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I think you guys are the ones to ask...
I am trying to create an e-commerce page that will allow the customer to download a digital version of my books - like Kindle does - or order a hard copy.

1. Is there an e-commerce add-on that addresses that specifically?
2. What format should the books be in in order to insure the quality like Kindle does

Thank you guys..

DAvid
 
JohntheFish replied on at Permalink Reply
JohntheFish
There are a few membership based eCommerce addons that can be configured to facilitate such. Or there is a digital downloads extension to the core eCommerce.

More are available for 5.6 than 5.7.
Engine44 replied on at Permalink Reply
Engine44
You probably already know this but I'll mention it anyway. You could use an existing ecommerce package (e.g. Prestashop) and connect it as a subdomain.
MrKDilkington replied on at Permalink Reply
MrKDilkington
Hi Davidlights123,

If you are using concrete5 5.7 there is a digital download e-commerce add-on that will be available in the marketplace soon (it is in the marketplace review stage).

The digital download add-on works with the Snipcart e-commerce package.
https://www.concrete5.org/marketplace/addons/ecommerce-with-snipcart...

Here is a video tutorial for using the digital download add-on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCptNrry6wI...

A few links on e-book formats.
https://kdp.amazon.com/help?topicId=A2GF0UFHIYG9VQ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_e-book_formats...

An option would be to include multiple versions of your ebook to serve a range of devices.