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Live Call #81 - April 11, 2024

37:42 - Can BB put a maze inside of another shape (like in an animal shape)?
37:56 - I see an option for bulk JSON import. Is there a bulk JSON export?
38:47 - When building a brand, do you register a trademark for each brand you create?
39:29 - I was wondering if you have an index for your video question answers that people can use to look up and see if their question has already been answered in a video?
40:18 - Where is the Learning tab, and the3-hour Seminar located? Or is the Seminar a culmination of the Products, Seller, Cloud, etc.?
40:52 - If you are building a brand making puzzle books for adults and then want to start making kids book, better to start new brand or stick with main one that has reviews?
41:52 - Can you go back to previously published books and change this like the cover fonts or do you have to publish as a new book?
42:51 - Does Book Bolt have a copyright? How is copyright accredited? Is the creation of the book copyrighted and should there be a link back to Book Bolt?
43:48 - How to I “archive” an Amazon Ad and how do I make the Amazon ad disappear?
44:08 - Should we say created with Book Bolt?
44:47 - Can I export Book Bolt pages as something else?
45:44 - You mention easy to get on 1st page if less than 1k result, if there is a book that is selling well in the niche, I am guessing with the ads, you would have to outbid them to get above fold?
47:27 - Will a background remover tool for images be available soon?
48:28 - Should I be opening Book Bolt in an incognito when I work on the research?
49:32 - Is this available on YouTube after?
50:07 - Never made a sudoku book. Can I make them in Book Bolt? And is there a tutorial?
52:20 - When copying text in bold from say Google sheets for example, is there any way to make sure that the text in bold is retained when copied into a paragraph text box in Book Bolt?
52:55 - About managing your ad campaigns, at what number of active campaigns would you consider hiring somebody else to help you manage them? Just making I don't want to end up getting more than I can chew.
54:02 - How many pages max in KDP do you recommend for good margins?
56:45 - I screwed up my 1st book title, a word search and I put a lot of work put into it. I am thinking of taking down adding more puzzles to add more value & redoing title, repositioning on amazon be a prob to republish?

Live Call #80 - March 28, 2024

13:26 - What is the best way to do a reverse image lookup, so I know my image is original?
15:02 - I am confused about the title. Is it to be the exact keyword phrase you are trying to rank for, or can it be changed to be more readable and still rank for those keywords?
17:28 - Also are you allowed to have the same title as others on Amazon? Not sure if that's a good idea or not but have seen it when doing research.
18:31 - When Amazon tells me my book has been published, is there a link to share to refer my book? What / where is it? Thanks!
19:05 - Can I use an eBook created using Canva and upload to Book Bolt? Will I be able to edit if necessary?
20:00 - I have not used my KDP account since the amazon updates / pricing. I see my books on Amazon, but I no longer see them in my KDP account. How can I get them back?
21:37 - Can I create a book that is a larger size book with the same info that I used in a previous book? If yes, what is best way to go about this?
23:45 - On the grandpa book you showed, did you make the front cover graphic in BB?
26:08 - What does reverse image search mean?
27:35 - Is there a niche search capability in BB which can exclude categories with Sponsored ads?
30:45 - Question where do I get images for colouring books?
32:40 - Do you use Chat GPT? If so, what capacity are you comfortable using it?
33:41 - If you have a book that has zero sales, can you edit it to change the cover, keeping the inside the same, to see if you get some sales?
34:14 - Would you recommend revisiting a title that is getting few or no sales vs just moving on with another project? Use Book Bolt to redo the cover, and the interior formatting and republish?
35:32 - I think I remember seeing a video that helps us convert the stock BB images to being able to use in a coloring book, but I cannot remember where I saw it. Was it in the FB Group?
37:00 - When I run a search term report, most of the customer search terms are different ASINs. What’s up with that?
39:20 - I am brand new. Where do you suggest I start to research what I want to create? Is there a checklist?
42:21 - How do test whether back-end keywords are driving sales.
42:56 - Does anyone else notice a vast difference in the colors used for covers you create vs. what Amazon delivers in print? I've found that my printed covers are duller vs. what's been uploaded.
44:41 - Not sure if there’s a quick answer-why was I on page 3 even with an ad?
46:51 - What is a way to get reviews other then using the QR code or by having a quality book. I know that there are services but that there is risk to using them, so I do not want to go that route.
48:44 - Is creative fabric a good source to get images for colouring book?
49:37 - When do I insert a QR code, if I am submitting a new book? Where does it go?
50:45 - The limiting factor with covers is making sure the title and subtitle match the cover info.
51:45 - Should we start from the beginning when watching all the calls? Ex. Week #1, Week #2, and so on?
53:07 - How to add a new pen name? KDP's info confused me. Do I simply create a new book and publish it using the new pen name and add to my bookshelf? How would I add the corresponding website?
54:19 - Does Book Bolt offer any information about Author Central?
55:28 - I am creating a coloring book; can 1 page be an image and the back of it be black to eliminate bleed thru?
56:45 - How do you find out if people have reviewed your books? Does amazon email you when reviewed?
57:17 - I am super excited about Book Bolt and love using you guys to create books. Can I create a book in Book Bolt, then migrate it to another publishing company?
58:29 - I gathered keywords from top 6 listings where I want to rank. Many of the keywords are single related words. How do I best use these single keywords? Create keyword phrases or just use it singly?
59:34 - How do I change my books on KDP from paperback to hardcover?

