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Comment on Converting Blog Posts into an ePub E-Book: Unbrave Girl Case Study by Building an E-Book from HTML: Sample Code | Mario Lurig

Building an E-Book from HTML: Sample Code | Mario Lurig — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 18:53:19 +0000

[…] recently wrote up a case study for the audience at NovelRank.com on converting blog posts into an ePub e-book, and the experience helped me immensely. It was a bit of refresher course, as I had gone through […]

Comment on Sales Rank Myths Busted – What Effects Changes in SalesRank by KDP Select Borrowed Books Effect Sales Rank | NovelRank Blog

KDP Select Borrowed Books Effect Sales Rank | NovelRank Blog — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 18:15:12 +0000

[…] known as best sellers ranking). I’ve done some testing on the matter to clear up some common sales rank myths, but I didn’t yet have an answer regarding the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Select […]

Comment on NovelRank iPhone, iPod, and iPad App Released by NovelRank Android App Has Arrived | NovelRank Blog

NovelRank Android App Has Arrived | NovelRank Blog — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:20:44 +0000

[…] been a request for a very long time, especially since the iPhone app has been out for years and was recently updated. But now, the Android App is available in the […]

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competitive intelligence solution — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:03:24 +0000

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Comment on Amazon Book Sales Statistics for 2012 – Time-Based by Platinum Skyyy

Platinum Skyyy — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:03:47 +0000

This system is awesome. I am glad that I now have a tool that I can enter my published works into and somewhat track the ranks online. Thank you very much.

Comment on Why Does NovelRank Underestimate Sales for Popular Books? by Claudia

Claudia — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:41:12 +0000

Thank you very much from a German author for this wonderful website. I am using it constantly for one year now.

Kind regards from Germany

Claudia

Comment on System Tweaks: Abuse Prevention by Clea Simon

Clea Simon — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:36:38 +0000

Hi folks, I seem to be unable to add my newest book (True Grey) to my books. I can track it, but can’t add it to the list of my books so that I can see them all at once comparatively. Last time I added a book, I just started tracking it (via the ASIN) and then added it via the toggle on the bottom of the “mybooks” page. This time, it doens’t show up. Help? (And yes! I have chipped in for this valuable service).
Thanks,
Clea Simon

Comment on NovelRank Extensions for Firefox and Chrome Browsers by Kirk Spader

Kirk Spader — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:08:36 +0000

Great! Thank you for this

Kirk Spader

Comment on NovelRank Extensions for Firefox and Chrome Browsers by Patricia Koelle

Patricia Koelle — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:38:10 +0000

What a wonderful idea! Thank you very much!

Comment on Sales Rank Myths Busted – What Effects Changes in SalesRank by James Tonn

James Tonn — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:02:25 +0000

You’re the best, I’m a huge fan so kep up the great work. I know how much time you are saving people and it is very much appreciated from me.
James Tonn
Executive Producer, Podium Publishing
(An Audiobook Publisher)
P.S. I wish you could track Audible.com sales

Comment on Book Sales Data Breakdown – Days and Hours by Mark

Mark — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:48:36 +0000

What great info!

I wonder how it’s changed over the years. Have you kept up with the stats? Is there another page with updated info?

I’d love to know more (since I promote and market authors).

Email me if you get a chance: msl_007@live.com

Comment on Why Does NovelRank Underestimate Sales for Popular Books? by Miriam N. Conde

Miriam N. Conde — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:37:17 +0000

Thank you so much for creating this resource. I’ve only had my book out for a month, and it’s been wonderful to see how I’m doing, whether it’s good or bad.

Comment on KDP Select Borrowed Books Effect Sales Rank by Dan

Dan — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:18:50 +0000

I always wondered this, but never proved it. Thank you for this!

Comment on Sales Rank Myths Busted – What Effects Changes in SalesRank by Dean Hyers

Dean Hyers — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:56:05 +0000

Thanks for your super-quick response. Just in time to make some decisions. You’re a kind, good person. Thanks for being out there for people like us!

