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Can You Sell Self Published Books on Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 1:54 pm

Yes, you can sell self-published books on Shopify. You will need to create a Shopify account and then add your book to your shop.

You can either upload your book as a PDF or sell it as an ebook. If you sell your book as an ebook, you will need to use a third-party service to convert your book into the appropriate format.

PRO TIP: This article is a warning for anyone considering selling self-published books on Shopify. While it is possible to do so, there are a number of things to be aware of before attempting to sell self-published books on Shopify.

First and foremost, Shopify is not designed for selling digital products, and as such there are a number of limitations when it comes to selling self-published books on the platform. For example, you will not be able to offer any kind of DRM protection for your books, meaning that buyers could easily pirate them.

Additionally, because Shopify is not designed for digital products, there are also no tools for managing book sales or delivering books to customers. This means that you will need to find third-party solutions for both of these tasks, which can be both time-consuming and expensive.

Finally, it is important to be aware that selling self-published books on Shopify could potentially damage your reputation as an author. This is because many people who buy books on Shopify are not looking for self-published titles, and so they may be disappointed if they purchase a book from you only to find out that it is self-published.

Overall, then, while it is technically possible to sell

There are a few things to keep in mind when selling self-published books on Shopify. First, you will need to set up pricing for your book. You can do this by creating a product page for your book and then adding a price to the product page. Second, you will need to create a way for customers to purchase your book.

This can be done by creating a ‘buy now’ button or by adding a link to an external website where customers can purchase your book. Finally, you will need to promote your book. You can do this by sharing your book’s page on social media or by creating a blog post about your book.

Selling self-published books on Shopify is a great way to reach a wide audience and sell more books. By following the steps above, you can start selling your self-published book today!

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.