Why direct
Four questions worth answering before you sell direct.
We hear these four questions in every conversation. Work through them and you'll know whether direct is right for you.
Should you even be selling direct?
Is this a real trend, or is it hype? Here are nine reasons why this generation of publishers isn't waiting anymore.
Do you need a branded app - or is a website enough?
The difference between a checkout and a relationship - and why it matters more than the margin.
Is this actually worth it - beyond the margin per sale?
What Amazon captures every time a reader buys through them - and what you're giving up.
Why us - and not someone else?
27 years in bookselling. Built in our own retail business. Here is what that means for you.
Why us - and not someone else?
You're convinced of D2C. You're convinced you need an app. You're convinced it can be profitable. Now why are we the right partner?
27 years at the intersection
Eden Interactive: ecommerce technology since 1999. Eden.co.uk since 2004. 3 million+ customers. Many millions of books.
Built in our own retail business
We didn't build this to sell to publishers. We built it for ourselves, and we've been running it in a live commercial environment.
Rated 4.8 on Trustpilot
Our retail business - the same standard we hold Publish360 to.
See reviews on Trustpilot →EDRLab member. Readium LCP.
We use the open standard, not a proprietary lock-in. Your readers' libraries are portable.
One platform, not a patchwork
Books, audiobooks, podcasts, video, courses, book clubs, notifications, digital campaigns - one system, one relationship, one dashboard.
Compassionate service
Behind every support ticket is a real reader. We treat your readers with the care they deserve - because we've been answering those calls for 20 years.
If you've read this far, you're probably ready to talk.
We're not going to oversell this. We'll show you the platform, walk you through the numbers for your catalogue, and give you an honest view of whether it makes sense for where you are right now.