How BookCompass Works

Your compass for finding winning KDP keywords.

What is BookCompass?

BookCompass is a keyword research tool for Amazon KDP authors. It helps you find the right keywords so your books can be discovered by readers on Amazon.

Think of it like a compass that points you toward profitable, low-competition keywords that other publishers have missed.

The Problem BookCompass Solves

❌ Without BookCompass:

You guess. You hope. You pray your book sells. You don't know if people are searching for your topic or how many competitors exist.

✅ With BookCompass:

You get clear data: Search Volume, Competition Level, and a simple 1-10 Niche Score. No more guessing.

3 Simple Steps

Step 1: Enter Your Keywords

Paste up to 30 keywords into BookCompass.


                        christian prayer journal for women

                        christian gratitude journal women

                        bible study journal for women

                        prayer journal for anxiety

Step 2: BookCompass Does the Work

We check Amazon search volume, analyze top competitors, look at Best Seller Ranks, and calculate a Niche Score for each keyword.

Step 3: You Get Clear Results

BookCompass shows you a table with Niche Score, Search Volume, and Competition Level for each keyword.

🎁 Earn While You Save: Referral Program

BookCompass rewards you for sharing with fellow authors.

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Share Your Link

Copy your unique referral link from your Dashboard

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Friend Gets 10% Off

They save money on their first month

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You Get 10% Off

Earn credit toward your next month

It's a win-win. The more friends you invite, the more you save!

Understanding Your Results

Niche Score (1-10)

Color	Score	Meaning	Action
🟢 Green	7-10	Excellent opportunity	Target these keywords immediately
🟡 Orange	5-6	Decent opportunity	Consider if search volume is high
🔴 Red	1-4	Poor opportunity	Avoid, too competitive

Search Volume

HIGH - 1,000 - 5,000+ searches per month
MEDIUM - 500 - 1,000 searches per month
LOW - 100 - 500 searches per month
VERY LOW - Under 100 searches per month

Competition Level

LOW - 0-1 strong competitors. Easy to rank!
MEDIUM - 2-3 strong competitors. Possible with good book.
HIGH - 4+ strong competitors. Very difficult.

Example: Real Results

Niche Score	Keyword	Search Volume	Competition
9/10 🟢	christian gratitude journal women	MEDIUM	LOW
8/10 🟢	prayer journal for anxiety	MEDIUM	LOW
6/10 🟡	bible study journal for women	HIGH	MEDIUM
4/10 🔴	daily devotional journal	HIGH	HIGH

Your best target: "christian gratitude journal women" - great score, good volume, low competition!

Why BookCompass is Better Than Guessing

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Guessing Keywords

❌ 10-20% success rate
❌ Takes hours of trial and error
❌ No data to back your decisions
❌ Wasted time on dead ends
❌ Books get buried in search

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Using BookCompass

✅ 80-90% success rate
✅ Takes minutes, not hours
✅ Clear data from Amazon
✅ Target proven opportunities
✅ Books get discovered by readers

Stop guessing. Start knowing.

Pricing Plans

Free

$0

3 searches/day

Starter

$12/month

20 searches/day

Pro

$25/month

100 searches/day

Frequently Asked Questions

🎁 Does BookCompass have a referral program?

Yes! When you share your unique referral link with a friend:

Your friend gets 10% off their first month
You get 10% off one month (when they sign up)

Find your unique referral link in your Dashboard. Share it with fellow authors and save money together!

Do I need an API key?

No. BookCompass uses my own API key. You don't need to sign up for anything else.

How accurate is the data?

BookCompass pulls live data directly from Amazon. The search volume and competition data are as accurate as possible.

Can I use BookCompass for any category?

Yes! BookCompass works for ANY book category on Amazon KDP - fiction, non-fiction, children's books, cookbooks, journals, and more.

How long does research take?

About 2-3 seconds per keyword. Researching 30 keywords takes roughly 1-2 minutes.

What happens when I reach my daily limit?

Your dashboard shows a warning. You can either wait until tomorrow (limits reset at midnight) or upgrade to a higher plan for more searches.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can cancel anytime. Downgrade to the Free plan from your Dashboard.