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Sell Digital Goods
Today, there is a digital version of so many products, it’s not always necessary to start a brick and mortar retail store in order to become an independent business owner. There are a host of benefits associated with the pay download business model, but these benefits aren’t always clear to the uninitiated. Too often, hopeful business owners fall into the trap of believing they must be high-level tech professionals in…
Far too often, self-published authors neglect a potentially substantial source of income: selling audio books. Housework, daily commutes and workouts are all times when book lovers are in need of entertainment, but need their hands and eyes free to accomplish other tasks. With the proliferation of smartphones and portable listening devices, it’s become easier than ever for authors to market and sell audio books, an opportunity which is sorely under-utilized…
The creation of Napster in the late 1990s directly contributed to a seismic shift in the music industry, one to which major labels are still struggling to adapt. Selling music online is now one of the most lucrative options available to musicians, both independent and those signed to major labels. Projects with the support of major labels are able to benefit from placement in major marketplaces like iTunes and the…
If you already have a personal website and are considering the myriad benefits of selling digital goods online, you don’t have to invest in a complete overhaul of your existing site to bring those plans to fruition. With the right tools and service partnerships, you can use simple, cut-and-paste HTML links to turn your site into fully functioning sales portal. How a Sales Portal Helps You Sell Digital Goods For…
Online sales is still a booming area of industry, with more and more small business owners establishing lucrative and rewarding ventures each year. While the Internet can grant you access to a wealth of sales options, the sheer volume of sales portals and methods can be staggering. For the new online merchant, one of the most common and pervasive challenges is simply learning how and where to sell downloads online….
The Internet connects merchants with a global audience of potential customers, and helps many entrepreneurs with limited start-up capital to build their own businesses without the need for heavily involved investors or expensive small business loans. Still, only dedicated and reasonably knowledgeable sellers will be able to sell downloads on a large scale for substantial success. Strategic marketing is a vital part of long-term sales success, and diversification may be…
For independent musicians, few things are as vital to success as gaining exposure while turning enough of a profit to fund future projects. Without the backing of a major label or the international distribution which comes with a recording contract, promotional efforts and earning money are left to musicians themselves. While there are many different tactics which can and often do help indie musicians build an audience, the proliferation of…
As the music industry continues to change, the old roads to stardom are becoming more difficult to traverse. Fortunately, it is possible for any talented and determined artist to harness the power of the Internet to sell music; PayPal and a strong ecommerce platform can make it easier than ever. What You Need to Know to Sell Music: PayPal Doesn’t Work Alone What began as a service of the online…
