On this page, we'll show you how to configure some basic program settings, such as Books Browsable %, once you've created your account.
To edit the following settings:
- Log in to your account at http://books.google.com/partner/login.
- Click the Product Setup tab.
- Click the 'edit' link under Imprint Settings.
- After making any changes to these settings, make sure to click the Save Settings button.
Display Name
We display the following text on all Google Books pages: "Published by [x]." This variable corresponds to the text that you enter in the Display Name field. The Display Name will also be the hyperlinked text that points to the Publisher website, which you provide below in your account. Please note that this text and link combination is distinct from your Buy Links.
Buy Link Text
Buy Link Text refers to the hyperlinked text that corresponds to your Buy Link, which you'll find displayed above links to other online retailers. While your Display Name might be "Publisher XYZ," your Buy Link Text might be "Publisher XYZ's Store."
You can edit the Buy This Book link for a individual book from the 'Books' page of your account. Locate the book that you wish to edit, and click on the field under 'Buy Link.' Then simply enter the address that you would like to display on Google Books.
Website
The text that you enter in the Display Name field will appear as a link to this URL alongside all books that you submit to the program.
Logo
You can upload a company logo to be included on all excerpt and synopsis pages for your titles. This logo will be linked to your home page, as specified in the 'Website' field. Please see this page for specific logo guidelines.
While users are able to search over the full text of your book, this doesn't mean that they're able to view all of its pages. You have control over the percentage of pages that a user will be able to view during a 30 day period. This value can be set between 20% and 100%. Partners can also choose to make their book 100% browsable with the option to download a PDF.
You can edit this setting on for an individual book by clicking on the pencil icon (
) alongside the book in question, or for a number of books at once by uploading a spreadsheet. If you choose to upload a spreadsheet, please make sure to fill out column E.
Show images:
By unchecking this box, you can restrict all images in your books from displaying on Google Books. This setting can also be set on a book-by-book basis by clicking on the pencil icon () alongside the book in question. To change settings for a number of books at once by uploading a spreadsheet. If you choose to upload a spreadsheet, please make sure to fill out column F.
To edit the following settings:
- Log in to your account at http://books.google.com/partner/login.
- Click the My Account tab.
Language
Click the 'edit' link under General Preferences, and select the language you would like displayed in your Partner Center. This will also set the language in which you receive email communication from Google Books.
Email preferences
Click the 'edit' link under Communications Preferences, and tick the relevant boxes to control the communication that you'll receive from us.
Login info
To edit the email or password information for your Google Books Account, click the edit in Google Accounts link next to Login Information. You'll be directed to a separate page where you can update this information.