Comment on NovelRank’s ‘Inactive’ Status and How to Activate a Book Again by Tannis Laidlaw

Tannis Laidlaw — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:25:12 +0000

NovelRank doesn’t seem to know the ASIN published on the Amazon page, thus I am unable to track at least one of my books. It also doesn’t bring up my books when searching under my name. What am I doing wrong?

Comment on Sales Rank Myths Busted – What Effects Changes in SalesRank by Dean Hyers

Dean Hyers — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:51:14 +0000

Recent self-published book, Winning Presence for Business Presenters. Wondering: Is rank “shared” across Kindle and print? In other words, if you sell half your books on Kindle and half on print, do the two get added together to describe your rank? Or could one accidentally cut their own ranking in half by having both print and kindle sales going at once?

Thanks,
Dean

Comment on Amazon.cn (China) Close to Launching Product Advertising API by Kacey

Kacey — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:28:09 +0000

Why users still use to read news papers when in this technological world the whole thing is presented on web?

Comment on Why Does NovelRank Underestimate Sales for Popular Books? by Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:16:51 +0000

Sales are hard to figure out. My book, “The Diary of the DC Sniper” cracked 80,000 but it was never reported on novel rank. Additionally sales reported is far from remotely accurate.

Novel rank is an algorithm, it’s not exact. You can jump 200,000 in an hour if your book sells 2 copies.

It is far from accurate.

Comment on Sales Rank Myths Busted – What Effects Changes in SalesRank by Charles

Charles — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:21:30 +0000

Thank you so much for this! Your website has been such a benefit to me. I’m assuming the info on re-purchasing books in separate orders in still accurate, even if the credit card is the same?

Thanks again!

Comment on NovelRank’s ‘Inactive’ Status and How to Activate a Book Again by JP Leonard

JP Leonard — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:42:02 +0000

I would like to to subscribe to a novelrank service (paid but not expensive) that never goes inactive. Today looks like my whole list is inactive. I don’t have time to reactivate everything.

Comment on Why Does NovelRank Underestimate Sales for Popular Books? by Drew Hensley

Drew Hensley — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:57:18 +0000

That was addressed to Cate.

Comment on Why Does NovelRank Underestimate Sales for Popular Books? by Drew Hensley

Drew Hensley — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:56:14 +0000

I’m sure it is because Baez’s book is selling better in cities with a high concentration of intelligent, open-minded people

Comment on System Tweaks: Abuse Prevention by stephanie sorrell

stephanie sorrell — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:06:28 +0000

I think you’re doing an amazing job and find it so useful and value it immensely.
Let this ‘thank you’ make up for all those self obsessed who are too busy looking for greener pastures that they miss the novelrank turf beneath their feet..

Comment on Sales Rank Myths Busted – What Effects Changes in SalesRank by Stan Goudy

Stan Goudy — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:15:33 +0000

Question: I have a new book I’m tracking on novel rank and love the site. I purchased 10 copies as “gifts” as 10 separate orders, but don’t see the numbers reflected in the sales??

Explanation please?

Thanks!

Comment on Why Does NovelRank Underestimate Sales for Popular Books? by Talin

Talin — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:51:05 +0000

Hi, thank you for the site. I would like to point out it doesn’t always take a sale to see a drop, this morning at 9am my ranking dropped to roughly 83K. I didn’t sell anything though until this evening. I did sell 5 total for the week up to that point.

My theory is that was when they reweighted the weekly sales stats. I’ve heard theories of 40% hourly sales, 30% weekly, 20% monthly, 10% yearly to steady out things in the long term. I’ve no clue if that’s true but I’m curious if you noticed an across the board update at that time of day. It could be a rolling update even that affected books out for 1 or 2 weeks more than 1 year.

Thank you again for the site, hopefully that helps.

