📱 Best Practices for Selling eBooks on WithMe — Optimizing PDFs for Mobile Reading
Want to sell eBooks on WithMe? Amazing! 🎉 PDFs are the go-to format for digital products on the platform, and with a few simple tweaks, you can make sure your eBook looks stunning on every device — especially mobile phones, where most of your audience will be reading!
📄 Why PDF? Understanding File Formats on WithMe
WithMe supports PDF files for eBook products — EPUB files aren't supported at this time. But don't worry! A well-optimized PDF can deliver a fantastic reading experience on any screen. The key is formatting your PDF with mobile readers in mind from the start. 💡
If you've already written your eBook in another format (like EPUB or Word), you can easily export or convert it to PDF using tools like Google Docs, Canva, or Adobe Acrobat.
📐 Page Size & Layout Tips for Mobile
Standard A4 or Letter-sized PDFs can feel tiny on a phone screen. Here's how to fix that! 🔧
Use a mobile-friendly page size. Instead of A4 (210 × 297mm), try a custom size of 4.5" × 8" or 5" × 8" — these fit phone screens much more naturally without excessive zooming or scrolling.
Set generous margins. Use at least 0.5" (12mm) margins on all sides so text doesn't feel cramped against the edge of the screen.
Keep it single-column. Multi-column layouts are a nightmare on mobile — stick to one column of text for a smooth reading flow.
Use a minimum font size of 14pt. Anything smaller than 14pt becomes hard to read on phones. For headings, aim for 20–24pt to create clear visual hierarchy.
💡 Pro Tip: Test your PDF on your own phone before uploading! Open it in your phone's default PDF reader and see how it feels to scroll through. If you're pinching to zoom, the text is too small. 📲
🎨 Design Best Practices
A great-looking eBook builds trust and keeps your audience coming back for more! Here are some design essentials:
Choose readable fonts. Sans-serif fonts like Inter, Open Sans, or Lato work beautifully on screens. Avoid decorative or script fonts for body text.
Use high-contrast colours. Dark text on a light background is easiest to read. Avoid light grey text or busy background images behind your copy.
Compress images smartly. Large images bloat your file size and slow downloads. Aim to keep your total PDF under 20MB for a smooth buyer experience.
Add a clickable table of contents. Internal hyperlinks let readers jump between sections easily — a huge win on mobile! 🏆
🚀 Uploading Your eBook to WithMe
Once your PDF is optimized and looking great, uploading it is super simple!
Head to your Products page and click New Product.
Select the product type and give your eBook a title, description, and cover image.
Upload your optimized PDF file as the product content.
Set your price, hit publish, and you're live! 🎉
💡 Pro Tip: Add a compelling cover image and a detailed description that highlights what readers will learn — this is your sales pitch! 🌟
✅ Quick Checklist Before You Upload
Run through this before hitting publish:
✅ Page size is 5" × 8" or similar mobile-friendly dimensions
✅ Body font is at least 14pt
✅ Single-column layout throughout
✅ File size is under 20MB
✅ Tested on your own phone and it reads comfortably
That's it! With these tips, your eBook will look professional and read beautifully on any device. Your audience is going to love it! 💪🔥