Ebook Upload on KDP: Metadata and Algorithm-Friendly Format
Without proper metadata and category, even the best content won’t be visible. Here’s a practical checklist for uploading and optimizing your ebook on KDP.
In addition to technical upload on KDP, the description section helps index your book with “search-friendly” text.
Before uploading
- Optimize the title and subtitle for clarity, relevance, and search intent.
- Write a short, convincing, and benefit-oriented description.
- Choose the right category: the first category sets the main theme, while the second broadens it.
- Include 6-10 keywords; avoid overstuffing and repetition.
Upload errors
- Inadequate or too short description
- Text in the cover thumbnail that is hard to read or improperly sized text
- Setting a price too far from competitors’ prices
- A clean, short, and practical introduction page for the ‘Look-inside’ preview
Test your ebook against Postique’s A4-based layout in both EPUB and PDF view modes, and ensure that the cover is properly sized for thumbnails.
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