Comment on Why Does NovelRank Underestimate Sales for Popular Books? by Cate

Cate — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:56:52 +0000

Hi There-

I am comparing the sales and pre-sales of two different books. One is Jeff Ashton’s “Imperfect Justice-Prosecuting Casey Anthony” and the other is Jose Baez’ soon to be released “Presumed Guilty-Casey Anthony the Inside Story”. I searched sales data for Months May & June (is it always just current and last month-no cumulative sales?) in US and Canada and UK. What I did not understand is why Jose Baez’ current sales rank is “717” compared to Jeff Ashton’s which was “4340” and when u look at sales Jeff Ashton’s book shows more sales everywhere but is at a lower rank. Can someone explain?
Thanks

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by Dorothy Frobisher

Dorothy Frobisher — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:10:20 +0000

The first time ever that I have clicked on “I’m Feeling Lucky” and actually got an interesting web site. Thanks!

Comment on NovelRank’s ‘Inactive’ Status and How to Activate a Book Again by Jane Reynolds

Jane Reynolds — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:04 +0000

Where can I find the ‘inactive’ box you show above?
My book shows nothing on (on novelrank) on Amazon.com, but I don’t know how to change it …

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by John Cammalleri

John Cammalleri — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:47:32 +0000

I hope my little contribution helps. Thanks for what you do.

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by John Capecci and Tim Cage

John Capecci and Tim Cage — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:13:38 +0000

Thank you for this great service. Happy to help support it.

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by Holly Weiss

Holly Weiss — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:45:19 +0000

Thank you, Mario, for all you do for authors. I hope this donation will enable you to help even more writers. Wish it could be more.

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by George Spearing

George Spearing — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:47:14 +0000

Added my small part. Thanks for Novelrank!

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by lucinda hare

lucinda hare — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:44:33 +0000

I am a struggling new author trying to widen my readership. I totally empathise with your predicament and the recognition you give to authors like us. Here is a little in return – wish it could be more – but if everyone pulls together maybe we can all succeed no matter how tough things are.

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by Debra Parmey

Debra Parmey — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:29:02 +0000

Thank you for all you do, Mario.
Wish I could donate more. As others have said, once book sales pick up, I’ll do that.

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by Aretha Smith

Aretha Smith — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:09:18 +0000

Did my part. Thanks for the site!

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by Dr med Kai Luehr

Dr med Kai Luehr — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:32:02 +0000

Supported with pleasure. It´s great to have a service like this! Keep on tracking!

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by stephanie sorrell

stephanie sorrell — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:23:51 +0000

Thank you for this invaluable service, Mario – for your passion and hardwork to keep this going. I wish I could donate more, but everyone donated a little, it would really help.

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by TimJase Anders

TimJase Anders — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:28:30 +0000

I appreciate your service and hope contribution today (under different name from same email) helps to keep it going. It’s not much but if my books sell well, I’ll certainly top it up :-)

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by Michelle Sutton

Michelle Sutton — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:24:29 +0000

Here is a little bit. Not rich either. Have 2 kids in college.

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by Melinda Clayton

Melinda Clayton — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:04:18 +0000

Done. :-) And like Annie said, up above – when I make the big bucks, I’ll donate more! Thanks for all you do.

Comment on NovelRank 2012 Donation Drive by Annie Seaton

Annie Seaton — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:53:22 +0000

A fantastic service. Just made a donation… when I make mega dollars.. I will make a bigger one!

Comment on User Accounts – Multiple Books on Personal User Page by dee

dee — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:38:18 +0000

How do I add or remove books from the user page? It is only showing a few of the total list of books I am tracking. There appears no option to choose which books I want onthe user page?

Comment on Free Kindle Books and Amazon Sales Rank Tracking by Robert J. McCarter

Robert J. McCarter — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:38:08 +0000

Clear as a bell and exactly what I was seeing earlier this month with my free book.

Thanks for the clear explanation and the wonderful service!

Comment on Amazon Paperback Sales Rank in December by John Hileman

John Hileman — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:21:56 +0000

Thanks for the post. I was wondering about that.

