More About eBook
Did you know that the concept of an eBook dates back to 1930 when it was known as ‘Readie’? The first eBook to have been introduced to the market was in 1971 by Michael S. Hart. When Hart received a copy of the ‘Declaration of Independence,’ he decided to type it on the computer and make it available online to download via APRAnet. This file was downloaded by six people.
The first modern e-reader, known as the Rocket eReader, was launched in 1997. Its contemporary version, the popular eBook device Amazon Kindle, was introduced in 2007. Since then, eBooks have seen a continuous rise in popularity due to their convenience. As a result, around $1,000 million of revenue was generated by eBook sales in the USA in 2022.
Did you know eBooks were initially used as detailed product instructions? Today, eBooks are available for a wide range of genres and purposes, including marketing.
What is an eBook’s role in the modern-day marketing strategy? eBooks can be used in several ways to build your brand, communicate with customers, offer expertise and generate leads with the potential to turn into loyal customers.
Furthermore, eBooks can also be used to generate revenue when published by established entities like Amazon Kindle.
If you’re wondering how eBooks can help with marketing, here are some ways in which businesses can profit from publishing an eBook:
- eBooks can be used to attract potential clients by using them as a medium of inbound marketing. In other words, eBooks can offer valuable content, making the audience return to the business for help, advice, or a service.
- eBooks make for great sponsored content on popular platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, allowing businesses to enhance their reach and visibility to a specific audience.
- Companies can use eBooks to promote products and services.
- eBooks can be used to generate leads by asking customers for their contact information in exchange for the eBook.
- You can position your brand as an expert when you create eBooks on particular topics, which eventually enhances trust and visibility among the audience.
Here is an example of a SocialPilot landing page for an eBook download.
