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Amazon KDP is a fantastic platform for authors to publish and sell their books to a global audience. However, violating Amazon’s policies can lead to account suspension. This article outlines 10 common mistakes to avoid in order to protect your KDP account.
Amazon KDP is an online self-publishing platform that allows authors to publish and sell books on Amazon. However, many people make basic mistakes that can lead to account suspension. Understanding and avoiding these mistakes is essential for success on Amazon KDP.
1. Keyword Stuffing
Keyword stuffing is the practice of excessively repeating keywords in your title, subtitle, author name, or book description. This creates a negative reader experience as the book’s metadata doesn’t accurately reflect the content. For example, a book about the ketogenic diet stuffed with the keyword “keto bread” in the title when the content doesn’t include keto bread recipes.
2. Incorrect Book Categorization
Choosing the right category for your book is crucial. Adding your book to an unrelated category, such as a cookbook to the self-help category, just to get a best-seller badge is a serious mistake. Amazon will send you a warning email if they detect miscategorization and may suspend your account if you continue to violate this policy.
3. Copying Book Titles
Your book title cannot be too similar to another book’s title. Copying titles, even if you change a few words in the subtitle, is considered a violation. Get inspiration from best-selling books but don’t copy them.
4. Using a Pen Name Similar to a Famous Author
Some people intentionally use a pen name similar to a famous author in the same genre to exploit Amazon’s search algorithm. This is deceptive and can lead to account suspension.
5. Multiple KDP Accounts Under the Same Entity
You are allowed to have multiple KDP accounts under different entities (e.g., one personal account and one business account). However, having multiple KDP accounts under the same entity (e.g., the same personal name) violates Amazon’s terms of service.
6. Using Trademarked Terms
Avoid using trademarked or copyrighted terms like “Instant Pot,” “South Beach Diet,” “Fortnite,” or “Pokemon” in your title, subtitle, or book content. Doing so can lead to legal action and KDP account suspension.
7. Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of copying someone else’s content without permission. This can happen if you hire an unreliable ghostwriter or use cheap writing services. Ensure your book’s content is unique and doesn’t infringe on any copyrights.
8. Overbundling Books
You are allowed to bundle multiple books into a box set on KDP. However, including the same book in too many bundles can create a negative reader experience. Amazon recommends including a book in no more than 2-3 bundles.
9. Uploading Public Domain and PLR Books
Uploading public domain or PLR (Private Label Rights) books can lead to duplicate content on Amazon. This practice is discouraged and can get your account in trouble.
10. Click Farming
Click farming is the practice of generating fake clicks to boost sales. While not as prevalent now, Amazon still prohibits this practice and will suspend your account if detected.
In conclusion, to avoid getting your Amazon KDP account suspended, adhere to Amazon’s guidelines, focus on creating quality content, and provide a positive reader experience. Avoid any deceptive practices and focus on building a sustainable publishing career on Amazon KDP.