Regards,
John Michael Hileman

Comment on Amazon Paperback Sales Rank in December by admin

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:55:56 +0000

Scott: Please see the FAQ for answers to your questions.
John: It was likely overestimating previously.

Comment on Amazon Paperback Sales Rank in December by Scott Meeker

Scott Meeker — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:51:07 +0000

Novel Rank is currently showing (as of 3-5Jan12) the December and January Kindle sales stats for my wife’s book, “Old World Murder”, with this notation: “* Sales Estimates are underestimated and actual sales may be much higher.” There is no such reference on the Kindle stats for her “The Heirloom Murders” book or for the trade paperback numbers for either of the books. What may be causing this, and when might non-underestimated sales numbers resume? I am concerned about the possibility that Amazon has lost track of the actual sales numbers, and about the royalty implications should that be the case.

Comment on Amazon Paperback Sales Rank in December by John Harding

John Harding — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:08:25 +0000

Hi Mario

I’ve noticed that since Christmas Day, when obviously lots of people got new kindles, my kindle sales have all but disappeared. Even though my ranking for Florence and Giles is holding reasonably steady, it’s registering virtually no sales. On past experience it ought to be registering at least 6-10 a day. Prior to this it was doing 10-13 a day and has been doing that for months now. Obviously holding steady or slipping a bit in what I presume are vastly higher overall kindle sales, ought to mean I continue to sell much as before, but according to novelrank I’ve suddenly gone from 10plus copies a day to zero. Another proof of this is my paperback sales. Yesterday novelrank had me selling 4 pbs and no kindles, which would be odd as neve rbefore has the pb outsold the kindle and usually sales go in a ratio of 3 or more to 1 in favour of kindles.

Thought you might like to know in the interests of accuracy.

Happy New Year

Warm regards

John (Harding)
John

Comment on Sales Rank Myths Busted – What Effects Changes in SalesRank by Marco Moreno Flores

Marco Moreno Flores — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:29:22 +0000

Wow, this is very useful and concise information. I just released my first book and am learning a great deal. Thank you!

Comment on Major Update: Sales Estimates and Overall Speed by Jodi Polos

Jodi Polos — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:42:45 +0000

I have a favor to ask, My book was published online nov 10th, and a friend told me about your wonderful tracking systen two weeks later, is it possible receive book sales and rank for those two weeks I missed.
Book Haunting in Big Bear Lake A True Story
book 1465369872
kindle B0068BXLSS
Thank you,
Jodi Polos
phillip2564@hotmail.com

Comment on Video Thank You to NovelRank Supporters by healme

healme — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:54:05 +0000

congratulations to all donors & Novelrank!
you’re great people..

Comment on Major Update: Sales Estimates and Overall Speed by admin

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:12:24 +0000

Kate: tracking for your title:
http://www.novelrank.com/asin/0781405084
Didn’t start till Nov 6, so it would have never had any October info. Any further questions, email me (see FAQ for the address)

Comment on Major Update: Sales Estimates and Overall Speed by Kate Lloyd

Kate Lloyd — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:09:27 +0000

Great that you updated, but I lost my pre-sale stats for October! And now Nov says 0. Can you help?

Comment on Amazon.it (Italy) Sales Rank Tracking Now Available by admin

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:43:49 +0000

Not automatically (yet… I’m considering a new feature where you pay a small fee to make that happen).
You need to go back to the Track page to check for new domains.

Comment on Amazon.it (Italy) Sales Rank Tracking Now Available by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:29:00 +0000

If I enabled all domains when I first started tracking the book, does it continue to check all domains (including new ones) each time?

