BestSellers

Name

BestSellers

Legal name

Best Sellers LLC

Website

https://bestsellersllc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Best Sellers LLC is a Chicago-based, privately held book marketing agency offering end-to-end services — from ghostwriting and editing through publishing to Amazon optimization, influencer marketing, and PR — for self-published and first-time authors, primarily in the US market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Marketing and Publishing Services

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331)

akta.pro primary industry

Author Service Marketplaces & Aggregators (Vetting, Bundled Services) (MPAJAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Author Business Tools & Analytics (Royalty Tracking, Pricing, Keyword/Market Research) (MPAJAJAO)

Keywords

• Book marketing services
• Self-publishing support
• Author PR campaigns
• Amazon marketing agency
• Book cover design

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Book Writing, Editing, Design: One-time service fees for book writing, editing, cover design, and publishing services. Customers pay 100% in advance for all services. Revision turnaround times range from 24-72 hours depending on order urgency.
2. Ongoing Marketing Services: Recurring marketing service contracts for authors seeking sustained book promotion across Amazon, social media, email, and other channels. Services include Amazon marketing, SEO, influencer marketing, and PR campaigns.
3. Self-Publishing Support Services: Comprehensive self-publishing packages that may include manuscript preparation, formatting, cover design, and distribution through platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Best Sellers LLC is a full-service book marketing and publishing agency that helps authors write, publish, design, and promote their books. The company delivers 18 distinct services spanning book marketing (Amazon Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Influencer Marketing, SEO, Author Websites, Book Video Trailers, Audiobook Services, Self-Publishing Marketing Support), book publicity (PR Campaigns, Book Reviews, Author Interviews, Media Coverage), and writing/publishing services (Book Writing, Book Publishing, Book Printing, Book Cover Design, Book Editing). Customers pay 100% upfront and receive unlimited revisions within 7 days of delivery.

