3 ms·
I released my ebook about Bootstrap 3 for complete beginners on 2013/09 Being an ebook, it peaked in the first 5 days and by December it was bombing as expecte
by trumbitta2 9y ago
I released my ebook about Bootstrap 3 for complete beginners on 2013/09
Being an ebook, it peaked in the first 5 days and by December it was bombing as expected.
I did a "holiday sale" with discounted prices as planned, and announced it for 12/24 till 12/31. Sales immediately went up and right like there was no tomorrow.
Then I purposely forgot to restore the original prices until 01/20 and people just kept buying it, thinking they were oh-so-smart for taking advantage of me.
On 01/21 I restored the original prices and went back to close to no-sales at all.
Given the cost to produce another copy of what I was selling is zero, I'd say that was a very big win.
- Dradee 9y ago> On 01/21 I restored the original prices and went back to close to no-sales at all. How come you didn't continue with the discount then? Seems like you just put the nail in the coffin right then and there.
- trumbitta2 9y agoI had another deal with a third-party site coming in March and was afraid to completely burn the thing :)
- 147 9y agoWould you say it was worth your time to create and publish an ebook product?
- trumbitta2 9y agoYes, absolutely. I gained visibility, connections, experience, new skills (marketing), and some money. You have to be committed for months, though. So your life at that moment must be compatible with such a commitment. I did it in 3 months, working on it monday to friday 1 hour at lunch and 2 hours at night, and almost all weekends. My wife's support was a key factor in keeping me healthy and focused.