What Would Google Do? is a month away. I know you’re not counting the days, but I am.
Here’s its web home, where you can preorder the book (thanks in advance) from Amazon
The book just got a blog review
from bookseller and author Drew Goodman: “The scariest chapter for me, was when Jarvis re-imagined the book publishing and selling business. I work in a bookstore. I write books. As an author, you write books and hope people like your words enough to pay for them. As a bookseller, you help people find authors that appeal to them so that they will buy the books from your bookstore. What if my livelihood were suddenly changed by an influx of free books on the Internet, or offering only ebooks. Is this such a bad thing, Jarvis asks. I began the chapter by screaming “Yes.” I ended the chapter by realizing that the Internet actually helps my business, both in writing and selling books.”
I couldn’t wish for a better response. (If only they were all like that.)
So far, I have one trip scheduled to California for the book. When and if other events are scheduled, I’ll update the book pages.
Pardon the hype. I’ll try to keep it to a minimum (though your idea of minimum and mine may be slightly different). Now we return to our regularly scheduled snark.
: LATER: Here’s the publisher’s official page for the book and a post on the new Collins Backstage blog. And, for amusement, they put up a countdown widget:
“Pardon the hype. I’ll try to keep it to a minimum ”
Hey, how much do we pay for reading this blog anyway?
Pimp that book. Hype it shamelessly.
Absolutley . . . . you have to hype your own book
could you send us some sample to promote it in our search marketing congress ?
cheers
ouali
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Dear Mr. Jarvis,
I’ve just finished your book and I got really inspired.
I am sure that you will hear from me soon.
As you discribed in your book, I will ask my visitors how they would like to have the services, their services.
I have this great plan!!!!
I have a management degree, but I know the the real knowledge comes from experience.
Reading your book was a great experiece and I will use this knowledge to complete my own.
This MUST be succesful.
I recommend everyone to read this book. Wether your are in the internet business or not.
Thanks for writing this book.
Best regards,
Matt Jasper
The Netherlands.
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Hello Professor,
I’m done listening to the audio book for the 2nd time, lol. Lets face it, it’s not very often we get good books about technology and motivated at the same time.
I’m so moved that I’m advertising your book. I posted a review on my personal site. http://www.evanislam.com/reviews/What-Would-Google-Do.html
Took your video and image… I’m recommend it to most geeks I know. fantastic book. Very educational and motivational.
Best wishes,
Evan
Thanks much, Evan.
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Now that you have articulated so well how various industries could be more Google like, are there any examples of Google like restaurants or shops or so forth?
it’s in the book.