A+ Content (formerly Enhanced Brand Content) is one of the most underused features in Amazon KDP. Available for free after publication, it replaces your standard description with a rich, visual layout — images, columns, comparison tables — and can increase your conversion rate by 5 to 20%.
Most KDP authors never set it up. That's your competitive advantage.
What Is A+ Content?
A+ Content enriches your book's product page with a professional visual layout. Instead of a plain text description, readers see styled images, benefit-focused modules, and comparison tables. It signals quality and builds trust before the reader even opens the "Look Inside."
When does it become available?
- 24 to 72 hours after your book is approved
- Access it at: KDP → Marketing → A+ Content → Start creating
The Core Modules
1. Standard Image Header with Text (970×600px) — RECOMMENDED
Your lead module. Use a lifestyle image: the book open, someone using it, or a strong thematic scene. You have 2 seconds to capture attention — make it count.
2. Four-Image Text Quadrant (220×220px each)
Highlight 4 key benefits:
- Interior layout quality
- Paper/print feel
- Primary use case
- Target audience
3. Comparison Table (150×300px per book)
The most strategic module. Promote your other KDP books for free within Amazon's ecosystem. Important: only include books with similar review counts — a big imbalance hurts your credibility.
4. Text Center
Optional. Use for a short author bio or brand story.
Image Specifications
| Element | Dimensions | Format | Max Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main header | 970×600px | JPG/PNG | 2 MB |
| Quadrant images | 220×220px | JPG/PNG | 2 MB |
| Comparison table covers | 150×300px | JPG/PNG | 2 MB |
Amazon's Rules — Know What Gets Rejected
Amazon has strict content guidelines. These are prohibited:
- ❌ Customer testimonials or star rating references
- ❌ Promotional language: "best," "#1," "guaranteed," "limited time"
- ❌ External links or other website references
- ❌ Contact information (email, phone, social media)
- ❌ Price mentions or time-limited offers
What is allowed:
- ✅ Lifestyle and usage scene images
- ✅ Interior page previews
- ✅ Your own book comparison table
- ✅ Author story or brand background
- ✅ Feature and benefit descriptions
The WIIFM Principle
WIIFM = What's In It For Me — every module should answer the reader's unspoken question.
Lead with benefits, not features.
❌ Weak: "120 high-quality pages with premium paper" ✅ Strong: "120 pages to track your progress daily — no more lost notes, no more guessing"
Amazon's Built-In AI Generator
New in 2025: Amazon now offers an AI-assisted A+ Content generator directly inside the KDP interface. Look for the "AI-assisted" option when creating.
It auto-generates a starter layout based on your existing listing. Try it first — it's a solid starting point you can then customize. Saves 30-60 minutes of design work.
Canva Pro for A+ Images
Here's something most authors don't know: premium Canva elements (fonts, illustrations) that are not allowed on KDP print covers are allowed in A+ Content images.
Why? A+ Content images aren't subject to the same print copyright restrictions as covers. Use this to create richer, more distinctive visuals than your competition.
Recommended Workflow
Prepare everything BEFORE entering the KDP A+ editor. Once inside, you can't easily switch back and forth to find files.
- Prepare assets: all images at correct dimensions, named and ready
- Post-approval (24-72h after book goes live): go to KDP → Marketing → A+ Content
- Choose your approach: try the AI generator first, or build manually
- Select modules: Header → Quadrant → Comparison Table
- Submit for review: Amazon approves in 24-72 hours
- Per marketplace: submit separately for US, UK, CA, AU — approval doesn't carry over
Measuring the Impact
After approval, wait 2 full weeks before analyzing:
- Conversion rate: compare sessions vs. orders before and after in your KDP reports
- Consistent traffic, more sales = your A+ Content is working
A well-built A+ typically lifts CVR by 5–20% with zero additional ad spend.
A+ Content Checklist
- Book approved and live (24-72h wait)
- All images prepared at correct dimensions (970×600, 220×220, 150×300)
- No testimonials, no star ratings
- No promotional superlatives
- No external links or contact info
- Submitted per marketplace (US, UK, CA separately)
- CVR tracked 2 weeks post-approval
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Validation method before publishing
Treat this idea as a small editorial project, not as a guaranteed income opportunity. Start by searching the main keyword on Amazon and record the titles that appear, the formats they use, their cover quality, review count, subtitle clarity, and the type of reader they target. The goal is not to copy competitors; it is to understand what buyers already expect and where existing books leave gaps.
Next, test whether the niche can support a genuinely useful book. A strong KDP topic helps a reader learn, organize, practice, track progress, relax, or solve a specific problem. If the idea only produces repetitive pages, it may become thin content. In that case, improve the concept with exercises, examples, checklists, trackers, templates, or a short usage guide that makes the book easier to apply.
Quality checks to apply
Use this checklist before upload:
- Specific reader: the book is written for a clear audience, not for everyone.
- Realistic promise: the title explains the benefit without guaranteeing financial or personal outcomes.
- Original structure: the pages show editorial judgment rather than automated filler.
- Print readability: margins, font size, contrast, and page flow work in the selected trim size.
- Cover-message fit: the cover communicates topic, audience, and tone even as a small thumbnail.
- Accurate metadata: keywords describe the actual book and avoid misleading or overly aggressive claims.
Seven-day action plan
Day 1: list ten possible angles and keep the three most specific. Day 2: inspect competing books and look for repeated complaints in reviews. Day 3: draft a 20-page sample or table of contents. Day 4: create a cover test and check thumbnail readability. Day 5: write the Amazon description with concrete benefits and limitations. Day 6: review the interior PDF for margins, page numbers, repetition, and export errors. Day 7: use the previewer or order a proof before doing any promotion.
AdSense and Amazon safety notes
For an editorial site like ZenEbookAI, the article should help the reader make a better decision even if they never buy a tool. Avoid language such as "guaranteed niche," "automatic sales," or "fast long-term publishing workflow." Explain constraints, costs, validation steps, and common mistakes instead. This produces a more credible reader experience and reduces low-value-content risk.