KDP Ghost Categories - What You Need to Know!

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  • @amitrinem1548
    @amitrinem1548 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Will you be doing new videos with any updated information soon? Your videos are by far the best out there to help and simplify.

  • @natsarimlife9508
    @natsarimlife9508 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you Paul for this video. I popped off to find Rocket before you finished the video and saw the associate program so i hopped back over here and grabbed your link to sign up for Rocket. So happy it is a one time pay. My subject matter is very tiny world so help with key words is super important. Thanks so much, your videos are really helping me develop my book business. Margaret

    • @paulmarles
      @paulmarles  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome and thank you too. It's a great tool which I'm sure you will find very useful.

  • @anav.8719
    @anav.8719 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Paul, for bringing this to our attention. I'm just starting out and I want to make sure that all the books I will be publishing have the greatest of chances to make it to the top. I just bought Publisher Rocket and found out I had in fact selected a ghost category for my first book. Thankfully, I hadn't yet published it so I was quite happy to be able to change it without a problem.

  • @assiu-m2y
    @assiu-m2y ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Paul. I'm from country far away from you. You are like angel to teach and help us from heart. I know you believe in good karma from your episodes. Bless you

  • @bethebestversion
    @bethebestversion 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I Really don't understand Amazon search bar. Let's say you are searching Pregnancy journal. It says 926 results. When you go to the 3rd page-the results are over 10000- with a lot of mess, books that are not pregnancy journals. And this is not only for this category.

  • @sarahjanelees6904
    @sarahjanelees6904 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really interesting- thank you for sharing this information- great video and valuable tool

    • @paulmarles
      @paulmarles  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful.

  • @AL6198
    @AL6198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As usual, thanks for this clear and concise explanation.
    However, I disagree. It appears crucial to me to understand all this for a beginner as well. It is hard enough to create and have a book with its head above the water, not to have it thrown into a ghost category for it to drown simply for a lack of understanding of this crucial update.
    Yes, Publisher Rocket is the tool that keeps on giving, Chesson is very generous in sharing his knowledge. We get so much more than the tool itself when we buy it!

  • @somaansa939
    @somaansa939 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information.
    Thanks Paul!

  • @mathewriley5101
    @mathewriley5101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Paul. Thanks for the video and information. Loving your content. Do you have any insight into books such as diaries, that do not appear to fit into any category now that Amazon have implemented this new system? I'm loathe to tick the low content button for my 2024 Diary as it has different content (both copy/imagery) on every day/page/month, so I'm not sure if there is anywhere to categorise it. I also don't know if I should add it to the Non-Classifiable category... Thank you!

  • @wis6007
    @wis6007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks a million. that's brilliant. I appreciate it. cheers,

    • @paulmarles
      @paulmarles  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

  • @Bennythesupersnooper
    @Bennythesupersnooper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I changed lots of my books categories and some keywords (after listening to Dav) and my sales stopped. Last 16 days not a thing. Never gone without at least 1 sale every few days. Have you kept original categories/keywords? Or did you change some.. if yes did it improve or decrease sales?

    • @paulmarles
      @paulmarles  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Over the years I've changed keywords and categories. I don't recall it ever suddenly stopping sales.

    • @Bennythesupersnooper
      @Bennythesupersnooper ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulmarles yes I must have done something to stuff up my sales. Was wondering if you had changed keywords recently (the new way of doing them as suggested by Dave C?)

  • @Muslimtraveller101
    @Muslimtraveller101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a bit puzzled. Just to clarify, are we limited to having a maximum of 3 categories instead of the previous 10 categories? Is it not possible to reach out to KDP support to add those 7 additional categories?

    • @AL6198
      @AL6198 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, it's not. It is a big improvement as the previous wide selection was frowned upon by Amazon and was leading people to chose absolutely insane, irrelevant categories for their books, all that to get that best seller badge in such an unfair manner. I was waiting for Amazon to clear that up, and they finally did!

  • @1836-
    @1836- 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good teacher

  • @Semper-SI
    @Semper-SI ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul always great mate, glad I found you. Would you consider giving a paid coaching call?

    • @paulmarles
      @paulmarles  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your message. That's not a service I provide at the moment but appreciate you asking.

    • @natsarimlife9508
      @natsarimlife9508 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my goodness, you would never get a moments peace. We would all be making appointments!

  • @saly000
    @saly000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Paul

  • @karen27649
    @karen27649 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I notice they don't even show categories on Amazon if your book hasn't sold.

    • @swiftkickfit
      @swiftkickfit ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s because you are not ranking in any categories.

