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How to Reverse Engineer a Bestseller Using Amazon KDP Categories

January 26, 2026 By Rachel Harrison-Sund

What do you think it takes to become a bestseller on Amazon?

If you’re like most self-published authors, you probably think it’s about having a huge audience, running expensive ads, or just getting really, really lucky.

It’s none of those things.

The real secret to hitting bestseller status on Amazon? Understanding how Amazon KDP categories actually work.

A “bestseller” in the right category might only need a handful of sales per day. But in the wrong category, your book gets buried so deep that even you can’t find it.

This is strategic category selection.

And it’s something you can learn how to do.

In today’s video, I walk you through how to reverse engineer Amazon bestsellers by studying category data. You’ll learn how to identify the sweet spots where your book can actually rank, instead of competing in categories where you don’t stand a chance.

Watch it here now.

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