Live Call #79 - March 14, 2024

40:55 - Are tracking books / logbooks (example, a calorie counter logbook) considered low content books?
41:18 - What is a good BSR? I know it is Amazon’s selling rank (1 is the #1 seller), but what max BSR number or range do you look for to know that it is a good seller?
42:53 - In Book Bolt, can you change the number of pages for a cover in an existing design (in case KDP needs a slightly larger cover size, etc.)?
45:15 - What is the ASIN number all about?
47:30 - I recently joined Book Bolt. Is it possible to access the content of past emails?
49:16 - I'm surprised this book didn't get rejected by KDP. The interior page Neil showed was cutting off content, the title subtitle repeats words. The description is super short and basically repeats the title but idk if KDP factors that into anything?
52:20 - Were the pages in maze single sided?
52:19 - When creating word searches, it is possible to set the justification of the words? (seems to just default to left) Also, is it possible to set the default font size of the title?
53:23 - In book bolt, can you put mazes inside of an image? One of the pictures Neil just showed had the maze inside the body of an octopus, is that doable in BB?
54:00 - What is a long-tail keyword? Is there such a thing as a short-tail keyword?
54:50 - I make a bunch of different kinds of books (trackers, puzzle, etc.) under a single brand. Should I use different brands?
55:25 - Will KDP flag you for putting in questionable keywords. I have a kids maze book and in the 7 keyword boxes I put things like "journal", "challenging puzzle book", etc.
56:39 - How do I generate sales for fitness I changed my book 2 times and no sales?
57:10 - Can we use the Cloud to find info on our own book?
57:59 - When creating multiple word searches using an input file, do all the word searches need to have the same number of words? When I had different counts, I get the error, not enough words.
58:18 - How long does it take KDP to approve a book?
58:30 - Back to Word Search problems
59:39 - Are you able to remove certain letters out of word search puzzle? For instance - if I were making a palindrome puzzle using Radar, Race car and redder. and only using those 5 letters.
01:02:28 - Can BB save project with some error? I must correct same 2 pages; 5th time even when I've changed picture in this book what is wrong?

Live Call #78 - February 29, 2024

33:19 - Where do I go to see the Upwork training?
34:11 - Where do I go to see Amazon Ad Reports?
34:21 - I’m looking at a coloring book, there is only one like what I want to do. It has a 400+ selling That’s great right?
35:47 - Has anyone here using bolt made money?
36:12 - Is Amazon the only option I have to sell books I build though Book Bolt? I am concerned on many people who post that Amazon cancels their account for no reasons at all.
37:58 - When I click on “example” for the word search puzzle, nothing shows up. Where do I find the perimeters (example, how may words/clues min in a .csv file to create a puzzle)?
38:46 - At what time does a low content book go to a medium content.
39:34 - When you download a book to kdp, where do you find it on amazon?
40:00 - How to change the font size (of words at bottom to search for) in a word search puzzle after it is created in book bolt.
40:55 - How many pages do you recommend for a diary type logbook.
41:30 - Are we allowed to use QR codes to direct customers to a landing page in our books?
42:55 - What are walkthrough bubbles?
43:10 - After finishing a book before you load it to kdp, where is it stored?
44:18 - Do I have to upload to Amazon only, or can I have my book printed somewhere else?
45:08 - The reason they are not linked is because of the module.
45:21 - If I create a diary, how does it get a locking feature in kdp.
45:50 - Depending on which A+ content module you use, you may or may not be able to link it.
46:57 - What is a+ content?
47:22 - Regarding the keywords, are we to fill the back-end keywords boxes with as many words as possible or keep it to 7 and under per box to target as the main focus?
48:53 - I see people talk about short tail and long tail phrases instead of individual words. Is this something that is utilized or suggested as well?
50:19 - In what scenario is it helpful to use quotes around a long tail keyword to produce the search results on Amazon?
51:31 - Why do page 3 results change? I had a keyword that had about 600 results, so I went with it. After 2 days the results on page 3 were over 2,000. Should I change my main keyword?
54:00 - What is the best way to find out if a title of a book is trademarked? Do you have to do this for every country that it is listed in for sale?
54:54 - Do the Sub-title words have to be on the cover?
55:09 - Can you use video content in the A+ content or is it just photo and written content?
55:20 - I have my own children's book can I take pictures of the book and upload to kdp or Book Bolt?
55:30 - Question does your subtitle words have to be on the cover?
55:40 - So a link or QR code to a landing page to have people sign up for a give away content of the month would be ok or is it against policy for KDP as it would be seen as promotion.
56:46 - Why does most of the top selling low content books have a look inside? Did they pay for an ISBN barcode? Can you explain the no look inside for low content a little bit?
58:09 - Where can I find more information on how to add boxes around the titles on the front cover and to add details on the back cover?

