Much has been said, written and blogged about Google’s free book search feature, and the BBBB will not bore you with yet another debate over copyright issues and potential pirating scams. Instead, we’re going to break down the basics of the service and what you need to know to join the program, so you can use Google to increase your book’s sales and Internet rating.
The scoop: When users enter search terms that are relevant to your book, the book appears in their search results. They also have the option of using Google’s advanced book search, which offers more specific ways to search, such as by publication date range or even the omission of certain words. Once users are connected to your book, they can view a limited number of sample pages from the book and buy it through prominent “Buy this Book” links. Your book is hosted on Google’s secure servers and users can only see a limited number of pages unless you choose to make the entire text available. To counter potential copyright and pirating problems, Google has programmed the service to disable the copy, save, and print functions.
The nitty gritty: One of the more useful tools in Google’s program enables you to view detailed reports, including information on page views, ad clicks, and “Buy the Book” clicks. The program is that simple. For more info, check out Google’s information page.
To add your book to Google’s book search, you have to fill out an online application and submit the book to them either by mail or by uploading a PDF file. You can remove your book from the program at any time. For full details, check out the Partner Program.
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