Ep 112: Keyword Tips for Getting More Amazon Book Sales

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One can easily overlook that little piece of the Amazon upload process where you specify 7 keywords related to your title. After all, who wants to filter through the millions of options to find 7 that are most likely to ensure your book is seen by the readers actively looking for it?

It might not sound fun, but it's a step you don't want to ignore or breeze through.

In short, strategically choosing keywords helps to ensure visibility and connection with the right audience. In this episode, we explore practical keyword strategies and how tools like Publisher Rocket that can help authors succeed in an incredibly saturated marketplace.

TOPICS COVERED:
• The importance of keywords in book discoverability
• Common misconceptions about keyword relevance
• Strategies for selecting effective keywords
• How to analyze competitor keywords
• The unique benefits of long-tail keywords
• How intentionally crafted book descriptions can enhance keyword effectiveness

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*Publisher Rocket: How to Choose the Most Effective Keywords

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1. Ep 112: Keyword Tips for Getting More Amazon Book Sales (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Book Keywords (00:01:30)

3. Effective Keyword Strategies for Book Marketing (00:12:36)

4. Optimizing Keywords for Book Marketing (00:24:13)