My Successful KDP Keyword Research Method for Amazon Book Publishing

[@carissacantu8362]

I know this video was made some time ago (hope you see this), but I just want to express my gratitude for you, your channel, and your teaching style. By far you are the most on-point and comprehensible KDP teacher on KZbin. I've been wanting to do this for a while and now feel confident enough (mostly due to your succinct explanations) to begin. Thank you Paul...you truly are a natural teacher.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you too. Glad you found the content useful.

[@irinairiss4887]

I totally agree 👏👏👏! I'm just a beginner. I bought a course, I watch different videos on yt, but after all that ... I just feel overwhelmed...until I found this channel..and I simply follow straightforward instructions here, step by step.. without losing motivation. Thank you for guidelines Brilliant teacher 🙏 😊!

[@Elenatravels]

I feel the same, thanks Paul!! We love you!

[@introvertedinfp]

I second that! I’ve had a low content book idea since 2020 and I wish I would have discovered him sooner because I was so lost, now I can finally move forward thanks to him ☺️

[@Adaeze_Odochimere]

I agree too. I always look forward to his videos, they've helped me learn a lot. Thanks, Paul.

[@deromoona4352]

Step by step 10 things You should focus on 100% arranged/ *1 niche research (always niche down or cross niche *2 keyword research with (low compition and high demand) * 3 your Cover design fonts colors and cover size * 4 interior * 5 description * 6 pricing * 7 if all the steps are done think about ads * 8 scaling ( if of your Books are selling well mke sure to make other's books similar to The selling one * 9 big scaling by creating Books in other markets * 10 invest some money to scale your business 🙂 Have nice Day to all

[@paulmarles]

A great summary.

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

Aeesome. Thank you

[@mayaencuisinedz2268]

it's so beautiful but how to do it?

[@LillaTwiggy]

I don't usually comment unless the content is exceptional. I appreciate your channel Paul. Have been binge watching for a month or so, and finally published my first KDP book. Many more learning curves and hills to go.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Very much appreciated. Glad you've found the content useful.

[@CC-yf7ye]

Once again very clearly explained - thank youi.

[@cathyavestruz8890]

I have decided to upload my first book in KDP because of your valuable videos. You give value and that's why I am binge-watching your videos to learn. Others are just there for views. Thanks! You are awesome.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you 🙏

[@cherylcuttineau7916]

Me, too!

[@MA.20.24]

Thanks to you I made my first Notebook 🙈, I’m very grateful to you and your beneficial content.

[@paulmarles]

Congratulations! That's great to hear. 👍

[@HazeemDelyemen]

It's Important to open incognito tab to avoid your search history terms from showing up

[@paulmarles]

Only if you click on them which is what I avoid.

[@dariaurbanska7891]

I bought amazon kdp courses in my language (bravo me ;) ) and??? I am learning from your channel for free. So much knowledge here.

[@khadijasarhrounivivaldi3769]

I have heard about you from a friend of me. So glad I found such an amazing person who explains smoothly. A great regards from your follower from Morocco شكرا لك على محتى

[@paulmarles]

Thank you and thank you for watching. 😊

[@lyriceeokulole]

I have fallen in love with this channel Paul! Thank you for all your videos I have been watching and getting much high better values and teaching ❤️🙌

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful.

[@fidashnakher8942]

thank you so much! not only has this video enlightened me but also saved me lots of loses.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you've found them helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@MichelleColeCreates]

First video I have seen where I actually understand the keyword research. Thank you!

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Glad you found it helpful.

[@clementine4133]

Hi Paul, thank you again. I do appreciate your guidance. I did watch so many videos, though, you are the one who was clear and effective. Let's all keep growing.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you've found the content useful.

[@hienduong5371]

Thank you so much, Paul! Wish you all the best!

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@Amachora2023]

Thank you so much for your help. I am able to start my first book because of you. God bless you with abundance of love and happiness 💕

[@bahmantahani2537]

liking a video before even watching it shows Paul’s reputation

[@sovereignsoulutions6612]

💙

[@MrsCalabresesTeachingChannel]

Just wanted to thank you, I am learning. Uploading was trouble but I did it, then I had lots of typos so I redid it. Now it's up and I like it but I will upload again cause I saw more typos. Canva is Ok, I like it for the journals and low content, not sure it was the best choice for my book but I did it and am happy! Your videos have really helped!

[@paulmarles]

Congratulations! That's great to hear. Glad it all worked out for you. 👍

[@otorishingen8600]

Thank you Sir - you remind me off my no nonsense boss when i was a apprentice Your no fluff explaining is pure gold

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Glad you found it useful.

