Marketing Tips Around The Net: December 4th

Praise For Conducting Effecttive Twitter Contests

I just finished reading Tony's book, Conducting Effective Twitter Contests and I have to say that I'm thoroughly impressed. Not only do you receive a step-by-step outline of how to implement a contest, but you also get tons of very helpful tutorial videos. This book is worth 10x what you pay for it... it's like getting an entire course! -Shelley Hitz, author of A Step-by-Step Guide to Guest Blogging * Tony Eldridge's "Conducting Effective Tweeter Contests" displays the same relevance, integrity, and attention to detail found in his daily Marketing Tips for Authors Blog. Tony takes a fresh topic and provides a highly readable, illustrate, step-by-step roadmap to success. Tony takes you on a pre-launch to follow-up journey that even the most techno-phobic author or business owner can use to maximize their social media marketing. -Roger C. Parker, The "Best Selling $32 Million Dollar Author" and author of #Book Title Tweet * If you'd like to boost your Twitter followers, I highly recommend Conducting Effective Twitter Contests. The combination of video and text reinforces the message and is terrific for people who learn better by watching or who feel a bit intimidated by online marketing. Dana Lynn Smith, The Savvy Book Marketer and author of the Twitter Guide for Authors. * Conducting Effective Twitter Contests is amazing. Tony covers topics that go beyond basic contest running to topics such as protecting your Twitter relationships and everything in between. I haven't seen anything like this information. Tony has developed a step-by-step system to make it easy for you to follow. Phyllis Zimbler Miller, co-founder of Miller Mosaic Power Marketing and author of What You Should Know About Using Twitter Effectively and Strategically

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Author: Tony Eldridge | Posted at: 5:18 PM | Filed Under: Tips Around The Net

It's time for our trip around the net as we look at marketing sites that have caught my eye. With the new year almost upon us, now is a great time to lay down the foundation of the resolutions we know we will be making. These posts can help you narrow down that yearly to-do list.

Before we get to the list, I want to remind you, especially if you live in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, that there is a great author/artist having a book signing at the Park & Preston Barnes and Nobles in Plano, TX tomorrow, December 5th at 3:00 PM. Pari Danian is the author of The Palatable Plate. This book is a work of art through her talented photography and promises to help you prepare meals that transcends the palate. Check out her video for more information on this wonderful book.

Now, on to this week's list...

1. Book Tour for How to Sell More Books on Amazon- Author and book marketer Dana Lynn Smith is right in the middle of a book tour with her new book, How to Sell More Books on Amazon. The stops on her tour are worth checking out because you will learn more than you think about marketing on Amazon.com.

2. How Reading And Book Buying Has Changed With The Kindle- Since we are on the Kindle theme, check out Joanna Penn's post on how Kindle is changing the book reading/buying experience.

3. What Is the Purpose of Twitter?- Phyllis Zimbler Miller gives you some food for thought about the essence of Twitter, especially as a book marketer.

4. Opportunity for Christian Authors- Carolyn Howard-Johnson shares a contests that promises its winner marketing exposure. Be sure to heck it out.

5. Marketing Tip - Library Love!- L. Diane Wolfe shares a book marketing tip that we can all work on together.

6. 6 ways to profit from writing a nonfiction book- Roger C. Parker is back with sound advice to help you generate income from your book in ways far beyond the royalty checks you receive.

7. Publishing Insiders Wrap-Up: Secrets to Getting Your Book Into Libraries- Paula Krapf shares a wealth of information on how you can get your book into libraries.

8. James Patterson—A Best-Selling Author from Whom You Can Learn- Todd Rutherford shares lessons he has observed from one of the greatest writers of our time.

9. The Great BookBuzzr Christmas Giveaway- BookBuzzr is giving away prizes valued at over $200. Check it out today and maybe Santa will come early to you!

10. How Many Hours Do You Spend Working On Your Blog?- Professional blogger Daniel Scocco answers this question in his Q&A feature.

That's it for this week's trip around the net. I will see you all on Monday with more Marketing Tips For Authors.

5 comments:

Hilary Melton-Butcher on December 5, 2010 at 11:20 AM said...: Hi Tony .. I completely agree with a number of your recommendations here .. Dana, Phyllis, Diane and I 've seen the others ..

Thanks - Hilary
Christian Book Marketing on December 5, 2010 at 10:45 PM said...: A special thank you to Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Tony Eldridge for sharing our current authors contest (#4 above) being held at The Authors Page http://authorsblogspot.blogspot.com/

This contest will award free marketing for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners to Christian authors who enter.
Paula Krapf on December 6, 2010 at 12:36 PM said...: Thanks for including us in your roundup - there are some great links here!
Roger C. Parker on December 6, 2010 at 4:50 PM said...: Dear Tony:
I just want to echo Paula's word: i.e., "thanks for including us in your roundup" and "there are some great links here!"

Best wishes--Roger
Professional Marketing Guides on December 7, 2010 at 12:23 PM said...: This is an awesome article and I'll be checking
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