Amazon KDP Category CONFUSION Explained, Why Your Book Is NOT Where You Chose It
There’s been a lot of noise recently about Amazon KDP categories changing, disappearing, duplicating, or not matching what authors selected. For many people this feels like breaking news, but the truth is, this has been happening for years.
In this video, I explain why the category you choose does not always equal the category your book ends up in, especially across different marketplaces like the UK and US. I also explain why overly niche categories increase the chances of problems, mismatches, or being placed elsewhere entirely.
I talk about how Amazon now fine-tunes categories automatically, why bestseller rankings can appear in unexpected places, and why chasing obscure sub-categories is often pointless if your goal is consistent sales rather than a hollow bestseller badge.
If you are confused by category behaviour, worried about duplicates, or wondering why your book ranking looks wrong, this video will help you understand what’s really happening and how to approach categories sensibly going forward.
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