To link or not to link?

[Chotti]

Howdy!

Do you think that if you post a review, you should post a link to amazon, goodreads, or whatnot, to make it easier for the reader? Or does this not matter?

[Aisley Crosse]

I link back to where I found what I'm reviewing. If it's a book, I'll generally link to the author's site, or the publishers. If people really want the book, they'll be able to find it from there. Your blog appeals to a worldwide audience, why limit them?

[Marian Perera]

I have an Amazon Associates account, so I usually link to Amazon (unless it's not available there, or I know the author prefers a link to their own website). That way, any readers wanting to buy or check out the book further can access it easily.

[Judith Loue]

I post separate reviews on sites like Amazon and Good Reads, mainly because my blog doesn't generate enough traffic. I have never tried to post "links"....do i even know how?????
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[Shelleyrae]

I alwasy appreciate a link to goodreads since that way if I like the sound of the book I can add it to my TBR list

[Julie Smith]

I don't like it when there's not a clickable link; what if I'm really really interested in the book? I know it only takes a few seconds more to open up a tab and go to Goodreads and hunt for it myself, but still ... I'm kinda lazy that way.

[Bobbie Crawford-McCoy (NURTURE)]

Yes, you should try to post your reviews on as many sites as possible, without being a spammer. One never knows where a potential reader might go to purchase a book; by posting your reviews in a variety of places, you will increase the chance that readers will see your reviews and use them as a recommendation for or against a book purchase.

Also --- It's a really good idea to read the fine-print on book seller websites and other “book” sites such as Goodreads.com & LibraryThing --- some of the companies will own your review if you post it on their website.

[Emeraldfire]

I just post the author's website but I tell my readers in my About Page that most books that I read are around the Internet or bookstores if they would like to look for them. I just blog for fun, not to be an Amazon Associate, not that there's anything wrong with that at all.

[Allen Cook]

I have an "Associate Program" program account with amazon.com so all my reviews have a picture of the book cover that links to the amazon page. Visitors can click on that link and purchase the book from amazon. If they do, I get a small commission.

I have started putting links to other bloggers that have posted a review on the book that I am reviewing at the end of my review. Not only does it give both of us more exposure, but it also gives our readers a different point of view.