A compiler is a software program that is designed to take each of your HTML pages (Hypertext Markup Language) or text pages and then combines them into a single executable file.  An ebook itself is considered a software program.  

There are as many different compilers available as there are various kinds of operating systems and  Internet browsers.  One of the most frequently asked questions I get is "Which compiler is the best and which one should  I use?"

My answer is almost never the same!

First you must choose what you want to use to create your pages.  Will your book be in PDF (portable document file) format or HTML?  To make HTML pages you can use Microsoft Word which will save your pages as HTML or you can use a HTML "Editor."

There are many of these "editors" on the market.  And many are in the form of a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editors.  These type of editors require very little knowledge of the HTML language and much like a word processing program you can "see" your pages as they will look in their final form.

Then you will need to consider what your book is going to be used for.  Are you giving it away free, or are you selling it?  If you are selling it - you will probably want to password protect it to ensure that it cannot be given to others.   

Not all compilers have the same capabilities.  Once you know what you will require, you will be better able to make the choice as to which compiler is best for you.  Just as all eBooks are not created equal - neither are all compilers!

One of the worst downfalls with a majority of the compiler software out there is that they rely upon the user to either have a Windows 95/98 operating system or require the user to have special reader software installed to view the eBook. Hopefully, some day, a software company will create a multi-platform eBook compiler that doesn't require extra software or hardware to read it. This is a potentially huge market!

Have you ever wanted...
...to have a simple method of creating your own products?
...to have something unique to your business?
...to be able to get other businesses to promote your business for free?
...to have something that you can sell on the Internet?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then creating your own electronic book ("E-Book") could be the answer to your prayers:

• E-Books are simple to create:
  
  You do not need to be a programming genius or computer wizard!
  
  You do not need any special hardware or other gadgets.
  
  You do not need stacks of money to get started.
  
  Even small and home businesses can, and have, successfully created their own E-Books using our software.
  
  
• Your E-Books are unique to you:
  
  You decide what you want to write in your e-book ...which means your finished E-Book can be totally unique product that nobody else has to offer.
• Maybe you're an expert on a particular subject?
• Do you have valuable experience in, or insight into, a subject like animal/pet-care, astrology, business, child-care, computers, cosmetics & make-up, education, design, education, farming, fitness, graphics, history, marketing, planning, retail, sales, sports, technology, travel, wedding planning ...or any other subject where your in-depth knowledge could be of great benefit to others.

• E-Books can be a powerful marketing tool:
  
  You can make an E-Book and give it away for free:
• You could use your free E-Book as a bonus, or thank you gift, for your customers, web site visitors or ezine subscribers.
• You could use the E-Book to remind readers about your business or products.
• You could even include advertising within your free E-Book.

Or, you could make an E-Book and allow other businesses to give copies away free to their customers, web site visitors or ezine subscribers. It could be the start of a beautiful a win-win relationship:

• The other business benefits, because their readers/customers get something free.
• You benefit, because your E-Book presumably tells these new readers about your business.