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$6,000+ of app design ebook sales today

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Re: $6,000+ of app design ebook sales today

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Post by keiferski »

I have a question, for you Nathan, or even anyone who has published an ebook. Do you think a large portion of your success is due to the commercial nature of the book? (You help people make better apps, which makes them money) Or, is it just one among many factors?

I ask because I am contemplating writing an ebook, but it's more of a self-help-style book. Nothing cheesy, I promise. But the premise is more of "I'll help you accomplish X" rather than "I'll help you build beautiful apps/achieve Y technical feature."

Thanks a ton, and good luck.

Re: $6,000+ of app design ebook sales today

#12

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keiferski wrote: post #11

I have a question, for you Nathan, or even anyone who has published an ebook. Do you think a large portion of your success is due to the commercial nature of the book? (You help people make better apps, which makes them money) Or, is it just one among many factors? I ask because I am contemplating writing an ebook, but it's more of a self-help-style book. Nothing cheesy, I promise. But the premise is more of "I'll he…

Really it comes down to proving value. The price and content doesn't matter (very much) if the value is there. People like Chris Guillebeau (http://chrisguillebeau) sell digital guides on all kinds of subjects and do well.

Though generally something that helps people make money will be easier to justify. Send me an email (nathan@thinklegend.com) with more info and I'd be happy to give more detailed feedback.

Re: $6,000+ of app design ebook sales today

#13

Post by jcampbell1 »

This is a fantastic article, I learned a ton.

Unfortunately when I went to buy the product, it dead locks chrome at 100% process usage, and it breaks scrolling in a bad way.

I also don't like the pricing: - give me an obvious choice like the Economist. At the bottom there should be a launch day offer for $80 that gives me the full package for being a pre-review adopter. I need your product, but as it stands there was no clear package to choose.

Re: $6,000+ of app design ebook sales today

#14

Post by keiferski »

nathanbarry wrote: post #12
keiferski wrote: post #11

I have a question, for you Nathan, or even anyone who has published an ebook. Do you think a large portion of your success is due to the commercial nature of the book? (You help people make better apps, which makes them money) Or, is it just one among many factors? I ask because I am contemplating writing an ebook, but it's more of a self-help-style book. Nothing cheesy, I promise. But the premise is more of "I'll he…

Really it comes down to proving value. The price and content doesn't matter (very much) if the value is there. People like Chris Guillebeau ( http://chrisguillebeau ) sell digital guides on all kinds of subjects and do well. Though generally something that helps people make money will be easier to justify. Send me an email (nathan@thinklegend.com) with more info and I'd be happy to give more detailed feedback.

Great answer, I really appreciate it.

Re: $6,000+ of app design ebook sales today

#17

Post by nathanbarry »

noirman wrote: post #16

Awesome stuff. Two things I thought would significantly boost your sales: 1) Try book reviews by bloggers 2) Run deals on AppSumo, etc?

If I had my launch planned better I would have had book reviews go live today. But unfortunately I got overwhelmed and didn't get that done. Maybe next time!

Re: $6,000+ of app design ebook sales today

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Post by nathanbarry »

jcampbell1 wrote: post #13

This is a fantastic article, I learned a ton. Unfortunately when I went to buy the product, it dead locks chrome at 100% process usage, and it breaks scrolling in a bad way. I also don't like the pricing: - give me an obvious choice like the Economist. At the bottom there should be a launch day offer for $80 that gives me the full package for being a pre-review adopter. I need your product, but as it stands there was…

Sorry that the process didn't go well. Could you send me a screenshot? nathan@thinklegend.com

As for the pricing I thought that $59 was the obvious choice, though I see what you mean about wanting everything.

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