tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post7004064274368097902..comments2024-01-06T00:37:34.457-08:00Comments on Breakthrough Blogs: My Paid Online Promo Results and Question of the MonthStephen Tremphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-60444665871532720252015-12-13T11:16:27.358-08:002015-12-13T11:16:27.358-08:00This was a really helpful post. I have been very c...This was a really helpful post. I have been very curious about how different promotional sites/ideas work and how effective they are. I really appreciate you spelling it all out for us! Glad you got your book in so many readers' hands. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-11877741673176120492015-12-12T20:36:16.137-08:002015-12-12T20:36:16.137-08:00Really interesting information! I didn't know ...Really interesting information! I didn't know about any of these. I'm still figuring this stuff out - what the publisher does vs. what I should do. Thick waters to wade through. But congratulations on your latest release! And I'll look forward to your January follow-up. :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-12725999184599409962015-12-12T20:17:43.452-08:002015-12-12T20:17:43.452-08:00I'm working on a "Free Only" promo f...I'm working on a "Free Only" promo for the week of December 17th - 20th and will post results for January's IWSG post. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-29855585768454580332015-12-12T20:16:15.248-08:002015-12-12T20:16:15.248-08:00Nancy, thanks for stopping by and saying hello! Ho...Nancy, thanks for stopping by and saying hello! Hope this helps. I'll have a follow up post from free sites in January.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-24861247491557512792015-12-12T20:15:19.010-08:002015-12-12T20:15:19.010-08:00Nick, you da' man! Glad you're enjoying th...Nick, you da' man! Glad you're enjoying the ride. It picks up steam as the story moves along. Looking forward to your review as you are well aware reviews mean everything to a writer.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-26313912237607978812015-12-11T21:40:03.710-08:002015-12-11T21:40:03.710-08:00I didn't really know about any of these except...I didn't really know about any of these except BookBub, so thanks for posting your findings here; sounds like you had a decent result! I might have to look into a couple. Just thanks to the blog promos, I'm reading Salem's Daughters and it's great so far. Will definitely do my bit to help with a review. :)Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-51062242089923762332015-12-10T14:55:44.783-08:002015-12-10T14:55:44.783-08:00Thanks to Donna for letting me know about this pos...Thanks to Donna for letting me know about this post and thanks to you Stephen for posting this information. Promoting is my weakest talent.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-34421662994920997182015-12-09T14:44:31.409-08:002015-12-09T14:44:31.409-08:00I'm going to have to try some of the venues yo...I'm going to have to try some of the venues you suggested. The last time I bought a promo, it didn't get me any sales. :\Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-11619163087011965332015-12-08T21:16:43.357-08:002015-12-08T21:16:43.357-08:00Tamara, glad to hear there are others like me. Tamara, glad to hear there are others like me. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-53920326241435399702015-12-08T21:15:44.697-08:002015-12-08T21:15:44.697-08:00Hilary, I can put up with a lot of bad awful habit...Hilary, I can put up with a lot of bad awful habits from other people with a smile. But smacking and chomping on gum? No way.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-64226955766544097222015-12-08T18:51:03.532-08:002015-12-08T18:51:03.532-08:00Wow--these are awesome. I have a great tip for tho...Wow--these are awesome. I have a great tip for those of you with physical versions of your book. Some of my fellow authors have been selling books at craft fairs...they've been selling quite a few books at the holiday ones. Maybe something to plan for next December...Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-66854060149748517052015-12-08T17:35:32.979-08:002015-12-08T17:35:32.979-08:00Lexa, thanks for the additional sites. I'll ch...Lexa, thanks for the additional sites. I'll check them out. I'll stick with paid sites that work and only use freebie sites and see if they work.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-4696872274407917382015-12-08T17:33:58.191-08:002015-12-08T17:33:58.191-08:00Diane, could not agree more. But I subscribe to th...Diane, could not agree more. But I subscribe to their newsletter and follow two or three every week. Sure, there are some famous established authors whose books are already up there in Amazon rankings. But there are also self pubbed writers who jump up into the Top 100 too. Rarely do I see a book tank using BookBub. It happens, but not very often.