Testing e-book muse

[nlhank]

Can you all suggest the easiest/cheapest way to test an e-book muse?

I guess my main question would be if they visit my site and want to download my e-book, what would be the reason for the book not being available to download right away?

[blackhatontherocks]

You're just in the process of reworking and updating the content.

Don't worry so much, that's not exactly the type of issue where you should stop and waste time figuring out how to fix it ;)

EDIT: I'm obviously just refering to your "main question" - not the testing in general.

[froldt]

I'm in the process of putting together some free information that can be downloaded. The website will have some basic information that leads into the download. Both the basic information and the download will be pointing to the ebook, which will be available for sale.
Following bhotr's advice, I will start with a page (after "taking" -but not keeping- the order info) that says not available due to updating the content.

I actually have an ebook that I have resale rights to and plan to rewrite it to make it more concise, so I can have a book available if the results are favorable.
Once I have the book ready, I will make it available on the website and also list it in ebay, so that I can test some prices. The ebay listings will point to the website, where the free download will be avaible, so I will be treating it as an advertising expense.

[Paul Pichugin]

I'd be careful how much credence you give the results of what is basically a free ebook download though, as it won't give you numbers of people who are actually willing to pay for your book. I'd maybe rework the testing method a bit before proceeding.

I'd really recommend reading all the way through this post: http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=1825

As he's gone from start to finish and explains everything he has done.

All the best!

- paul

http://www.paulpichugin.com

[kamakiri]

Does it really matter? I would bet that there is not a line of people beating your door to get the book finished. Just make the site and count the people. The cost of a lost customer is really not that high in your case because 99% of those purchases are impulsive. People get caught up in the moment.

Don't sweat the small stuff.

[KansasDragon]

Test your "report" at a low ball price of about $7. That will give you an idea if people in your niche are willing to spend money.

Once you've tested, then upgrade to the full-blown ebook at the price you want. (Don't forget to offer those $7 buyers a special price.... :) )

That will give you an effective test, plus start you in creating a list of potential buyers for your product.