Want to ensure your eBook review gets that shiny Verified Purchase badge on Amazon? Follow these tips to boost your chances, all while keeping things fun and straightforward:
Purchase the eBook on Amazon: Start by buying the eBook directly from Amazon before writing your review. For best results, try waiting about 24 hours between the purchase and posting your review—patience pays off!
Skip Kindle Unlimited for This One: To snag that Verified Purchase status, avoid using Kindle Unlimited to access the eBook. Go ahead and purchase the eBook outright instead.
Match Your Review to the eBook Version: When posting your review, make sure it’s under the same eBook version you purchased. Posting it under a different format, like paperback or hardcover, could mess up your Verified Purchase status.
No Returns, No Problems: After you’ve shared your thoughts in a review, keep the eBook in your library. Returning it could mean losing that Verified Purchase badge.
Stick to the Same Amazon Account: Use the same Amazon account to write the review that you used to buy the eBook. This helps Amazon link your review directly to the purchase.
Avoid Discounts, Credits, or Gift Cards: When buying the eBook, try not to use discounts, credits, or gift cards. Making the purchase at full price helps ensure it qualifies as a Verified Purchase.
Stay in Your Amazon Marketplace: Make sure you’re purchasing and reviewing the eBook within the same Amazon marketplace (e.g., Amazon US). Mixing marketplaces can confuse the system and affect your Verified Purchase status.
Use a Desktop Browser: For the smoothest experience, make your purchase and post your review using a desktop browser rather than the Amazon app. Sometimes, the app doesn’t play nice with reviews.
If you follow these tips and still run into trouble with getting that Verified Purchase stamp, don’t hesitate to reach out to Amazon’s review support at [email protected].
And remember the Bounty Contract types, "Kindle Unlimited" and "Standard" reviews don’t require a purchase, so you won’t need to worry about this process if you choose those options.
Happy reviewing, and thanks for being a part of the Book Bounty community! If you have any questions, we’re here to help.