Kindle / POD publishers - How Amazon manages POD / Kindle sales rank

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Hi

Calling any Kindle / POD publishers....

When you list your book on Amazon often they are not tied together until you contact Amazon to do so. 2 listings I guess is a good way to attract extra eyeballs - But is it better to tie them together. Do you get a benefit from joint sales?

If you DO tie them together

What happens when you offer the Kindle book free - Does your paperback also rise up the rankings for your keywords

eg say you have a book on 'Buses' and by offering the Kindle version free you climb to the top 100 out of all the books. With the increase in downloads if someone searched 'Buses' in the book category - Do you think your book (paperback) would also be nearer the top given the popularity of your Kindle version?

I can't find the answer to this question anywhere

Thank you
Alan
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  • Profile picture of the author BradVert2013
    Are you talking about the Kindle matchbook program? I think it does help your bottom line because if a customer buys your print book, they can get the ebook version for $2.99 or less (which you get royalties on). Anytime you sell, or someone downloads your ebook, it'll improve your rankings.

    https://kdp.amazon.com/help?topicId=AVJCUBZXDNUM4
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  • Profile picture of the author Ecommerce Advice
    Thank you for the answer - No sorry that wasn't what I meant.

    If the books (Kindle and paperback) are listed as 1 listing - Does a Kindle sale help your overall book ranking?

    eg overall during the 'free' Kindle promotion would you expect your book to rise in the ranking just because so many people are downloading your book free?

    If your 'Buses' book had thousands of people downloading it during your promotion would you expect it to increase your ranking if someone searched 'Buses' in the book category?

    Can't work out if it better to tie the books together or have 2 listing and therefore more chances for someone to spot my book.

    Thank you
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