How successful is an author on Amazon?
Did you know that you can estimate the number of book sales on Amazon for free using various online tools that convert the book’s Best Sellers Rank (BSR) into sales figures. These tools provide a good approximation of sales based on the BSR, which is updated frequently by Amazon.
Web based tools
There are a number of online tools including the following most popular (with links)
BookBeam
This tool allows you to input the BSR of a book and select the marketplace and format to estimate daily and monthly sales.
Visit BookBeam
Kindlepreneur
Similar to BookBeam, this calculator lets you enter the BSR and choose the book format and marketplace to get an estimate of sales.
Visit Kindlepreneur
TCK Publishing
This tool also converts the BSR into estimated sales figures for both eBooks and print books.
Visit TCK Publishing
How to use
To use these tools, all you have to do is follow these easy steps:
- Find the BSR: Go to the book’s Amazon page and scroll down to the “Product Details” section to find the Best Sellers Rank.
- Enter the BSR: Copy the BSR and paste it into the calculator on one of the websites mentioned above.
- Select the Marketplace and Format: Choose the appropriate options for the book’s marketplace (e.g., Amazon US, UK) and format (eBook, paperback, etc.).
- Get the Estimate: Click the “Estimate” button to see the estimated daily and monthly sales.
Acknowlegements & Hat Tips
Authors: The Badman Publishing team ©
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