Publishers have a number of online sales opportunities today. Most
of these opportunities fit within two options:
Direct-to-consumer sales through the publisher's own website
Consumer sales through a third party retailer
Using the publisher website
The Snowfall Print Network is a leader in technology for printers
serving publishers. One of the early features Snowfall developed was an
API that allowed a publisher's eCommerce engine to connect directly to
the Snowfall Print Network. In essence, a consumer order from a
publisher's website triggers a ‘purchase order' in the Network, and the
print server triggers the press to print the book(s) and ship them to
the address on the purchase order.
This solution is available today. For more information and
specific instructions, contact david.sheets@snowfallpress.com
Note: This solution is technically demanding and may require
extensive knowledge of web development and programming. The Snowfall
Print Network has made this API available at no charge, but does not
have the ability to do any substantial consulting or programming for
publishers. It is the publisher's responsibility to make the required
modifications to its own website for integration.
Drop Shipping
The Snowfall Print Network offers its publishers the opportunity
to ship orders anywhere in the world, directly off press. Simply put the
shipping information in the order and select the desired shipping
method.