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Tutorials, guides, and transparency reports for indie authors

Learn how to build your WordPress author platform with step-by-step tutorials, plugin guides, and best practices. Plus annual transparency reports where we share our journey building in public.

Latest Tutorials & Guides

Tutorial April 13, 2026 · 12 min read

How to Display Book Reviews on Your WordPress Site (Complete Guide)

Learn how to showcase book reviews from Amazon and Goodreads on your WordPress author website. Step-by-step guide covering review imports, professional display options, and schema markup for SEO.

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Why We Share Transparency Reports

We believe in building in public and sharing our journey transparently. Our annual transparency reports serve multiple purposes:

  • Build Trust — Show our customers and the WordPress community that we're here for the long term
  • Share Learnings — Help other plugin developers learn from our successes and mistakes
  • Create Accountability — Publicly stating our goals keeps us committed to delivering value
  • Celebrate Milestones — Reflect on progress and acknowledge the community that makes it possible

Transparency Reports

Coming December 31, 2026

2026 Year in Review

Our first annual transparency report will cover AuthorKit's launch year: revenue metrics, customer growth, WordPress.org performance, lessons learned from our simultaneous free + paid launch, and goals for 2027.

What we'll share:

  • Total revenue and growth metrics
  • Free vs. Pro customer breakdown
  • WordPress.org download stats and ratings
  • Challenges faced during launch
  • Strategic pivots and decisions
  • High-level goals for 2027

Future transparency reports will appear here as we publish them annually.