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Author Platform Is Not a Requirement to Sell Your Novel or Children’s Book

Jane Friedman

I’ve also seen it happen when an author has a poor sales track record.) And social media will do wonders for building relationships with others in the writing and publishing community. But we’re not talking about a following of existing readers on social media. Respectable people sold their book in bookstores.)

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The Definitive Guide to Twitter Marketing in 2024

Smart Blogger

Think of Oreo’s instant response during the 2013 Super Bowl blackout. It’s more than just a social media platform ; it’s an avenue waiting for you to make your mark. An ongoing promotion? Launch Flash Sales : Create urgency. Announce a 2-hour flash sale with a steep discount.

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Why Are Your Affiliate Promotions Not Converting?

ProBlogger

The post Why Are Your Affiliate Promotions Not Converting? I had an email this morning from a blogger who has built a great loyal readership to their blog and who has been attempting to monetize that readership lately by doing some affiliate promotions on that blog. The problem – nobody is buying anything that they promote.

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You Don’t Need a Platform If You Can Find an Audience

Jane Friedman

It’s also why the modern-day diktat—that, if you want to get published and have a writing career, then you must have large platform complete with zillions of social-media followers—can feel like such a sucker punch. It’s like that old saying in sales: “No one ever got fired for buying IBM.”. Ask me how I know. Composting.

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The Definitive Guide to Online Reputation Management

Neil Patel

Some people think it’s just social media monitoring, while others believe it has something to do with public relations, and still others have no idea the impact it can have on sales. What if your employees are not social media savvy? — Alex Goot (@alexgoot) March 13, 2013. confession.

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How to Edit Your Résumé in 7 Steps

Grammarly

This isn’t true only when you’re searching for a brand-new job—a polished résumé is also an asset when you’re seeking a promotion. If you were promoted during your time with an individual employer, list each position you held, the dates you held it, and a brief description of your duties in that role. Promoted new menu items.

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Why Are Your Affiliate Promotions Not Converting?

ProBlogger

The post Why Are Your Affiliate Promotions Not Converting? I had an email this morning from a blogger who has built a great loyal readership to their blog and who has been attempting to monetize that readership lately by doing some affiliate promotions on that blog. The problem – nobody is buying anything that they promote.