As an author, you get the chance to meet and help so many people that you otherwise wouldn’t.  I’m very grateful to these readers who all have gotten something out of my book, Content Rich. If you haven’t already picked up a copy, check it out!  It may help your business the way it has helped these folks…

Debra Eckerling of Write On! recently interviewed me about my passion for writing. Write On! is a virtual – and live – writers support group, which helps writers of all abilities, mediums, and specialties take their projects to the next level.  I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with Debra and encourage every writer out there to follow your dream!

In this two-part interview, I discuss various web copywriting tools and tips that can help benefit businesses during these tough economic times.   Check it out!  Part 2 can be found here.

Today is the day! In an effort to put my book, Content Rich, at the top of the Amazon Best Seller list, we are holding a special one-day sale TODAY, Thursday, January 8th and I’m asking all my friends and business contacts to help out. I know it’s a big favor to ask, so I’m making it worth your while!

Details:

1. The book is called “Content Rich: Writing Your Way to Wealth on the Web”.  I show you how to write high impact SEO copy for your website and blog – content that will help you rank higher in the search engines and sell more on your website. Check out the great reviews.

2. My book comes with $100 in bonuses if you send me your receipt from Amazon… Your special free gifts include…Scott Fox’s special report, “E-Business Strategy Basics”, Dianna Booher’s fantastic e-book, “Affect or Effect? 258 Commonly Misused Words Along with Proper Usages” + her Online Grammar Assessment and Bob Bly’s popular report, “Online Marketing that Works”…. all free once you have the book…and it’s only 14 bucks on Amazon!

Just order TODAY and forward the Amazon email receipt to: jon@contentrichbook.com

Please buy it by clicking here or simply go to Amazon.com and look me up under “Content Rich.”

And remember, I owe you a favor…be sure not to forget!  Being a successful author has always been a life dream for me and I really appreciate your help. So, I want to help you out too at some future point in time. When your new book or other product comes out, I want to be right there, first in line picking up a copy!

Thanks a lot! – Jon

Wow, my first big award for the book is in…Content Rich was selected as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Writing & Publishing category of the National Best Books 2008 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News.

USA Book News covers unique books from both the mainstream and independent press. They keep up-to-date on what’s popular and highlight great books that may not have the same level of exposure. They also offer Exclusive Author Interviews, Audio & Video Links, Book Excerpts and the USABN Magazine Online.

Here’s the complete list of winners and finalists in each category.

Lets hope this is the first of many awards for Content Rich!

Today Marketing Pilgrim announced a contest to win a copy of my book Content Rich: Writing Your Way to Wealth on the Web.  All you need to do is visit Andy’s post and leave an interesting comment.  It’s that easy!  They will choose 3 winners from the comments list… and let me tell you, some are pretty amusing!  Deadline is tomorrow (Wed 10/15) 6pm ET.  My thanks to Andy Beal, a good friend in the online marketing world!

And stay tuned!  There will be more contests to come with other excellent marketing & small business blogs!

Lots of stuff going on out there regarding my book, Content Rich this past week. I thought I would put together a quick blog post on some of the activities that I saw. As the book continued to sell to more and more people, these references will pick up. Currently, we have over 80 prominent marketing and small business blogs that will be reviewing the book in the next few weeks. I was thrilled with the response that my review requests received. I guess it speaks to the fact that everyone likes doing product and book reviews on their blog, especially if its directed at their target market. So, here is whats been going on:

1. Chris Brown from Branding and Marketing wrote about Content Rich in a recent blog post. Thanks Chris!
2. Karin at Kiss Business Too recently read the book and had a glowing review. She seemed to think that Chapter 12, where I discuss content strategies for small businesses was a good one. Thanks Karin!
3. Irene Watson of Reader Views wrote a great review.  Thanks Irene!
4. I was interviewed for Inc. com for an article on Social Media Marketing.

Thanks as always for your interest!

I was pleased to be asked by my U.S. book distributer, Greenleaf Book Group, to put together an introductory podcast recording for Content Rich, available from their author room or itunes as part of their Behind The Book Series, along with other online outlets. I was asked a number of important questions by the moderator, many of which are the same ones that business owners and CEO’s ask me when I’m consulting or speaking.

For those who want to know a little more about SEO copywriting and why this book needed to be written, take a listen. I look forward to doing an entire series of these in the upcoming weeks…thanks for checking it out!