[@ACE-ds3es]

Thank you Paul for all you do. Your videos are just "straight to the point"

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Glad you've found them helpful.

[@drnaseh]

You explain very well and understandably. thank you

[@sharonjohns1686]

I love how you talk slowly soo helpful for learning

[@paulmarles]

Thank you 😊

[@benawfnassah9153]

Honestly, your explanation is great !! thank you

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. 👍

[@MrDaddydiva]

Hi Paul, excellent video on this subject! I needed to see this as I'm preparing to release my adult non-fictional books

[@CHPetMom]

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the info you are putting out there. High quality, and so many free tools, which will help people like me, who are just getting started in this type of business. So thanks, and I will be back to watch the rest of your videos. Blessings!

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Very much appreciated and thank you for watching.

[@Akin_Cakin]

Again... One more time Paul... You give very practical and useful information about KDP that I did not know at all. They are priceless. Thank you so much.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you too. 👍

[@FreewayFlippers]

We are soaking up all your knowledge about KDP! Thanks for all the tips.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@m.csmusic.2579]

I am new to KZbin & just found your channel. Enjoying watching your videos. Thanks

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you've found then useful.

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I am gonna ch check this out.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. 👍

[@monzurulislam5497]

Just amazing, You are very much helpful to me. Would you please provide such a keyword research of password log book?

[@1annemwalters]

Listening again..very helpful. Sadly, Publisher Rocket is now $97 for a one time fee. Too much for beginners. I am in my 6th month of a 6 month experiment but going to push on for another couple of month

[@victorkash7486]

Thanks a lot for this video. It has clarified a lot of things for me. Thanks.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@eugeniopozzi4639]

Hi Paolo I have been following you for a couple of days and I found your video for keyword research interesting. I wanted to ask you if you made specific videos for paper research classic diets trading etc etc nofiction.

[@paulmarles]

You can do the research on paper just using the same columns I did on the spreadsheet.

[@ioana.p]

Love your videos, you deliver so much quality and I always learn something new. It is often small details but it really allows for a serious keywords strategy and lists scaling. Thank you!

[@paulmarles]

Very true.

[@nunuandmiaostudio]

Thanks to ur videos I created my first book !!!!

[@istrendynow-thebiggestdigi935]

Thanks for sharing buddy, nice video

[@MoneyMakingStassia]

You make amazing clear videos, thank you so much!!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you find them helpful. 👍

[@bethk1280]

Thank you for your videos. Three questions: Can I put a title both on the spine and the front cover? Could you provide a link to your amazon listings so I can study more examples? Do you have a video on how to find verified reviews? thanks!!! You're a great teacher.

[@Adav72]

Thank you so much for your videos.! I am a great fan of your videos.! You make things clear and get to the point. Very appreciate your help..

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you find the content useful.

[@jennykaur7055]

This all seems very authentic. Will try it.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you 🙏

[@simoneprotani3687]

Hello Paul, My name is Simone, and I am writing to you from Germany; I have been following you for a long time, I have watched almost all of your videos, and I am learning a lot from them. I need some information about the parameters to be taken into account for the profitability of keywords 1) how many self-publishers must have published on the same keyword? 2) how many publishers maximum must have published on the same keyword? 3) how many gurus maximum must be present? 4) and of how many reviews is a guru? 5) how many publications in the last 30 days must be present?

[@paulmarles]

The information that is really on relevant is in this video. All you need to be mainly concerned with is the number of search results to give you an idea of competitors and, if you use a keyword tool, the number of searches for a particular keyword. I don;t have the ansers to your questions because that's not data I use.

[@simoneprotani3687]

@@paulmarles thank you very much, i look forward to your next video

[@alexandersjourney129]

Hi, I wanted to add a upgrade section in amazon for my journal, I would like to change the size and add a different format, with hard cover, is that possible? Do you have a video on that?

[@paulmarles]

With those changes ie change the size you would have to publish as a new book.

[@Daniela-iy3js]

Paul, I totally miss the window view behind you as per your previous videos 🌞

[@paulmarles]

🤷‍♂️

[@windowtothemind8534]

i used to follow Nuria's videos and when i discovered your channel i start watching you both on a daily basis. you both are genuinely amazing persons. good videos, always to the gist, and always informative. Thanks Paul

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching 👍

[@SchoolforHackers]

Paul and Nuria are my favorites too.

[@princeadeola7552]

Hi Paul I want to ask, I am very good at writing stories and novel can I also use helium 10 for my keyword research.

[@paulmarles]

Yes, you can.

[@Badr-pro1]

Please keep adding the Arabic language 🌹👍

[@anaschafii5427]

اخي هل تربح من Kdp?

