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K.M. wrote: "For some reason although I have already started tagging, I can't seem to find my listing on the tag my book site. Am I missing something?"Keep tagging...I am sure it takes a lot of work to put it together, so you may have to wait until the next month to see it. Blessings to Todd for doing all that work.
Todd wrote: "Vince,Hard to know how they find it. I think the "amish" "childrens books" "books for boys" and "time travel" tags have been the most useful - these are the ones folks tell me they were "surfing"..."
Hi Todd, Just got your book for my kid. I ordered from your Ridan website...got the good deal. I think he will love it. Brett
Brett wrote: "K.M. wrote: "For some reason although I have already started tagging, I can't seem to find my listing on the tag my book site. Am I missing something?"Keep tagging...I am sure it takes a lot of..."
Don't worry, I will definitely keep tagging. Currently I am deployed so sometimes I wonder if it's just the connection over here or not! thanks again Todd for presenting this opportunity! Have a blessed day everyone, and happy tagging!
K.M. Johnson
I am a newbie. Can I play tag. too? My book is The Meltdown Chronicles and looking to be tagged...and to reciprocate. From writing your innermost to gaming a new system; will it ever end?
Hi Everone, Does anyone know about the (Undo) thing next to your book in the Product List on Amazon? Do your books have that there as well? And if so, how do you get rid of it. I think someone has "undone" one of my tags ... probably inadvertantly ... however, "Undone!"
Thanks for your help,
Alice
seeing as how the majority of people don't like to spend money on the web these days, i have found that a sign on a busy intersection is just as good of a place as any to advertise, these days. this country is slowly moving into "rocky" mode again, where we find ourselves rooting for the little guy and if you're late in building your brand, you might just "miss the wave". good luck!
Hey all - just finished my review for Carole Sutton's "And the Devil Laughed" and posted it on amazon, here on goodreads and the tagging blog. Check out the review and pick up a copy of this engaging story (don't forget to check out Sutton's first novel "Ferryman").http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.co...
Also, just posted review for Book 2 in the Chronicles of the Daemon Knights - Sorceress. Great read!http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.co...
Todd wrote: "I don't know how many folks are using the "tagging" feature on Amazon to help raise their visibility, but I started a blog to leverage this feature.A number of authors who have participated are..."
This is a great idea. I went to your site and plan to submit. I would like to help your new authors out with my Spotlight on New Authors page. See the general postings to learn about it.
Hey Todd,Thank you so much for your great review of And the Devil Laughed. You did an excellent job -- folks out there take a look -- we have a grand reviewer in our midst!
For those newbies on the tagging team,if you would like to participate, you'll find it:
http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.com/2...
Just click on the book cover, that will take you to the amazon site, scroll down to the Tagging section, and if you haven't already ticked it -- please dooooo!
Ladies and Gentlemen,For anyone who was waiting for me to do my part, I can finally and happily announce, I finished my quest. I am caught up with ALL tags. Everyone who is on the Wordpress tag blog/list has been tagged! (It feels like I've accomplished some huge feat...)
Anyway, my hardcover and kindle Choices Meant for Kings are on the November "Tag, You're It!" list. You can find 'em at http://tinyurl.com/CMFKamazon and http://tinyurl.com/CMFKkindle. Thank you to everyone who reciprocates!
Oh! And to the author of the Tale of Two Guinea Pigs, I LOVE that title. Great book cover, too.
From Sandy Lender
"Some days, you just want the dragon to win."
Todd wrote: "Also, just posted review for Book 2 in the Chronicles of the Daemon Knights - Sorceress. Great read!http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.co..."
Hi Todd
Thank you so much for that fantastic review. It is the first official feedback I have received for Sorceress and I was very pleased to see it.
David Korinetz
I tagged 10 books yesterday on "Tag Your It" on Todd's site. I plan to tag 10-20 a day. I hope all of you do the same. If I find books through this wonderful service Todd has provided, I will buy them. Helping each other out like this is a wonderful idea. I am also trying to help new authors like myself by spotlighting their work on my website. If you are interested, find out more here: http://www.whenirememberlove.com/new-...Thanks,
Trish
Hi,I've been tagging books as they come up, the latest one 'When I remember love". Would appreciate if everyone tagged me back for "Wave of Terror". Thanks in advance!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0897...
Hello All,I am so new to this promotion thing and it is something I tell. I have a few books to help, Todd I am so grateful that I ran across your topic. I submitted my book and am looking forward to seeing the results. I really do want to succeed. And by the way this was right up my alley for supporting others. Thanks Again.
Welcome Shalonda,I must say that you have a wonderful outlook and attitude which will hold you in good stead....authors helping authors is the key.
To success one and all.
Stuart
Thanks everyone for the new posts to the website! I plan to update the new books this weekend. I've got a book signing on Friday - so I'm excited about that - wish me luck!T
All the luck in the world, Todd. You give so much of your time unstintingly to others, that you deserve all accolades coming your way! May your book signing be a great success.
