Why Was the Pubby Lesson Removed?
Publishing.com has removed the Pubby lesson from its courses due to Amazon's policy changes.
Key considerations:
Uncertainty exists about whether book blocks are caused by Pubby itself or the pace of review generation
Students are encouraged to be mindful of Amazon's guidelines when seeking reviews
This decision was made as a precautionary measure
What If You Still Have Pubby Snaps?
If you choose to continue using your existing Pubby snaps, please be aware of the following:
Potential risks:
Blocked book listings
Removed reviews
Issues may be related to Amazon's stricter policies
Important disclaimers:
Publishing.com cannot be held accountable for these outcomes
Publishing.com will not be able to intervene in such cases
Users must exercise their own judgment
Getting Help with Pubby
If you need assistance with Pubby-related issues:
Contact Pubby's customer support team directly
Publishing.com cannot provide support for Pubby-specific problems
Primary Recommended Methods
The following methods taught in Publishing.com courses remain the best and safest approaches:
Facebook Method
Networking Method
These strategies have always been the primary recommendations, with Pubby serving as a secondary option.
Alternative Paid Services
If you are looking for paid review alternatives, consider these options:
WrittenWordMedia.com
BookSirens.com
BookSprout.com
TheFussyLibrarian.com
DoneForYouKDPReviews.com
Important disclaimer: Publishing.com has not tested these sites and cannot be held responsible for the outcomes of using them.
Best Practices for Compliance
To stay compliant with Amazon's policies and protect your book listings:
Follow the review methods taught in Publishing.com courses
Avoid potentially risky review generation methods
Stay informed about Amazon's updated guidelines
If you decide to continue using Pubby:
Use caution and proceed at your own risk
Keep Amazon's updated guidelines in mind
Monitor your listings for any issues
Be prepared for potential consequences