Payhip has been an excellent platform for authors wanting to take control of their sales for over a decade. Now, with the news of the introduction of the Payhip Marketplace, it has become even better.
What is Payhip Marketplace?
Payhip is an all-in-one eCommerce platform that allows creators to sell digital products, physical goods, and subscriptions directly to their audience. Bookvault’s Payhip integration has seen great success for authors selling their physical books directly, especially with authors selling their special edition BookvaultBespoke books to readers. The new Payhip marketplace will be particularly beneficial for authors, providing a streamlined way to reach even more potential readers while reaping the rewards of Payhip’s platform. Payhip Marketplace will be a great new way to increase the exposure of your work without incurring any extra sales fees.
Benefits of Payhip Marketplace for Authors
Direct Sales and Higher Profits:
The Payhip marketplace enables authors to sell directly to readers, cutting out the middleman. This means you keep a larger portion of your sales revenue compared to traditional publishing or other online marketplaces.
Automated Fulfillment:
With Payhip’s integration with Bookvault, fulfillment is automated. This means that once a customer places an order, the printing and shipping processes are handled seamlessly, allowing you to focus on writing and marketing your titles.
Secure and Reliable Payment Processing:
Payhip supports multiple payment methods, including credit cards and PayPal. It ensures that all transactions are secure and easy, providing peace of mind for both you and your readers whilst minimising cart abandons.
No Extra Fees:
Authors will be able to sell books on Payhip Marketplace without any hidden fees, meaning you keep just as much profit as you would with your own direct store!
Global Reach:
The Payhip marketplace is accessible worldwide, enabling you to reach an international audience that may not have seen your titles elsewhere, especially given the fact that this platform is new; granting you an advantage as an early adopter.
Multiple Sales Channels:
We encourage authors to sell their titles through many different channels. By selling books on Payhip Marketplace, you can easily manage sales on your website, social media, and other platforms.
How to sell books on Payhip Marketplace
Setting up and selling books on Payhip Marketplace is straightforward and allows you to take full control of your book sales. Here’s what you need to get started:
- Sign Up for a Payhip Account: Visit Payhip and sign up for a free account. The registration process is quick and easy.
- Set Up Your Store: Once you’ve signed up, start setting up your store. Add your author bio, upload a profile picture, and customize your store’s appearance to match your brand. This will serve as your main hub for selling your books.
- Integrate with Bookvault: For automated fulfillment of physical books, integrate your Payhip account with Bookvault. This ensures that when a customer orders a physical book from your personal Payhip store, it is printed and shipped without any manual intervention from you.
- Meet the Marketplace Criteria: To be eligible for the Payhip Marketplace, ensure your store meets the criteria outlined by Payhip: Click here to see The guidelines or Watch this instructional guide!
By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to sell books on Payhip Marketplace and maximising your book sales with a wider audience!