Guides
Step-by-step tutorials and practical resources for publishers, authors, and bookstores.
How to Launch a University Press Ebook Store Without IT Staff
Most mid-size university presses have 10-50 employees and no dedicated IT team. The tech barrier is the top objection to launching D2C. This guide walks through how a press can go from zero to a live ebook store in 30-60 days — from catalog import to storefront launch to reader app branding.
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MUSE, JSTOR, and D2C: Why You Need All Three
Project MUSE serves institutional libraries. JSTOR archives scholarship and opens access paths. Neither serves individual readers who want to buy directly. D2C fills this gap — and it is complementary, not competitive, with your existing channels. Here is how the three-channel model works.
Read moreHow to Launch Your Digital Bookstore in 7 Days (Without a Tech Team)
You don't need developers, a big budget, or months of work to sell digital books directly to your readers. Here's the step-by-step guide to launching your own branded digital bookstore.
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Building a Magazine App: Custom vs White-Label Solutions
Comparing custom-built and white-label approaches to magazine app development. Learn the costs, timelines, and strategic trade-offs to make the right decision for your publication.
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Digital Magazine Distribution: Platforms, Formats, and Revenue Models
A comprehensive guide to digital magazine distribution covering platform options, format considerations, and proven revenue models that help publishers maximize reach and profitability.
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Ebook Accessibility in Libraries: Standards, Compliance, and Best Practices
A comprehensive guide to making your digital library accessible to all readers. Covers WCAG, EPUB Accessibility, the European Accessibility Act, Section 508, and practical steps to audit, fix, and future-proof your ebook lending program for users with disabilities.
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How to Build a Digital Lending Program for Your Institution
A step-by-step guide to launching an institutional digital lending program -- from selecting the right ebook lending platform to configuring authentication, curating catalogs, and measuring success. Whether you manage a university, public, or corporate library, this guide covers the decisions that determine whether your program thrives or stalls.
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Payment Processing for Digital Bookshops: Taxes, Currencies, and Compliance
Selling digital books across borders means navigating VAT rules, multi-currency pricing, local payment methods like PIX and OXXO, and PCI compliance. This guide breaks down the key payment challenges for digital bookshop owners and explains how the right platform infrastructure makes cross-border sales manageable.
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How to Launch a Digital Bookshop: The Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide for independent booksellers and ebook retailers ready to build their own digital storefront. Covers platform selection, catalog building, reader experience, and go-to-market strategy — everything you need to launch and grow a digital bookshop that belongs to you.
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European Accessibility Act (EAA) Checklist: Is Your Ebook Store Compliant?
The European Accessibility Act is now in effect. This checklist covers the key requirements for ebook stores and digital publishing platforms, from EPUB accessibility to reading app compliance.
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How to Choose a Digital Distribution Platform for Your Publishing House
A practical guide for Latin American publishers evaluating ebook platforms: which criteria to prioritize, how to compare revenue-share models, and why white-label distribution can be more profitable than marketplaces.
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