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Choosing a Digital Downloads Hosting Solution

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Making the decision to start an online business is an exciting time in your life, but it will also require a significant amount of planning. One of the most important choices new merchants make is choosing the digital downloads hosting solutions which will best suit their needs. Your brand reputation, client satisfaction level and customer service ratings will all hinge upon your ability to provide instant, reliable access to digital…

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Understanding DRM: What Digital Rights Management Means for You

How to Offer eBooks for Sale

As a content creator, you may not be aware of how DRM, or the lack of digital rights management precautions, can affect your business. Still, a basic understanding of digital rights management is important for everyone who sells digital products on the Internet, either as a content creator or a licensed third-party seller. What is Digital Rights Management? The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, passed in the United States, was designed…

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Top 10 Tips for Selling Ebooks Online

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These days, becoming a published author doesn’t necessarily have to include working with a traditional publishing house. More and more authors are breaking into the business via self-publishing, and selling ebooks online. While there are plenty of self-publishing success stories to be found on the Internet, there are also a plethora of authors whose ebooks aren’t enjoying blockbuster sales. Becoming the next superstar in the self-publishing world requires planning and…

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Why You Should Secure PDF Files

Shopping Cart For Selling Downloads

Adobe’s PDF format is a popular one for documents and ebooks, especially among sellers of digital products. While use of PDF files has been relatively widespread since the format’s introduction in 1993, there are still many common misconceptions about them. One of them, that PDF files are inherently secure, can cost content providers profits by allowing plagiarism and potentially damaging brand image. Until they’re secured by the author, PDF files…

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Understanding PayPal IPN

PayPal For Digital Goods

PayPal is one of the most popular methods of sending and receiving payments on the web, and a vital tool for sellers of digital products. While much of the system is straightforward and easy to understand, there are some features of which power sellers may need to avail themselves, which can be a bit more complex. Understanding PayPal IPN on a basic level is important for online merchants, though there…

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Getting Started in Ecommerce: Why a Digital Shopping Cart Matters

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The Internet provides digital product creators with the opportunity to profit from their efforts, but even the strongest content can perform poorly without the right support. Digital shopping carts and reliable ecommerce platforms can make or break your fledgling business, regardless of how high quality your products themselves may be. While a perfect business plan and great shopping carts aren’t likely to drive sales for poor products, a poor content…

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Understanding the Online Ebook Market

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While the exploding popularity of the ebook as a digital product is no secret, the market which drives these sales can be a bit mysterious to the uninitiated. Self-publishing on the Internet can help authors to make a profit from their work while establishing a marketable reputation, but it’s usually only those with a strong understanding of the online ebook market who turn their efforts into a resounding success. Before…

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Blogging for Profit: Earning Money with Your Words

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Running a successful blog can be a time-consuming and difficult task, albeit an emotionally rewarding one. Monetizing your blog, however, can make the venture financially as well as emotionally rewarding. While ad revenue can be a source of income for some bloggers, there is another way to make money from the content of your posts, essentially blogging for profit. Joining an affiliate network allows you to make money while promoting…