I’m excited to announce the release of my latest WordPress plugin: SFR Book Review Showcase – now available free on WordPress.org!
As someone who’s built WordPress solutions for years, I’ve always been frustrated by the disconnect between content creation and measurable results. Authors spend hours crafting book reviews for their websites, but have no way to know if those reviews are actually working.
That changes today.
What It Does
SFR Book Review Showcase lets you display professional book reviews on your WordPress site with built-in Amazon affiliate links and click tracking. It’s designed specifically for authors, book bloggers, and anyone who reviews books online.
Create beautiful review displays, track engagement, and start turning your book content into measurable traffic to Amazon – all from your WordPress dashboard.
Three Things That Make This Different
1. You Can Actually See What’s Working
Most review plugins just display content. This one tells you which reviews people are actually clicking on.
Every review tracks:
- Number of clicks on Amazon links
- Which reviews get the most engagement
- Performance over time
Why it matters: Stop guessing. Know which books resonate with your readers and create more content around what works.
2. Professional Display Without the Faff
I’ve spent years helping clients build WordPress sites, and one thing is clear: people want things that look good and work immediately.
Choose from grid or list layouts, feature your top reviews, organize by category, and customize everything to match your site. No coding required.
Why it matters: Your reviews should look as professional as your writing. First impressions count, especially when you’re asking readers to trust your recommendations.
3. Built by Someone Who Uses It
Every feature exists because I needed it:
- Quick review creation (because who has time for complicated workflows?)
- Click tracking (because I wanted to know what was working)
- Clean affiliate links (because messy URLs look unprofessional)
- Category organization (because my reviews span decades of TV and books)
Why it matters: This solves real problems because it was built to solve my own problems.
Who Should Use This?
Authors promoting their own books:
- Showcase your reviews from readers
- Drive traffic to your Amazon author page
- Track which reviews convert browsers into buyers
Book bloggers and reviewers:
- Professional review displays
- Amazon Associates revenue
- Analytics to improve your content
Niche book sites:
- Organize reviews by genre, era, theme
- Build topical review collections
- Engage your specific audience
Book clubs and reading communities:
- Curated reading lists
- Member review showcases
- Discussion starters with affiliate links
Getting Started Is Simple
- Install from the WordPress plugin directory (search “SFR Book Review Showcase”)
- Add your first review – title, text, rating, Amazon ASIN, done
- Display anywhere using the built-in shortcode or block
That’s it. No configuration required. No API keys to hunt down. No complicated setup wizards.
What’s Next?
I’m already working on the Pro version which will add powerful features for authors who want to prove their website’s ROI:
- Import KDP sales data to see which reviews drive book purchases
- Connect Amazon Associates earnings to specific reviews
- Advanced analytics showing revenue per review
- Series attribution tracking (discover which Book 1 reviews drive Book 2-5 sales)
But the free version is fully functional and will always remain free. I believe in building tools that work for everyone, not just people with budgets.
Try It Today
SFR Book Review Showcase is available now on WordPress.org:
Install SFR Book Review Showcase →
Or search for “SFR Book Review Showcase” directly in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins → Add New.
Questions?
I’d love to hear how you’re using the plugin. Drop a comment below or reach out through the support forum on WordPress.org.
And if you find it useful, I’d be grateful for a review on WordPress.org – it helps other authors find the plugin.
Happy reviewing!
Richard
PS – Need a book/author website? – contact me at Support From Richard