Amazon News: Author Central Changes and Search Result Trends

Amazon Author Central just made a quiet but significant change—no more URLs in author bios. What does this mean for your author platform, and how can you make sure your website still gets traffic? We break down why keeping your bio fresh matters more than ever and share a simple, proven workaround to keep your readers connected.Plus, we dive into emerging shifts in search result trends, particularly impacting genre fiction authors. Could this be a sign of bigger changes ahead for book discoverability across all categories? Tune in for the latest updates, strategies, and what you can do right now to stay ahead of the curve!Send us your feedback!Preorder Think Local Sell Global and claim your free Local Buzz Blueprint, a customized local visibility plan with personalized outreach ideas, pitch angles, and ready-to-use marketing tools built around your book and community! Offer ends July 31.📱 Text Penny & Amy: Send your marketing questions, show feedback, and episode ideas. Text PODCAST to (888) 402-8940 to join and get new episode alerts. Save our number!⭐ Enjoying the show? Please follow the podcast and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your reviews help more authors discover the show.💬 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Email your review to [email protected] and we'll feature it on our website.