Live Call #77 - February 15, 2024

35:31 - I want to do half of image for dot to dot with numbers. When I submit the whole image erases. Opacity erases or fades whole image.
38:01 - A+ putting books at the bottom, the marketing page says Web links or language attempting to redirect to other sites inside or outside of Amazon (including your other products) are prohibited.
38:57 - Do the keyword boxes have the same weight or are boxes 6& 7 less important
39:48 - Is there a way to have the puzzle numbers automatically generated when creating sudoku?
41:52 - I like designing covers more than interiors. How can I find a unique notebook niche? I know I can specialize in school subjects, but it seems all subjects already have thousands of searches.
46:55 - What do you mean put on the back end?
37:45 - Is there an option for gradient colors when creating covers?
47:47 - How do I see which keywords are tracking in an Amazon Standard Automatic Ad so I can build a manual ad campaign?
48:46 - Once a low content book is published can you edit the subtitle and key words?
49:20 - When I have made updates to my titles, it requires submitting to publish again.
50:04 - How do I delete an Ad Campaign in Amazon Ads?
50:29 - Please recover the part of training where search criteria must match title, subtitle, etc.
51:40 - I don't want dot to dot for the whole image, I want some of the image to remain.
52:19 - Does A+ content add as keywords (like back-end keywords boxes 1-7).
56:08 - Is there a way to add many blank pages at once in Book Bolt?
57:10 – When you create a project in Book Bolt, pick cover and interior, when you download the project, does it create 2 files?
58:20 - Critique was good. Re: the 7 backend keywords: you showed what was wrong, showed your procedure, but can you show the actual KWs you would put into each box? Would like to see an example!
01:00:03 - Amazon emailed me and told me to change my subtitle, as I had notebook, but the title had logbook. There are many titles and subtitles this way. Have you heard of this?
01:01:28 - How important are the categories we chose and any tips to make the most of them.