Thanks Carole - you are too kind!
Alright Todd! That's Quite Wonderful. I rejoice with you. You're going to do great. Peace.
Great Job Todd, I wish you success on the signing! I also just wanted to say that I am very greatful for having found this group. Though I must admit the information has been a little overwhelming at times... ;) I am more than thankful that there is so much of it! I will continue to tag books and check the site frequently! I wish everyone the best in all endeavours!
Todd,I have tagged all of November and am starting October. I think this is such a great idea that I would like to write about it in my blog and put a link to your site from my site. May I please do this? I should be getting a lot of traffic soon because I am spotlighting new authors on my site at no cost. I if you would like to check out my site, it is http://trishsilver.com. My blog is my home page. The details for my new author spotlight are at htpp://www.whenirememberlove.com./new-author...
Please let me know if I have your permission.
Thanks,
Trish Silver
trish@trishsilver.com
To Sandy Lender -Thank you! :)
Lisa - Author of: A Tale of Two Guinea Pigs
Tsilver321732yahoo.com wrote: "Todd,I have tagged all of November and am starting October. I think this is such a great idea that I would like to write about it in my blog and put a link to your site from my site. May I pleas..."
Trish - absolutely!
Hi Everyone, Today someone tagged my book with the word idiot. I can only assume that they meant to describe themselves. Does anyone know how to get rid of inappropriate and malicious tags? http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Right-M...Thanks, Brett
I've just gone through October's list and have added my latest book :o)Brett, Amazon is supposed to remove comments if they are personal insults. I imagine that the same applies to tags. You could try emailing.
Thank you Gina. It is hard to understand why anyone would be malicious. Brett
G'day all, at the expressions of a few of my friends here I looked into placing my book on Amazon & found because I am a Australian self published writer the costs involved in getting my book to the stage it could be placed on Amazon is way to much for me, then there is the "communication" between the American IRS I would have to go through so they wont take 30% for their cut, for me the excercise is just to much cost & trouble for what return I might receive. I will wait until early next year when an American publishing company will publish a compilation of my poetry wherein they will take care of the above.
I saw the post about the "spammer" tags, and I think Rowena had a good idea to uncheck those boxes.For all those authors who have those negative tags, say so here so your fellow taggers can uncheck them.
David J wrote: "G'day all, at the expressions of a few of my friends here I looked into placing my book on Amazon & found because I am a Australian self published writer the costs involved in getting my book to th..."Have you looked into lulu.com or createspace.com for creating your book? Both are for self publishing. There are also many programs to create an ebook for free and you can sell it directly.
David JI have used booksurge which is now going to be createspace and have found them to be reliable, efficient and timely. Allison Brown is my contact and her phone number is 1-866-308-6235 ex 8134. Allison is a wonderful person and will guide you every step of the way. You can see the nice cover designs they did for me at
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002CB3V24 Even though Booksurge and createspace are merging, the same personnel will be there.
Brett wrote: "Hi Everyone, Today someone tagged my book with the word idiot. I can only assume that they meant to describe themselves. Does anyone know how to get rid of inappropriate and malicious tags? h..."I would think if you contacted Amazon they should take care of it by removing the tag. But look on the "bright" side. Whoever did it, probably did not think that they were making it possible for your book to now come up with all the "Idiot's Guide to..." books on Amazon - and they are very popular.
Plus, your book looks so professional and well put together, I do not think it is possible for most readers to believe that "idiot" tag has anything to do with your book. There are a few crazies everywhere.
Dr wrote: "David J
I have used booksurge which is now going to be createspace and have found them to be reliable, efficient and timely. Allison Brown is my contact and her phone number is 1-866-308-6235 ex 8..."
Thank you Dr. I tried to ring the number suggested but I am guessing it is an American number because my phone server doesn't recognise that number, as I said I think I'll wait for my American release.(-:
I have used booksurge which is now going to be createspace and have found them to be reliable, efficient and timely. Allison Brown is my contact and her phone number is 1-866-308-6235 ex 8..."
Thank you Dr. I tried to ring the number suggested but I am guessing it is an American number because my phone server doesn't recognise that number, as I said I think I'll wait for my American release.(-:
Thomas wrote: "David J wrote: "G'day all, at the expressions of a few of my friends here I looked into placing my book on Amazon & found because I am a Australian self published writer the costs involved in getti..."
Thank you for your suggestion Thomas, I notice creatspace is part of Amazon & one of the problems I have is sizeing, Amazon & co. work on inches whereas here all our settings are in millimeters, I would therefore have to find a cheap graphic designer who could do the conversion for me & unfortunately this people are not cheap & as mentioned there is the back and forth for who knows how many months with the IRS. Again I think I will wait for my American release.
