Discussion regarding Navigatingindieworld.com

[Carole]

Is that our old Navigating Indieworld Facebook page?- It's not coming up like a regular Facebook page for me- I didn't break it, right?

[Alexis]

Carole wrote: "Is that our old Navigating Indieworld Facebook page?- It's not coming up like a regular Facebook page for me- I didn't break it, right?"

R.L. gave us a weird mobile link I think, lol

[R.L.]

Lol sorry

[Alexis]

What do you think of this idea:
To enter the Amazon giftcard giveaway, people need to submit their receipt on navigatingindieworld.com. One purchase means one lottery ticket, two books means two entries in the raffle, 3 books means 3 entries etc etc.

[R.L.]

Ooooh interesting....

[Erica]

Alexis wrote: "What do you think of this idea:
To enter the Amazon giftcard giveaway, people need to submit their receipt on navigatingindieworld.com. One purchase means one lottery ticket, two books means two e..."

That is a very cool idea. Just a thought...If you do go that route, you may want to allow the first entry to be free just for visiting or subscribing to the site to help draw in more people. But I like the idea of increasing chances to win by purchasing books. Might be a lot of work to keep track of though.

[Carole]

LOVE IT!!!!! Motivation to buy books, marketing gold.

[Carole]

Julie used to do something like that on Facebook. They would come back and show the receipt- but also share and it brought more users.
We should have a kickoff party-I am going to write Joooles!

[Julie]

Carole wrote: "Is that our old Navigating Indieworld Facebook page?- It's not coming up like a regular Facebook page for me- I didn't break it, right?"

It is a group page that I created. Anyone can join and post, not just moderators :)

[Julie]

Carole wrote: "Julie used to do something like that on Facebook. They would come back and show the receipt- but also share and it brought more users.
We should have a kickoff party-I am going to write Joooles!"

Okay, so I would offer a giveaway and to enter, they would post a screenshot with the order number. Or if they downloaded using kindle unlimited, they would post a screenshot of the book in their library. They can enter as many times as they would like, but must post a different screentshot with each entry.
We climb the rankings when we do this!

[Carole]

Did you join me? I don't know how to work it yet. Please have Mi heal join too- you can have Eric as well.

[Alexis]

Julie wrote: "Carole wrote: "Julie used to do something like that on Facebook. They would come back and show the receipt- but also share and it brought more users.
We should have a kickoff party-I am going to wr..."

Thanks Julie!

I've seen more authors do it. For example Kresley Cole. https://www.facebook.com/KresleyCole/...

She asked her reeaders to email their receipts and asked for a week to choose the winner. A week should be enough time to process the receipts.

[Julie]

Alexis wrote: "R.L. wrote: "Created the Book Event on the Facebook page so guys head over and Like it!!"

Can I change the header on the page? Sorry, you shouldn't have given me administrator powers if you wanted..."

lol :)

[Alexis]

Someone help me out. I can't find the word for the image I'm looking for. It's the thing you hit with a hammer and then a ball shoots up and hits a bell. Does anyone know what its called?

[Carole]

It's a carnival game called the strongman game or high striker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_st...

[Alexis]

Carole wrote: "It's a carnival game called the strongman game or high striker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_st..."

Thank you, Carole!

[R.L.]

Mallet?

[Julie]

Carole wrote: "Did you join me? I don't know how to work it yet. Please have Mi heal join too- you can have Eric as well."

I joined you. I don't think you can have a page join, but I will add Michael since he has a profile :)

[Carole]

kk, I don't understand that but it's all good.

[Carole]

R.L. wrote: "Mallet?"

That's the hammer- yup- it's a mallet.

[Julie]

FYI for the new group page -NOT our Navigating Indieworld page- the one marked Facebook Group

Just want to warn you that when you add people, it does not give them a choice in the matter. They are added if you add them. Some people HATE this, so you may want to get permission before you add anyone.

[R.L.]

Yeah that's frowned upon lol

[Julie]

Alexis wrote: "Thanks Alex!


Updated event page: http://navigatingindieworld.com/portf...
I've decided to keep the Pexels images (you can't beat free) but I edited their colors so that the images match a bit. ..."

Love this. Great work Alexis!

[Alexis]

Julie wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Thanks Alex!


Updated event page: http://navigatingindieworld.com/portf...
I've decided to keep the Pexels images (you can't beat free) but I edited their colors so that the image..."

Thank you, Julie. ^_^

[Christine]

Alexis, everything looks great!

I really like that you defined the genres.

One thing to tweak, though - the twitter link on my author page is for mobile and doesn't come up right on my laptop.

Thank you for doing this!

[Alexis]

Ok, I'll fix it in a minute Christine. Itruly hope that not everyone's twitter links are mobile. *groans*

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Everyone: Spot the typo and win bragging rights lol
http://navigatingindieworld.com/promo/

I'm off for a couple of days everyone. Selfcare, socialize, do some writing. I'll be back before you know it. Keep posting books for me to add. :D

[Carole]

Before you leave- check out Forbes again. They asked for all our friends to promote the articles.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinsea...

