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Book Pages

Every book in your inventory automatically gets its own dedicated page on your store website. These pages display comprehensive information about each book and help customers discover titles they're interested in.

What's Displayed on Book Pages​

Each book page includes:

Book Cover Image​

  • High-quality cover image when available
  • Placeholder image if cover not available in database
  • Responsive sizing for different devices
  • Optimized for fast loading

Basic Information​

  • Title - Full book title including subtitles
  • Author(s) - All credited authors
  • ISBN - Both ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 when available
  • Publisher - Publishing company
  • Publication Date - When the book was published
  • Format - Hardcover, paperback, mass market, etc.

Your Store Information​

  • Price - Your selling price for this book
  • Condition - The condition grade (new, like new, good, acceptable)
  • Availability - In stock or out of stock status
  • Quantity - How many copies you have (optional display)
  • Store Name - Your store's name and link

Book Description​

  • Publisher's description or synopsis
  • Plot summary for fiction
  • Overview for non-fiction
  • Content pulled from book database

Additional Details​

  • Pages - Page count
  • Language - Book language
  • Category/Genre - Fiction, non-fiction, specific genres
  • Subjects - Tags and topics

How Books Appear on Your Website​

Inventory List Page​

Customers can browse all your books at:

https://your-store-slug.bookwish.store/inventory

Features:

  • Grid or list view of all books
  • Search functionality
  • Filter by category/genre
  • Sort by price, title, author
  • Pagination for large inventories

Individual Book Pages​

Each book has a unique URL:

https://your-store-slug.bookwish.store/books/[book-id]

Accessible via:

  • Clicking from inventory list
  • Direct URL sharing
  • Search results
  • Category browsing

Automatic Updates​

Book pages update automatically when you:

Change Quantity​

  • Adjust inventory count in app
  • Add stock through trade-ins
  • Complete sales via POS
  • Manual inventory adjustments

Result: Availability status updates in real-time

Update Pricing​

  • Change book price in inventory management
  • Apply discounts or promotions
  • Adjust for condition changes

Result: New price displays immediately on book page

Change Condition​

  • Update condition grade (like new → good, etc.)
  • Affects displayed condition and may affect price

Result: Updated condition shown to customers

Remove from Inventory​

  • Sell last copy
  • Delete book from inventory
  • Mark as unavailable

Result: Book page shows "Out of Stock" or is removed from listings

Book Information Source​

Where Data Comes From​

Book Details:

  • Sourced from comprehensive book database
  • Includes Google Books, Open Library, and other sources
  • Automatically populated when you add by ISBN
  • Standardized formatting and structure

Your Store Info:

  • Price: You set when adding to inventory
  • Condition: You select based on physical book
  • Quantity: Tracked automatically through your inventory system
  • Availability: Calculated from current quantity

Data Accuracy​

Provider-Supplied Info:

  • Title, author, ISBN are highly reliable
  • Cover images are usually accurate
  • Descriptions are publisher-provided
  • Publication details are standardized

Your Responsibility:

  • Accurate condition assessment
  • Correct pricing
  • Honest condition notes
  • Up-to-date quantity

Out of Stock Behavior​

When a book is out of stock:

What Customers See​

  • Book page remains accessible
  • "Out of Stock" indicator clearly displayed
  • Book details still viewable for reference
  • Store information still shown

Finding Alternatives​

  • Customers can see other stores that might have the book
  • Link to search for book at other BookWish stores
  • Recommendation to check back later
  • Option to contact your store about availability

Restocking​

  • Add more inventory through trade-ins or purchases
  • Page automatically shows "In Stock" when quantity > 0
  • No manual page updates needed

Privacy and Visibility​

What's Public​

All inventory book pages are publicly accessible:

  • Anyone with the link can view
  • Indexed by search engines (good for discovery!)
  • Shareable on social media
  • No login required to browse

What's Private​

Internal details stay private:

  • Cost price (what you paid)
  • Purchase history
  • Profit margins
  • Internal notes or tags
  • Supplier information

Search Engine Optimization​

Book pages are automatically optimized for search:

