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Unmatched expertise around data: NetRead
Twelve years of book industry relations around data. That's NetRead. The first company to create a software app. for conversion of title information to the book-industry XML data standard: ONIX.
Getting started is simple...
Click the GETTING STARTED tab above for more details. To sign up for an account right now, fill out the form to the right under Sign Up NOW...
A continual focus upon the business of book publishing: NetRead
Distribution once used to be about a warehouse and a bookstore. It’s now about data and relationships. It’s not about putting up a website and walking away. It’s about personalized service that includes a human contact, and a phone number that isn’t buried several pages into the site.
NetRead’s Distribution services utilizes the same software used by major North American book publishers for e-content distribution.
By signing up with NetRead, you get the most advanced software in the industry, and a company with 12 years of industry relationships.
What happens once you are logged in:
1:
Download an Excel sheet
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In the Excel sheet, enter title information
3:
Upload Excel Sheet
4:
Upload Ebook Content (pdf, epub, and Kindle, OR upload for conversion)
5:
Upload cover image (jpg, jpeg, png)
Getting started is simple
Step 1:
Create an Account—use the sign up form shown to the right
Step 2:
Agree to 2-year Contract—2nd step when creating an account
Step 3:
Proceed to Login Prompt
Then... Sign Up NOW... !
To sign up today for an account with our e-Distribution service, simply provide the required contact information shown in the “Sign Up NOW...” form to the right.
The next step of the Sign Up process requires you to agree to a contract covering a two-year term. If you want to, click to review the contract terms.
We’ll be in contact shortly after you complete Sign Up. Once approved, your content will appear on sites across the globe.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does NetRead save me time?
This is a one-stop shop for conversion, metadata conversion, and content and image delivery. Our software directly connects to Apple’s Transporter, Amazon’s Ebookbase, and other bulk upload tools and applications.
2. How will NetRead increase my sales and represent my titles?
We are veterans of the industry. We have relationships equal to those of the largest book publishers, but we see this from the perspective of data. Our reach is greater because we don’t see physical boundaries. Whether it’s a promotional tool, an ebook delivery, a tip sheet generation, or sales pitch, it’s still data that originates from our platform. From there, it’s the personal relationships that we’ve developed over many years.
3. How quickly will my titles be online?
If the ebook and cover image are already converted, your titles will be uploaded as soon as you complete a spreadsheet with the title information (metadata). In essence, your ebooks could be online in hours from contract acceptance.
4. What if my titles haven't been converted to content formats; e.g. PDF, Epub, etc?
We will convert your titles to all required formats in a two-week timeframe.
5. What is the cost of conversion?
We provide high-quality conversions with actual human beings ensuring accuracy. We charge USD .55/page for basic text conversions. Our conversion price includes conversion to 3 formats, Epub, Kindle/Mobipocket, and PDF.
6. What does NetRead charge for distribution?
NetRead charges 10% of net sales.
7. Some sites charge nothing for conversion. Why?
They’ve automated the process, but there is no quality control. We’re committed to delivering a flawless conversion of your content. Furthermore, we will return the files to you. We don’t own your assets.
8. Why shouldn’t I sign up with each individual etailer?
In addition to the headache associated with such an attempt, you will delay delivery of your product to the consumer. Reducing time to market is key in the world of digital downloads. The sooner your product is online, the sooner you are selling ebooks. NetRead’s software is the fastest way to instantly upload and update your ebooks and title information. You will see sales more quickly.
9. What are the advantages of NetRead over another site or distributor?
· 12 years of experience, and many established, personal relationships with industry etailers
· The same software that drives the process for some of the largest book publishers in North America
· Unmatched expertise around data issues
· The ability to change price and status within hours
· The ability to transmit zero price titles
