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I’m working on marketing https://softwareengineeringhandbook.com/

We’ve experimented with various approaches to promotion, including HN, KDP, Amazon Ads, and most recently Reddit Ads. It's been interesting to see which strategies resonate with the audience, but we're still figuring out the best way to get it in front of the right people.

And marketing is really hard!



What is the unique value proposition of this book? How does it stand apart from the numerous amount of other books on the same topic?

Marketing is hard when there isn't a clear brand. Branding is hard when you don't have a very simple and clear differentiator to promote.


Thanks for the questions! I hear you it does sound like a generic book name. Well, we have the domain and we couldn't really name it to something else as we think software engineering has many elements and we wanted to cover them.

Our book isn't just a technical book on software development. Instead, it goes into the life aspects of being a software engineer such as migration and parenting.

Many of us have wished for mentors who could guide us beyond the technicalities, offering insights into personal growth and career navigation. Recognizing this gap, we've created a resource that provides practical wisdom.

By taking a holistic approach to software engineering, we address both personal and professional development in a way that few other books do. This unique blend sets our book apart, offering a clear differentiator that defines our brand.


Any resources you'd recommend to learn marketing (esp. comming from a software background)? Asking for software friend who's having trouble marketing his software business.

(Also good luck with your book!)


I found An Entire MBA in 1 Course really helpful. It actually goes through core business principles, covering everything from marketing and strategy to finance. https://www.udemy.com/course/an-entire-mba-in-1-courseaward-...

It looks like marketing within large companies is vastly different from marketing for smaller initiatives.


The summary on your site looks like something from Chatgpt




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