Amazon’s Author Central platform includes book sales data as reported by Nielsen BookScan. While this data doesn’t capture ALL book sales (most information is collected from bookstore sales and Amazon sales), it does provide a really interesting window for an author to finally have some insight into sales trends.
How do you keep track of book sales?
Visit online retail sites such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Buy.com to view the sales rank of a volume relative to the other books listed on the website. Many sites also offer the ability to view a book’s sales rank within a particular genre.
How do I find book sales data on Amazon?
You can call their automated stock check number at (800) 937-0995. Enter a book’s ISBN, and you’ll get back its current sales data. You can also get Amazon’s historical data by signing up for an account at TitleZ and selecting the books you want to track.
How do I know if someone bought my book on Amazon?
You will know you sold an item when there is an order in the order section of your seller account. Considering you are unfamiliar with this, you would be best off to read your Participation Agreement, the FAQ for new sellers and new seller videos.
Can I see who bought my book on Amazon?
Authors constantly wonder who their readers are. Amazon doesn’t share customer contact information, so you never know who actually buys your books. Go to your book’s Amazon page and look at the “Customers Also Bought” section. This data reveals similar titles and authors to you and your book.
How do I know if someone buys my book on Amazon?
Do you get notified when someone buys your book on Amazon?
And yes, an author should get an email notification when a book is sold. How will I know when my item sells? Check the bank account information in settings -> account info.
Which is the best site to track book sales?
The fourth one, Amazon Author Central, also provides access to sales data for print books—not only through Amazon, but also through bookstores across the United States. Ebook Tracker is a free site for tracking Amazon sales rank and sales price.
How can I track my sales on Amazon?
Amazon offers several ways to monitor your sales. The best option is direct tracking in real time, which you can do if Amazon orders print books from you (not your publisher) or if you have a Kindle Direct account. In addition with Amazon, any author can indirectly track sales in real time and check recent sales history. Direct Real-Time Tracking
Is there a tracker Box for book sales?
Tracker Box: Unlike Book Report, Tracker Box is a one time fee of $59.95 and covers multiple platform sales and not just KDP. However, the biggest drawback to this is that it only works for PC – sorry Mac lovers – and is not proactive in getting you the information – I’ll explain later.
How can I find out if my book is selling on Amazon?
The BookScan report enables authors to learn about their sales close to the time they occur. It’s a useful tracking tool if the company that produced your book does not post sales for a month or two. Author Central also provides graphs of your Amazon Best Sellers Rank history for the past four or eight weeks.
