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[Jo-Anne]

Consider it done, Lori....and happy Monday to YOU...:). Haven't heard from you for awhile...been busy with this book, I see...no wonder.

Have the BEST day EVER!

Jo

[Tika]

Tag, I'm it?

Tag me please

http://www.amazon.com/Eyes-Innocence-...

http://www.amazon.com/Window-Her-Soul...

http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Her-Dre...

[Dianne]

Hi all! I know this isn't about amazon, but I was wondering if you all could support me and vote for my book Kissing Frogs in Cyberspace at http://www.wakeupcelebrityauthor.com

I would love honest feedback. THANK YOU.

[Jo-Anne]

5-Star Review from Brian Knight of Premium Promotional Services:

“Kissing Frogs in Cyberspace” is more then an entertaining read it is an experience not to be missed. You will find yourself laughing, shaking your head in disbelief and rooting for Dianne to find her man. If you love humor, honesty, perseverance and a well written memoir I highly recommend “Kissing Frogs in Cyberspace.”

To read more about this AMAZING book: http://bit.ly/aWSrPy

Congratulations, Dianne, and a toast to your success.

[Dianne]

Wow!!! Thanks a lot. I am most humbled

[Jo-Anne]

Well...just thinking that there's a lot more ways to hit #1 on Amazon...and promoting each other is a HUGE tactic (if that's the right word?? It's late...lol).

Viral Promotion (spreading the word) is very powerful.

>supporting fellow writers comes naturally<

Blessings;

Jo

[C.S.]

Hi Guys,

This is my first post here, so sorry if this is old information to you.

Re the Twitter article above. There are 2 good tools to help you see if Twitter is at least spreading the word for you.

1) Put all links through http://bit.ly/ Not only does it shorten the link for you, it keeps track of where the clicks are coming from. If you post for example "Buy here - The bit.ly URL" then you'll see just how many people clicked through to at least look at your book. If you also post the link elsewhere, say facebook, then it will have exact numbers for how many have come from which site.

2) http://twitoaster.com/ If you sign your twitter account up with them, they'll tell you how many people replied to a given tweet and/or retweeted it.

My main problem with twitter is I have hardly any followers :( Does anyone have any tips for that?

Another tip I bring from my business days is databases! Run a competition for your book where in order to enter, people must sign up to your mailing list. You then have a database of interested people you can go out to with info on new books, special offers, promotional codes etc etc

These people http://www.aardvarkmailinglist.net offer you a database of up to 500 email addresses for free. If you're willing to pay for a database then try constant contact (who I use for my business database). They also have some very nifty, customisable email templates so your emails look good.

Sorry if any of that is old news, I haven't had a chance to read everything yet. (does the twitter stuff need it's own post?)

Since this is the tag post, if you feel like tagging me my book is here http://www.amazon.com/PaST-DUE-vampir...

If you feel like friending me on Twitter I'm here http://twitter.com/CatChester_ (just tweet me please, so I know you're not some porn bot and can friend you back)

[Todd Fonseca]

Hey Everyone! I've updated the TMBOA site with March book additions - wow, another huge month of books.

Plus - TMBOA has reached a milestone - over 100,000 hits - woohoo!

Come tag your fellow authors:

http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.co...

[Tika]

OK, so.....I've spent a long time tagging again today. If I've missed you, please let me know. I'm a little bleary-eyed at the moment.

Please tag me :)

http://www.amazon.com/Eyes-Innocence-...

http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Her-Dre...

http://www.amazon.com/Window-Her-Soul...

[Robert]

Hi Todd:

That is great news. If anyone deserves success you do.

Robert Mykle

[Carole]

Todd wrote: "Hey Everyone! I've updated the TMBOA site with March book additions - wow, another huge month of books.

Plus - TMBOA has reached a milestone - over 100,000 hits - woohoo!

Hi Todd
Wow, that's worthy of note.
Come tag your fellow aut..."

The spirit is willing, but the computer is weak! I don't know what's gone wrong, but it's taking me five minutes and sometimes more to access each entry.

