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Yes, You Can Promote Yourself
A review - by - Jef Peace

How To Promote Your Music Successfully On The Internet
by David Nevue
Summer 2002 Edition

Almost immediately (the first page after the Table Of Contents) we see the question "Will You Make Millions?" The answer following the question is refreshing in this jaded world of get-rich-quick-schemes and scams . . . "The Internet is not a shortcut to success, it's simply another tool, and one that can be very effective in the hands of someone who knows how to use it." The author is up-front with the reality of internet self-promotion and that is commendable.

The rest of the book is filled with very useful information, including current links to the various tools and research that is used. I tested every single link in the book and every one was exactly what the author said it was. This, in itself, is quite unusual and again, commendable.

You will find sections on how to fine-tune your website and tailor it to meet the anticipated needs of your fans as well as optimize it for the search engines. You will find out what a press release is, how to write an effective one and where to send it. There's useful information regarding how to put samples of your music on your website and links to the free software needed for this task. There's an entire chapter devoted to mp3.com and even a chapter letting you know about promotional plans that DON'T work.

I will give my personal guarantee that if you follow the plan this book lays down, you will do exactly as the title indicates and successfully promote your music on the internet and I heartily endorse this book as the best manual on internet self-promotion that I've read to date. In fact, I picked a few valuable tips myself!