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By James Williams
Now that you've finished writing
your eBook and have a basic
understanding of what an eBook
compiler does, you may be feeling
overwhelmed by the number of
compilers on the market. To help you
make your decision, I have tested
and reviewed the best-rated eBook
compilers currently available.
* E-ditor
This software has a demo version
that you can download to try out
before purchasing. You can't
actually use the demo to create an
eBook, but you can run the software
and test it out thoroughly to see if
it does what you need it to do for
your particular eBook.
This eBook compiler is one of the
easiest to use. The software has a
very user-friendly help menu that
provides instructions for and
explanations of every field on every
screen. The program also includes
video tutorials demonstrating every
step of this compiler
with clear explanations of all
fields that need to be filled out.
There are 7 screens that you use to
choose your eBook options.
This compiler requires your files to
be in HTML format. You follow simple
directions, and the compiler loads
your files. If you decide to edit
your eBook after it has been
compiled, make any changes in your
original files and click on "Compile
you eBook" and your changes will
appear in your compiled eBook.
E-editor allows for some
customization of your eBook.
You can create a special page that
appears when the eBook is opened;
create customized icons that appear
on the desktop after downloading;
use your own logo on the task bar of
your eBook; customize the task bar's
buttons, where the task bar appears
in your eBook, and choose the task
bar's colors. Additionally, you can
choose to have the eBook open to the
last page read,
which many of your buyers will
appreciate.
An excellent and unique feature of
E-ditor is the capability to choose
a standard Microsoft window or to
create your own design for a window
to personalize your eBook. The
program provides some sample window
designs, but you can use any .bmp
(bit map skin) graphic you have
stored on your hard drive.
E-ditor is a good choice if you are
new at producing eBooks because it
is easy to use and allows you to
customize the appearance of your
eBook.
* Desktop Author
This compiler does not require a
browser, nor do you have to download
software or plug-ins. The program
converts exe. files into pages that
look like a standard book. You can
create and produce eBook pages
scaled to fit on your computer
screen without any scrolling.
Additional features include WYSIWGY
(what
you see is what you get) page
editing and creation, the ability to
manipulate internal images, cut and
paste functions, hotlinks to pages,
email, website, or other files. It
is an excellent compiler to use for
a marketing tools, such as creating
brochures and
manuals in addition to eBooks.
* EBook Edit Pro
This compiler provides a demo
version, which allows you to test
out its features. The software uses
a Wizard that leads you step-by-step
through the set-up and creation of
your eBook. Customization
includes text editing that appears
on the pop-up starting message
window; the ability to allow or
prevent resizing of your book and
the mouse-click pop-up menu;
enabling or disabling the navigation
bar and choosing the buttons you
want to appear; and customizing
navigation bar.
Ebook Edit Pro is loaded with
excellent features that allow you to
create multi-media Ebooks, and
includes a Wizard that is customized
for beginners and for advanced
users. The software uses HTML files,
downloading them from the directory
where they are saved. Edit and
resave your files in the original
software used to create those files,
and then with a single click you can
re-compile your Ebook.
Features include customization of
icons, toolbars, andthe "about box."
This compiler has a particularly
useful feature called the Rebrander
feature. This permits you to enter
customized code into your Ebook
pages and distribute the Rebrander
software to your
affiliates or distributors. They can
then customize the links included in
the Ebook, but they can not alter
any link or information that you
have not entered a customized code
for.
The software includes "eBrand-It"
software that allows custom fields
for your customer's name, affiliate
ID or URL. This feature is a
powerful marketing tool because
affiliates are much happier giving
away your Ebook from their own site
when they can customize it.
* Ebook Compiler
This compiler offers a demo version
that allows you to compile 10 files.
If you don't include graphics, you
can create a 10 page Ebook that
allows printing and copying of the
Ebook. The catch is that you can't
sell any Ebook you create in the
demo version.
The purchased software is
user-friendly with easy-to-follow
help files that not only guide you
through the steps of compiling your
Ebook, but also explains what an
Ebook compiler does. The software
provides detailed instructions on
how to create source
files from Microsoft Word 2000 and
1997, PowerPoint 2000 and 1997, and
HTML documents. It contains less
detailed instructions for creating
source files from other programs.
This compiler allows for password
protection of your entire Ebook or
for selected pages. Additionally,
you can set a time limit on your
Ebook. When the runs out, the
customer no longer has access unless
they pay for it. In other words, it
allows you to create a demo version
of your Ebook for marketing
purposes.
You can set a single password or
multiple passwords. Using
multiple passwords assigns each user
their own specific password. Online
help files guide you through setting
up your passwords. You can also
create a Sales and Thank-you page
for selling a password protected
Ebook. This is a good choice for the
novice, particularly since it
includes basic features for password
protection and distribution.
* Activ Ebook Compiler
This is an easy to use compiler that
provides excellent features. This
software can support HTML, JPEG,
GIF, and all active plug-ins.
Features includes password
protection, branding, internet
linking, icon customization,
assigning unique serial numbers,
splash screen, file compression, and
start-up messages. It
also provides free lifetime
upgrades. Additionally, it includes
a preprocessor, re-brander, active
script, and detailed instructions
for using HTML, Power Point, and
Microsoft Word files.
There are several other excellent
Ebook compilers on the market that
are worth looking into.
Ebook Generator features
splash screens, password protection,
branding, icon customization, and
compression control.
Additionally, it includes virus
prevention that alerts the user to
any modifications made to your Ebook
and offers usage statistics so you
can track your Ebook's use. With all
these advanced features, this is an
excellent compiler for the beginner
because it is exceptionally easy to
run.
Ebook Creator is another
excellent compiler, supporting HTML,
JPEG, GIF, and PNG graphics, and
Javascript, VB script, and Java
applets. It also supports all
Internet Explorer plug-ins. Standard
features include unique serial
numbers, direct linking
to a form or a page on your website,
disabled right clicking, and search
functions. The software allows for
expiration after a set number of
days or usages, which allows you to
create demo versions. You can create
up to 1000 different passwords;
every time the Ebook is downloaded,
a unique password is required to
access protected pages. The software
provides user-friendly menus and
buttons that allow the beginner to
the advanced user to easily create
their Ebook.
Obviously, there are some excellent
compilers out there. So figure out
EVERYTHING you need in terms of
features, and then compare prices
and options. Do take advantage of
demo versions if they are offered
before purchasing. And then, have
fun creating your Ebook!
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