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Selling Music for the Internet Age Musician

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Just a few decades ago, musicians were forced to court record labels in the hopes of securing a recording contract in order to reach the big time. These days, it’s absolutely possible for independent acts to thrive and even become stars without major label support. In some ways, it’s easier than ever for musicians to get their shot at stardom, but in some ways, it’s more complicated than it’s ever…

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PayPal, Digital Goods and the Online Sales Revolution

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The proliferation of high-speed Internet access around the world has created a booming new industry; PayPal, digital goods and online merchants are coming together to create a significant worldwide economy. From independent musicians making it to stardom without the support of a single major record label to self-published authors raking in millions without a publishing deal, this is the time for the self-starter to shine. What New Merchants Should Know…

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Your New Year’s Resolution: Starting a Pay Download Business

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New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be doomed to failure, especially if you’re a content creator whose goals for 2015 include building and launching your very own pay download business. With the right tools and services, along with a basic understanding of ecommerce, you can start the year off with a strong business plan and the potential to earn money online. Selling Digital Downloads: Getting Started The first thing you…

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Affiliate Marketing: Clickbank isn’t the Only Fish in the Sea

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It’s no secret that there is money to be made through the sale of digital products, but what many people don’t know is the secret to boosting earning potential: affiliate marketing. Clickbank is one of the most popular and well-known affiliate networks, but it’s far from the only option. Content creators and marketers alike can exponentially increase their earning potential by exploring other network options, building a multi-layered approach to…

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How Do PayPal Downloads Work?

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Knowing how to create great digital content can be a valuable skill set, but knowledge of content creation doesn’t help you learn how to successfully sell pay downloads. Many experienced creators of digital goods begin their online sales journey with limited industry knowledge, which can negatively impact their businesses before they make their first sale. Understanding how industry standards like PayPal downloads and ecommerce platform services work can help you…

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How to Sell Beats Online and Stand Out from the Crowd

Sell Tracks Online

For music producers with experience creating beats, the next logical step is learning how to sell beats in order to make money and to begin building an industry presence. Many producers will give away their products before they begin to actually sell beats, and while this can be an effective way to build buzz, it’s not sustainable from a business standpoint. In order to justify the amount of time spent…

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Calling All Artists! Sell Digital Art

Sell Digital Art

Earning money from your creative endeavors isn’t always easy, but that doesn’t mean there has to be truth in the “starving artist” stereotype. With a bit of ingenuity and the right tools, you can start selling digital art to potential buyers around the world. Sell Art Online: Getting Started Choosing to sell digital art opens up a wide range of earning possibilities, From wallpaper files for smartphone and tablet devices…

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What Online Merchants Should Know About Selling Ringtones

Sell MP3s On Your Website

Smartphone devices are ubiquitous, as is the desire among users to customize their devices. Phones offer users the opportunity to not only manage their daily lives, but also to project their personal tastes and interests through custom themes and tones. For developers and content creators, this collective urge to customize creates a unique earning opportunity, so selling ringtones can be a lucrative opportunity. Still, there are some things hopeful merchants…