Book Beam Overview and Features

Summary

The meeting covered a thorough overview of Book Beam, an advanced keyword research tool for Amazon KDP, including its latest update introducing three new features.
Detailed demonstrations were given on using Book Beam’s Niche Finder, keyword research, category history, and reverse ASIN search tools, along with practical recommendations for leveraging these in publishing strategies.
Pricing considerations and alternative tools were discussed to help attendees decide whether Book Beam is the right choice for their needs.
No formal decisions or action items were identified during the meeting.

(No action items were assigned or discussed during this meeting.)

Book Beam is a keyword research tool for Amazon KDP with both a Chrome extension and a web app.
Key functionalities: displays bestseller rank (BSR), estimates sales & royalties, identifies if books are self-published or new, and expands keyword suggestions.
The web app additionally offers book tracking, category search, trademark checker, keyword research with search volume, and optimization features.
The Niche Finder is identified as the most effective tool, allowing filtering by marketplace, sales rank, review count, and categories to find profitable, low-competition book ideas.

Live example demonstrated how to filter for self-published books in the US market with BSR under 30,000 and fewer than 20 reviews.
The tool quickly surfaced 270 relevant books, including detailed sales estimates and examples of niche topics with high demand and low competition.

Historical Search Volume Data
- Added to the keyword research tool, allowing users to view monthly trends and search volume history for keywords.
- Useful for identifying upward trends and making informed publishing decisions, though data accuracy is not guaranteed and should be used as supplemental insight.
Category History
- Allows users to review top-selling books by category and season, such as bestsellers during Christmas or Easter.
- Recognizable sales patterns (e.g., joke books performing well every Q4) can inform future publishing strategies.
Reverse Keyword Tool Update
- Now supports analyzing multiple ASINs simultaneously, though the presenter prefers single ASIN analysis for clarity.
- Use case: identify which keywords successful competitors are ranking for and leverage those keywords in ad campaigns to boost organic ranking and sales.

Book Beam is currently the most expensive keyword research tool for Amazon KDP (monthly or annual subscription).
Alternative tools like Katie Spy and Publisher Rocket offer cheaper, one-time payment models.
Recommendation: Test Book Beam on a monthly plan before committing to annual, and consider budget constraints.