So, I'm going to have to do it in stages unless my 'puter bucks its ideas up!

Stressed out ...
Carole

[Carole]

Okay Tagging finished -- it was a long haul this time, but finally succeeded. Computer still slow -- might have to get a MAN out to check it over :)

Happy Easter all,
Carole

[Nancy]

Carole wrote: "Okay Tagging finished -- it was a long haul this time, but finally succeeded. Computer still slow -- might have to get a MAN out to check it over :)

Happy Easter all,
Carole"

ROTFL, Carole!

[Kevis]

C.S. wrote: "Hi Guys,

This is my first post here, so sorry if this is old information to you.

Re the Twitter article above. There are 2 good tools to help you see if Twitter is at least spreading the word f..."

I've been using bit ly for a while. But I didn't know that it tracks the hits for you. Thanks for letting us know, C.S. You've provided some very helpful information.

[Nancy]

Do you all find that Twitter is the way to go to get your news out??? I'm not on it because I'm on Facebook, MySpace, LiveJournal, Goodreads, Blogspot, my own web page and I just don't have time for all this promotion with these other sites. If you all think this is a better way to go, please let me know and I'll have to check it out and maybe drop some of my other sites! Ugh! I think it's more work trying to promote and market than write the book itself! LOL

Happy Easter to you all...

[Kevis]

Nancy,

I've been using Twitter for the better part of a year and even with almost 1000 followers, I haven't seen much success. Either I have the wrong people following me or I just don't know what I'm doing. Hopefully someone else can give us both the heads up on how to properly use Twitter.

[Nancy]

Thanks so much Kevis for your candor about this. It's greatly appreciated and I look forward to see what others have to say too!

[Kevis]

Nancy wrote: "Thanks so much Kevis for your candor about this. It's greatly appreciated and I look forward to see what others have to say too!"

No Problem. ;)

[Eddy]

Nancy wrote: "Do you all find that Twitter is the way to go to get your news out??? I'm not on it because I'm on Facebook, MySpace, LiveJournal, Goodreads, Blogspot, my own web page and I just don't have time fo..."

Nancy, I just linked twitter to all my social networking sites so it does the tweets for me. Though i do not have statistics for how many books I have sold due to tweeting, I do know that such has broadened my audience for the Blog I have dedicated to the novel. As a self-published author, I try to use any means necessary to promote my book.

Hope this helps.

Eddy

[Rai]

Nancy wrote: "Do you all find that Twitter is the way to go to get your news out??? I'm not on it because I'm on Facebook, MySpace, LiveJournal, Goodreads, Blogspot, my own web page and I just don't have time fo..."


I've actually made valuable contacts (plus cool new friends) on MySpace, Facebook & Twitter. These include readers, reviewers & some commercial opportunities. I've also learned a lot of helpful things by networking on these sites. I value them all very much.

Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel Secret of the Sands

[K.G.]

all tagged again Todd! hope all the newbies tag the old timers! Thank you for your continued dedication to this project. kgcummings... Kathy

[K.G.]

my internet presence was greatly expanded when I joined the social network scene. linking Twitter to other sites saved much typing and retyping the same thing over and over. it's easy to get caught up in the monkey business of it all, but if you keep it in perspective, it is great exposure. I've been contracted to write biographies for two women I would have no knowledge of had it not been for a chance meeting on MySpace five years ago. for what it's worth, go for it, but limit your time spent.
Kathy

[Nancy]

Thanks all...I'll have to check out Twitter now also! Groan... LOL

[Carole]

Hi Nancy, my 'MAN' turned out to be my very savv daughter-in-law who managed to get my compute working again -- turned out to be a phone line filtering problem. all sorted and I'm baaaaack!

I can even get Twitter again!

Carole

[Nancy]

Way to go! Great news, Carole!

[Rai]

Kgcummings wrote: "my internet presence was greatly expanded when I joined the social network scene. linking Twitter to other sites saved much typing and retyping the same thing over and over. it's easy to get caught..."

