Dave! That means a lot!
Thank you so much. 😊

I had a ridiculous amount of fun writing it, and I’m so glad it landed the way I hoped: clear, useful, and with a few chuckles along the way.

Appreciate your kind words and good energy...fuel for the next idea for sure! 🙌🚀

Fleeky ✨

no worries your welcome

Haha yes Sherry! That’s exactly it... mutual linking is one of those deceptively simple moves that suddenly makes your whole brand feel “put together.” 🧠💡

Your shop gets more traffic and your main site stays the central hub for everything else... like a little digital handshake between your worlds. ✨

So glad this sparked that “aha!” moment for you. And honestly? Don’t feel bad... sometimes it just takes a nudge to see what’s been right there all along.

If you ever want to brainstorm ways to dress up that Shop link (like custom buttons, popups, or a branded banner), I’m totally in your corner! 🙌

Yes, exactly what I was thinking, more traffic to the shop if it's right there as an option in the menu and if they'd want to go back to read something else on my main site it'd be easy to find as well. So glad I got that nudge from reading your post!

Anyways, another option I've been mulling over is to create a subdomain of my main site to integrate with the shop I already have. According to the info there, they can add a custom domain, but I'm still on the fence on that, lol. I'm not sure if that would be worth all the extra fiddling around or not. Using links seems like less of a headache to me. Plus, I've never made a subdomain before, so there's also that.

Ooh, yes, I hadn't even though of custom buttons, popups, or a branded banner yet! Sounds awesome! Good idea Fleeky! Something to catch the eyeballs to click on over to the shop would be awesome!
Thank you again! 🙌🤩
Haha, I think my brain has gone missing half the time lately. 🥴😂

Haha, I totally get the “missing brain” vibe!
Mine clocks out for naps mid-thought sometimes! 😂🧠💤

You’re absolutely right: a good ol’ menu link is clean, fast, and no-fuss. Especially if the shop already exists and supports custom domains... it’s nice to know the option is there, but not something you have to wrangle unless you’re ready.

Subdomains are cool (like shop.yoursite.com), but yeah... they add a layer of setup and SEO quirkiness. Honestly? If linking works and your visitors don’t get lost, that’s a win. 🎯

And ooh yes... custom buttons, eyeball-grabbing banners, or even a cute animated “Shop Now” graphic in your sidebar could work wonders! Little touches that say “Psst! Cool stuff this way.”

If you want mockups or ideas for how to style it up without it feeling salesy, I’m totally game to brainstorm. You're building something great... brain naps and all! 😄🙌 Fleeky

Hey Fleeky,
Well, it's a bit of a late reply, but had to get back here when I finally had a chance and my brain wasn't on the verge of clocking out, as you mentioned, lol. My brain certainly does the same mid-thought too often to admit! 🤣

Anyways, just wanted to thank you for the awesome ideas! I think I'll try linking first and see how it goes...and yes, a little brainstorming some day once I get things put together more would be awesome! At the moment, busy fixing Amazon links on my other site...again. 🙄

Have a great week Fleeky! Thanks again! 😊🙌🤩

Let me know how it goes! 🙌

I sure will Fleeky! 👍🙌😊

Wow!
These are super smart questions... and you're definitely not alone in wondering!

📚 Do you need an LLC to sell your books?

Nope, not necessarily! Many authors start as sole proprietors, which just means you’re doing business under your own name (or with a DBA). An LLC is optional and mainly adds legal protection.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

➡️ Do you need an LLC to sell books?

Not required, but it can help with legal protection and credibility.
If you’re just testing the waters, you can start as a sole proprietor and decide later.

➡️ Where and how to get one?

You form an LLC through your state government website (usually Secretary of State).
It’s all online and pretty easy... most states let you DIY.

➡️ Do you need one for every state/country?

Nope. Just form it in your home state.
If you start doing business physically in another state (like opening an office), that’s when you’d register there too.

➡️ What does it cost?

Varies by state: some are $50, others are $300+ (Minnesota is around $155).
There may also be a small annual renewal fee.

✨✨Pro tip: If you're publishing through Amazon KDP, they don’t require an LLC... you can sell under your name and just use your SSN for tax purposes (U.S.).

And yep, Chatty is there to help when you’re ready...but you’ve already asked the right stuff. One step at a time, and you’re doing great!

Have a great saturday!
✨ Fleeky

Thank you, Fleeky. 🤗😍🤗😍🤗

JD