How To Sell Books Through Your Own Website

What if you have books, and you have a website, and you want to imagine a world where you can sell your books through that website? Well, my friend, that world does exist! And today we’re exploring it. Here’s how to sell books through your own website!

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[iamdorothyharris]

Amazing! I have been searching all over for an integration option for my books and brand! Can’t wait to automate and implement this, thanks for sharing!

[PaliSuttas]

I have a website, Eonic Press, and I just have a Catalog page with my books - pictures and descriptions - with a link to Lulu for each title, or you can link directly to my Lulu store. You didn't mention that option.

[maryrosecounseling]

I have a website that is established well. I would like to know please if you or someone could explain what selling through Direct on my website would entail? If I just set it up, does each order go directly to you with nothing I need to do? And if so, what would be the difference if I just linked my book to the Lulu bookstore? (besides knowing who purchased, collecting that information and white label packaging)

I guess I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth my time doing all of the coding or anything… Thank you so much! And I freaking love these videos! You’re the best!

[juliebean]

Hello, this video is great. When selecting the distribution option, is there a way to exclude Amazon from that list and send the book to all the other distributors? Thank you.

[nigelianzamora]

This video is so great! Yes - I was looking for print on demand info - and I got an hilarious video. Many thanks!

[BrotherWatsonofWattsWatsonProd]

What I was waiting to hear is, how to set up the payment of sells, that included shipping and taxes. What’s your suggestion. Do we put a cash app or zelle on our website. I am thinking of selling thru the bulk method.

[BrotherWatsonofWattsWatsonProd]

Can you share more about LuLu. How to integrate it to the website and what does it provide. My two main issues is if I buy in bulk, does LULU set up the payment or at least calculate the shipping and handling costs?

[ericbrazau]

Mu book right now is listed with Amazon will tthat creat a problem with Lulu Direct?

[jamesdisney]

Hey love the video just wanted to ask you I put my e-book up on your site about two years ago and I haven’t got a single copy sold do you know what I might be wrong?

[saravonn]

Can you make a video on how to connect with squarespace? Any plans to integrate with soqaurespace?

[cheftan]

Does lulu provide their ISBN number or should I have one ?

[RekhaChadhaAuthor]

Thank you, this video is very helpful, you guys are amazing 🙂💜❤️💜❤️

[ghilachange]

Interesting. I have the book and I will follow you suggestions

[Cpod]

Does Lulu direct integrate with WIX? I am not too "coding savvy" and its hard to trust a developer deep in my site for API. If Lulu direct does not integrate with WIX, do you have people on staff that could help integrate the API? I have a simple payment form on WIX that I want to connect to Lulu if possible.

[InbredRengade]

If I use a lulu ISBN does that mean i can't also try printing with KDP? How can I ensure flexibility to print with whom ever

[artdomainco]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make an API for Squarespace sites!

[cocofleur]

I was wondering if I have global distribution but I feel like my price is too expensive can I change it on Lulu ? Or is it too late because I already made it into a big bookstore Which is awesome

[dianadelmontecompassionfor]

I have a business website (working with animals). I have my books and Oracle card decks, which are animal-related, on my website. Is this good enough? :) Or do I need to have an additional author's website for books only? Same thing with IG and Facebook. Do I need an additional author's website on these platforms? Soooo much work marketing myself, plus the books.

[ChelSierra_Remly]

Would you consider having the option for authors to sell their books from sites such as Etsy? (Such as POD sites like Printful/Printify do with their products.) I checked, and I see sites claiming it can be done, but I haven't seen this on Lulu. I would think it would be easier and safer if it was done through Lulu, and not these other sites. <shrugs>

[missculture]

How long does it take for the book to arrive to customers?