Book Metadata Optimization

Give your book its best chance to be discovered online for just $149.

Why book metadata is the primary factor determining whether your book will sell or not.

Most readers discover their next book online rather than in a bookstore. So, how does your book get noticed by potential readers? As a self-published author, there are ways to help your print book gain traction. Your book’s metadata enables discovery across platforms like Amazon, Google, the Kindle Store, library catalogs, bookstores, and search engines.

The fact is, if your metadata isn’t strong, your book won’t be found. This results in fewer sales and readers. Best-selling authors rely on professional metadata optimization experts to promote their books, and now you can too.

What is book metadata?

Metadata is essential embedded information about your book, ranging from basics like the book title, author name, ISBN, publisher, genre, and price, to more detailed information like author bio, book cover, book description, publication date, quotes, target audience, and reviews. This information allows both readers and retailers to categorize and find your book. The more optimized your metadata, the easier it is for readers to find your book. Learn the basics of book metadata here.

Here’s what metadata optimization includes:

Core optimization

Not sure how to categorize your book or which subgenre fits best? We will research and optimize every data field of your book’s metadata—including the tricky ones like BISAC codes and book descriptions—to ensure each field is custom crafted for your book, giving you the best chance of discoverability.

Keyword maximization

Ever heard of SEO (search engine optimization)? We will select specific words and phrases that readers are most likely to search for, increasing your chances of achieving stronger search engine results.

Spell check & grammar

Misspellings and punctuation errors can prevent readers from finding your book during their searches. We’ll eliminate any potential mistakes to ensure your book is easily discoverable.

Give your book the best chance to be discovered by your widest reading audience with BookBabyOfficial’s Metadata Optimization service. It’s a valuable investment in your book’s sales potential!

BookBabyOfficial enhances your book's metadata to boost its visibility and appeal to a broader audience.

Please note that this service is currently available only for titles distributed through BookBabyOfficial. BookBabyOfficial specialists will edit and optimize your existing metadata information.
The better your metadata, the easier it is for readers to find your book, increasing the likelihood of a sale. Optimizing metadata can be challenging, even for experienced authors, but you have the support of an expert team ready to help you reach more readers searching for their next book.

 –  Colleen Kelley, Publishing Production Specialist

BookBabyOfficial’s metadata optimization service was incredibly creative, accurate, and well-written. Their team of designers and writers in the production department makes self-publishing a seamless experience. If I self-publish another book, I will certainly choose BookBabyOfficial.

 – Monte J Perepelkin, BookBaby Author

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