[@sovereignsoulutions6612]

💙

[@gracedrake4056]

If you'd like help practicing your English or if you run into a question regarding English/KDP your welcome to let me know I'm happy to help :)

[@optimumplanners]

@@gracedrake4056 Hi! I will be very appreciative if you help me practice my English how I can contacting you?

[@gamiensrule]

Can you go back in later and update your images on the listing? For instance could you order one of your own books and then write/draw in it, then post images as part of the listing?

[@paulmarles]

The easiest way is to create Amazon A+ content and put those images in there.

[@gamiensrule]

@@paulmarles I'm brand new to this. Can you clarify - by "Amazon A+ Content" are you naming am actual service or feature or just describing the quality of the content? Do you have a video covering anything on this subject? Say I publish a sketch book. But then I want to buy one, sketch in it, then add images of those sketched pages to the product listing like "look, you can do this with my sketch book"

[@eviebernal2913]

Subscribed! Thank you Paul

[@paulmarles]

Thank you too.

[@christinawolf3040]

Hello Paul, I can not find the extentions in Chrome - DS Amazon, AMZ. Can you recommend other tools? Thanks in advance, Christina

[@paulmarles]

If you google DS Amazon Quick View it's at the top of the search. Another alternative is the Helium 10 plugin.

[@sovereignsoulutions6612]

Hello, did you ever do the video on this topic that you mentioned will be next in this series? I can't seem to find it if so. Thanks so much.

[@sarawilliams9719]

Is it possible to add links to your suggested videos in the description? I never want to abandon the video I'm watching to click on it when you mention it.

[@paulmarles]

👍

[@pamelal491]

Thank you for this video. I had a question about keywords used for multiple KDP books. For example, if I make a journal but use different covers for different interest or color scale can I use the same keywords, description and or title or does this affect the traffic to the book?

[@paulmarles]

You can use the same keyords but I would create a different title or all your books will just be competing with each other in the rankings.

[@pamelal491]

@@paulmarles Thank you!

[@RuthhMurray]

Thank you so much paul, I am learning so much from watching your videos. I really appreciate the time you have put in to help us

[@Okeflora.6480]

Great tutorial! Thank You’

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@melindakenton8307]

Great video. So easy to follow. Thank you. You have boosted my confidence to start making my own money.

[@3333Trevor]

Great presentation skills and 100% useful information. Well done.

[@garymason2474]

That was a very informative video, thanks for sharing

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@digitalmarketplace1152]

شكرا كثير اخي على ترجمة العربية شرحك ممتاز Thank you very much, brother, for translating Arabic. Your explanation is excellent

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@AnasRasheed1]

hi paul hope you are doing well kindly make a video on public domain book

[@joeshiku1sr]

Great video content in your channel. Thanks a lot. Studying these to get started online. Stay Blessed and inspired, always.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Glad you've found the content useful.

[@mrunknowne0970]

Thank you very much 👍 You are the best Paul Keep going

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching.

[@passingstorm5896]

Very clear and concise. Thank you.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@eduardoluisrivas3754]

Looking good my man!!! Business is boomin!

[@paulmarles]

👍

[@berenicedavey7407]

Great information here Paul. Thanks very much. Love your videos, such a big help. Cheers

[@paulmarles]

Thank you.

[@roberthorsefield9833]

Awesome video. I didn't realize how badly I had chosen my keywords until I used your metric. No wonder I had so little traffic! I actually tried a variation of your method: 1000 / Total number of search results x Number of 1st page BSR

[@paulmarles]

Yes you ignore non books. You are looking to see if books in your niche are making a sale to see if there’s a market for the book you’re going to create.

[@houseeqomof9926]

Hi Paul! Thanks for great information. Can this method also be used for a high content book?

[@paulmarles]

Yes, you could use the same methods.

[@sarahyambao6454]

I honestly learned a lot from you today, sir. Thank you.

[@IvanC64]

Paul, your content is always precious and teaching a lot of inestimable tips and tricks. I need a hint on the usage of Kindle Spy extension. It can be used both for kindle and paperbacks (also Audible) and seems to me it can be a kind of summary of the extension you're using in this video. Am I right or I'm missing something?

[@paulmarles]

I don’t actually use that plugin so I can’t really give any tips on using it.

[@anng1100]

Should interiors be of color or black and white in journals and coloring books Thanks

[@paulmarles]

That’s your choice but color is more expensive so your profit will be less. Most are published in black and white.