Thanks!
Lisa

Comment on Final Author Book Giveaway – Three Winners by Patricia K

Patricia K — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:32:30 +0000

I love the cover on the rainbow book

Comment on Final Author Book Giveaway – Three Winners by Georgiann Hennelly

Georgiann Hennelly — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:42:20 +0000

All three books sound excellant.I look forward to reading them

Comment on Final Author Book Giveaway – Three Winners by Amy

Amy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:37:13 +0000

These books sound wonderful. I really like that Trust No One & The Balls in Her Court touch on the foster care system because I think many people aren’t aware of the many problems & issues in our foster care system and of the need for some changes. Not to mention, all three of these books sound captivating and intriguing!

Thank you!

Comment on Final Author Book Giveaway – Three Winners by Jo Ann

Jo Ann — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:47:32 +0000

These all sound like great reads!

Comment on Final Author Book Giveaway – Three Winners by sheri wilkinson

sheri wilkinson — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:59:15 +0000

Trust no One & The Balls in her court sound awesome.
I have read pieces of a rainbow I cherish this wonderful masterpiece!

Comment on User Accounts – Multiple Books on Personal User Page by Annie Rayburn

Annie Rayburn — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:00:25 +0000

Thanks, that worked!

Comment on User Accounts – Multiple Books on Personal User Page by admin

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:35:42 +0000

Annie,
When you click on any of the buttons, it will pop-up a window where you actually login with that service. In the background (the original window), the little ‘working’ whirl (cute by the way) is visible until you complete the task in the pop-up window. My guess is that you aren’t getting the pop-up window, so make sure you allow pop-ups from novelrank.com in your browser.

Comment on User Accounts – Multiple Books on Personal User Page by Annie Rayburn

Annie Rayburn — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:26:01 +0000

I’ve tried repeatedly to make an account with NovelRank, but when I click on any of the buttons related to accounts I already have, the little ‘working’ whirl comes on and stays on indefinitely but never connects to anything or gives me a page to input information. What gives?

Comment on Top of Amazon Search Rankings – Only 200 Copies Available by Phil

Phil — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:17:45 +0000

Firstly, let me say that I haven’t pursued everything in the eBook (although I will definitely be doing so, with a first trial later today).

That said, I have obtained the following results from a very limited application of the techniques you provide over two weeks (at Amazon.com):
Search Term 1: Original Rank 12 New Rank 11
Search Term 2: Original Rank 42 New Rank 7

Other Amazon domain:
Search Term 1: Original Rank 27 New Rank 3
Search Term 2: Original Rank 42 New Rank 7

I now plan to have a targeted assault on Amazon.com to see if I can push from 12 to top 3 on my number one search term. I’m very optimistic.

Thanks for a great eBook. It’s well written, easy to follow and, most importantly, contains great advice!

Comment on NovelRank’s ‘Inactive’ Status and How to Activate a Book Again by admin

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:53:02 +0000

Lisa,
Unfortunately, if Amazon has stopped providing a sales rank for the book (which seems to be happening more and more for books becoming Free), NovelRank can’t track it. It can be reactivated once it has a price and thus a sales rank.

Comment on NovelRank’s ‘Inactive’ Status and How to Activate a Book Again by Lisa Cooke

Lisa Cooke — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:41:29 +0000

My book was recently dropped to free. According to amazon, it has had 30,000 downloads since then, but even though I did the steps you’ve listed above, it still says “inactive”. I would love to see my downloads. Any suggestions?
Lisa

Comment on Top of Amazon Search Rankings – Only 200 Copies Available by admin

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:10:03 +0000

Tahir: It works for ALL products on Amazon, not just digital products. So yes.
Melanie: Thanks for the positive review; I’m glad it is working so well for you!

Comment on Top of Amazon Search Rankings – Only 200 Copies Available by Tahir

Tahir — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:02:40 +0000

Hi,
Is the method suitable only for Kindle books or does it work for regular paperback listings as well?
Thanks

Comment on Top of Amazon Search Rankings – Only 200 Copies Available by Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:08:34 +0000

I just wanted to say thanks. I did have doubts, and I even emailed you a few days ago…but it kicked in! Not only that, but that ‘other place’ got me into a second job on the side making a little money.:) My books that were doing zilch, have now had 6 sales in August. 6. I’m not on the top 3, but dang being on page 3 of scifi isn’t that bad!