Thank you again for your suggestion.(-:
Thank you for your suggestion Thomas, I notice creatspace is part of Amazon & one of the problems I have is sizeing, Amazon & co. work on inches whereas here all our settings are in millimeters, I would therefore have to find a cheap graphic designer who could do the conversion for me & unfortunately this people are not cheap & as mentioned there is the back and forth for who knows how many months with the IRS. Again I think I will wait for my American release.
Thank you again for your suggestion.(-:
Svetlana wrote: "Brett wrote: "Hi Everyone, Today someone tagged my book with the word idiot. I can only assume that they meant to describe themselves. Does anyone know how to get rid of inappropriate and mali..."Very intelligent observation and comment. You are my guide. I like it. Thanks very much. rm
Mod
Commiserations, Brett. I shall follow your link and take a look. If there is a Community of Idiots, do you want me to vote that your book does not belong?
If there is a Community around a tag, IDIOT will be in an orange font, and the word will be a live link. Click on the live link.
All the other books tagged IDIOT will show up in descending order, starting with the ones most often tagged as "idiot".
Above each book so tagged are up and down arrows.
This information is shared in the assumption that everyone reading this will use the knowledge responsibly, kindly, and ethically.
Best wishes,
Rowena Cherry
Mod
I think you are now on the bubble for being delisted as an author of an "idiot" community book. No book is in the community with more than -2 votes.
http://www.amazon.com/tag/idiot/products/ref=tag_tdp_ptcn_istp#page=7:sort=relevant
Maybe someone else will vote No for you.
... But you are in company with Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck.
Rowena wrote: "Brett,I think you are now on the bubble for being delisted as an author of an "idiot" community book. No book is in the community with more than -2 votes.
http://www.amazon.com/tag/idiot/product..."
Brett, I voted "no" for idiot tag, now you have 2+ and 5-. That should remove you from it at some point.
In this conversation: Brett, I voted "no" for idiot tag, now you have 2+ and 5-. That should remove you from it at some point.I followed the link Rowena provided, and, Brett, I'm pleased to announce that I couldn't find you in the "Idiot" group to click "no" for that malicious tag. I think we've succeeded in getting you outta there.
From Sandy Lender
"Some days, you just want the dragon to win."
Mod
Todd, I think I didn't quite get it the concept - should we come back each month and tag the new books? I'm afraid I only tagged the ones the month I signed up - sorry! Can I still get back in the tagging process?Wendy
Curse of the Tahiéra
Lori wrote: "Brett,I gave you another "NO" Hope that helps?
Lori"
Couldn't find any 'idiot' tag with your book, Brett - it's gone:)
Getting back in the tagging game - October done, now on to September!:)
Rowena wrote: "Giggling at the things we do for one another. I love this group!"Hi Everyone, I want to thank you for your help with the malicious tagging. I really feel supported by this group and will gladly return the favor if you ever need it. Amazon has removed the tag. Thank you to everyone for your no votes on idiot. I am now trying to get votes for the tag Marriage...but I only have 6...so if anyone has free time...I would love to have that tag. It is on the second page of tags. Thanks a bunch Brett. http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Right-M...
Rowena, you crack me up...A Community of Idiots! LOL
Todd wrote: "I don't know how many folks are using the "tagging" feature on Amazon to help raise their visibility, but I started a blog to leverage this feature.A number of authors who have participated are..."
My novel will be out in about 3 months. I went to the tagmybook page on amazon and on to the submit my book page, just to get an idea of how it's done. However, I couldn't find anyplace to submit a book for tagging. It said to do so at the end of the page, but the page had an apparently limitless bunch of reviews of tagged books. Also, I have two books for sale on Amazon. I'd like to tag them, but besides not being able to submit them, I don't know how to find the Amazon link to them. I can find them fine by searching for my name, but how do I find the URL?
Hi Elaine,To submit your book, you will have to type in a comment on the "submit your book page". It's pretty long at the moment and I need to delete some of the comments to clean it up.
As far as your Amazon URL - once you find and open your books page on Amazon - there will be an address in the address bar of your web browser at the top (something like http://www.amazon.com/...
That will be the link for your book. If you can't find the address - no worries, just let me know the title of your book when you submit on the blog and I'll find it ;-)
Todd
Wendy wrote: "Todd, I think I didn't quite get it the concept - should we come back each month and tag the new books? I'm afraid I only tagged the ones the month I signed up - sorry! Can I still get back in the ..."Wendy, looks like you figured out how to do this - yes, the intent is to tag all the books on the site for every month (i know it's a lot of work, do a few a day and you'll catch up - then it's a piece of cake!)
T
Todd wrote: "Wendy wrote: "Todd, I think I didn't quite get it the concept - should we come back each month and tag the new books? I'm afraid I only tagged the ones the month I signed up - sorry! Can I still ge..."Thanks Todd, I'm catching up now!:)
Mod
:-)
Brett wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Giggling at the things we do for one another. I love this group!"
Hi Everyone, I want to thank you for your help with the malicious tagging. I really feel supported by this grou..."
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