[@DementiaWithGrace]

How would I go back and add more relevant keywords to a book already published? My book is "Dementia with Grace..." and I have more keywords in Subtitle....but I know I have keyword space in description and such. Is adding new keywords sufficient there? I am working on the 2nd edition and will do better, BUT it wont be out for another month. THANK YOU! I am learning SO MUCH from your channel!! love and joy! Vicky

[@paulmarles]

You go into your KDP dashboard and add them to the 7 keyword boxes.

[@DementiaWithGrace]

Thank you!! I’ve done that!! so much appreciate your reply!! ♥️ Vicky

[@ivancgharib3186]

Great vidéo like always 👌 waiting for the next

[@paulmarles]

Thank you 👍

[@lnivil1]

Excellent video!. I've been a subscriber for several months. Many thanks to you Paul, I've found a great niche, started creating books and I'm getting consistent sales. Need to ramp things up so will try this process.

[@paulmarles]

That’s great! 👍 Glad to hear when people are getting results. Thank you.

[@rajkumar-ji1jh]

Getting good sales?

[@อัครเดชมนตรีบุตร]

thank you, I follow you all time

[@japonia3398]

And again, a great video with practical knowledge about business on Amazon 🌺👌🏻🌺

[@paulmarles]

Thank you 🙏

[@dmaccio26]

Hi Paul, excellent your videos. I have a question about keywords. When in the video you say that (8:47), in addition to the keywords that we find with the AMZ Suggestion extension, we must combine them with the Publisher Rocket searches and then choose between the ones that have the most searches per month and the least competition, those two values ​​where they are taken from ? would it be the second and third column of the excel? thank you

[@mariahv9692]

I did a lot of research and made a high-quality cursive book for kids, made every page from scratch on my own ( I'm a graphic designer) and ran an ad as well, but only have sales from other media accounts (friends and family buying it for their kids) after many months. Could you point me in the direction of which video would help the most to increase sales?

[@paulmarles]

It depends where the issue is. -? Keywords, cover design, price etc. There are many factors to getting sales.

[@kikir5652]

Did you have a video of part 2 , on how to then use these keywords ?

[@paulmarles]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3aVnGSgqKp_mtk

[@theadventureseries6739]

Thank you for this info. My kids and I have published a book with more on the way and every little bit of information helps. I’ve tried giving free books away in a drawing to hopefully get reviews and raise our ranking. I’ve had trouble getting people to actually follow through despite my efforts and own expense of printing and shipping. Does Amazon filter out reviews? Some have said they’ve submitted one but my number of reviews aren’t changing.

[@paulmarles]

I think they may filter reviews if they don’t think they are obtained naturally. I know Amazon has been trying to clamp down on them.

[@hieunguyen0906]

thank you very much the video is very helpful for me, i watched all the videos even though i'm not good at english. Wish you good health to produce more quality videos. I come from Vietnam

[@paulmarles]

Welcome from Vietnam! Glad you've found the videos useful.

[@margran1]

Hello , you make very clear and informative videos and your videos have convinced me to give publishing books on Amazon KDP a try. I am new to all this. I have no Instagram followers, no Facebook followers, no mailing list, nothing like that but I have some experience in graphic design so I find it fairly easy to make books. What do you think I need to do to start making 300 dollars a month on KDP? How long do you think it will take to achieve this in your estimation (2years, 3 years)?

[@paulmarles]

You need to start publishing books for a start and then continuing publishing. How quickly you reach your goal depends on how hard you work.

[@marcpaters0n]

Question: is it better to focus on one niche or several?

[@paulmarles]

I do one niche at a time but uber time cover baby niches.

[@mhcorallo4788]

Thanks again Mr Paul. And Is it possible to use the same cover with change in title and content such as one cover for planner and journal at the same time?

[@paulmarles]

Yes.

[@mhcorallo4788]

@@paulmarles thank you so much Mr Paul 🙏🏼

[@mical7582]

@paul, *is it worth producing a journal with a colourful interior. Or stick to black and white? Is it too costly?*

[@paulmarles]

Black and white. Too costly.

[@mical7582]

@@paulmarles thank you for replying and being honest

[@milenavelezdi3026]

Hello Mr. Paul, How are you, one question, in what order do you recommend me to watch the videos, is that there are many and sometimes I get lost, and what I do not want is to see a video, and then see another that I should have seen before a special one, I hope you understand what I mean, and thank you very much for your help and content, it is really good. What a happiness that these videos do have Spanish subtitles.

[@solomonsunday9013]

Thanks Paul Marles for this wonderful content. Though it's old, but I find it quite useful. My question is, can I use this method to fill in my keyword boxes. Like...if I get a keyword that has a search less than 1000 and BSR less than 30000

[@paulmarles]

Yes you can.

