Free Money How To Profit From The Public Domain
What is public domain...and why should you care?
The phrase “public domain” naturally conjures an image of an area open to the public. It’s logical to guess this phrase refers to community parks, playgrounds, unprotected natural land (if there’s any of that left), and structures like malls or downtown squares. Any place a bunch of folks can get together without danger of trespassing or loitering accusations might be a “public domain.”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: DEFINING PUBLIC DOMAIN
What is public domain...and why should you care?
Requirements for public domain works
Copyright clearance: Obtaining a certified copyright search report
The Slow Free Way
The Fast Expensive Method
CHAPTER 2: FINDING AND PREPARING PUBLIC DOMAIN WORKS
Internet Searches
Public Libraries
Garage Sales and Flea Markets
Paid Lists/Reseller Programs
Some works that are now considered public domain
Free Money – How To Profit From The Public Domain
Scanning and Preparing Public Domain Works for Resale
How to scan books and publications for electronic distribution
CREATING E-BOOKS
CHAPTER 3: MAKING MONEY
Famous Fortunes Made From Public Domain Works
Walt Disney
Ted Turner
Money-Making Methods of Using Public Domain Works
Replicate and sell e-books
Edit and update the content, then sell revised editions
Reseller/Affiliate Programs
Create products using public domain images
Sell public domain reproductions on e-Bay
Publish print or CD versions of public domain works
Downloadable public domain music, movies or software
Upsell original products by offering public domain works as bonus buys
Article series or e-courses
Why You Need a Web Site (and How to Get One)
Getting a web site
Choosing a domain name
Web site design
Content and web copy
Visibility
Pay Up: How to Collect Money from a Web Site
Distributing your product
Choosing Public Domain Topics That Sell
Hot topics: Current sellers that can be found in the public domain
Free Money – How To Profit From The Public Domain
Timeless topics: Subjects that have general appeal
Test Marketing Your Topic
Google AdWords Campaigns
Terminology for search engine advertising
Mini-sites and e-mail/click tracking
Free giveaways
Free bonuses
Build a list
Target a niche market
SUMMARY
APPENDIX: RESOURCES
IMPORTANT SITES YOU SHOULD KNOW
LINKS
Public Domain Groups and Forums
Resources for Finding Public Domain Works
All About Web Sites
Marketing Resources
Miscellaneous Useful Links and Free Stuff
United States Copyright Office Search Request Form
GLOSSARY
SELF COMMITMENT AGREEMENT
