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The Only Book Marketing Strategy That I’m Currently Focusing On Right Now

The Only Book Marketing Strategy That I’m Currently Focusing On Right Now

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

With so many book marketing strategies to choose from, it can be hard to know which one of them can be worthwhile. Not sure what you should do to move the needle? These are the things that I’m currently doing right now. What’s more, they’re timeless strategies too.

My Year 2023 Goals In a Nutshell

My Year 2023 Goals In a Nutshell

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

In the spirit of new year, these are the things that I plan to do for this year not just from the publishing perspective. But the goals include my plan for The Efficient You and my personal goal as well.

Why I Cancel My HostGator Account and Move to SetraHost After Been Using Hostgator For Almost a Decade

Why I Cancel My HostGator Account and Move to SetraHost After Been Using Hostgator For Almost a Decade

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

HostGator was one of the web hosting services that I came across when I just trying to get my feet wet in the online space. As much as I love HostGator, it’s sad to say that I have to switch to a different hosting because of this reason.

Why I No Longer Have Any of My Books as Permafree Books

Why I No Longer Have Any of My Books as Permafree Books

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

Permafree books can be a wonderful way to generate more book sales and bring more exposure to other books in the series or any other books that you write. But despite all that, I no longer have any of my books as permafree anymore

Why I No Longer Offer a Free Book Giveaway On My Website To Build My Email List

Why I No Longer Offer a Free Book Giveaway On My Website To Build My Email List

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

Free book giveaway can be the best way to build your email list if you do it right. But it’s sad to say that this strategy backfires me somehow. Here’s why I no longer use this strategy to build my email list and what I do to build my email list instead.

Payhip vs. Gumroad: Why I’m Switching to Payhip After Years of Using Gumroad

Payhip vs. Gumroad: Why I’m Switching to Payhip After Years of Using Gumroad

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

For the longest time, I’ve been using Gumroad not just on The Efficient You. But I also use Gumroad onmy fiction author website, Sekina Mayu. After some time, I decided to switch to Payhip because of these reasons.

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