Top 10: Ebook Marketing software

2023. Goodreads introduces new Giveaway marketing tool for authors



Goodreads has unveiled its latest initiative, the U.S. Giveaways program, introducing two comprehensive packages equipped with impactful features aimed at boosting book discovery and garnering reader reviews. Tailored to address the requests of authors and publishers, the program provides enhanced marketing advantages, facilitating diverse ways to connect with an author's audience and automatically adding giveaway participants' Want-to-Read lists. Notably, Kindle Direct Publishing authors now have the opportunity to host giveaways for Kindle ebooks, a feature previously exclusive to traditional publishers. The all-encompassing benefits of the Standard package, priced at $119 for up to 100 copies (either Kindle ebooks or print books), include these new features. Additionally, the Premium package, available for $599, offers exclusive "Featured" placement on the prominently visited Giveaways page along with all the perks of the Standard Package, catering to both print books and Kindle ebooks.


2023. PublishDrive adds Sales Events to help authors market their books



PublishDrive has introduced several enhancements and additions to its self-publishing platform for authors. The platform's menu has been upgraded, and a tutorial has been integrated to provide improved navigation and optimize the utilization of its features. The readability of sales analytics and reports has been significantly improved for user convenience. Additionally, the Help Center has been enhanced to prioritize and display the most relevant articles to assist users effectively. Recognizing that an author's role extends beyond publishing a book, PublishDrive has developed the Sales Events feature within the platform. This feature assists authors in booking marketing promotions with numerous vendors where their books are available. Sales Events enable authors to access in-house promotions offered by various retailers, typically involving discounted prices or changes in pricing for the duration of the promotion.

2023. Pressbooks partners with EBSCO to improve discoverability for books in Pressbooks Directory



Pressbooks has integrated with EBSCO to improve discoverability of open-access books published with Pressbooks. The integration allows open-access books to be found via EBSCO's Faculty Select and EDS services. Pressbooks will provide EBSCO with regular metadata updates for books in Pressbooks Directory. The partnership reflects Pressbooks' commitment to making open-access books more accessible to both authors and institutional publishers. The collaboration seeks to facilitate the discovery and use of open-access books by making them easier to find. The inclusion of Pressbooks metadata in EBSCO's discovery products is anticipated to increase adoption of openly licensed content by educators and students, allowing more individuals to access free learning material.


2019. Goodreads starts Giveaways to help authors promote their books



The new tool Goodreads Giveaways provides valuable support for authors aiming to launch their debut book, maintain momentum for their latest release, or reinvigorate interest in a previous title. This platform serves as a creative tool utilized by authors and publishers to promote their books to potentially millions of readers, injecting an element of excitement into their marketing strategies, and allowing readers to introduce their favorite books to friends. Goodreads Giveaways offers numerous marketing benefits, including the opportunity to expand your audience and increase book discovery. Giveaways are prominently featured in the popular Giveaways section of Goodreads, enabling readers to stumble upon new and exciting titles. Furthermore, your giveaway is prominently showcased on your book page, encouraging more entries and further growing your book's audience. Additionally, your followers on Goodreads and individuals who have already added your book to their Want-to-Read list receive automatic notifications about your giveaway, maximizing the reach of your promotion.


2019. Reedsy launches Goodreads alternative for indie authors



Reedsy has introduced a new book marketing tool called Discovery, specifically designed to cater to independent authors. This platform offers a direct connection to hundreds of reviewers and thousands of readers. With the help of machine-learning algorithms and Reedsy's community, Discovery helps you find potential readers who would have otherwise remained unaware of your book. It's like Goodreads but for indie authors, with a much-improved interface. After you sign up, your book will be presented to a pool of relevant and experienced reviewers who will select which book to review. On your chosen launch date, your book will be promoted to registered readers who can browse the sample chapter, comment on it, appreciate your cover design, read the reviews, upvote the book, and purchase it through online retailers.