Please tell me if you think this idea will work!

Discussion in 'Websites' started by steveceleste, May 18, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hey,

    I'm not much for blogging but I want to dip into it. So I'm creating a new blog

    This blog is being made to pre launch my book being published in Novemeber December. The book is a story of how a man went from $200 to an Internet Empire, its a good read, but also informational.

    My goals are to build a nice subscirber base via the blog and then get things pushing when the book is complete.

    I have a large list to get traffic to the blog so I'm not worried about, I'm wondering if this is an interesting way to get people into the book before purchasing, and the idea of the book.

    What do ya think?

    www.internetpursuit.com
     
    steveceleste, May 18, 2007 IP
  2. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    #2
    The blog template looks too plain and generic, try adding a customized header for your layout.
     
    8everything, May 18, 2007 IP
  3. mmurtha

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    #3
    Hey Steve,

    I think the idea is good and solid. Knowing you, you should do well with this set up. Hoever, as mentioned above, that theme is way too plain.

    You'd probably do better with something like the Nigarila theme. It has a certain presence to it. Umm it costs 15 bucks too, but well worth it.

    You can go to my blog to look at the theme itself if that will help.

    www.marysheadlines.com

    Btw, you can adjust it to 2 columns or 3. I like the 3 because I can put more up and separate stuff better.

    Oh, good luck with your book and blog. ;)


    Mary
     
    mmurtha, May 18, 2007 IP
  4. loopline

    loopline Well-Known Member

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    Nice blog. I like the post, it creates a desire to read your book, based on a desire to be like the person in it. If your book is as good as this post I think you will do well.
     
    loopline, May 18, 2007 IP
  5. steveceleste

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    #5
    Hey,

    Thanks for the comments...

    I will look into a change in the header.

    The posts are of the same quality as the book.
     
    steveceleste, May 18, 2007 IP
  6. wayner

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    #6
    You'll do fine with this, wannabe millionaires will always read stories by real ones...
     
    wayner, May 19, 2007 IP
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    010081 Banned

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    #7
    yup good idea but you have to com up with nice site that is professionally designed so visitors will get attracted.
     
    010081, May 19, 2007 IP
  8. wilsy

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    #8
    I also read the blog and would be interested in the book so yes, it's just the job! The hard bit will be driving the traffic to the site, as always.

    Wilsy.
     
    wilsy, May 20, 2007 IP
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    #9
    You need more content, good domain
     
    hoanginlove81, May 20, 2007 IP
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    I guest yes even me interested to read it.
     
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  11. DarrenC

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    I agree that a blog would be the perfect place to promote your book.

    Here's what I would do.

    1) Sign up to www.feedburner.com so you can track your RSS subscribers
    2) Offer a few pages of your book, for those that sign up to your RSS feed.
    3) Promote the blog on forums and sites within your books niche
    4) Put a link on your blog when your book is for sale
    5) Get people to interview you and promote your book on their blog [everyone wants fresh unique content]
    6) Submit your blog to blog directories

    Hope this helps
     
    DarrenC, May 20, 2007 IP
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    Hey Darren,

    Thanks a lot for your tips, I will definitely get that going..
     
    steveceleste, May 21, 2007 IP