  • @alrehman3405
    @alrehman3405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi sir, thanks for teaching us. Sir i have a request to you. pls make a video how to create notepad on canva. notepad not notebook, i have watching lot of video on notebook, but there is no video on notepad, like a4 size or legal paper size, also toell us how to upload on amazone kdp. Thanks in advance. take care

  • @carriekeller8316
    @carriekeller8316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Paul for your videos they have helped me a lot. I am new to this and I have used your guide templates which are very helpful. I do have a question about the categories. Can you please tell me where I can find a category for calendars? I've been looking and I can't find anything close.

  • @hanane845
    @hanane845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Sir, I would like to thank you so much for everything you do. I've finished my first coloring book.
    But before I upload it on Amazon, I hope you can provide me with a solution to my problem.
    In the past, I had a typical Amazon account that didn't include any of my details except my name. Next, I used the same computer to create a new account's Amazon KDP by providing my personal information. After that, I closed my previous Amazon account.
    Will I have any issues if I try to publish my book on Amazon using my second account?

  • @SisiBisi-zh1cj
    @SisiBisi-zh1cj ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much

  • @Theazees
    @Theazees ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks 👍❤

  • @ADTDesign
    @ADTDesign ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need information about new update i can't upload more than 3 book at day

    • @mcm4981
      @mcm4981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that is the new limit... set up to prevent spam low quality publishers. Some were publishing hundred plus books a day... Amazon said 'no more'

    • @ADTDesign
      @ADTDesign ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mcm4981 so no more hard work 😥

    • @paulmarles
      @paulmarles  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I covered that in this video which may help: th-cam.com/video/jv6EOJarHmo/w-d-xo.html

  • @artbymarilynn
    @artbymarilynn ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Thank you

  • @haroulitasArt
    @haroulitasArt ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, can i ask please how many books can we upload in one day??

  • @abigaillee7685
    @abigaillee7685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @Psycho_psycho30
    @Psycho_psycho30 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does KDSPY offer similar options when it comes to categories?

    • @paulmarles
      @paulmarles  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't use KDPSPY so can't advise you on that.

  • @sharonkamelonline
    @sharonkamelonline ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Paul, I've been watching all of your videos and just launched my first coloring book for Halloween and boosting with ads right now. I'd appreciate if you can do a video on upgraded ads placement I've got these options on my ad campaign and want to know your thoughts about how it works and the eventual costs versus results ratio if you have done this? Thanks a lot:)
    Adjust bids by placement:
    Top of search (first page): 0%
    Rest of search: 0%
    Product pages: 0

  • @heatherweber531
    @heatherweber531 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG. this is a lot of info to digest on top of all the other info of how to set up kdp, make all the parts and get it all to work. Not sure how being a newish low-content publisher makes a difference. Does being new to this make a difference? How does one get sales if you unknowingly land in a Ghost category.

  • @rachidel3186
    @rachidel3186 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi paul i am creat a genomm coloring Book but when i listed him i think a genomm brand

  • @chaleencaracciolo6874
    @chaleencaracciolo6874 ปีที่แล้ว

    May I ask you some questions please.

  • @stephanieportorreal.1908
    @stephanieportorreal.1908 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Paul!
    Can I start an Amazon Ads campaign with the intention of paying for it with my book profits?

  • @ngoctranminh3073
    @ngoctranminh3073 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to write 7.5 x 9.25 in midjourney ?

  • @DavidJonathan10
    @DavidJonathan10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How do I get unbanned from Amazon KDP? I’ve been banned for almost 6 months now since I posted my first book after watching your video. Any help would be greatly appreciated

    • @waqmanime
      @waqmanime ปีที่แล้ว

      Why did you get banned?

    • @CAMarg-zs1xq
      @CAMarg-zs1xq ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends on why you were banned

    • @DavidJonathan10
      @DavidJonathan10 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@waqmanime
      Find the message I got below. I only uploaded Blank Journal and Coloring Books before I was banned. I made all that from scratch myself
      Hello,
      During a recent audit of your account, we found content and/or activities that are in violation of our Terms and Conditions. Therefore, we are closing your account effective immediately.
      Examples include attempting to publish books that violate our Content…
      So this is the only thing since then

    • @paulmarles
      @paulmarles  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're only option is to contact KDP support to appeal the ban although if it has been 6 months that opportunity may have passed.

    • @DavidJonathan10
      @DavidJonathan10 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paulmarles I did appeal and have been following up since then. They keep replying saying they are reviewing and will get back to me. Just wanted to know if there was anything else someone tried to get unbanned.

  • @Reda399
    @Reda399 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul can I talk with you pls because I have a huge decline on my sales
    We talked before on Instagram