You’re uploading your very first book on KDP, armed with the categories you’re hoping to rank for. You get to the category selection section and begin scrolling through the options.
At the end of the list, you’re left confused. Why are the categories on the back end completely different than the ones in the actual Amazon store?
Today I’ll be explaining the difference between the two seemingly disparate groups of categories:
- BISAC Categories
- Amazon Browse Categories
I’ll also be discussing how to choose your categories, and a juicy little secret that many self-publishers don’t know about—that could dramatically increase your book’s visibility in the Amazon store.
Enjoy!
Links Discussed:
Categories that require keywords.
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Thanks Rachel!
You’re welcome, Anna!
This is great info…thanks so much for your generosity in sharing tips and info with those of us still navigating as newbs!
You are an inspiration!
You’re welcome, and thank you, Susan! It’s my pleasure!
Do you do this for every book you make?
Hi Nic, yes, every book! It truly has helped me to gain a lot more visibility for my books, resulting in far more sales.
This video was SO helpful Rachel! I had no idea you can add to those categories. One question- after you submit your request and they reply saying they’ve added your books to the categories you want, is there any way to confirm that they actually added them?
Thanks!
Hi Melody; you’re very welcome! Check out this video from self-publisher extraordinaire, Dave Chesson, to see which categories your book has actually been placed in. Lots of other great info on his blog, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=74&v=Z0H3zaDbFkk
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You’re so welcome, Benchad!
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