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How to Sell a Music CD Online

While CD sales may be falling with the rise of digital music downloads, many people still use CDs, so you'll need to know how to sell a music CD online if you plan on making the most money possible off your music. You can sell a music CD online by registering with an online distribution company, setting up a store for your website and utilizing steady promotion.

Instructions

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      Go to a distribution company like CD Baby (cdbaby.com) or TuneCore (tunecore.com).

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      Click on the link to register for a new account.

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      Enter your personal information, submit your CD artwork and music and pay the start-up/annual fee. CD Baby and Tunecore will make your CD available for physical and/or digital purchase.

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      Set up an artist website if you haven't done so already. Hire a developer to build a store on your website, if you can't do it yourself, and connect it with your bank account.

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      Promote your CD on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, music forums and music websites like PureVolume and GarageBand.

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