Local companies are usually cheapest. The benefits of publishing in print Many customers like to actually hold something in their hands. Piracy is difficult, unlike that of electronic publications. Drawbacks of publishing in print Printing costs add up fast. Also, updates can be time-consuming and costly.
Distribution can be costly because of order fulfilment labor and shipping costs.
Electronic Format Electronic publishing is perfect for internet marketers. A few years ago if you wanted to publish electronically you had to hire a company to do it for you. Anything other than simple text files were difficult to produce on your own. Electronic publishing is now easier than ever. There are now many simple and inexpensive ways to self-publish electronic publications.