How to Add EBook Downloads in Your WordPress Website
EBook downloads are a great idea for people who wish to sell their own books or give more information about their products in a more detailed manner. The good news is that WordPress makes it easy for you to add eBook files in PDF format. You can then sell the eBooks or use them to help gain more email subscribers. The purpose of this post is to show you how you can add eBooks on your WordPress website.
Direct eBook downloads in posts
The first method you can use is that of direct eBook downloads in the WordPress posts. With this method, you will need to add a link to your website which allows users to download the eBook. To start with, edit the page or post that you wish to add the eBook download. You do this by clicking on the ‘Add Media’ button on the WordPress’ edit screen.
After the media uploader pops up, hit on ‘Select Files’ then pick the eBook file from your computer. For PDF files, you will get to see a thumbnail of your eBook once it is uploaded. You can then provide a title, caption as well as a description on the right hand column. It is also possible to choose how you wish your eBook to be linked. By default, it will be linked to the eBook file itself. The next step is to select ‘Insert into Post’ and you are done.
Using eBook downloads to increase subscriptions
Adding the eBook directly to your post is easy and works for most people. However, if you wish to use eBook downloads to get more subscribers, get more traffic or boost conversions; you have to use this second method.
To use this method, you will have to use OptinMonster. This is lead generation software was created by Syed Balkhi and will help grow your email list. The software has tools that will help create remarkable forms that ask users to perform a specified action prior to downloading the eBook. This technique is referred to as content upgrades. You offer free bonus content in exchange for a small action such as signing up. With every download, you get a new subscriber.
Sell eBook downloads
This third option will help monetize your WordPress website. With WooCommerce, you will be able to create an online store. You just need to install this ecommerce plugin on your existing or new website. You can then use your website to sell physical and digital goods.
The post has only focused on adding eBook downloads but there is a lot that can be done with a WordPress website. Just keep learning and keep up with the trends.