Print Trail

Direct to Consumer Book Sales

Sell books direct from your website, and we take care of the rest.

Why Sell Direct?

  • Build a loyal customer base where YOU own the relationship
  • Make more profit on each sale
  • Create long-term connections through your email list

Selling direct means you keep more of the profits and build a loyal customer base that you can market to again and again.

We handle the printing, shipping, and customer service – you focus on creating great books and connecting with your readers.

100%

Your Customers

Build direct relationships

+%

More Profit

No marketplace fees

Lifetime Value

Email list = repeat sales

Two Ways to Get Started

Connect Your Existing Store

Already have an e-commerce website? We'll integrate it with Print Trail for automatic order fulfillment.

  • Works with WooCommerce, Shopify, and more
  • Automatic order import
  • Keep your existing design and setup
  • Quick integration process

We Build Your Store

Need a professional online bookstore? We'll create one for you with everything included.

  • Professional E-Commerce store
  • Custom design with your branding
  • Payment processing setup (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email marketing integration

Build Your Tribe

Your Email List = Your Business Asset

Every customer who buys from your store joins your email list (with permission). This becomes your most valuable business asset – a direct line to readers who love your work.

  • Announce new releases directly to interested readers
  • Build relationships through regular newsletters
  • Create special offers for your loyal readers
  • Get feedback and build a community

Smart Multi-Channel Strategy

Use Amazon alongside your direct sales for the best of both worlds

Direct Sales Channel

Use your social media and email list to drive traffic to YOUR store:

  • • Higher profit margins (no fees)
  • • Build customer relationships
  • • Control pricing and promotions
  • • Grow your email list

Amazon for Reach

Use Amazon alongside for wider market discovery:

  • • Reach new readers
  • • Benefit from Amazon's traffic
  • • Include cards to encourage direct buying
  • • Convert Amazon buyers to direct customers

Pro tip: Include a page in your Amazon book inviting customers to join your email list for exclusive content and better prices on future books.

How the numbers compare

Example Comparison: £15 Book*

Selling on Amazon

Book price: £15.00
Amazon fees (~40%): -£6.00
Print costs (est.): -£3.50
Your profit: £5.50

Selling Direct

Book price: £15.00
Payment fee (~3%): -£0.45
Print & fulfillment: -£4.50
Your profit: £10.05

Nearly double the profit per book!

*Approximate costs based on bulk printing and customer paying for shipping

Everything You Need

Shopping Cart

Professional checkout with multiple payment options

Email List Integration

Automatic list building with every sale

Analytics

Track sales, customers, and growth

Ready to automate your book sales and fulfillment?

Join publishers and authors who are already saving time and increasing profits with Print Trail