Thanks so much for making this book!:)It has renewed my confidence again.^^

Comment on Two Book Giveaway – First to Last Month of Giveaways by Betty Gelean

Betty Gelean — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:26:58 +0000

These two books sound great. Dances with Marmots: From Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail has special meaning to me living in BC, and also supporting the protection and recovery of the Vancouver Island Marmots. (My daughter got me involved, I believe it was headed up by a friend of hers.) I recall when my family and my brother did the Vancouver Island portion of the Trail. I wasn’t able to join them having just had surgery. At the end of the section, my son had literally walked right out of his shoes, my husband tried making Kraft dinner for the first time and put everything including the cheese in the pot of water! They got back a day earlier than expected and arrived in the late evening. I opened the door to their knock and closed it again, right in my son’s face. I didn’t recognize him! They got a ride back in the back of a pick-up truck over dirt roads to where another of my brothers was going to meet them. This was about 30 years ago. The books sound wonderful! The Pacific Crest Trail is beautiful, at least the part I know about.

Comment on Two Book Giveaway – First to Last Month of Giveaways by Georgiann Hennelly

Georgiann Hennelly — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:26:33 +0000

this sounds like a really interesting read.

Comment on Top of Amazon Search Rankings – Only 200 Copies Available by admin

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:06:07 +0000

Hey Barry,
It has absolutely zero to do with ‘tips that everyone else uses’. It’s not about buying a bunch of copies of your book, slamming it with reviews, or doing $0.99 sales. I would never dare to put up for sale that kind of info (Like the MYTHS post, it would be free). It’s one fantastic secret and a method for leveraging it for either free (time cost) of less than $5 (minor monetary cost).
That is also why it has the 30-day money back guarantee and of course, I’m putting my endorsement behind it, because I hope that makes you comfortable with the purchase.

Comment on Top of Amazon Search Rankings – Only 200 Copies Available by Barry Crowther

Barry Crowther — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:56:43 +0000

Hey NovelRank,

I love the service and don’t doubt that this information is important and relevant. What worries me is it’s the same stuff we already know – get a ton of reviews etc. At $50 it’s not worth the risk.

If you think this is something that authors don’t know and is proprietary knowledge then I’m in … but give us a little more info. It’s too vague to jump into an eBook at that price point. Even if it’s a reply to this comment, that would be great.

BTW I don’t expect it to be some magic button, so that’s fine. But if you just go and tell me to get a bunch of reviews and post them all in 24 hours then I’ll be bent out of shape on that one! Seen some crazy stuff and crazier promises over the last couple of years :) Bit of reassurance would be perfect.

Thanks
Barry

Comment on Featured Book Donation Drive – Spring 2011 by admin

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:56:09 +0000

Patrick:
I’ve replied to you via email since it is very specific to the current timing (and thus would be confusing as as comment).

Comment on Featured Book Donation Drive – Spring 2011 by Patrick C Coulson

Patrick C Coulson — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:04:24 +0000

Hi Mario – Have been using NovelRank for a short time and find it very helpful. OK if I contribute $50 to your website and therefore eligible for Featured Book spot when does my book start appearing and when does it stop? Kindest regards Patrick.

Yes I will be contributing but will be awaiting your answer, Enough to say thank you for the service, but the $50 – we shall await your answer.

Comment on NovelRank iPhone, iPod, and iPad App Released by admin

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:03:47 +0000

I’d love to offer an Android phone, but ebutterfly is an iOS developer, and I’m far too busy to build an android app (I’d have to learn it all from scratch), so unless an android developer comes forward to team up…

Comment on NovelRank iPhone, iPod, and iPad App Released by healme

healme — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:36:18 +0000

wow what was already a very good thing now getting better.

congratulation everyone!

just that.. is there an app for android too?
don’t leave us out :-)

Comment on Top of Amazon Search Rankings – Only 200 Copies Available by admin

admin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:06:23 +0000

It’s a 20+ page document that tells you what influences Amazon search, and then provides actionable instructions (very clearly) that show you how to use that knowledge to raise your search rankings. There is definitely no slogging, but it is a guide, not a magic button.

