As you are probably aware, January is Facebook month at BookBuzzr Book Marketing Technologies Center (BBMTC) and we’re going to be hosting a series of free, live, online events related to marketing your book on Facebook. Some of the biggest names in book marketing will be conducting these sessions and this will be a great […]
How to Install the New BookBuzzr AuthorPage Widget
Last updated: 21st Oct, 2014 The BookBuzzr team has released a new version of the popular BookBuzzr Facebook fan page widget (aka AuthorPage Widget). If you are a BookBuzzr Pro Subscriber and want to share your BookBuzzr AuthorPage Widget on Facebook Fan Page here’s how you do it. This new version of the technology is […]
Using Facebook Ads to Promote Your eBook
Guest post by: Dr. Edward F. Group III You’ve completed your eBook, and it’s ready to be sold. Now it’s time for you to focus on promoting your work in order to increase sales. There are many ways that you can market your book, but one way that you may not have thought of is […]
10 ways to grow your Facebook following as an Author
Guest Expert: Christina Inge You’ve set up your Facebook fan page, and aside from your college roommate and your fishing buddies, you’re pretty much talking to an empty room. You need fans to help spread the word about your books, appearances, and movie deal, but how are you going to get people to know you’re […]
Now Is The Time To Facebook
Guest Expert: Tony Eldridge There is not a shortage of tools authors can use to help promote their books and build a platform, but Facebook is one that we need to pay special attention to as we develop our book marketing plan. In fact, my big focus for 2011 is on developing out and my Facebook […]
5 Basic Facebook Fundamentals for Authors
Guest Expert: Teresa Morrow The statistics continue to rise regarding the importance of social media marketing, such as Facebook, for authors. The power of Facebook allows a more direct connection with the author creating a more personal experience for any avid reader. By implementing the following basic fundamentals, Facebook can showcase you as an author readers […]
Readers Who “Like” You, or Readers Who “Friend” You — Which Is Better?
Guest Expert: Laurel Marshfield This year, Facebook topped 550 million members. If it were a country, Facebook would be the third largest in the world (ahead of the United States, in fourth place with a mere 309 million). Impressive numbers, but why should that interest authors – interest you as an author? Here’s why. If […]
Five Ways Authors Can Promote Books on Facebook
Expert: Dana Lynn Smith Facebook is the second most popular website in the U.S. (after Google), accounting for about 10 percent of all online usage. Bottom line: if your potential customers are on Facebook, you should be there too. Here are some suggestions for getting the most from this powerful networking tool: 1. It’s amazing […]
Getting Social Without Getting Out from Behind Your Computer
Expert: Carolyn Howard-Johnson This article is for writers. It is especially for shy writers but anyone who has been putting off joining Facebook will benefit. I’ll tell you right up front. I’m a Facebook fan. And I hate the idea of being a fan of anybody or anything. I’m a fan because I know Facebook […]
How Authors Can Use Facebook Pages for Their Book Marketing
Expert: Phyllis Zimbler Miller With over 500 million members worldwide Facebook is a social media giant. And, as such, this is one online place that book authors should definitely be hanging out. First, though, let’s clarify a couple of things because Facebook is very sensitive to misuse of its site. The number one thing to […]
TGIF Book Marketing Tips: Everything You Do Online Reflects on Your Book
Everything You Do Online Reflects on Your Book: Make Sure That Reflection Is Professional Guest Expert: Phyllis Zimbler Miller This month’s guest post is a natural extension of last month’s guest post “Do Your Offline and Online Book Promotion Activities Support Each Other?” In that post I talked about how your book author website should […]