Good mention - I also have all of my profiles linked up (in various ways), which saves a HUGE amount of time. However, I will admit to being overwhelmed with the number of messages I get. I'm trying to catch up, but wow, it's a lot of work! A labor of love tho... :)

Rai

[Rai]

I just got caught up to the end of March on Todd's super-helpful tagging blog, whew! I am a faithful tagger & tags on my book are always most welcome :)

Here's the link:

Secret of the Sands

Many thanks gang! It's great to see such active participation in the tagging blog - I think it really makes a difference for our books' visibility!

Big, big success to us all!

Rai

[Patricia]

I've stayed away from posting here, because I'm not certain that the subject matter of my book(s) would be well-received. However, I would like to ask, politely, for tagging, if someone feels they could do that for me. Two of my books are presently listed on Amazon and two more are about to show up there. The two that are already there are:

The Goddess Book of Psalms

and

Devotions for the Witch: Devozioni della Strega

Shortly, a hard-cover version of the Book of Psalms will join them, as will my latest book:

Aradia: Gospel of the Witches, Retold.

I would be VERY appreciative of any tagging one might do, and will certainly return the compliment.

Grazie - Thank you.

[Kevis]

Nanette wrote: "Hi everyone,

Please explain Amazon tagging and reviews. Do you have to buy a book to tag or review?

thank you.
nanette"

Nanette,

Every product on Amazon, including your book, has a product tag window. This window allows you to add categories for your book. Once you've added a category for your book, a check box immediately appears, allowing that category to be checked an unlimited amount of times. The more times the category is checked, the higher the ranking of your book in that category. The purpose of adding tags (or categorizing your book) is to make it easier for customers to find it by classifying it into the specific category a customer is searching for.

You should bear in mind that unless you have multiple Amazon accounts, you can only tag each category once. However, if you get other people to tag your books, you will raise the visibility of your book, thereby increasing its chances of being sold.

Additionally, Todd created a site called 'Tag My Book on Amazon' where several hundred authors have agreed to tag each other's books.

My suggestion to you is to go to your book's Amazon sales page, add 15 categories for your book, then join Todd's site so that you can join in the tagging program. Hope that helps to get you started! :)

[Kevis]

No problem! :)

[Rai]

Patricia wrote: "I've stayed away from posting here, because I'm not certain that the subject matter of my book(s) would be well-received. However, I would like to ask, politely, for tagging, if someone feels they ..."

Hi Patricia,

I have tagged both of your books on Amazon, hope it helps! :)

I would be grateful if you tagged my book, Secret of the Sands, too:

Here is the trade paperback version:

http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Sands-Ra...

And the kindle edition:

http://www.amazon.com/Secret-of-the-S...


Many thanks!

Rai

[Patricia]

Rai wrote: "I would be grateful if you tagged my book, Secret of the Sands"

I've done both. Thanks Rai. Your book looks to be fascinating, by the way!

[Pete]

Hows everyone doing i just found this group so i really like it so far. Im apart of a website called tagmyamazonbook.com its basically alot of what has been discussed here. My work Dawn of the shadow is my first work released through kindle. Its been tagged alot and its done so so as a new author i guess its working but im enjoying it. if you come across my book tag me up ill do the same to yours.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036TH352

http://dawnoftheshadow.webs.com/

[Patricia]

I've tagged Dawn of the Shadow, Pete, and hope you'll do the same for both of my books - The Goddess Book of Psalms and Devotions for the Witch. Thanks in advance. :)

[Rai]

Patricia wrote: "Rai wrote: "I would be grateful if you tagged my book, Secret of the Sands"

I've done both. Thanks Rai. Your book looks to be fascinating, by the way!"

Thank-you very much on both fronts Patricia!! :)

[Rai]

Pete wrote: "Hows everyone doing i just found this group so i really like it so far. Im apart of a website called tagmyamazonbook.com its basically alot of what has been discussed here. My work Dawn of the sha..."