PS
Most magic buttons are scams, this is researched, tested, and actionable.

Comment on Top of Amazon Search Rankings – Only 200 Copies Available by Tim Woods

Tim Woods — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:16:18 +0000

Sirs:

What exactly is this offer. If I purchase it, what do I have to do then? (I don’t want to be slogging through pages of instructions to get computers to do thingg–my worry.)

Comment on July Giveaway – Two Books Together by Chelle Cordero

Chelle Cordero — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:11:09 +0000

Happy July!
Putting my name in for the giveaway.

Comment on July Giveaway – Two Books Together by Georgiann Hennelly

Georgiann Hennelly — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:40:20 +0000

Both of these books sound interesting, hope i win would love to read them

Comment on NovelRank’s ‘Inactive’ Status and How to Activate a Book Again by admin

admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:29:08 +0000

When you moved it to free, Amazon puts it into a different ‘sales rank’ bucket. Thus, once it makes a sale at the free level, it will have a rank again and can be tracked.

Comment on NovelRank’s ‘Inactive’ Status and How to Activate a Book Again by Truman

Truman — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:58:58 +0000

I tried to reactivate a book and it told me it has to have a sale. The price of the book was recently dropped to free…Does the site not track free books?

Comment on June Hardcover Book Giveaway by Rita Spratlen

Rita Spratlen — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:01:31 +0000

I would love to read these great books. Thanks for the chance!

Comment on June Hardcover Book Giveaway by Debra Hall

Debra Hall — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:29:08 +0000

great books i’d love to read

Comment on June Hardcover Book Giveaway by Christian Griffin

Christian Griffin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:11:00 +0000

Great Giveaway!

Comment on Lesson Learned: Financial Motivations will Affect Book Sales by admin

admin — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:58:34 +0000

The impulse price of $2.99 is a value that is low enough that someone may purchase it as an impulse, not a measured decision. A low price (but not too low) can sway a reader into being a purchaser. The impulse price is based on a smaller percentage of the average price for books in that genre/theme. It doesn’t really work in Fiction.

Comment on Lesson Learned: Financial Motivations will Affect Book Sales by stephen langford

stephen langford — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:52:28 +0000

what does the impulse pricing mean?

Comment on May 2011 Book Giveaway by Rita Spratlen

Rita Spratlen — Sun, 29 May 2011 07:17:13 +0000

I just found your site. Great books! Thanks for the chance. Rita Spratlen

Comment on Amazon.cn (China) Close to Launching Product Advertising API by Rob Gainey

Rob Gainey — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:34:39 +0000

Thank you! Keep up the great work!

Comment on Lesson Learned: Financial Motivations will Affect Book Sales by admin

admin — Sun, 15 May 2011 04:17:24 +0000

Hey Shawn,
Thanks for the feedback, and I’m always happy to have it. I designed the cover personally, using a creative commons image (I try to do this always and was successful with my PHP book). I did have a different image in mind, but without shooting the new image myself (I will not use stock photography), I went with the best option available. I definitely will consider going after a new cover (and fixing one minor typo that got through) when I am done with some current projects and switch back into ‘book’ mode.