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-66813441211678524622015-12-08T17:32:02.536-08:002015-12-08T17:32:02.536-08:00Madilyn, I can add sweaty/sticky hands to the list...Madilyn, I can add sweaty/sticky hands to the list. Ugh! Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-48138083135755297982015-12-08T17:14:38.738-08:002015-12-08T17:14:38.738-08:00I dunno, shaking hands isn't really a problem ...I dunno, shaking hands isn't really a problem with me. If it's sweaty/sticky I just go wash em later. No worries from me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-41165965234589293802015-12-08T16:51:26.743-08:002015-12-08T16:51:26.743-08:00I've hears some bad things about Book Gorilla....I've hears some bad things about Book Gorilla. <br /><br />Book Bub has gotten way to big for its britches.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-7156490124857001112015-12-08T15:15:24.707-08:002015-12-08T15:15:24.707-08:00I fist bump a lot just because I enjoy it more ;)I fist bump a lot just because I enjoy it more ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063165966816632456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-6863274117521087842015-12-08T09:02:38.244-08:002015-12-08T09:02:38.244-08:00Thanks very much for the important marketing tips!...Thanks very much for the important marketing tips! You were very clever to put them weeks apart so you knew if each one really worked or not. I tried free sites and got a little traction with Book Goodies, Book Lover's Heaven, EBooklister, and BookPraiser. The last disappeared for a while, but they're trying to come back with a new format, but I'm not impressed. Most of the ones I ran across (including these) will only plug your book if you have it on Amazon. Since Amazon refuses to make any e-transfers to most countries (including mine) I can't publish with them unless I go through an epublisher, and I hate giving up all control of my books. But I really appreciate knowing what worked for you and have book-marked this page. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-62130277021180603342015-12-07T13:54:51.873-08:002015-12-07T13:54:51.873-08:00I know you're happy the launch is now behind y...I know you're happy the launch is now behind you. They're fun but tiring. Thanks for the breakdown on the book promotion sites you used. I've never used one for a launch, but I have great success with a couple of the ones you mentioned when I put my books on sale for 99 cents. The ones I use are eReader Cafe and Ereader News Today. I'm going to check into the others you mention here. Except BookBub. Way out of my league at the moment.<br /><br />Everyone is invited to the Tiki Hut for free Happy Hour! Stephen's buying :)<br />Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-27979828408998701382015-12-07T13:46:13.817-08:002015-12-07T13:46:13.817-08:00Howie Mandell is on to something!!Howie Mandell is on to something!!BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-22950220436042974182015-12-07T11:05:15.442-08:002015-12-07T11:05:15.442-08:00Wow! This was interesting, Stephen. I really am su...Wow! This was interesting, Stephen. I really am surprised that you had such great response, but delighted for you. I've never considered some of these much worth the money, but you've proven me wrong. Thanks.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-54523757663088157122015-12-07T08:11:53.133-08:002015-12-07T08:11:53.133-08:00Thanks for sharing the results. I've done a fe...Thanks for sharing the results. I've done a few paid promos but never spend more than $10 at a time. I've taken some notes. You're right about shaking hands. LOLSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-1695231877194260862015-12-07T07:32:23.877-08:002015-12-07T07:32:23.877-08:00Thanks for the run down on the book promos. I have...Thanks for the run down on the book promos. I haven't even heard of most of them, but now I'll have to check them out. I picked shaking hands as my least favorite convention as well.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-88938300707270486442015-12-07T06:05:47.741-08:002015-12-07T06:05:47.741-08:00Hi Stephen - thanks for all the ad info and your s...Hi Stephen - thanks for all the ad info and your stats re sales etc.<br /><br />Re hand shaking - oh dear now you've put me off for life!!!<br /><br />Eating gum is my bete-noir .... and I could go on - but won't!!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-55176399295233818472015-12-07T03:47:10.808-08:002015-12-07T03:47:10.808-08:00Thanks for your observations, Stephen! I'm con...Thanks for your observations, Stephen! I'm considering ads for 2016 and this is a huge help. Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com