When you own your own business, it’s almost an instant reaction to spend money on advertising. That’s why, when you publish your own ebook, it’s an instant reaction to think about spending money to advertise, or market, your ebook to the rest of the world. But the truth is that you don’t need to spend a great amount of money, or, really, any money to market your ebook. There are a lot of things that you can do to market your ebook absolutely free.

The first thing that you should definitely do is to make sure that you are known on the internet. If you don’t have a website, or aren’t on a social marketing site, then you likely aren’t known on the internet. By creating a presence on the internet, you’re able to get the word out about your new work. Once you’re online, take the time to look for other authors. You will likely be able to find blogs of other authors who write work that is similar to yours. Befriend them! Start by writing a message on their blog (and it’s a plus if you actually take the time to read their work) and letting them know that you’re out there.

Message boards are a great way to get the word out about you and your work. Find some message boards and join them. Answer questions that new people have, and don’t forget to add the address to your website in your signature on the blog. Make sure that you pop in on the site regularly, so it doesn’t look like you’re just there to advertise. It’s also a great idea to join writers groups online, which are similar to message boards, and to get in touch with writers this way! It’s entirely possible to market your book online without ever spending a dime, so make sure that you take advantage of the internet!