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Hi Fellow Profit Masters…. Randy here..

Long time, no see (or post as it were). Due to situations beyond my control I have been away from the action recently.

As all the readers of Profit Masters know, we’re all about freebies. SO…. I have a great freebie (yes.. it’s totally free) for you folks who like to blog. It’s called BlogRush and it could exponentially increase the exposure of your blog.

You can see an example in the side bar of Profit Masters. It’s just above Rick Raddatz’s video box. You can click on “Add Your Blog Posts - Free” link or the “BlogRush” tab and head over to the site. You can also click here and get there. When you land on the site there will be a short video. Watch it. It explains everything you’ll need to know about “BlogRush”.

Here are some of the highlights:

• It’s Totally FREE…..
• It’s simple to set up.
• It’s very easy to configure
• You can include any or all of your the blogs.
• Every time someone opens your blog, you get exposure over the “BlogRush” network.

The BlogRush site does such a great job of explaining the process that I encourage you to go there right now! Here’s the link again:

BlogRush - The Fastest and Easiest Way to Drive a Flood of Targeted Readers to Your Blog…. Absolutely Free!

Stay tuned because I’ve got more back link articles on tap for future postings.

Hi Fellow Profit Masters…. Randy here..
This is a great article about linking and backlinks. If you expect to get any sort of ranking by the Search Engines, you’ll do well to follow James Martell through this article for some great hints to improving page ranking and your SEO.

“Search Engine–Trusted” Backlinks are the Key to
“Top 10″ Rankings
By James Martell

FREE “SEO for NON-TECHIES” MP3 Mini-Course Offers A Systematic Approach to Developing Backlinks

The truth is, there is no mystery to ranking high in the search engine returns, where your site simply must reside if online exposure and the profitability this prompts is your goal.

Believe it or not, there is a real method to the search engine madness and top 10 rankings can be achieved by any Webmaster.

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Hi Fellow Profit Masters… Randy here..

Again I am sharing an article written by Bill Schnarr. I like reading his stuff and thought that some of you might also. Mr. Schnarr has a refreshing point of view on working at home. Since that’s what we all want to do, here is Bill Schnarr’s article. Good Stuff… Please visit us and introduce yourself at the forum. Enjoy Bill’s article and leave a comment.

Home Based Business Opportunities – Let’s Make it a Long Weekend

By Bill Schnarr

Ask anyone the best thing about a good home based business opportunity and they’ll tell you the same thing – the ability to make on-the-spot decisions about the little things that come up.

For example, your hard at work on your home based internet business and the phone rings. It’s your best friend, who lives out of town but is in the neighborhood for a few hours on a stopover at the airport. Can you imagine the headaches it would cause if you tried to explain to your boss that you needed time off work because you wanted to go for a coffee with your friends? You’d be lucky if you had a job to come back to, if you even dared to step outside the building.
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Hi Fellow Profit Masters… Randy here..

This is the last installment of our eBook series. Please leave me some feedback if you want more on writing and profiting from eBooks. Here are the “Steps to Publishing Success”!

Even if your best friend owns a top publishing company, giving you an immediate “in,” this does not guarantee publishing success.

First, you have to write a quality book that has a clear target audience. And your book must answer a common problem or need that audience shares. Then you have to develop a marketing plan, and stick to it for at least two years.

Let’s begin with the process that should commence before you write your first word. Begin by reading A LOT. Read both books you passionately love and books you can’t seem to make it past page five. Then figure out what the author did in the book you loved, and what was wrong with in the book you couldn’t finish. Write down these points so they are crystal clear to you. Read other people’s books for inspiration and to discover what you should avoid as a writer.
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Hi Fellow Profit Masters… Randy here.

If you’re writing an eBook, or anything for that matter, you’re liable to encounter writer’s block. I have and it can be frustrating. What is writer’s block? Well, I just can’t think of a single darn thing to say. Oh well, I’m outta here!

Sound familiar?
No! Oh, get real!

We’ve all experienced this phenomenon when we absolutely have to write something, particularly on deadline. I’m talking about. . . . .uh, I can’t think of what the word is . . . oh, yes, it’s on the tip of my tongue . . . it’s:

WRITER’S BLOCK!!!!

Whew! I feel better just getting that out of my head and onto the page!
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Hi Fellow Profit Masters… Randy here..

Hopefully you have digested the previous posts on earning from eBooks. Now you’re ready to learn market one. So how much is your creation worth? Read on and you’ll find the do’s and don’ts of eBook marketing.

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Hi Fellow Profit Masters… Randy here..

We march merrily on with our series on eBooks and eBook marketing. Today we try to figure out which of the myriad of compilers is right for your application. So read on….

Now that you’ve finished writing your eBook and have a basic understanding of what an eBook compiler does, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the number of compilers on the market. To help you make your decision, I have included information on the best-rated eBook compilers currently available.

¤ E-ditor

This software has a demo version that you can download to try out before purchasing. You can’t actually use the demo to create an eBook, but you can run the software and test it out thoroughly to see if it does what you need it to do for your particular eBook.

This eBook compiler is one of the easiest to use. The software has a very user-friendly help menu that provides instructions for and explanations of every field on every screen. The program also includes video tutorials demonstrating every step of this compiler with clear explanations of all fields that need to be filled out. There are 7 screens that you use to choose your eBook options.

This compiler requires your files to be in HTML format. You follow simple directions, and the compiler loads your files. If you decide to edit your eBook after it has been compiled, make any changes in your original files and click on “Compile you eBook” and your changes will appear in your compiled eBook.

E-editor allows for some customization of your eBook. You can create a special page that appears when the eBook is opened; create customized icons that appear on the desktop after downloading; use your own logo on the task bar of your eBook; customize the task bar’s buttons, where the task bar appears in your eBook, and choose the task bar’s colors. Additionally, you can choose to have the eBook open to the last page read, which many of your buyers will appreciate.

