Comments on: Agent Sabotages Author’s Online Marketing Strategy http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agents-says-no-to-author-web-site Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:55:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Facebook Woes Prove that Self-Hosted Is Best | Market My Novel http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-595 Facebook Woes Prove that Self-Hosted Is Best | Market My Novel Mon, 24 May 2010 16:26:14 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-595 [...] year, I blogged about an agent who wanted to do Facebook-only marketing for its author - and what a big mistake that would be long-term. The recent Facebook upset proves [...] [...] year, I blogged about an agent who wanted to do Facebook-only marketing for its author – and what a big mistake that would be long-term. The recent Facebook upset proves [...]

]]> By: Regina Carlysle http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-43 Regina Carlysle Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-43 <p>This author should FIRE her brainless agent!</p> This author should FIRE her brainless agent!

]]> By: Lynn McMonigal http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-44 Lynn McMonigal Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-44 <p>I currently have a website at webs.com. Not because I am not serious about my career but because at this time I have to be price conscious. I am working to save up the money to hire a web designer, though. The reason I went with webs is that I felt it was more professional than just relying on Facebook and Twitter to build my webprescence.</p> I currently have a website at webs.com. Not because I am not serious about my career but because at this time I have to be price conscious. I am working to save up the money to hire a web designer, though. The reason I went with webs is that I felt it was more professional than just relying on Facebook and Twitter to build my webprescence.

]]> By: Angela Wilson http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-45 Angela Wilson Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-45 <p>I agree, it is absolutely better to have a Web site that using a social network. But the freebies aren't the answer. With Geocities closing soon, it is a good sign that the days of freebie sites are numbered. </p> <p>I strongly encourage you to check out Wordpress and Typepad. Wordpress has a free option at <a href="http://www.wordpress.com." rel="nofollow">http://www.wordpress.com.</a> Typepad now charges for it's basic blog, but it is very user-friendly and will get you started. Visit <a href="http://www.typepad.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.typepad.com</a> for details.</p> <p>If you can afford five bucks a month, you can do a Typepad blog, or host a template at a place like HostGator. </p> <p>Another great option: Contact your local college or career center and find a student willing to work for a lower cost. They need the credentials; you need the Web site. It can be a win-win. Just be sure to get a recommendation from a professor.</p> <p>Good luck!</p> I agree, it is absolutely better to have a Web site that using a social network. But the freebies aren't the answer. With Geocities closing soon, it is a good sign that the days of freebie sites are numbered.

I strongly encourage you to check out WordPress and Typepad. WordPress has a free option at http://www.wordpress.com. Typepad now charges for it's basic blog, but it is very user-friendly and will get you started. Visit http://www.typepad.com for details.

If you can afford five bucks a month, you can do a Typepad blog, or host a template at a place like HostGator.

Another great option: Contact your local college or career center and find a student willing to work for a lower cost. They need the credentials; you need the Web site. It can be a win-win. Just be sure to get a recommendation from a professor.

Good luck!

]]> By: Karen Syed @ Echelon Press http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-46 Karen Syed @ Echelon Press Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-46 <p>weebly.com people. Come on!!!</p> <p><a href="http://klsyed.com" rel="nofollow">http://klsyed.com</a></p> weebly.com people. Come on!!!

http://klsyed.com

]]> By: Christina Rodriguez http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-47 Christina Rodriguez Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-47 <p>Ummm, a custom website should be a no-brainer to that author. Doesn't your agent work for you? The author should have final say over that kind of thing.</p> Ummm, a custom website should be a no-brainer to that author. Doesn't your agent work for you? The author should have final say over that kind of thing.

]]> By: Cheryl Malandrinos http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-48 Cheryl Malandrinos Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-48 <p>Unbelievable. My head is still spinning after reading this. Working in book promotion and also being a virtual book tour host and reviewer, I agree on the need for a good website. Social networks can't replace one. </p> <p>I wander out to authors' websites evey day. I was just at one this morning and I was scratching my head thinking: why is the author's bio at the bottom of her "about the author" page below a bunch of links to other sites that will pull them away from hers, why isn't the cover of her new release on the front page--actually none of her book covers can be found on her website at all, even though we know covers help sell books, and why is there no media kit, no book signings listed, very little news of events the author is participating in? She's got a new release out!</p> <p>I would consider finding a new agent if he said something like that to me. </p> <p> </p> Unbelievable. My head is still spinning after reading this. Working in book promotion and also being a virtual book tour host and reviewer, I agree on the need for a good website. Social networks can't replace one.

I wander out to authors' websites evey day. I was just at one this morning and I was scratching my head thinking: why is the author's bio at the bottom of her "about the author" page below a bunch of links to other sites that will pull them away from hers, why isn't the cover of her new release on the front page–actually none of her book covers can be found on her website at all, even though we know covers help sell books, and why is there no media kit, no book signings listed, very little news of events the author is participating in? She's got a new release out!

I would consider finding a new agent if he said something like that to me.

]]> By: Storyheart http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-49 Storyheart Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-49 <p>How much do I agree with all you said... And what the heck is the agent doing for their money. More and more I am under the impression that agents are on their way out as the internet takes over. Sure some are really good but others do less than the authors themselves.</p> <p>I had a web site set up as part of my deal, however as soon as I was able I took over running it myself as it was not even set up with tags to be spidered etc. </p> <p>I say web sight is a must, to let you add your bookings, reviews, links etc let alone where other people pick up on items for tours and about the author. </p> <p>Yes facebook as well, but a web site is a must and a free one even better.</p> <p>I think the lady needs a new agent!</p> <p>Barry</p> How much do I agree with all you said… And what the heck is the agent doing for their money. More and more I am under the impression that agents are on their way out as the internet takes over. Sure some are really good but others do less than the authors themselves.

I had a web site set up as part of my deal, however as soon as I was able I took over running it myself as it was not even set up with tags to be spidered etc.

I say web sight is a must, to let you add your bookings, reviews, links etc let alone where other people pick up on items for tours and about the author.

Yes facebook as well, but a web site is a must and a free one even better.

I think the lady needs a new agent!

Barry

]]> By: Dorothy Thompson http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-50 Dorothy Thompson Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-50 <p>This is ridiculous, Angela, simply ridiculous. The website is the home base. This is where all the information is stored. This is where the press goes to get this information. When I have an author come on board with no website, blog or anything like that, I cringe because I know how hard it is for people to get a visual. That's like telling Paula Abdul (sorry, just watched American Idol) that she doesn't need a house, she can live right out of a hotel room!</p> This is ridiculous, Angela, simply ridiculous. The website is the home base. This is where all the information is stored. This is where the press goes to get this information. When I have an author come on board with no website, blog or anything like that, I cringe because I know how hard it is for people to get a visual. That's like telling Paula Abdul (sorry, just watched American Idol) that she doesn't need a house, she can live right out of a hotel room!

]]> By: Dorothy Thompson http://marketmynovel.com/2009/05/agents-says-no-to-author-web-site.html#comment-51 Dorothy Thompson Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000 http://174.120.63.250/~marketmy/site/?p=55#comment-51 <p>Oops, to add to that, I wish I knew this agent's name because I would tell everyone in their mama to stay away from him.</p> Oops, to add to that, I wish I knew this agent's name because I would tell everyone in their mama to stay away from him.

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