Large publishing houses have long been wary of the internet, and there is a concern that traditional publishers will become obsolete within the next few years. Indeed, even while the large publishing houses have been rather unsuccessful in terms of Internet marketing, they have also been rather cautious about distributing the latest fiction titles in e-book format. In so doing, major publishers are missing out on a serious revenue opportunity.
e-book sites obtain revenue through selling online books on a vast range of topics. One of the most basic ways to profit off of the e-book boom is to buy a set number of electronic books, set up a website, and then finally sell the books online. However, even simpler methods of profiting from e-books exist.
A turnkey business version of the e-book industry would mean initially quicker profits, and ultimately less work for a potential business owner. A pre-made e-book site has no time lag for development, marketing, stocking, or any of the other issues that come with starting a website from nothing. Through the same paradigm as all other turnkey businesses, the prospective buyer pays money up front, then uses the ready-made site for business and profit.