Live Call #76 - February 1, 2024

16:48 - Could you please demonstrate how to re-load an earlier book, using the import all pages (JSON) or load from file (JSON)?
18:40 - How do you put a barcode on if you are at the end of book?
20:17 - The number beside the search word, is that the number of searches for the month?
20:36 - How do you submit for book reviews?
20:54 - If running an ad for a low content book, which format is best? The custom text ad or the standard ad?
21:58 - Are these archived somewhere?
22:28 - I was checking out the sudoku tool and it appears that the template goes past the margins, I am wondering if it will cause issues when uploading to KDP. 2 per page, 18 font, 6X9.
22:50 - Do I need to buy a bar code if my book has a short story and then is an activity book?
23:40 - Do medium content books require an ISBN barcode on back?
25:55 - Is there a way to have Book Bolt remember me so I don’t have to log in every time?
26:14 - How much time do you budget for 1. Research 2. Layout design 3. Content Creation / Adapting 4. Cover design 5. Publishing?
29:55 - I hear conflicting advice about populating the 7 backend keywords. How should we create great keywords? Do we use phrases that people use to search for books?
31:35 - When publishing low content, would you suggest staying within a niche, e.g. activity books, notebooks or provide a variety of low content types?
32:57 - In regard to my sudoku comment the puzzle itself is outside the page but your template is showing within.
33:57 - After my book goes live with Amazon, is there a way to show the back cover of my book? I'm currently only seeing the front cover.
34:29 - Can you do a medium content niche research example next time? Maybe an activity book, coloring book, or puzzle book please.
35:34 - Does book bolt have an option to create an actual written book?
36:46 - Do you get a new ISBN if you switch from KDP to Google?
38:08 - If I design all my journal pages in Canva, can I upload it to Book Bolt?
38:45 - What is the best strategy for putting together a book that is part story (WORD) and part activity book (Book Bolt)?
40:24 - What if my designer used AI for images? Are there any invisible water marks in AI images that would create liabilities for the author?
42:29 - Google will generate ISBN just like it does in KDP, means the same book will have 2, Just asking.
42:54 - It has specific fonts and designs.
44:38 - Can Book Bolt do a “find the 6 items in the image” kind of puzzle?
47:18 - Is there a way to clip a specific item from a picture away from the background to have just that image?
48:14 - Is there a different strategy for keywords when you upload to KDP vs. Amazon Ads?
49:59 - When archiving our work, will it ease stress on BB to delete projects that we don't end up using?
50:18 - I’m a bit confused about keywords; I do research for niche ideas (appx. 1,000 search), do keywords want to be similar or a higher-ranking keyword?
51:33 - I search these calls and find them inspiring for lack of better terms. I have been slammed with a huge gig, but excited to get back to KDP.
51:45 - What's the best way to set up Book Bolt for publishing via Ingram Spark, the margins are different from KDP? Also, will you ever consider adding a template for Ingram Spark?
52:26 - How do I move a faded image to the background of my lined journal?
54:19 - Is it better create a bunch or a single book for the beginning?
57:29 - If the book does not come on first or second page of Amazon, is it a waste of time unless you pay for ad.

Live Call #75 - January 18, 2024

29:51 - Will Book Bolt allow a project to be downloaded as a word document, as well as pdf?
30:55 - How much profit do you look for in low content and middle content style books?
32:36 - Can a Word doc with the correct dimensions be uploaded to Book Bolt?
32:51 - Could you do a quick demo of creating an eBook and cover.
33:37 - On the Amazon page, how can you input content for the read sample button?
34:33 - Are the pdf templates editable?
35:20 - How do you enable the "Look Inside" feature on Amazon?
36:13 - I've sold a total of 12 books (three adult coloring books) so far since the beginning of December.
37:03 - I use a few different author names. do I have to set up an author page for each name I use?
37:50 - How soon can you upload A+ content?
38:37 - I noticed that a lot of these coloring pages have grey shading on them. Do people color in those shaded areas?
39:09 - I am new to KDP and BB and hoping to learn. I wish I could have someone looking over my shoulder to tell me what I am doing right/wrong.
39:52 - You provided some graphics, patterns, and Silhouettes, how can I mass import these into the studio, instead of importing individually?
40:22 - So cool to see the great A+ images. Gives me lots of ideas to create better ones.
41:10 - How do I get more pages to be displayed on Amazon? I uploaded a book on Amazon, and it only show the cover.
42:36 - On the backend, how many keywords do you put in each section. what's the min. and max number of keywords you'll use?
43:34 - Day of the dead is trademarked in class 16 so are we on dodgy ground using it in the listing?
44:49 - Can you Critique my books; I just got my 1st 3 published!
45:28 - I’m new to KDP & Book Bolt have uploaded 2 books to KDP but they are not showing the back cover at the moment, will this show later?
45:56 - I didn't like the matte print of my first coloring book. I want to make it Glossy instead. Is it relatively easy to change that going forward, or do I have to do an entirely new book?
46:27 - Can book bolt center objects like Canva?
47:20 - Can you get creative with the template pages if you don’t want to use the pre-made templates?
48:12 - Are there any new puzzle templates now or in the works?
48:34 - What constitutes an A+ Content Book?
49:07 - Is a colouring book classed as low content book?
49:30 - What is the actual definition of a low content book? Is it ALL lined pages or what if you have differing content but still have about 100 lined pages?
50:07 - I’m working on a coloring book. Do I need to put coloring pages on every other page and make the back of each page black?
50:49 - Can you import your own template made yourself or elsewhere?
51:24 - Can Book Bolt turn raster into vector? Is that in the works?
52:15 - How do I set up multiple author pages in Amazon?
52:25 - PDF After they are made, I think I am doing something wrong.
53:10 - I can't find a keyword related into Tess USPTO how I know if its safe to go into the niche? the Keyword is Wreck This Journal.
54:03 - If an image is not good quality will KDP pick this up and issue a warning?
54:32 - What's the best way to advertise?
56:48 - Going back to the keyword boxes when uploading, is the goal to type in words phrases as a shopper would type them in?
57:51 - I got an error about the cover must have .59" of wrap on all sides. Resize your cover so the image or background extends .59" beyond the edge of the printed area. I am a little lost on how to resolve.
59:39 - So, better not to run them now so we don't lose as much money and to prep for quarter 4 big sales?
01:00:36 - If you select black and white, can you have no color inside at all or can you dial down the opacity to make it lighter?
01:01:14 - Question is there any way of seeing if people have looked at your book on amazon, but not bought, and does amazon let you know if you have made any sales?