SEO Features​

  • Proper meta tags with book title and author
  • Structured data markup for books
  • Optimized page titles
  • Fast loading images
  • Mobile-friendly responsive design
  • Clean, semantic HTML

Benefits​

  • Books may appear in Google search results
  • Customers can find your store when searching for specific titles
  • Local SEO benefits for your store
  • Increased organic website traffic

What You Don't Need to Do​

  • No manual SEO configuration
  • No meta tag editing
  • No sitemap management
  • All handled automatically

Sharing Book Pages​

Share individual book pages to:

  • Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
  • Email to interested customers
  • Text messages
  • In-store QR codes pointing to specific books
https://your-store-slug.bookwish.store/books/[book-id]

Example Use Cases:

  • "We just got this in! [link]"
  • Respond to customer requests: "Yes, we have it: [link]"
  • Feature book of the week on social media
  • Create wish lists or recommendation posts

Social Media Previews​

When sharing links, social platforms show:

  • Book cover image
  • Book title and author
  • Your store name
  • Price and availability

This makes shares more engaging and clickable.

Customization Options​

What You Can Customize​

  • Price - Set your own pricing
  • Condition - Accurately describe book condition
  • Quantity - Track how many you have
  • Internal Notes - Add private notes (not shown on website)

What's Automatic​

  • Book details - Title, author, description from database
  • Cover image - Retrieved from book database
  • ISBN - Standardized identifier
  • Format - Hardcover, paperback, etc.

Best Practices​

Accurate Condition Grading​

  • Describe condition honestly
  • Use standard grading (like new, good, acceptable)
  • Consider customer expectations
  • Note any significant flaws in internal notes

Competitive Pricing​

  • Research comparable prices
  • Consider book condition in pricing
  • Factor in rarity or demand
  • Update prices for slow-moving inventory

Keep Inventory Current​

  • Update quantities after sales
  • Remove books no longer available
  • Add new acquisitions promptly
  • Regular inventory audits

Leverage Book Pages​

  • Share interesting titles on social media
  • Feature new arrivals
  • Highlight staff picks
  • Promote rare or valuable finds

Integration with Store Features​

Inventory Management​

Book pages reflect your inventory system:

  • Real-time quantity updates
  • Automatic out-of-stock indicators
  • Price changes sync immediately
  • Condition updates reflected instantly

Point of Sale​

When you sell via POS:

  • Quantity decrements automatically
  • Book page updates instantly
  • If last copy sold, shows out of stock
  • Transaction recorded in your sales history

Trade-Ins​

Books acquired via trade-in:

  • Automatically added to inventory
  • Book page created or updated
  • Listed with condition you selected
  • Available for sale immediately

Technical Details​

Page Load Performance​

  • Optimized images (WebP format)
  • Fast CDN delivery
  • Minimal page size
  • Quick load times

Mobile Responsiveness​

  • Adapts to all screen sizes
  • Touch-friendly interface
  • Readable text sizing
  • Optimized layouts

Accessibility​

  • Semantic HTML structure
  • Proper heading hierarchy
  • Alt text for images
  • Keyboard navigation support

Frequently Asked Questions​

Can I edit the book title or author?​

No, these come from the book database and can't be edited to ensure accuracy and consistency across all stores.

What if the book cover is wrong?​

Book data comes from external sources. If there's an error, it affects all stores. Report significant issues to BookWish support.

Can I add my own book description?​

Currently, descriptions come from the book database. You can add internal notes for your reference, but they won't appear on the public page.

Why doesn't my book have a cover image?​

Some books, especially older or obscure titles, may not have cover images in the database. A placeholder image is used instead.

Can customers buy directly from book pages?​

Currently, book pages are informational. Customers can see availability and then visit your store or contact you to purchase.

What happens to pages for books I no longer carry?​

They show "Out of Stock" and remain accessible for reference. You can also completely remove books from your inventory.

Can I feature certain books more prominently?​

While individual book pages are standard, you can highlight specific books through your store description, social media, or in-store promotion.

How do I make my books more discoverable?​

Keep accurate inventory, maintain competitive pricing, share book links on social media, and ensure your store information is complete and appealing.