A‑Vintage DigitalKoinita: an author-owned publishing and reader cooperative
A marketplace where independent authors sell ebooks and print books directly, keep 75% of net margin and share peer support, and readers get discounted print and free first editions.
What it is.
The problem we set out to solve.
Authors give up a large share of every sale to algorithmic marketplaces. Koinita puts ownership and margin back with the writers while giving readers a reason to buy direct.
How we approached it.
Direct selling platform
Ebooks and print books sold straight to readers, with print-on-demand fulfilment and verified-purchase reviews.
Author tools
EPUB 3 conversion with AI formatting fixes, peer-support enrolment and passwordless sign-in.
Reader benefits
Around 18% off print books and free first editions for readers.
Search and community marketing
SEO and community-led marketing for the launch phase.
The disciplines behind this project.
Also: Platform build · SEO · Community marketing
Guides behind the approach.
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How Website Design Affects SEO Rankings: What to Fix and What to Build
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