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Turn Your Amazon PageInto a Book That Sells
We optimize every part of your Amazon product page (description, keywords, categories, A+ Content, and Author Central) so shoppers find your book, click it, and buy it. Everything stays within KDP's metadata rules, so your listing is never at risk.
- Description copy that hooks readers in the first lines
- Keyword and category research for your genre
- A+ Content and Author Central set up properly
- Ready-to-paste delivery; you keep account control
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Henry
Berg optimized our Amazon listing keywords and description, and within weeks our organic rankings and sales velocity jumped dramatically.
Crispin Oakley
They guided me through every detail of listing setup and optimization on Amazon. Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in author success.
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What Is Amazon Book Listing Optimization?
Amazon book listing optimization improves the parts of your product page that decide whether shoppers find and buy your book: the description (up to 4,000 characters), up to seven KDP keywords, up to three categories, A+ Content, your Author Central profile, and price. A well-optimized listing raises discovery and conversion, which also makes Amazon Ads cheaper per sale.
Description
Up to 4,000 characters, HTML counts
Keywords
Up to 7 keywords or short phrases
Categories
Up to 3 per book
Headings
h4–h6 only; h1–h3 not supported
KDP Metadata Rules
What KDP Allows and What It Doesn’t
KDP has a zero-tolerance policy for metadata meant to mislead or promote. These rules shape every listing we write.
| Element | Allowed | Not allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Up to 4,000 characters; paragraphs, line breaks, bold, italic, underline, lists, h4–h6 | Reviews, quotes or testimonials; review requests; URLs, emails, phone numbers; pricing or availability; time-sensitive info; emojis; keyword stuffing; h1–h3 |
| Keywords | Up to 7 keywords or short phrases describing the book | Words already in title, contributors or categories; quality claims; “new” or “on sale”; other authors’ names; brands you don’t own; program names like Kindle Unlimited; quotation marks; HTML |
| Categories | Up to 3 relevant categories | Irrelevant categories chosen only for easy rankings (Amazon may change them) |
What We Optimize
Every Element of Your Amazon Page
Seven KDP Keywords
Phrases readers actually search, with no wasted words repeated from your title or categories.
Three Categories
Categories that match your book and give it a realistic chance of visibility.
A+ Content
Image modules showing your series, illustrations, author story, or key takeaways.
Author Central
Author bio, photo, and linked titles for a credible author page.
Title, Subtitle & Price
A subtitle that clarifies the promise and a price aligned with genre norms and royalty bands.
How It Works
Our Listing Optimization Process
Baseline
Day 1
We record current rank, reviews, and (if you share them) sales and ad conversion data.
Research
Days 2–4
Top competing titles, reader language from reviews, keyword and category options.
Rewrite
Days 4–7
Description, subtitle suggestions, seven keywords, and three categories drafted.
A+ & Author Central
Week 2
A+ modules designed and author profile updated.
Deliver
Week 2
Ready-to-paste copy and image files, plus a walkthrough if needed.
Measure
Weeks 4–6
Before-and-after comparison after enough time and traffic to judge.
Free Tool
Amazon Description & Keyword Checker
Paste your description and keywords to check them against KDP's published guidelines.
The checker flags common issues based on KDP's help pages; it doesn't replace KDP's own review.
Our Commitments
Optimized, Never Risky
Compliant metadata only
No keyword stuffing, competitor names, or misleading categories that put your account at risk.
You keep account control
We deliver ready-to-paste copy and files. No KDP login required.
No ranking guarantees
We measure results honestly instead of promising “#1 bestseller” badges.
Listing optimization from $299 per book
Works Best With
Pair Your Listing With Traffic
Amazon Ads
A stronger listing lowers your cost per sale on every ad click.
Amazon Ads for authorsBook Launch
Get the listing right before launch-week traffic arrives.
Book launch servicesCover Redesign
The cover is the first thing shoppers judge in search results.
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Amazon Listing Questions
It's improving everything on your Amazon product page that affects whether shoppers find and buy your book: the description, KDP keywords, categories, A+ Content, Author Central profile, and price, while following KDP's metadata rules.
KDP allows up to 4,000 characters, and HTML tags count toward that limit. Supported formatting includes paragraphs, line breaks, bold, italic, underline, lists, and headings from h4 to h6. Headings h1 to h3 are not supported.
KDP lets you add up to seven keywords or short phrases. Avoid repeating words already in your title or categories, other authors' names, quality claims, time-sensitive words like "new," and Amazon program names such as Kindle Unlimited.
Authors can select up to three categories per book in their primary marketplace. The older option of requesting up to ten categories is no longer available, and Amazon may adjust a book's categories.
No. KDP's description guidelines don't allow reviews, quotes, or testimonials, requests for reviews, contact details or URLs, pricing or availability information, time-sensitive information, or emojis in the description.
A+ Content adds images, comparison charts, and formatted text below the description on your book's Amazon page. Authors create it through the KDP marketing tools, and it's useful for showing a series, illustrations, or what readers will learn.
No one can guarantee sales. A stronger listing typically improves how often shoppers click and buy, which also makes any advertising more efficient. We measure before and after so you can see the change.
Not necessarily. We can deliver everything as ready-to-paste copy and files for you to enter, or work with you on a screen-share. You keep full control of your account.
Get More From the Traffic You Already Have
Send us your book link for a free listing review with the highest-impact changes first.
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