Why keywords matter (quick)
Keywords + categories are the primary signal Amazon uses to surface books. Good keywords = more impressions; long-tail = higher relevance and click-through in India (regional searches, genre + utility queries).
Hands-on keyword generator (quick)
Enter basic details, get 12 copy-ready long-tail keyword phrases you can paste into Publishing Platforms.
Suggested keywords will appear here. Try: contemporary romance india college love story ebook
Copy-ready templates & examples
Use these templates to create long-tail phrases: replace {GENRE}, {HOOK}, {AUDIENCE}, {LOCATION}.
"{GENRE} {HOOK} novel" — e.g. "contemporary romance college love novel"
"{GENRE} {AUDIENCE} ebook" — e.g. "romantic poetry young adults ebook"
"best {GENRE} for {LOCATION}" — e.g. "best poetry for india"
"{HOOK} {GENRE} book" — e.g. "office romance contemporary novel"
Publishing Platforms tips — where to paste keywords
- Primary: Title + Subtitle (use 1–2 strong long-tail phrases naturally).
- Backend keywords: Use 7 slots — include variations and commas are not needed; do not repeat words from title/subtitle.
- Categories: Pick the most specific 2 categories; manually request new categories via Publishing Platforms support if necessary.
India-specific keyword notes
- Include regional signals: "India", city names (for travel/local non-fiction), or cultural hooks (e.g., "arranged marriage") where relevant.
- Use INR price queries in descriptions occasionally for local buyers (helps CTR).
- Hindi/English mix searches exist — test a Hindi phrase if your audience uses it.
12 ready-to-use keyword examples (drop-in)
FAQ (SEO-friendly)
How many keywords should I use on Publishing Platforms?
Publishing Platforms allows seven backend keyword fields — use all of them. Prefer long-tail phrases over single words.
Should I include genre names or phrases?
Yes — include the genre, then add modifiers (hook, audience, location). Focus on relevancy first.
Tools & next steps
Use Search Console to find queries that already get impressions — optimize titles/descriptions for those. Export Publishing Platforms search terms and iterate every 4–6 weeks.
Free: Google Keyword Planner (seed ideas), Search Console (queries)
Low-cost: Publishing Platforms Rocket alternatives, MerchantWords (for validation)