An excellent and unique feature of E-ditor is the capability to choose a standard Microsoft window or to create your own design for a window to personalize your eBook. The program provides some sample window designs, but you can use any .bmp (bit map skin) graphic you have stored on your hard drive.

E-ditor is a good choice if you are new at producing eBooks because it is easy to use and allows you to customize the appearance of your eBook.

¤ Desktop Author

This compiler does not require a browser, nor do you have to download software or plug-ins. The program converts exe. files into pages that look like a standard book. You can create and produce eBook pages scaled to fit on your computer screen without any
scrolling. Additional features include WYSIWGY (what you see is what you get) page editing and creation, the ability to manipulate internal images, cut and paste functions, hotlinks to pages, email, website, or other files. It is an excellent compiler to use for a
marketing tools, such as creating brochures and manuals in addition to eBooks.

¤ EBook Edit Pro

This compiler provides a demo version, which allows you to test out its features. The software uses a Wizard that leads you step-by-step through the set-up and creation of your eBook. Customization includes text editing that appears on the pop-up starting message window; the ability to allow or prevent resizing of your book and the mouse-click pop-up menu; enabling or disabling the navigation bar and choosing the buttons you want to appear; and customizing the eBook’s desktop icon and the logo that appears on the navigation bar.

Ebook Edit Pro is loaded with excellent features that allow you to create multi-media Ebooks, and includes a Wizard that is customized for beginners and for advanced users. The software uses HTML files, downloading them from the directory where they are saved. Edit and resave your files in the original software used to create those files, and then with a single click you can re-compile your Ebook.

Features include customization of icons, toolbars, and the “about box.” This compiler has a particularly useful feature called the Rebrander feature. This permits you to enter customized code into your Ebook pages and distribute the Rebrander software to your
affiliates or distributors. They can then customize the links included in the Ebook, but they can not alter any link or information that you have not entered a customized code for.

The software includes “eBrand-It” software that allows custom fields for your customer’s name, affiliate ID or URL. This feature is a powerful marketing tool because affiliates are much happier giving away your Ebook from their own site when they can customize it.

¤ Ebook Compiler

This compiler offers a demo version that allows you to compile 10 files. If you don’t include graphics, you can create a 10 page Ebook that allows printing and copying of the Ebook. The catch is that you can’t sell any Ebook you create in the demo version.

The purchased software is user-friendly with easy-to-follow help files that not only guide you through the steps of compiling your Ebook, but also explains what an Ebook compiler does. The software provides detailed instructions on how to create source files from Microsoft Word 2000 and 1997, PowerPoint 2000 and 1997, and HTML documents. It contains less detailed instructions for creating source files from other programs.

This compiler allows for password protection of your entire Ebook or for selected pages. Additionally, you can set a time limit on your Ebook. When the runs out, the customer no longer has access unless they pay for it. In other words, it allows you to create a demo version of your Ebook for marketing purposes.

You can set a single password or multiple passwords. Using multiple passwords assigns each user their own specific password. Online help files guide you through setting up your passwords. You can also create a Sales and Thank-you page for selling a password protected Ebook. This is a good choice for the novice, particularly since it includes basic features for password protection and distribution.

¤ Activ Ebook Compiler

This is an easy to use compiler that provides excellent features. This software can support HTML, JPEG, GIF, and all active plug-ins. Features includes password protection, branding, internet linking, icon customization, assigning unique serial numbers, splash screen, file compression, and start-up messages. It also provides free lifetime upgrades. Additionally, it includes a preprocessor, re-brander, active script, and detailed instructions for using HTML, Power Point, and Microsoft Word files.

There are several other excellent Ebook compilers on the market that are worth looking into. Ebook Generator features splash screens, password protection, branding, icon customization, and compression control. Additionally, it includes virus prevention that alerts the user to any modifications made to your Ebook and offers usage statistics so you can track your Ebook’s use. With all these advanced features, this is an excellent compiler for the beginner because it is exceptionally easy to run.

Ebook Creator is another excellent compiler, supporting HTML, JPEG, GIF, and PNG graphics, and Javascript, VB script, and Java applets. It also supports all Internet Explorer plug-ins. Standard features include unique serial numbers, direct linking to a form or a page on your website, disabled right clicking, and search functions. The software allows for expiration after a set number of days or usages, which allows you to create demo versions. You can create up to 1000 different passwords; every time the Ebook is downloaded, a unique password is required to access protected pages. The software provides user-friendly menus and buttons that allow the beginner to the advanced user to easily create their Ebook.

Obviously, there are some excellent compilers out there. So figure out EVERYTHING you need in terms of features, and then compare prices and options. Do take advantage of demo versions if they are offered before purchasing. And then, have fun creating your Ebook!

I suggest you do your homework and find an eBook Compiler that’s right for you and your situation. Use the search engines and get on the forums. Don’t try to re-invent the wheel.

What is an eBook compiler?

You’ve written and revised your ebook, hired an artist who has produced outstanding graphics, and now you’re ready to actually put together your ebook. What you need to make an ebook is software called an ebook Compiler.

There are many different compilers to chose from, but first, you need to know exactly what an ebook Compiler does. Here is the simple explanation:
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HI Fellow Profit Masters… Randy here..

The hardest part of writing is the first sentence. When you look at the whole project, it seems like an impossible task. That’s why you have to break it down into manageable tasks. Think of climbing a mountain. You are standing at the foot of it and looking up at its summit vanishing into the clouds. How can you possibly scale such an immense and dangerous mountain?

There is only one way to climb a mountain ? step by step.

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