Free Mobile eBook Conversion for Christmas
Who needs mobile ebook conversion?
- Publishers who doesn’t have time to convert their files to other ebook formats.
- Publishers that want to cut down their publishing expenses.
- Bloggers or webmasters that offers free ebook download when someone subscribes to their site.
- eBook fanatic like me that needs a format depends on the handheld device or mobile they use and ebook reader application installed.
Its obvious that I’m on category #4 years ago. It maybe impossible or hard at that time but I learned a lot. I couldn’t say that I’m already an expert or professional but I doubt if I can call myself an amateur on mobile ebook conversion.
To maintain my blog, I’m planning to offer ebook conversion service on this blog next year. But for now, since its Christmas season, the good news is I will be offering it for free for the whole month of December.
Let me know if I miss something here, feel free to comment on this post. Post will be updated as soon as I installed my “contact me” page.
Why Sell eBooks In Multiple eBook Format
Selling eBook? Why not publishing them in multiple ebook formats?
Few years ago, when I tried buying my first batch of ebooks, the seller offer them in multiple format mostly in PDF and HTML format. Although, I told her that I’ll be using a repligo reader on my mobile phone. I have no choice but to install multiple mobile applications on my phone to read all the ebooks. And that’s how I challenged myself with mobile ebook conversion.
I firmly believed that PDF format is the commonly used eBook format, I mentioned that many times on this blog. Selling eBook in single format is NOT a good marketing strategy. Remember that books have evolve with our technology, same with the new generation of bookworms. There are potential costumers that feel unsatisfied with the available ebook format. Chances are, they will be needing help to convert the file to cater their needs. Time consuming and hassle on costumer’s side. If they are really eager to use them in format they need, they have these options:
- Look for conversion tool, if its not free, they will purchase it or use a trial version (if available). Additional expenses to costumer.
- Ask the publisher if they have other ebook format available. Sellers usually placed the available format, some are not.
- Hire for ebook conversion expert. Again, additional cost to buyer.
- The worst, drop the idea of ebook conversion and use the ebook reader for purchased ebook format. (Just like what I did on my first batch of ebooks)
See the dilemma? eBookworms could switch back to traditional books instead and hassle free on their part.
If you are the author or the publisher, catering to the needs of your market means additional income and book exposure. But ebook conversion takes time to know and experience. There are sites offering ebook conversion services in reasonable fee (I guess but I see some that for me is not affordable). The bottom line is the quality of the output. This is the reason why some are offering free sample for the first chapters.
Mobile ebook fanatics maybe a small percentage of your buyers but still if publisher didn’t cater to them (including me) could be lost potential income on their part. Always remember that eBookworm community is growing with mobile technology. Don’t be left behind.
Spying Over Burn After Reading
Noticed my Nuffnang ads on this blog? I’m really impressed with how their system works, I’m glad that it worked on my blogs and I’m already earning on compared to other ads I used before. Take note that I removed most of my ads that didn’t work and Nuffnang remain.
The best thing I love with Nuffnang is they have extra activities other than running their ads. How about watching a movie with your co-nuffnangers? I never attended any blog event before, given the chance and get lucky enough this will the first and I think this will be the memorable one.
Haven’t been to Robinson’s Galleria for a decade (just an estimate). Its about time to step my feet there again and watch the premiere of “Burn After Reading” starring my favorites Brad Pitt and George Clooney in this comedy/action movie. I love Nuffnang for organizing an event like this and that makes them different from the rest. hmmn… I wonder why the movie titled “Burn After Reading”… for sure, watching it with fellow co-nuffnangers is a memorable experience for me.
Online Bible Reader For iPhone
A childhood friend who now lives in US emailed me using his new iPhone 3G about how he loves Bible App on his iPhone. Since I already posted before some information about bible mobile applications, I researched for this iPhone application available for free download at the iPhone App Store.
Everybody loves freebies, right? From a certified ebook addict’s perpective, the iPhone Bible App is ok for a free application. It is available in 31 bible translations… in 16 languages. The default version is King james Version.
The only problem I see with the application is that we have to install the iPhone application and yet we cannot use it without internet connection. Without connection, the bible reader is useless. I guess, internet connection in US is not a problem but what if you’re in a vacation, in a beach or anywhere that inet connection is impossible. In the Philippines, searching for a good spot may be a problem and time consuming.
The current version is iPhone Bible App version 1.6. I hope the next upgrade have the added feature of reading the bible offline. Is it possible? Yes, by downloading a selected bible version file. It could consumed a lot of memory but that’s the concept of making the bible handy.
Catching Up With Technology News
I recently reinstalled Stumble toolbar on Firefox, since I already have 6 toolbars I decided to install additional add-ons. The good thing is I found a new tech site that have detailed information on best Firefox extensions. After gathering enough information on add-ons I need, I get intrigued to other articles on the site.
The site maybe new but it is loaded with technology news every tech blog will be interested in. It’s a one stop resource for computer hardware, software and gadgets. What made me impressed is the most popular article best Windows software downloads, I should have made post like this, a compilation of good downloads. If I wasn’t mistaken, I haven’t made post for compilation for mobile eBook stuff. Also, don’t forget to check out his review for Blaze Media Pro, an all-in-one multimedia conversion software which I’m already using for my audio files.
