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Features for users |
Book catalog | Filtering by genres, authors, series, new releases, bestsellers. |
Filtering | price, rating, release date, availability for sale, electronic or paper version |
Search | Convenient search by title, author, keywords. Search with suggestions, "auto-complete" feature |
Recommendation system | Show books that may interest the user based on their previous views or purchases. |
Visual design | Display high-quality covers, short descriptions, reader reviews. |
Book pages (product cards) |
Detailed description | Extended description of the book (annotation, quotes, author information). |
Reading samples | Ability to view a fragment of the book (for example, a few pages). |
Reviews and ratings | Display reader reviews (with the ability to leave comments). |
Author information | Biography, photo, links to other books. |
Buy buttons | Ability to purchase electronic or printed books (online order with delivery). |
"Add to favorites" button | i.e., the ability to save for later purchase. |
Share on social networks | Buttons for quick sharing of information about the book. |
Online store |
Shopping cart | Convenient ordering system with options for delivery and payment methods. |
Online payment (payment gateway) | Integration with payment systems (Privat24, Monobank, LiqPay, WayForPay, etc.) |
Payment gateway | Choose a payment system that offers easy integration and low commissions. |
CRM | Select a CRM system that meets the publishing house's needs (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho CRM, AmoCRM, etc.) |
Accounting system | Choose an accounting system that integrates with the website (e.g., BAS, Bookkeeper). |
Personal account | Order history, profile settings. |
Bonus system | Discount system, promotions, accumulated bonuses |
Features for authors |
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Author's personal account |
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Sales statistics | Detailed information about sales of each book. |
Royalty | Information on accruals and payments of royalties. |
Event calendar | Announcements of upcoming presentations, meetings with readers. |
Feedback | Ability to contact representatives of the publishing house. |
"Send Manuscript" page |
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Requirements | Clear instructions regarding manuscript requirements (format, font, etc.). |
Manuscript submission form |
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Information on review timelines |
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Collaboration information | Explanation of what services the publishing house provides (editing, proofreading, layout, design, promotion). |
Terms of cooperation (royalties, print run) |
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Option to download the contract. |
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News for authors | Useful information about writing, book promotion, legal aspects. |
Blog and news |
Articles |
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Photo gallery |
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Video gallery |
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Contact information |
Contacts |
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Contact form |
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Interactive map | With location: office, bookstores where the publishing house's books can be purchased. |
Important website features for authors and buyers |
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Responsive design | The website displays correctly on all devices (computers, tablets, smartphones). |
Speed | Image optimization. Caching. Choosing a reliable hosting. |
User interface (UI) | Intuitive navigation. Simple, but pleasant design to avoid distraction from content. Clear headings and labels. |
User experience (UX) | Focus on convenience and quick access to information. |
Simple feedback form. |
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Clear instructions. |
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Multilingual support | Support for Ukrainian, English, German, and other languages, except for the occupier's Russian. |
Audiobooks | Audiobooks — partial downloads for preview and sale. |
Integration with other platforms and social networks |
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Prom.ua (and its partner sites) | Often possible integration with sales management systems (CRM) and accounting systems. |
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) | Integration as a traffic channel. |
Google Play Books | Advertising on the site, directing to Google Play Books |
Kobo | Same scheme. |
Bookshop.org | Platform supporting independent bookstores. |
Goodreads | Can add publishing house's books, promote them, hold giveaways. |
OLX | Can sell books through ads. |
Social networks and platforms for promotion | Integration of YouTube channel with the publishing house's website |
Facebook Marketplace | Promoting books on Facebook. |
Instagram Shopping | Advertising and sales through Instagram. |
TikTok | Website link, encouragement to purchase. |
Telegram | Posting links to our website, announcements. |
Printify, Printful. | This is an option to print books "on demand," i.e., only after receiving an order. |