Hi Pete,

I've tagged your book, Dawn of the Shadow :)

I've included the kindle link of my book below. If you wouldn't mind tagging me back, it would be most appreciated!

http://www.amazon.com/Secret-of-the-S...


Cheers,

Rai

[Rowena]

You do have to have an Amazon account, and to have purchased a book from them for your tags to count.

Also, be aware that you must log in to tag. If you don't, you could undo a tag that you gave previously.

[Rowena]

Rai,
I'd tagged your book before, but not the Kindle. Just tagged for you.

Please reciprocate.
http://www.amazon.com/Mating-Net-eboo...

Mating Net

I'd especially appreciate write ins of "sfr" as a tag.
Amazon recently deleted all my original (good) reviews and all my tags.

It was one of those button/publisher disputes.

[Sierra]

I would also like to join in on the tagging. Links are below and if you tag me shoot me an email with your link and I will do the same.

http://www.amazon.com/Intimate-Encoun...

http://www.amazon.com/Intimate-Encoun...

Sierra Michaels, author of Intimate Encounters
sierramichaels2@aol.com
www.sierramichaels.com

[Kevis]

Sent you an email, Sierra.

[Sierra]

got it and tagged you. THanks.

[Rai]

Rowena wrote: "Rai,
I'd tagged your book before, but not the Kindle. Just tagged for you.

Please reciprocate.
http://www.amazon.com/Mating-Net-eboo......"

Hi Rowena,

Thank-you for tagging Secret of the Sands!

I have tagged your book, including adding the tag "sfr"

Cheers,

Rai

[Rai]

Sierra wrote: "I would also like to join in on the tagging. Links are below and if you tag me shoot me an email with your link and I will do the same.

http://www.amazon.com/Intimate-Encoun......"

Hi Sierra,

I have also tagged your books & sent you an e-mail :)

Rai

[Patricia]

Sierra, I've tagged and emailed. :)

Delia

[Sierra]

Patricia, tagged your first book, second one isn't showing up yet
Sierra

[Rick]

I will gladly return a tag to any of my fellow authors, as well as mention their works in my book club's "Recommended Reads" newsletter each month. I have two books (Upon the Breasts of Heaven, Book Tour) on Amazon, both in print and on Kindle.

[Michael]

This is a ridiculously selfish request, but I'm thisclose to getting to the top of the self-help tags list on Amazon with my book, Your Name Here: Guide to Life. I've been tagging people for the past few months and need just a few dozen of you to go back and tag me in the various categories if you haven't done it already.

Whining is so unattractive, but pleeeeeeze? (Man, I am so embarrassed to be this needy. I should probably go buy a good self-help book.)

Michael Rosenbaum
Author
Your Name Here Guide to Life: The book you'd have written, if only you had the time.

[Kevis]

Rick wrote: "I will gladly return a tag to any of my fellow authors, as well as mention their works in my book club's "Recommended Reads" newsletter each month. I have two books (Upon the Breasts of Heaven, Bo..."

Rick,

I went ahead and tagged both of your books (Kindle and [paperback). Would be grateful if you could tag mine as well. Thanks!

The Legend of Witch Bane:

(Paperback) http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Witch-Ba...

(Kindle) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001U3YKRU


Rogue Hunter: Quest of the Hunter:

(DRM version) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029ZANKQ

(DRM-free version) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036OS9NC

[Michael]

Kevis wrote: "Rick wrote: "I will gladly return a tag to any of my fellow authors, as well as mention their works in my book club's "Recommended Reads" newsletter each month. I have two books (Upon the Breasts ..."

Done.

Michael Rosenbaum
Author

Your Name Here Guide to Life: The book you'd have written, if only you had the time.

[Michael]

Rowena wrote: "Rai,
I'd tagged your book before, but not the Kindle. Just tagged for you.

Please reciprocate.
http://www.amazon.com/Mating-Net-eboo......"

Done.

Michael Rosenbaum
Author

Your Name Here Guide to Life: The book you'd have written, if only you had the time.