How to Make a Multi-Media Book Not Just an Ebook Free by Kirkham
Pdf is a static document which never thrilled me as a means of conveying information considering the living power of the internet to make a web page come to life. Here's a way of making a multi-media or to use the phrase I coined m-book for free.....
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How to Make a Multi-Media Book Not Just an Ebook Free
Pdf is a static document which never thrilled me as a means of conveying information considering the living power of the internet to make a web page come to life. Here's a way of making a multi-media or to use the phrase I coined m-book for free.....
If
HTML is so Great, Why Not Use HTML?
For you total newbies, html is web page code. It stands fot hypertext markup language, Its grown so much over the years that it's now a cross platform multi-media system to convey anything from written text to the most popular television shows good on any language that any common computer can read from Mac to PC.
But Rick, Pdf is Cross Platform Too. I Can Use It On a Mac or Personal Computer
Absolutely! It
does a great job with graphics too. Anything static that won't
move or speak pdf does a great job. Now, if you want movies or
even an animated gif, you have to click on a hyperlink which
brings you where? To a web page!
Okay, But There's Already EXEs OUt There That Can Emulate a Web Page. Why Not Use EXEs
Once again for
new folks. An executable
ebook is an ebook in which all the graphics etc are compiled.
Nothings wrong with them accept they are not Macintosh friendly.
You may only use them for personal computers. EXEs, due to having
to be compiled are usually bigger than pdfs, though a pdf with
graphics can get pretty large as well. Once again though with an
EXE we're closer to the power of the internet to present
information in mutiple media formats including video.
I
think the most interesting objection to EXEs I've heard yet was in
a publishing group to which I belong. The poster stated
"I
never download exe ebooks, too many contain viruses."
I
then replied;
"Ummm, if you never download then how
do you know so many contain viruses?"
I never
received a response to this to my knowledge. All computers should
contain virus software and antispyware. Even when you click a
hyperlink in a pdf that web site could contain a virus or spyware.
I believe the risks of finding an exe with a virus are just as
small as a pdf with a bad link in it. It's a good rumor that can
be started by any company which sells pdf software though.
Alright Rick, So What Is Your Idea?
My idea IS a form of html or web page code. It's called an HTA, which stands for hypertext application. It takes a web page, whether online in a frame or local into an executable, small, clickable application. Recently I've noticed, much like pdfs, htas are now a clickable link to open in some browsers and since some search engines can now read pdfs, I suggest placing your mbook in a compressed file such as zip.
Rick, What Are the Advantages of Using an HTA? Why Not Just Use Html?
The advantages
of using an hta instead of html are some of the security issues
are overridden. For example, if I choose to encrypt my book with
javascript to give it some security, a local html would give you a
security bar before showing. Your reader must be savy enough to at
least click on the security bar to allow the information to show
in text format. An hta overrides this so your reader doesn't have
to do this. I know this seems like a basic skill, but never, ever,
assume your reader has even the most basic computer skills. I've
had to videos to teach my mom to copy and paste.
What Are Some of The Disadvantages fo Using An Hta Rick?
Since an hta
is not compiled, you either have to store your graphics and videos
in the zip file or you have to host them online. I personally opt
for hosting them online on my own website. Why? A simple way of
conveying updated information and reminders. If your readers are
logged onto the internet already so they can see your graphics, a
simple announcement page can be added as an iframe in your mbook.
It's also very easy if you host your graphics on your website to
update your graphics. New graphics and fresh content will keep
readers opening your mbook.
An hta mbook must be a single
page, unless you have it continue on web based pages or local web
pages. I usually place a print button on top and a close button on
the bottom to make it easier for readers.
Htas are
specific to PCs only, but later in this article when I explain how
to make. Simply do not complete the last step and send it to Mac
users as an html. Once again the power of the internet regardless
of the type of computer owned by your reader.
How DO I Make an Hta Rick?
Making an hta,
in it's most basic format, couldn't be easier.
Make a
local web page using any web editor you wish
http://kirkhamsebooks.com/Marketing/MakeWebPage/
After
you're done PC users right mouse click on your web page
Left
mouse click on Open with
Left mouse click on notepad
Left mouse click on file
Left mouse click on Save
as
Left mouse click to the right Save as type: at the pull
down menu
Left mouse click on all files
Left mouse
click inside the file name box. This should highlight your file
Now name your file My file name.hta
If you look at
your file and a white box appears to the left you have
successfully made your first hta file mbook! Now double click on
it and notice the blue frame with the title to your mbook. Nice
job I knew you could do it.
Htas are actually capable of
doing a lot more than this, but this will give you the basic idea
and possibly peak your interest.
Conclusion
In this 21st
century of muti-media I look forward to watching ebooks evolve
into multi-media presentations. There is a lot of power for
presentations available using the internet. Why not take advantage
of it?
Feel free to contact me. My specialization as a
dual certified teacher is service oriented to new writers and
marketers or those experienced marketers who need a little help
getting over a hump. Here is a list of my services thus far
http://newbieservices.com/Services/
A copy of this in mbook hta format is available for free
in my members only section of my Post Ads and Marketing Help Forum
http://newbieservices.com/Forum/index.php/board,23.0.html
In the book format it has full resale rights. I also
encrypted it for you so you could see the example of the program
I'm offering. You'll find the security just as effective as pdf
security.
About the Author
Dual
certified teacher and self-defense
instructor Sensei J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc. offers his sales,
business and computer services http://newbieservices.com/
both online and in business and home. He currently represents HTML
Encryptor for Your Web Page and Ebook
http://newbieservices.com/InternetSoftware/htmlencryptor.html
A copy of this in mbook hta format is available for free
in my members only section of my Post Ads and Marketing Help Forum
http://newbieservices.com/Forum/index.php/board,23.0.html
"In the book format it has full resale rights. I also
encrypted it for you so you could see the example of the program
I'm offering. You'll find the security just as effective as pdf
security."
Sensei Kirkham has been in sales related
fields for over 25 years. His expertise in sales,
advertising, public relations and customer service has won him
praise by both peers and clientèle