Live Call #74 - January 4, 2024

11:03 - When using Book bolt, designing a front cover and my images are saved as PDF how do I know the quality?
11:48 - Can I watch this offline? I would like to know more about how to improve SEO. Just 3 basic rules. 2/10 books work great. I have no clue why?
14:33 - How many niches do you suggest publishing in, within your first year, to maximize sales.
17:00 - Using the shark tooth example, which BB tool do you use to get keywords?
19:23 - I'm using my own name and a pen name to publish on KDP. Would you suggest to only use one name and author page and how many pen names is too much?
20:34 - Fossil Hunting by State books, if you're new and make books like that, the covers and interiors are essentially the same, are you in danger of Amazon canceling your account?
23:10 - Colouring pages and AI images, can you tell KDP acceptance about it? How to go about it and how to avoid rejections.
25:47 - A+ Content was broken for weeks, KDP chat no help. Inside A+, content looks fine/approved, but not right on Amazon page. Had to delete, re publish A+. Any news of recent problems with A+?
27:54 - On Amazon, can I categorize my books for different audiences by using different author names? I'm looking to market diverse genres to distinct groups without them being linked to each other.
28:48 - I've seen a LOT of buzz around non-fiction books on Amazon. Lots of them get created using AI. Is Book bolt going to be adding any AI features during 2024?
30:41 - Personally, I wouldn't use any AI images for KDP.
31:44 - I have done a few sponsored ads but have not got many sales. What am I doing wrong?
34:31 - I create books that are in line with my brand. My niches are small, but I have an audience and am starting to make sales.
35:11 - If I do the auto marketing campaign and find the keywords that bring my book up for everyone, would I change my description in the 7 spaces to these keywords?
36:05 - I have an idea for my first book. Is it okay to use AI? I was asked on the KDP in Amazon.
37:05 - Is using book bold for wordsearch, mazes or colouring books count as AI?
37:24 - Should I order my own book?
38:04 - Can you have multiple pen names under one KDP account or do you suggest making a new KDP account per pen name?
38:43 - When you publish using different pen names, do you still use one your own KDP account, or do you need to create an account per pen name?
39:01 - You can also put other countries review links not just US.
40:10 - Since AI is not smiled upon, other than hiring someone, how can I make my coloring characters?
40:27 - Is there a benefit to building up your product base, creating multiple books and publishing them all at once in a new shop, or is it better to publish books individually as you create them?
41:09 - Is there a video about publishing under other names?
41:31 - How does having multiple pen names effect the Author Page. Can I rename author pen name after it's been published?
42:44 - Can you help me locate your A+ content instruction video?
44:43 - Thanks for the advice, I did all what you said though, including reading the Ad article. Hoping for the best going forward.
46:16 - Can you create the same book again, but change the front cover?
47:10 - How I got some reviews: As research I joined Facebook groups related to niche. That helped find keywords via discussions. If the FB group allowed, I posted link to my book on Amazon, and got reviews.
48:13 - I am a publisher that focuses on non-fiction books that is about your expertise. Amazon will flag you if they suspect an AI content. In their updated T&C's they warn against using AI.
48:54 - Why do my KDP books keep getting blocked? I am not using any AI images, I have uploaded books with sudoku, word search, mazes etc. I have made the book covers myself! KDP has blocked them all. Do you know why?
50:37 - Do you recommend puzzle books, and specifically word searches? If so, how many puzzles per book would be optimal?
53:29 - I need to find Facebook groups that allow you to post links to my books.
54:46 - Most FB groups don't allow it, but you can always brag about or celebrate your uploaded books without sharing a link. I'm quite sure that someone will ask you for a link.
55:53 - Anyone use TikTok to advertise? Any suggestions for success?
56:04 - Can you say more about the back-end keywords. For example, repeat phrases (shark tooth journal, shark tooth journal for novices). I am don't think I am maximizing those fields.
58:00 - Have you tried YouTube videos to get sales for your books?
58:47 - Where is the article about Upwork?