive a payment if you purchase a product/service after following this link. |
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