Comment on Lesson Learned: Financial Motivations will Affect Book Sales by Shawn

Shawn — Sat, 14 May 2011 23:53:07 +0000

Much of that is true, and in addition there is an old cliche that, having managed a B&N store for a good amount of time, I can tell you is, unfortunately, more true than most would like to admit: people *do* judge a book by it’s cover. To be honest, Mario, I wouldn’t give up on your conversation starter book. I would look at a more “engaging” cover. I’m not trying to hurt your feelings, but I would never buy this book, not because of the content, but because as I am looking through the *millions* of books on Amazon, I have to be struck by something to separate one book from another, and for many people, that is not simply price. The cover shows two women in casual clothes chatting to the side. Now, I would think most people interested in this type of book would like conversation starters between men and women, with people at work, or at parties. None of these “major interest” demographics seem to appear on the cover. I don’t think young women really have to search hard for topics to talk about with each other. Also, the font is, let’s just admit it, not memorable, and is really much too close to the edges of the book cover. So, the cover says to me (really, don’t hate me, I’m just the messenger) “amateur”. People want experts to teach them, comedians to make them laugh, and graphics to give them a sense of the “style” of the writing within. Do you think the cover you currently selected matches the style of writing inside, is it geared toward young women, is your book description “fleshed out” with some examples of witty conversations included to entice the reader? Since updates to Kindle manuscripts are free, you might want to test out the book with a slightly jazzed up cover and see if you get any better response. The only cost to you is your time. Just a thought…

Comment on NovelRank Just Got Faster Worldwide by Rob

Rob — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:05:43 +0000

Great to hear that there is iphone-App to come :D

Comment on May 2011 Book Giveaway by Sheri

Sheri — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:07:02 +0000

Very interesting books this month!

Comment on Sales Rank Myths Busted – What Effects Changes in SalesRank by Edward G. Talbot

Edward G. Talbot — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:19:22 +0000

This is an informative post. However, I do not believe that it always takes three hours to impact sales rank. In February when I first launched my book, as soon as I knew it was live, I bought a copy. I tweeted it at the same time and two more copies sold instantly. The next hour, I had a rank of something like 11,000. This is for a kindle book. So it only took an hour for initial sales to take effect. Also, last month, I was featured on a site and this triggered a lot of sales, and my rank dropped a lot within 90 minutes of the post going up and the sales starting. This one I suppose you could argue that it may have actually gone live in some form earlier -in conjunction with my initial observation, though, this suggests that the 3 hour rule is not hard and fast.

Comment on Lesson Learned: Financial Motivations will Affect Book Sales by Rob Gainey

Rob Gainey — Tue, 03 May 2011 00:38:33 +0000

I agree, Well Said…. But truthfully, writing a book should never be about the money…it should be about the success, which isn’t always measured in dollars. A well-written book is a success from any standpoint and can spring other opportunities that aren’t immediately obvious. Success in one area can encourage you to be successful in others!

Comment on Author Central and NovelRank Sales Rank Tracking Comparison by admin

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:52:46 +0000

James,
You’d have to include a link to your book on NovelRank. From what I’ve been told by some authors, the BookScan numbers can be way off (which is baffling to me). In the end, NovelRank estimates based on changes in salesrank, which only occurs on sales. refunds are not accounted for (because they are not reflected in sales rank)

Comment on Author Central and NovelRank Sales Rank Tracking Comparison by James

James — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:06:00 +0000

I’m still puzzled about the novelrank vs. bookscan comparison. Novelrank says 8 copies of my book sold in April. Bookscan says 1 (and at most 2 or 3 of those were kindle sales). The amazon salesrank has fluctuated (generally) between 100,000 and 700,000. Any insights?

Comment on Lesson Learned: Financial Motivations will Affect Book Sales by Tim Woods

Tim Woods — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:16:48 +0000

Well said and right on the money (figuratively).

Comment on Amazon.de Kindle Edition Sales Rank Tracking Now Available by metarachel

metarachel — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:11:46 +0000

Ranks don’t seem to be showing up on Amazon.de for Kindle books. I know I’ve made sales there because one of my books hit three different Top 100 lists, but it still has no rank. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

Comment on Authors: Donate your Novel for Monthly Promotion and Giveaway! by PrincessReviews

PrincessReviews — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:31:57 +0000

Hello!
Our blogaversary is coming up May 16th, and we really need some books to host giveaways on! Donations would really be accepted and appreciated!
Look us up on facebook or twitter, or email us at princessreviews@aol.com for more information.
Thank you!