Sell More Books, Keep More Profits: Direct Sales Strategies for Authors
Learn how to master direct book sales as an author. Keep more royalties, grow your audience, and build long-term reader relationships by selling eBooks and print books directly through your own platform.
Selling Merchandise as an Indie Author
Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood
A full guide to how indie authors can sell merchandise from their online store using POD tools like Printful, Shopify, and WooCommerce—building brand loyalty and new revenue streams.
Full Guide: Selling Merchandise as an Indie Author
Selling Custom Items as an Indie Author
Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood
Offer readers a premium experience with custom book products and personalized items. Learn how indie authors use BookVault and direct sales to create one-of-a-kind merch.
Full Guide: Selling Custom Items as an Indie Author
The Anatomy of a Book Product Page
Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood
Break down the structure of a great book product page with tips on layout, visuals, copy, reviews, and checkout design. Help readers feel confident and excited to buy directly from your store.
Full Guide: The Anatomy of a Book Product Page
Timed and Limited Offers
Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood
Scarcity and urgency turn browsers into buyers. Learn how indie authors use timed promotions, low stock alerts, and exclusivity to drive direct book sales.
Full Guide: Timed and Limited Offers
Popups, Cross-Selling, and Upsells
Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood
Boost your average order value with proven ecommerce techniques for indie authors. Use popups, cross-sells, and upsells to guide readers to add more to their cart—without being pushy.
Full Guide: Popups, Cross-Selling, and Upsells
SEO for Direct Sales
Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood
Discover how indie authors use search engine optimization to drive traffic to their stores and sell more books. Learn about metadata, keywords, AI prompts, and hidden SEO fields.
Full Guide: SEO for Direct Sales
Legal Considerations for Indie Authors
Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood
Selling books direct? Discover the legal requirements for indie authors, from affiliate links to privacy policies and GDPR. Stay compliant and in control.
Full Guide: Legal Considerations for Indie Authors
Subscription-Based Content
Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood
Learn how to build a successful subscription model through your author website. This guide shows indie authors how to offer exclusive content, recurring memberships, and reader perks—without giving up control or royalties.
Full Guide: Subscription-Based Content
Social Media Links
Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood
A complete guide to using social media links on your author website to drive traffic, track conversions, and grow your reader base.
Full Guide: Social Media LinksReady to Take Control of Your Author Career?
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