Free Amazon KDP Listing Audit & SEO Checker
Scan your book title, subtitle, and description for Amazon search optimization gaps, low-demand category risks, and character limit compliance.
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Detailed Compliance Checks
How to use this kdp listing audit & gap checker
- Enter your planned book title and optional subtitle.
- Paste your draft book description or blurb.
- Enter your primary Amazon category path.
- Click 'Audit Listing' to receive an instant SEO optimization score (0-100), issue checklist, and specific actionable fixes.
Amazon Title & Subtitle Optimization Rules
Your book title and subtitle are the strongest indexing signals in Amazon's search algorithm. Amazon strictly forbids keyword stuffing (e.g. stringing 15 search terms into the title) and will suspend listings violating metadata rules. A natural, engaging title paired with a benefit-rich subtitle maximizes both algorithmic rank and human click-through.
Avoiding Inactive and Low-Demand Categories on Amazon KDP
A low-demand browse node is an Amazon subcategory that exists in internal taxonomies but has negligible reader traffic or broken storefront breadcrumbs. Per official Amazon KDP Category Guidelines (https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200652170), categories must accurately reflect reader interest. Always verify that your category has active top-100 rankings and steady sales volume.
Formatting Descriptions for Mobile Shoppers
Over 65% of Amazon book purchases occur on mobile devices where only the first 250 characters of your description appear before the 'Read more' button. Lead with a punchy hook, use short paragraphs, and utilize bold headline tags to keep readers scrolling.
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