Greetings
I'm brand new to HubPages, and I want to make sure I don't violate any rules. I'm about to start a hub on government grant scams, and I'm wondering if it's okay to promote my e-book by inserting a link to my Amazon store page in case readers want to buy it. Please advise.
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Welcome to HubPages! Best wishes to you. I was going to say the same thing Matthew just said: make sure the links are related to your hubs.
Thank you Phyllis and Matthew. My e-book addresses the subject of grant scams extensively, so it sounds like I'll be okay promoting it, but time will tell.
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