[@wisnuharyoyudhanto]

When I'm doing a research, Let's say "Teachers Planner". The results in "Books" and "All Department" are different. Books showing 70,000 while All Dept showing 2000 (smaller). Quite large of difference. Isn't that supposed to be the other way around?

[@paulmarles]

No. That’s normal. I’ve done a video on it which you can find by searching on my channel.

[@roberthorsefield9833]

One more question: So now I've changed all my keyword phrases based on your algorithm. It seems like the next step should be to wait a few weeks then see if my books show up when keywords searched with my selected phrases, and if so, what page it's on. Do you have any recommendations for the best way to go about that, and what an inadequate response looks like that would make me want to rethink a specific keyword phrase? It seems like just picking the perfect keyword phrases does not guarantee they'll show up on the first page.

[@paulmarles]

Nothing guarantees that but you can only put your books in the best position to work with the search algorithm. Are you wanting suggestions for a ranking tool? I currently use the rank tracking Helium 10 module. There are others if you do a Google search.

[@Bonniebeebs]

Hi Paul another fantastic video do we include keywords that aren’t relevant like say for example I know I’m doing a kids kind of sketch book and put in sketchbook and adult comes up do I include this in my researching of the keywords. Thank you

[@bellak4500]

Thank you for such a great video. I am just wondering how you got to see those additional keywords you mentioned at 4:31 timeline of the video? I can’t find them. Perhaps this is an older version of the Amazon website?

[@paulmarles]

The are from a free chrome plugin called AMZ Suggestion Expander.

[@bellak4500]

@@paulmarles thank you!

[@marcellawilliams1812]

Thanks for all of your videos, I’m a regular viewer and find your videos the easiest to follow. I did have one clarifying question in regards to Keywords, so theoretically do you need to use short/long tail phrases when filling in your keywords? For example, do you need to keep putting “gifts for mom, gifts for co workers, gifts for….” Or does having “gifts for…” once and including the “fors” either in a list or in other places suffice? Etc. Thank you!

[@Lindarees55]

Another question I’d like to know the answer to!

[@assiwssiw8146]

give a try for both and u will se difference

[@suska11]

That video cleared my questions from the previous video :D Thank you!

[@ashleighsacks42]

Can you comment on the bookbolt keyword tool - does it work in the same way as publisher rocket and H10?

[@paulmarles]

I t does an ok job. I think Publisher Rocket and Helium 10 are better for keyword research. However, bookbolt is great for niche research and fnding trending niches. And has some other useful features like interiors and cover design tools.

[@justinsmasterclass83]

Your videos are understandable.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful.

[@justinsmasterclass83]

Yes

[@elvis723]

Paul, this was very informative. I really get a lot of info from your videos and appreciate you doing them and helping us out. I'm new to KDP and I know this will help me. I do a little affiliate marketing and use a similar strategy on pintrest for the products that I promote. Thanks for your help.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Glad you found it useful.

[@bernicechen6853]

What's is the best keyword search volume?

[@paulmarles]

If you mean Amazon search results then 1000 or less.

[@nikkicainlifestyle]

Question for my son: if his fiction is based on a character that already exists - like a story of him meeting and having an adventure with Mickey Mouse --- is the considered a copyright infringement or is that allowed? He said it's called fan fiction but I wouldn't really know.

[@paulmarles]

You would need to contact a legal professional for that advice. I wouldn't know for certain. It's a very grey area and personally I would avoid anything to do with Disney characters as they are known to pursue copyright and trademark infringements.

[@Lileedawn]

Ok, as I still don't have my first sale on KDP, I'm gonna stick to this and see what happens. My anxiety is killing me.

[@paulmarles]

Keep going.

[@memosaico9685]

Hey man don't worry keep upload with great design and try to research more on nieche u will get good sell

[@lnivil1]

I encourage you to stick with this. I made my first sale when I published my 10th book. I've been following Paul's instructions and guidance closely and now I'm getting consistent sales. Good luck!

[@tinigenie34]

You got this.😘❤

[@jenwick8819]

@@lnivil1 how do I get a licence to publish

[@AnissTawfik]

i can add copyright or trademark in my keywords only like IPHONE or disney in my keywords ?

[@PearlDoesVfx]

Great tips and strategy Paul👍

[@paulmarles]

Thank you 🙏

[@wetube3429]

Hi Paul . can you please do a video about running ads... Thanks!

[@paulmarles]

I have a whole playlist on running ads. For beginners and advanced. Check out the list on the channel home page. 👍

[@wetube3429]

@@paulmarles ok Thanks!

[@itsroger]

Thank you Paul for sharing your knowledge!

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching. 👍