Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Looking For A Flash Drive?

Looking For A Flash Drive?

As you may know, or have read, a flash drive is a convenient way to store data. This little device holds more than a CD and can make your data accessible on the road.

However, not all flash drives are created equal. I found that out the hard way. I seeing a great deal on a thumb drive (okay, it was cheap), so I bought it. I put the thumb drive into my system, it recognized it. Things were good. However, the next time I put the thumb drive in - it wouldn't work. And that when I had to go to the instructions on how to make your thumb drive work. I messed with it for a while, then decided it was time to do research. Research that I should have done first before purchasing the unit.

For your convenience, I have an article on my website that will give you a quick review of what to look for, and what some of popular units that are available. Granted there are many thumb drives out there, but if you're buying online, be sure an check out the reviews before buying. Below is the link to the article, with a short intro to what you will read about.

Flash Drives-Not All Are Created Equal
So you're looking for a Flash drives or as many call them thumb drives? Yes, they are very handy to have at your disposal. However, as I have found, not all flash drives are created equal. If you want a flash drive to work more than once than do some reading before purchasing. Since people are at different stages of their search, I explain what a flash drive is, how it works, and then proceed to what different flash drives have to offer.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Your Ebook Is Ready-Now What?

Your Ebook is Ready-Now What?

So you have a downloadable ebook ready to sell online, now what do you do? Do you go with ClickBank or setup a Merchant account? Good question. But there is also one other issue that may be a big problem, money or uncertainty of your ebook's success.

If you're just beginning with selling your own ebook, you will probably not have very deep pockets to shell out for a setup fee and monthly fees. In fact, you may not be quite sure whether your ebook will take off or not, and that monthly outlay can mean disaster for anyone beginning. So what is your alternative?

You can begin with Paypal. Paypal is a great option for those who are beginning e-book marketers or for someone uncertain about their ebook's success. Why? They have no setup fees or monthly fees, and their transaction fees are low.

In addition, with Paypal, it allows people to buy your ebook with either their Paypal account or through their credit card. How? Paypal's standard order form has a built-in link "No PayPal account? Pay using your credit or debit card". (Note: I'd stick with your credit card or Paypal account and I'd never use a debit card for any purchase online. Further explanation can be found through my article Credit Card Scams-And How To Protect Yourself.)

After your online ebook business has grown you can then think about getting your own merchant account.

Is you want to use Paypal to receive orders,  you'll need to set up a sales letter with the Paypal order form. I would advise that your sales page is on a secure page or no one will take a chance on purchasing your ebook. I know I wouldn't.