Public Profiles & Link Sharing

Status: Future Feature

Linktree-style public profile pages for sharing reading lists and book recommendations.

Overview

Give users beautiful, shareable web pages showcasing their reading activity - perfect for bookstagrammers, BookTok creators, book bloggers, and anyone who wants to share their reading life.

Key Features

Public Profile Pages

Customizable landing pages at logbook.so/@username:

• Profile photo and bio
• Reading stats (books this year, pages read, etc.)
• Currently reading showcase
• Featured shelves
• Recent reviews
• Social links

Shareable Shelf Pages

Individual shelf landing pages at logbook.so/@username/shelf-name:

• Curated book lists with cover grid
• Shelf description and tags
• Book count and last updated
• Direct links to purchase books
• Embeddable widgets for blogs

Customization

• Theme colors and layout options
• Choose which shelves are public
• Pin featured books or shelves
• Custom vanity URLs
• Profile badges (reading challenges, achievements)

Monetization Potential

Affiliate Links

Integrate affiliate programs for book purchases:

Partner	Commission	Notes
Amazon Associates	4.5%	Largest selection
Bookshop.org	10%	Supports indie bookstores
Libro.fm	10%	Audiobooks
Apple Books	7%	Digital books

Revenue Model Options

• Free tier: Basic public profile
• Pro tier: Custom domain, analytics, higher affiliate share
• Creator tier: Advanced analytics, email capture, sponsored shelves

User Stories

• As a BookTok creator, I want a link to share in my bio that shows all my recommendations
• As a book blogger, I want to embed my "Currently Reading" shelf on my website
• As a reader, I want to share my yearly reading list with friends
• As an influencer, I want to earn affiliate revenue when followers buy my recommendations

Technical Approach

URL Structure

logbook.so/@username              → Public profile
logbook.so/@username/shelf-name   → Public shelf
logbook.so/@username/reviews      → All reviews
logbook.so/@username/stats        → Reading stats

SEO Considerations

• Server-side rendered pages for social sharing
• Open Graph meta tags with book covers
• Structured data for books (schema.org)
• Sitemap generation for public profiles

Embed Widget

<!-- Embeddable shelf widget -->
<iframe
  src="https://logbook.so/embed/@emma/beach-reads"
  width="100%"
  height="400"
  frameborder="0">
</iframe>

API Endpoints

GET /public/@{username}                    → Profile data
GET /public/@{username}/shelves            → Public shelves
GET /public/@{username}/shelves/{slug}     → Shelf with books
GET /public/@{username}/currently-reading  → Current books
GET /embed/@{username}/{shelf}             → Embed widget HTML

Privacy Controls

• Granular visibility per shelf
• Option to hide reading stats
• Anonymous mode (no public profile)
• Block specific users from viewing

Design Inspiration

• Linktree's simplicity and shareability
• Literal's public profiles
• Goodreads author pages
• Spotify's shareable year-in-review

Open Questions

• [ ] Custom domains for pro users?
• [ ] Analytics dashboard for creators?
• [ ] Verification badges for notable accounts?
• [ ] Integration with Goodreads import for initial content?
• [ ] Rate limiting for embed widgets?

Related Features

• Custom Bookshelves - Required for shareable shelves
• Social - Following/followers feeds into profile
• Achievements - Badges displayed on profile