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Metadata Optimization: Keywords & Categories

 

Struggling to get your book found on Amazon? With thousands of new titles published every day, the difference between a book that gets discovered and one that disappears often comes down to its metadata — the keywords and categories Amazon uses to decide who sees your book and where it shows up.

Our Metadata Optimization service takes the guesswork out of it. We research, test, and hand-pick the exact keywords and categories that give your title the best shot at landing in front of the right readers.

Here's what's included:

  • In-depth keyword research — We analyze what readers in your genre are actually searching for, study the terms driving sales for comparable titles, and weigh search demand against how realistically your book can rank for each one.
  • Category research for both formats — We identify the browse categories where your book has the strongest chance to rank and stay visible, including lower-competition categories where a #1 New Release or bestseller badge is realistically within reach — for both your eBook and print editions.
  • Competitive analysis — We look at how comparable and bestselling titles in your genre are positioned, so your metadata competes where it counts.
  • Optimization, not just data — You won't get a raw list to sort through yourself. We narrow everything down to a final, curated set chosen for the best balance of relevance, reader demand, and ranking potential.

What you'll receive:

  • The 7 best keywords for your title — enough to fill all seven of Amazon's backend keyword slots, ready to copy straight into KDP.
  • The 3 best categories for your eBook edition
  • The 3 best categories for your print (paperback / hardcover) edition
  • Clear notes on why each keyword and category was chosen and exactly how to enter them in your KDP account.

This is a research and recommendation deliverable. If you'd like us to enter your new keywords and categories into your listing for you, that's available through our Amazon / KDP Setup Service. To get started, we'll need your book's title, genre, and a short description — or your ASIN if the book is already live on Amazon.