How to Create an eBook

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You can also protect it from theft by disabling the copy/right click and there are tons of other customization features.

This software reads HTML code so you can use your favorite HTML editor to create your pages, or a basic text editor and code your HTML from scratch.  Just make sure you save your pages as .HTML.

Here's a tip: You can get free ebook software if you buy any product from WebsitePalace.com.  This software is not as fancy as ebook Edit Pro, but it's pretty darn good for the free variety.  It works a lot like ebook Edit Pro, minus a some extra features.

A third option is to turn your ebook into a PDF file.  You can do this by purchasing the full version of Adobe Acrobat.  Then you'll be able to turn your Microsoft Word file into a PDF just like that.

But first... you need to build your book.

The best way to create the actual content for your ebook is to build it in HTML format (If you're creating a PDF, I'd just use a text editor like Microsoft Word.) 

When you're done, you simply tell the ebook software where your files are located on your computer and in seconds your book will be compiled.

Ideas for Your ebook

It's important that your book offers something of value and is not just a carbon copy of other information on the Web.  You don't want your audience to feel cheated by offering them something of low value.  It's not worth losing your credibility.

Tutorials (how-to), manuals, or resource guides related to the content on your site all make great ebooks.

Let's say you have a site about tennis.  You could create a tennis guide for beginners where you discuss all the tips and techniques new tennis players need for learning the game.

Or maybe you have a site on home improvement.  You could write a do-it-yourself guide that instructs people how to do various odd jobs around the house.

Remember... think value.  What would your audience find interesting?

Sell or Give Away Your ebook?

Whether or not your sell or give away your ebook will depend on your personal strategy.  Use them as giveaways if you are trying to entice your visitors to do something.

For example, if you want to encourage people to sign up for your newsletter or join your forum/message board, you can persuade your audience to take action by promising a free download.

However, if the info inside your ebook is so darn valuable, you may decide to sell it.  Easily collect your orders via PayPal and start earning your e-profits!

Many ebook authors who sell their books also allow customers to re-sell them.  Setup a one-time license fee and earn additional revenue by letting your customers have full re-sale rights and re-sell your book.  What a great way to get some added exposure by letting the world distribute your ebook.

Sell Your ebook on Clickbank

Another way to generate profits from your ebook is to sign up with Clickbank and let thousands of Clickbank publishers/affiliates advertise your book from their sites, newsletters, blogs, etc.  This is a great option if you don't have a lot of traffic to your site, and you need a place to advertise your book.

If you decide to go with Clickbank, I would make your book into a PDF.