Sell ebooks online

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How to sell ebooks in just 5 steps

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Sincere support

Learn all about ecommerce on the Shopify blog and chat with other ebook business owners on the Shopify Community forums. Reach out to Shopify Support whenever you have a question about setting up or managing your business.

Simplified setup

Build your custom ebook store without needing any coding or design skills. Take your pick of over 70 responsive themes, and set up mobile shopping so your fans can order and download your books on the go.

Reach your readers

Build an audience by sharing blog posts and articles, and drive traffic to your online store using built-in SEO tools. Integrate with Facebook, Twitter, and more to share and sell your ebooks.

Reports and insights

Use Shopify’s unified dashboard to review customer order history and target marketing campaigns. With Google Analytics, you can your track sales, website visits, and referrals to test for success.

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Apps that help you sell ebooks

Some popular apps other merchants use

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Learn more about selling ebooks

Yes, you can sell ebooks as long as you legally own the rights to the ebook(s) you’re selling. You might either create the ebook yourself or outsource some or all of it.
Sell your ebook online by choosing an ecommerce platform or marketplace. Create your ebook, add it as a product to your store, and make it available for purchase. You can leverage automation to deliver the ebook to customers.
Your ebooks deserve a wide audience. Launching an online store with Shopify gives your brand a home and customers a welcoming shopping destination. Connect your store to social media platforms and eligible marketplaces to reach shoppers globally. Consider collaborating with bloggers or influencers to unlock new sales opportunities.
Yes, you can sell ebooks on Shopify. Shopify is an excellent ecommerce platform for selling ebooks and other digital products.
Launching an ebook business is affordable. Shopify makes it easy to start an online store and provides the tools you need to succeed. Whether you choose to invest in ebook production or manage fulfillment, you decide the scale and budget of your ebook business.
Ebook businesses can be profitable, and an ecommerce platform can help increase your revenue. Ecommerce platforms offer sales and marketing tools that make it easier to reach a wide audience. Targeted digital marketing strategies like SEO and social media advertising can also enhance your online visibility, leading to more store traffic and increased sales opportunities. With the right ebooks and sales tools, it’s possible to turn an ebook business into a substantial income source.

Ingenious apps

Increase your ebook store’s functionality with over 6000 custom Shopify apps. Simplify digital downloads and gain traction with reader reviews, all through powerful apps designed specifically for Shopify stores.

Sell everywhere

Make it easy for your readers to browse and buy your ebooks from wherever they are. The Shopify POS app helps you sell your ebooks online and in-person while keeping your sales and order data synchronized at all times.

Scalable pricing plans

For ebook businesses at every stage and size

$1 for your first month

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For small teams

Card rates starting at

1.6% + 30¢ AUD online
1.85% + 0¢ AUD in person
1% 3rd-party payment providers

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$1 for your first month

Advanced

As your business scales

Card rates starting at

1.4% + 30¢ AUD online
1.75% + 0¢ AUD in person
0.6% 3rd-party payment providers

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Start your ebook business with Shopify today

Try Shopify free for 3 days, and explore all the tools and services you need to start, run, and grow your business.

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Sell ebooks online

Share your words with the world

How to sell ebooks in just 5 steps

Build your literary legacy

Sincere support

Simplified setup

Reach your readers

Reports and insights

Apps that help you sell ebooks

Google & YouTube

Digital Downloads

Digital Downloads by Uplinkly

Learn more about selling ebooks

Can I sell ebooks?

How can I sell my ebook online?

Where can I sell my ebooks?

Can I sell ebooks on Shopify?

How much does it cost to start an ebook business?

How much money do ebook businesses make?

Ingenious apps

Sell everywhere

Scalable pricing plans

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Start your ebook business with Shopify today

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