Posted on: 19 July, 2002
Author: Martin Avis
Before I start waxing lyrical about these three books,I must state for the record that this is my ... I have bought maybe 15 or 20 ebooks this ... I truly believe in ... in my own Before I start waxing lyrical about these three books,I must state for the record that this is my opiniononly. I have bought maybe 15 or 20 ebooks this year(yes, I truly believe in investing in my owneducation), and these three stand out in my mind.Another reader, with other passions may choosedifferently.And, this article is only concerned with ebooks that Ihave purchased from January to June 2002. The best bookof all, dollar for dollar, is the very excellent 'MakeYour Site Sell' by Ken Evoy. But that came out in 2001.You can download a free trial version of this book, togive yourself a taste (with no obligation to buy) fromhttp://www.BizE-zine.com/special_downloads2.htmWhat do I look for in an ebook?1. It has to be well written. I like an easy, friendlyread. It must flow logically and not run off attangents.2. It must teach me something. I really don'tappreciate books that simply rehash stuff that Ialready know, or can find online for free - howeverwell written they may be.3. It must be eminently practical. I don't want to betaught theory that is too complicated for my simplebrain to put into action.4. I have to be able to see right away that there is areal money-making potential.So which of my purchases meet the criteria?1. Mini Site Profits, by Phil Wiley.Phil Wiley is an affiliate marketing expert. He hasdeveloped a system of producing quick, easy websitesthat pull in a disproportionate income.His book, which comes with a whole host of extras,takes you by the hand and leads you to profit.All the tricks and tips that Phil uses himself arehere, with clear examples. He shows you how to select aproduct to sell, how to identify an audience, how toset up the site, where to get content, how to take themoney. Everything you need to know.Note that I say that he shows you. This is not sometechnical journal full of theory and long-distanceadvice. Every lesson is backed up by real-life examplesfrom Phil's own sites.Phil Wiley is one of life's 'super doers'. This bookshows you how you can join him in that elite group.http://www.BizE-zine.com/minisitesecrets.htm2. eBook Secrets Exposed, by Jim Edwards and DavidGarfinkel.The subtitle of this book is 'How to make massiveamounts of money, in record time with your own ebook!'Jim Edwards is a prolific and highly successful authorwith six top selling ebooks and info products so farreleased - and more on the way.David Garfinkel is one of the top online copywriterswho has not only written some highly acclaimed ebookshimself, but has made millions writing for others.Put these two together and you get a dynamite product.The book takes the form of an extended interviewbetween David and Jim. Jim 'tells all' about how hegoes about the business of making a fortune fromebooks.How he gets his ideasHow he finds the audienceHow he researchedHow he writesHow he marketsHow he makes huge amounts of moneyThere is little doubt that everyone has a book insidethem. This ebook shows you how to get to it, and how toprofit from it. I was hooked from beginning to end, andmany of the things I learned came in very useful when Iwas putting together 'Success Stories'.Put this book together with Mini Site Profits and youhave a complete business in a box.http://www.BizE-zine.com/ebook_secrets.htm3. The Silent Sales Machine, by Jim CockrumThis is my latest acquisition, and it is a very cleverbook. Millions of people buy and sell on eBay - in factthe site gets about one-and-a-half BILLION hits amonth! Yet very few know about the ideas that JimCockrum so clearly writes about.* How to harness the hits that your auction gets - evenif people don't bid.* How to make a great profit even if nobody bids onyour auction at all.* How to put in place easy money making 'machines' thatwork for you 24/7.Jim makes it all sound so simple - and by the time youfinish reading his book, you know that it is.I have never been particularly interested in eBay. I'vebought a few items here and there, but never had anyinterest in selling. Now that has all changed. Afterreading this book, I am very excited about gettinggoing. Jim's ideas are revolutionary, but at the sametime so simple that even a complete novice like me canquickly jump in and get started.The Silent Sales Machine blends so well with Mini SiteProfits and eBook Secrets. If you can take ideas fromeach of them you will have the tools to build anincredibly strong business.Why haven't I started yet? I only bought this book afew days ago, and my mind is still racing with thepossibilities. I will write in BizE-zine about how Iget on. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com