tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post1806635385835022434..comments2023-09-13T00:53:08.478-07:00Comments on Laura Howard: Understanding Metadata for AuthorsLaura Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07094120603422425142noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-1331864185985458382012-10-30T21:27:36.357-07:002012-10-30T21:27:36.357-07:00You're quite welcome, Lauren. It's an expe...You're quite welcome, Lauren. It's an experience, for sure. <br /><br />I love it, but there's no question that it's difficult work. When I hear authors discuss that self-publishing is the 'easy' way out (or in), I laugh. <br /><br />please. <br /><br />xoRachelintheOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676161347572347668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-91941794844100268672012-10-28T12:57:53.301-07:002012-10-28T12:57:53.301-07:00Great stuff, Laura and Rachel ..... Am printing th...Great stuff, Laura and Rachel ..... Am printing this out for a reference! And yes, this publishing journey is a marathon, isn't it? Always something new to learn. Thank you for sharing what's worked for you, Rachel!<br /><br />xx, LaurenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-72525246318362139772012-10-24T12:00:11.618-07:002012-10-24T12:00:11.618-07:00Hi Doreen. It's not a one-step process. I atte...Hi Doreen. It's not a one-step process. I attended webinars, read articles, played with my own books as test subjects, and now help others through my company, BadRedhead Media. It's definitely a process.<br /><br />There are lots of people who know more than I do about it. I don't claim to be an expert. I simply share what I've learned and read and hope it helps others. <br /><br />Thanks again.RachelintheOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676161347572347668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-70259940125796173272012-10-24T11:58:44.578-07:002012-10-24T11:58:44.578-07:00Thank you, Barb. There's so much to any kind o...Thank you, Barb. There's so much to any kind of metadata, but I find authors are much more successful when they know/understand the Amazon process. <br /><br />xoRachelintheOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676161347572347668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-80536482010435768762012-10-24T11:58:06.369-07:002012-10-24T11:58:06.369-07:00Hi Marquita -- it's great that you learned abo...Hi Marquita -- it's great that you learned about tagging from AWC. It's a super way to support other authors and garner support for your own books. As for the tag cloud, it's RIGHT THERE and yet, almost impossible to find. But once you do...gold! <br /><br />As for categories, if you're ranked in a category and making sales, leave it. I find that testing one category change at a time is the best move. <br /><br />Good luck! RachelintheOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676161347572347668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-23205172734914604552012-10-24T11:56:05.749-07:002012-10-24T11:56:05.749-07:00thank you, Kelly! thank you, Kelly! RachelintheOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676161347572347668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-20280073822644125662012-10-24T11:48:34.405-07:002012-10-24T11:48:34.405-07:00Great post. I'm still learning all about tags,...Great post. I'm still learning all about tags, meta data and SEO. So much to learn!Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-50841874108476645152012-10-23T20:13:21.148-07:002012-10-23T20:13:21.148-07:00As always, well thought out, well worded pearls of...As always, well thought out, well worded pearls of wisdom.....thanks for sharing!<br /><br />BarbSugarbeathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098238900053899847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-38843105988783442372012-10-23T13:59:16.491-07:002012-10-23T13:59:16.491-07:00Very helpful. I learned about tagging at Amazon...Very helpful. I learned about tagging at Amazon's Writer's Cafe and participate in a very active group of authors who support each other by bumping up the tag counts on our books. But I somehow missed the tag cloud - relieved to see each of my 3 books is on target. Categories are another issue. I've often thought about experimenting with categories but haven't had the courage so far - I think I'm going to give it a try with one of my books to test things out. Thanks!Marquitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01834185614478268016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-78311313722863917312012-10-23T13:10:19.081-07:002012-10-23T13:10:19.081-07:00As always, excellent info, Rachel. As always, excellent info, Rachel. Kelly Stone Gamblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05580080443113053144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-29976931498385294992012-10-22T17:22:54.025-07:002012-10-22T17:22:54.025-07:00Thanks for your kind comments, Suzan and Dee!
Ab...Thanks for your kind comments, Suzan and Dee! <br /><br />Absolutely, it's a process. I didn't know much of anything 'net' related when I started my blog over four years ago. Through much trial and error, I've developed a formula that has worked. Metadata is just one small part of it, but clearly a very important one. <br /><br />hugs.RachelintheOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676161347572347668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-7648975808710384812012-10-22T10:05:08.814-07:002012-10-22T10:05:08.814-07:00It looks like this can apply to blogs and anything...It looks like this can apply to blogs and anything else you might post. Thank you very much for posting this. The RambleInnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782867075487534804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-58705968172138094962012-10-22T05:50:19.292-07:002012-10-22T05:50:19.292-07:00I know that when I published my first book, I didn...I know that when I published my first book, I didn't have a clue what I was doing. I think this is very useful information for newbies! ;o) Thanks so much for sharing.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Suzan T.Suzan Tisdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448144413924439336noreply@blogger.com