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Keep in mind that any images you include within your ebook must be included within compilation.

If you're linking to a web page outside of your ebook, make sure you create a link that includes full path to website and will open page in a new window like this:

Your Site

If you don't include "TARGET="blank" web page will open within your ebook.

Enhancing Your Ebook's Appearance

To enhance appearance of your ebook, include small images that compliment subject of your ebook. In addition, create small graphic page headers, subject dividers and bullets. By including these images, you will greatly enhance your ebook and provide a more enjoyable experience for your readers.

Try to avoid using animated or large, slow loading images, as these types of images can be very distracting and irritate your readers.

HTML compiled ebooks can include just about everything that HTML 4.0+ supports. You can include live links, subscription forms, order forms, JavaScript, DHTML, Flash, video and sound.

When designing your ebook, try to avoid using anything that requires a special plug-in, such as Flash. Although a dynamic presentation looks nice to those capable of viewing it, not everyone has those capabilities. Flash is very slow loading and can cause your readers to become frustrated when trying to load your ebook.

Creating an Icon

Many HTML ebook compilers are now enabling you to use your own ebook icon. This icon is an image that will be displayed on your clients' desktop. When clicked on, it will open your ebook.

In order to create an icon, you must have a special software program that will save your image with a .ico extension.

You can download a great software program called, "Icon Edit Pro" here: http://www.iconedit.com/

Before creating an icon, make sure you review your compilation software to make sure that you can include your own icon and to get their specifications.

Once you have created your chapter titles, you can begin writing each individual chapter. When you begin writing, keep in mind, reading on a computer screen is much more difficult than reading from paper. It not only causes eyestrain, but it is also a much slower read. With this in mind, keep your writing to point and avoid any filler information that really isn't necessary. Provide your readers with all of information required for each chapter, but keep it as simple as possible.

Write your text in small blocks and leave a space between each paragraph. Use an easy-to-read font such as Arial or Verdana and use black text on a white background. In addition, make sure you use plenty of white space. White space is empty space between your paragraphs and around your text. You certainly don't want to overwhelm your readers with a solid page of black text. Not only does it look bad, but it certainly won't keep their interest.

It is very important that you do everything you can to make your readers as comfortable as possible. If your text is difficult to read, your readers will not only become frustrated, but it will also make your ebook appear to be unprofessional. Your ebook should be well organized and enable your readers to easily locate important information.

To spice up your ebook's appearance, you may want to add a colorful border, subject dividers and relevant images. In addition, enlarge your subtitles to enable your readers to easily recognize beginning of each new section. By adding these extra touches to your ebook, you will not only improve your ebook's appearance, but it will also keep your reader interested.