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Protecting your eBooks: A Look at DRM and DRM Alternatives from the Publisher and Consumer Perspectives

When talking about eBook protection, Digital Rights Management (DRM) is the buzzworthy term. While seen as both a positive and a negative by many across the industry, the reasons for its use by...

Take a Cue from Retailers – Is Your Online Book Sales Plan Holiday Ready?

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and as such, the time for retailers to fill their shelves with all things fall. Some retailers go the extra mile and roll out the red and green displays...

I’ve Converted to an eBook; Now What?

So, you’ve taken the plunge and invested in an electronic version of your title. What are the next steps to getting that eBook out and available to potential readers? You want to get your title on...

Expand Your Reach with eBooks in 3 Simple Steps

Converting your title to an eBook gives your audience the option of choosing where and how they read, be it print or electronic, at home or on the go. All it takes is three simple steps: pick your...

Why it’s Hip to Clip – 7 Unique Ways to use Digital Coupons

According to VoucherCloud, 82% of online shoppers used 66 million coupons in 2013, numbers which continued to grow in 2015. Some of the benefits of coupons include promoting new products, attracting...

Rich eBook Features Offer Enhanced Experience

Even as eBook sales have slowed over the past couple of years, publishers recognize their niche in the marketplace. eBooks remain popular with a variety of audiences, and eBook technology and...

Adobe Digital Editions – There’s an App for That!

Adobe has announced the release of Adobe Digital Editions for IOS devices. Previously, end consumers needing to view Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected content were limited to Adobe Digital...

What Publishers Need to Know About eBook Conversion

For some publishers, printing and eBooks go hand in hand. For others, their titles are converted to eBooks later, or even released exclusively as eBooks. Regardless of whether you’re releasing both...

Creating a Device Lab for eBook Testing

An essential part of the eBook conversion process that is often skipped is the final testing on the devices it was intended for. Many publishers, whether it’s due to lack of budget or...

How to Define Quality Standards for eBook Production

When taking an unprepared approach, the process of creating an eBook can have some undesirable effects on your publications due to automation tools and processes and dated materials that may or may...