Build a larger book catalog
Books Gallery Pro is a paid edition for WordPress websites that need more than a small book showcase. It extends the Books Gallery workflow for publishers, authors, book bloggers, literary agencies, libraries, educational institutions, bookstores, and affiliate marketers. Use it to organize and present a larger collection of books while giving visitors practical ways to browse, discover, and purchase titles.
The Pro edition supports unlimited books with pagination, making it suitable for extensive libraries, multi-author catalogs, and online bookstores. Existing books added with the free version carry over when upgrading, so the catalog does not need to be entered again.
Paid capabilities for publishing and selling
- Google Books API import: import book information from a larger database by using the available Google Books API connection.
- CSV bulk import: upload hundreds of books at once from a spreadsheet, helping reduce repetitive catalog entry.
- Automatic Amazon affiliate tagging: enter an Amazon Associates tracking ID in the plugin settings so the affiliate code is appended automatically to Amazon buy links across the gallery.
- Multiple retailer links: add up to 15 sale links for each book, giving visitors more purchasing options.
- Author Panel: display authors in a grid with circular photos and bios, with individual author pages showing their book collections.
- Book slider: present selected titles in a slider layout for a more dynamic showcase.
- Reviews and ratings: add book review and rating functionality to support reader-focused catalogs.
- Download permissions: control access to downloadable content, including the option to gate digital content behind login for membership websites.
- WooCommerce product selector: choose a connected WooCommerce product from a dropdown instead of copying product URLs manually.
Practical workflows
Publishers can import a large catalog, organize books by category, and create author-focused pages that connect each writer with their complete collection. Book bloggers can combine detail pages, reviews, ratings, and retailer links in one searchable presentation. Bookstores can connect titles to WooCommerce products and use the product selector to manage a substantial inventory more efficiently.
Affiliate marketers can enter the Associates ID once and use automatic tagging throughout the gallery. Websites offering digital material can use download permissions and login-based access for selected content. The plugin also includes automatic Book Schema markup, providing structured information such as title, author, ISBN, and star ratings for eligible search presentation.
Installation and first steps
Install and activate Books Gallery Pro in WordPress, then open the plugin’s book management area to add or import titles. Use Google Books API import or CSV bulk import when preparing a larger catalog. Connect books to WooCommerce products, configure affiliate settings where needed, and create author or review information.
To display the catalog, add [wp_books_gallery] to a page or post. To show a selected category, use a category shortcode such as [wp_books_gallery category=”fiction”]. Existing free-version books remain available after the upgrade.
