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The Profitable KDP Ads System for Authors Who Hate Math

Ads that sell and still lose money are worse than no ads. This guide keeps the math short: your break-even ACOS, a maximum bid, five numbers to watch, and when to pause.

Price: $2.99 (PDF download)

What's inside

  • The 5 numbers to check every week
  • Break-even ACOS and maximum-bid formula
  • Sponsored Products and Sponsored Brands explained
  • Search term reports and negative keywords
  • A 30-day plan, including when to pause a keyword
  • 21-page PDF guide

21 pages

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