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After a severe car accident wipes her memory, 35-year-old Alex must work to put the pieces of her past back together. But her recovery is met with despair when she experiences haunting visions that are far from natural, leaving her wondering if her lost memories should be just that-lost and forgotten…
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Behind every successful book listing is accurate, well-optimized metadata. Metadata—such as a book’s title, description, keywords, categories, and contributor information—plays a critical role in how books are discovered, distributed, and recommended across retail and library channels.
Industry distributors like Ingram regularly emphasize the importance of keeping metadata current, as outdated or underperforming metadata can limit a book’s visibility long after publication.
What Is Book Metadata?
Book metadata includes all of the descriptive information associated with a title. This data helps retailers, libraries, and search systems understand what a book is about and who it is for.
Strong metadata improves discoverability by ensuring a book appears in relevant searches and category listings where readers are actively looking.
Why Ingram Recommends Regular Metadata Updates
Ingram, one of the world’s largest book distributors, recommends reviewing and updating metadata over time to reflect changing market conditions, reader behavior, and keyword trends.
As categories evolve and search terms shift, refreshing metadata helps ensure a book remains competitive and accurately positioned in the marketplace.
How Metadata Impacts Online Retail Performance
Online retailers rely heavily on metadata to determine where and how books appear in search results. Elements such as keywords, descriptions, and categories influence discoverability, relevance, and click-through behavior.
Even small refinements to metadata can improve how a book is surfaced to potential readers.
When Authors Should Consider Metadata Updates
Metadata updates are especially important if a book is not performing as expected, if market trends have changed, or if the book has been available for some time without revision.
January is an ideal time for updates, as authors reassess goals and prepare for a new year of promotion and sales activity.
How Outskirts Press Supports Metadata Optimization
Outskirts Press offers professional Amazon Listing Optimization services to help authors refine and update their book metadata. This process focuses on improving descriptions, keywords, and positioning to better align with current search behavior and market expectations.
By handling updates on the author’s behalf, Outskirts Press helps ensure changes are implemented accurately and strategically.
Keeping Your Book Competitive in a Changing Market
Publishing does not end at release. Ongoing optimization, including metadata updates, helps books remain discoverable and relevant over time.
For authors looking to strengthen visibility and align with distributor recommendations, updating book metadata is a practical and proactive step toward long-term success.
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