There are well over one hundred ebook compiler software packages available today. So how do you choose the one that is the best fit for you?

The best place to start is to come up with a list of the features that are most important to you. This will help you narrow down the choices fairly quickly.

To help you out, these are some of the features that I consider:

1) Easy to use. In other words, how easy is it to create an ebook with the software? This is critical if you are not technically savvy, or have using an ebook compiler for the first time. Test a couple of packages before making your final selection.

"Ease of use" was high on my list of criteria, because if I couldn’t figure out how to use the software I was never going to get my ebook created. Just remember to look and see if the publisher offers a demo version of the ebook compiler software make sure you download and give it a "test drive" before you commit to purchasing it.

2) Can create a professional looking ebook. Your customers impressions of the ebook’s appearance when it’s done will go a long way to determining your success. I’m not talking about the cover, but the look of the pages in the ebook, the borders, color scheme, etc.), the navigation, and what the customer will see when they click on your ebook’s icon and it opens up on their screen.

Will your ebook project a professional look, or will it look like it was put together with low budget ebook compiler software? Each ebook compiler software package will have its own unique look and feel for the ebooks it produces.

Many ebook compiler software sellers even offer free downloads of a "sample" ebook that they have created with their software. If you get the chance, make sure to download the sample ebook to see what it the finished product will be like. Make sure you go through the ebook as if you were a customer and ask yourself these questions:

Does it look professional? And is it easy to navigate?

The chance is that you will find the look and feel that suits your business relatively quickly.

3) Does it have security features. Does the ebook compiler software provide security features that help prevent the theft of your ebook?

Your ebook is "locked" on one system so customers can’t pass it on to their friends, or distribute it on the internet (or begin selling it themselves!) and the customers’ access to the ebook can be deactivated if they request a refund.

The "print" feature can also be turned off so customers cannot print out your ebook and then request a refund.

And some ebook compiler software packages allow you to disable the "cut & paste" feature so customers cannot cut and paste the contents of your ebook.

The ebook compiler software packages that do offer the above features usually provide an option that allows you to turn each one "on" or "off". These security features are just some of the examples – some ebook compiler software packages may offer fewer features, and some may offer more.

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