You may never have heard of a PDF file, but don't let it scare you off. A PDF e-book can be read on any computer, PC or Mac. This helps your e-book be accessible to everyone, regardless of their operating system. PDF's are also easy to move electronically, even as an attachment to an e-mail.

You can create PDF e-books using shareware. This free software is available online. Converting your document to a PDF format is as easy as printing it. Simply Google "PDF 995" or "free PDF maker" to find great free software for making PDFs.

Once the software is installed in your computer, it works in the same way as your printer. Open your document and click the "print" button. A screen pops up which allows you to select the printer you wish to use. Use the drop down menu to select the PDF maker, and select "print". Instead of printing, your document will be converted into a PDF. Once that happens, anyone can read it on any computer, using any operating system.

There are other "Create PDF ebook shareware" programs available. As you look for the software that's best for you, be sure you get one that keeps your links clickable in the PDF. When you customer is reading your ebook and comes to a link you've included, they should be able to click that link and be transported to that web page.

Many free PDF software programs do not allow you to create clickable links. If your e-book is meant to help you sell other products through your website, those links must function perfectly. If they don't work, it will hurt your business.

Once your ebook is in a PDF format, you can easily learn how to put e-books on your website. All you do is open your ftp program. Find your PDF in "My Documents" and drag it on to your server. Now your e-book is online and you can sell it on your website. Once your customer pays for the e-book, send them the link to the PDF you just uploaded. It really is as simple as it seems.