Product overview

BestSellers LLC is a full-service book marketing agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of 18 distinct services organized into three categories: Book Marketing (Amazon Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Authors Website, Influencer Marketing, Book Video Trailers, Audiobook Services, SEO Services, Self Publishing), Book Publicity (PR Campaigns, Book Reviews, Author Interviews, Media Coverage), and Writing/Publishing Services (Book Writing, Book Publishing, Book Printing, Book Cover Design, Book Editing). The company provides end-to-end solutions from manuscript creation through publishing and multi-platform marketing, leveraging distribution channels like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark while utilizing advertising platforms such as Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads, X Ads, Yahoo Bing Ads, and YouTube Advertising to maximize book visibility and sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amazon Marketing Strategy-driven, data-backed marketing services focused on improving Amazon rankings and increasing sales through keyword research, listing optimization, advertising, and A+ content development. Designed for authors seeking to improve their Amazon presence and drive more book sales.
• Social Media Marketing Targeted social media campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X (formerly Twitter) to amplify book reach, build author brand, and drive reader engagement. Designed for authors seeking to build a loyal community around their book.
• Email Marketing Direct reader engagement through segmented email lists, personalized campaigns, newsletters, and book announcements using platforms like Mailchimp and ConvertKit to maximize open rates and sales. Designed for authors seeking direct reader relationships.
• Authors Website Custom author website design services providing professional, SEO-optimized, mobile-responsive websites for authors to showcase books and build their online presence. Designed for authors seeking a professional online home for their work.
• Influencer Marketing Data-driven strategies connecting authors with relevant influencers in their genre to build authentic connections, amplify book reach, and drive sales through word-of-mouth marketing. Designed for authors seeking to tap into influencer audiences.
• Book Video Trailers Professional book trailer production services creating short promotional videos that captivate readers, showcase books visually, and generate buzz across websites and social media platforms. Designed for authors wanting visual promotional content.
• Audiobook Services Complete audiobook production including professional narrator hiring, script preparation, recording, editing, mastering, and distribution to help authors reach audiences who prefer listening. Designed for authors seeking to expand reach to audiobook listeners.
• SEO Services Search engine optimization services for authors including targeted keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and link building to improve book and author website discoverability. Designed for authors seeking organic search visibility.
• Self-Publishing Marketing Support Comprehensive self-publishing marketing support services providing authors with personalized marketing plans, digital marketing support, and proven strategies to increase visibility and book sales. Designed for self-published authors needing ongoing marketing support.
• PR Campaigns Strategic public relations campaigns including targeted media outreach, press release creation, media kit development, and influencer management to boost author visibility. Designed for authors seeking media coverage and publicity.
• Book Reviews Professional book review services generating targeted, authentic reviews across platforms including Amazon to help authors showcase book value and build credibility with readers. Designed for authors seeking credibility and social proof.
• Author Interviews Interview alignment services connecting authors with national TV, podcasts, digital publications like Forbes and USA Today, and local media to share their story and reach target audiences. Designed for authors seeking media exposure.
• Media Coverage Media coverage services securing placement across national, local, and digital media outlets through digital campaigns, custom content creation, and press releases to increase book visibility. Designed for authors seeking broad media exposure.
• Book Writing Professional ghostwriting and writing services including concept development, outlining, drafting, editing, and personalized writing workshops to help authors transform ideas into manuscripts. Designed for first-time authors or those needing writing assistance.
• Book Publishing Full-service book publishing including manuscript evaluation, editing, professional design, formatting, distribution to bookstores and retailers, and marketing to help authors achieve published status. Designed for authors seeking end-to-end publishing support.
• Book Printing Custom book printing services offering hardcover, paperback, and spiral-bound formats with short-run options starting at 25 copies and bulk printing with design, layout, and quality assurance included. Designed for authors seeking physical book production.
• Book Cover Design Professional book cover design services creating visually stunning covers with custom illustrations, typography, layout, and formatting optimized for both print and digital platforms. Designed for authors seeking professional cover art.
• Book Editing Comprehensive editing services including proofreading, copy editing, developmental editing, and editorial assessment to polish manuscripts and prepare them for publication. Designed for authors seeking manuscript polish before publication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Authors report improved Amazon rankings and increased sales within weeks of campaign implementation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IngramSparkcoreTechnology or IntegrationIngramSpark is a professional self-publishing distribution platform that Best Sellers LLC uses to distribute client books to bookstores, libraries, and online retailers globally. The partnership enables authors to access broad distribution channels beyond Amazon.
• Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)coreTechnology or IntegrationAmazon KDP is the primary publishing platform used by Best Sellers LLC for client book distribution. Enables self-publishing of ebooks and print books with direct access to Amazon's vast customer base and marketing tools.
• Barnes & NobleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarnes & Noble serves as a retail destination for books published or distributed through Best Sellers LLC's services, providing physical and online bookstore access for client books.
• KobominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKobo is an ebook retailer that provides additional distribution channel for Best Sellers LLC client books beyond Amazon, expanding global reach to Kobo's reader audience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Draft2Digital: Draft2Digital provides ebook formatting and distribution to retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. It overlaps with Best Sellers LLC's distribution, formatting, and self-publishing support offerings.
• Reedsy: Reedsy is a marketplace connecting authors with vetted professionals for editing, design, ghostwriting, and marketing. It overlaps directly with Best Sellers LLC's author services, bundled offering, and self-publishing support.
• Lulu: Lulu is a self-publishing platform offering print-on-demand, ebook distribution, design, and marketing tools. It competes with Best Sellers LLC across book printing, publishing, and distribution service lines.
• PublishDrive: PublishDrive is a book distribution and marketing platform that distributes to global retailers and offers analytics, marketing tools, and audiobook distribution. It is comparable to Best Sellers LLC's multi-channel distribution and marketing services.
• BookBaby: BookBaby provides self-publishing services including cover design, editing, formatting, printing, and distribution through IngramSpark. It overlaps with Best Sellers LLC's publishing, cover design, and distribution offerings for self-published authors.
• Tandem Literary + Marketing: Tandem is a combined literary agency and book marketing firm offering publicity, social media marketing, and book launch campaigns. It is directly comparable to Best Sellers LLC's PR, social media, and author brand services.
• Smith Publicity: Smith Publicity is a book publicity and PR agency specializing in author media campaigns, book tours, and media placements. It directly competes with Best Sellers LLC's PR campaigns, author interviews, and media coverage services.
• BookBub: BookBub is a book discovery and marketing platform that runs featured deals, ads, and reader email campaigns. It directly competes with Best Sellers LLC's Amazon marketing, email marketing, and book promotion services for the same self-published author customer base.
• Written Word Media: Written Word Media operates book discovery platforms (Book Barbarian, The Fussy Librarian, etc.) and offers book marketing services. It competes with Best Sellers LLC's author promotion, email marketing, and PR capabilities for the same indie author segment.

Emerging players

• Self-Publishing School: Self-Publishing School is an author education and coaching company focused on guiding writers through self-publishing and marketing. It serves the same first-time and self-published author segment and competes for the education/guidance portion of the value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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