I wanted to wait to post it- they are adding Julie's picture and some more information- but I didn't want to miss you. You have the best gifs!!!!

[Alexis]

All are mobile. Bangs head.

[Carole]

We will miss you , Alexis!!!

Yes you can brag- but keep checking it- she's adding something special to the article. I keep looking- you'll know when you see it.

[Erica]

Enjoy your break Alexis. You definately deserve it!

[Alexis]

Alexis wrote: "All are mobile. Bangs head."

It took less than 5 minutes to fix, yesss. Lol

[Alexis]

Carole wrote: "We will miss you , Alexis!!!

Yes you can brag- but keep checking it- she's adding something special to the article. I keep looking- you'll know when you see it."

Alex wrote: "Can I brag? You have on twice

Share this post on on Facebook

Have a good couple of days and take care of yourself, have all the rest/fun/writing time you need and want, we'll be here when you ge..."

I'll try my hardest to stay away. I just can't stop working on something whenit excites me! It's a character flaw lol. But breaks are needed. See you all tuesday-ish. I should be able to manage that.. three days.. yeah, that's doable :p

[Carole]

Alexis, you are not reacting- We need flowers.
Forbes did a second article on Navigating Indieworld- the books- which should drive traffic to the website!!!

[Alexis]

Carole wrote: "Before you leave- check out Forbes again. They asked for all our friends to promote the articles.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinsea......"

All this A-level exposure you're getting makes me gloriously happy, Carole! I was feeling sleepy, now I'm wide awake again. Ahhh.


Watch this space. We're going to be bestsellers soon.

[Carole]

That was perfect. I love Jonas Hill- I think that's what Julie and I looked like when we opened the article.

Alexis- you make me laugh all the time!!!

[Carole]

Please everybody- the reporter asked if we can all spread the word on social media!!

Special shout out to my buddy Julie- JULIE!!! You're in FORBES> FORBES Julie!!! Bet you didn't expect that when you woke up this morning. hahahhah

[Alexis]

Carole wrote: "Alexis, you are not reacting- We need flowers.
Forbes did a second article on Navigating Indieworld- the books- which should drive traffic to the website!!!"

No, this is beyond Tulips.
It's really late here.
And I just walked like Rihanna in this gif to the bathroom to brush my teeth.

It's the "Navigating Indieworld got mentioned on Forbes.com" walk.

[Carole]

hahahahah

LOVE IT!!!!

[Carole]

Thanks! She did a great job, that reporter. I hope it drives a lot of traffic in all of our directions.

[Carole]

Alex wrote: "Can I brag? You have on twice

Share this post on on Facebook

Have a good couple of days and take care of yourself, have all the rest/fun/writing time you need and want, we'll be here when you ge..."
You are a good friend Alex!!!

[Angel]

R.L. wrote: "Lol https://m.facebook.com/NavigatingIndi..."

Hi, R.L. I just shared it on my Facebook timeline. Hope this helps!

[Carole]

Thanks guys!!!

[Angel]

Carole wrote: "Before you leave- check out Forbes again. They asked for all our friends to promote the articles.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinsea......"

Hi, Carole! I shared this link to the Forbes articles on my Facebook Author Page. Hope my two cents helps. Congrats to you and Julie!

[Carole]

Thanks Angel. We both appreciate the shout outs!!!

[Alexis]

Erica wrote: "Enjoy your break Alexis. You definately deserve it!"

Thank you Erica,
I found a cute mom and daughter for the children fiction section.
See: http://navigatingindieworld.com/portf...
The kid in the black and white picture was creeping me out lol.
See everyone later. Enjoy ur weekend!

[Erica]

Alexis wrote: "Erica wrote: "Enjoy your break Alexis. You definately deserve it!"

Thank you Erica,
I found a cute mom and daughter for the children fiction section.
See: http://navigatingindieworld.com/portf......"

Absolutely LOVE it! Great pic. :)

[Groovy]

Shared it on my FB page...

LOL! I just saw my author page and Alexis has the name of my book, 'A Body Structured' instead of 'A Body Resurrected'

That Alexis:)

[R.L.]

Angel wrote: "R.L. wrote: "Lol https://m.facebook.com/NavigatingIndi..."

Hi, R.L. I just shared it on my Facebook timeline. Hope this helps!"

Thanks Angel!

[Angel]

Carole wrote: "Thanks Angel. We both appreciate the shout outs!!!"

Sure, no problem!

[Angel]

R.L. wrote: "Angel wrote: "R.L. wrote: "Lol https://m.facebook.com/NavigatingIndi..."

Hi, R.L. I just shared it on my Facebook timeline. Hope this helps!"

Thanks Angel!"

You're welcome!