I want to create a new site to sell ebooks, but I need to be able to protect the ebooks themselves (i mean, to not be shareable)

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  hellyhousesits · Member · Nov 1, 2022 at 9:56 am

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  I want to create a new site to sell ebooks, but I need to be able to protect the ebooks themselves (i mean, to not be shareable)

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  staff-zinnia · Staff · Nov 1, 2022 at 4:52 pm

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  Hello –

  Sure thing! The first step for any new project is figuring out which hosting plan is the best for the project and budget. Do you have an idea about how many different ebooks you plan to sell? I’m asking because if you sell from a one or a few authors, or if you want to build a marketplace, those are 2 very different scenarios for getting set up.

  Take a look at the hosting plans on https://wordpress.com/pricing/

  You’ll be able to sell items on the premium plan with payment blocks. That’s the option that works well for selling a few set products (meaning you don’t need variations like sizes, colors, etc).

  A more robust eCommerce solution can be built on our business plan, with a WooCommerce store.

  All of the plans are payable by the month or the year. The yearly option has a good savings. It can also be refundable for 30 days.

  The last thing I want to mention is that we do offer a service where we will build the site for you. Those details are on https://builtbywp.com/

  I need to be able to protect the ebooks themselves (i mean, to not be shareable)

  Things can be set up so that the ebook isn’t released until after it’s purchased from the site. It won’t be possible to control what folks do with that material after they purchase it though. Just like if I were to buy a book and regift it to a friend to read when I was finished.