NEW New Data About Amazon Launches & Ranking

The Amazon game, it changes so rapidly and constantly, it definitely keeps us all on our toes. And Oh Boy has the rumor mill been crazy alive lately. No matter how much data and, essentially PROOF, we present on the topic, the debate rages on as to whether promos still “work.” Some people believe that [...]

What You Need To Know: The Promotional Launch Checklist

Before You Dig In... If you've been with us this far, you've already seen some of what will be mentioned in this blog and subsequent video. If not, go take a look on our YouTube page and you'll find all those nuggets of wisdom there. In any case, this week we'll be going over all [...]

Deep Dive Into Indexing & Ranking, As Defined by Amazon

Before we dig into the meat of this topic, it is important to define a few terms. Amazon, and particularly their terms, can be extremely confusing. Most definitions rest somewhere between explicitly explained and vaguely speculated. I’ll do my best to keep the facts straight and the logic intact. What Is Indexing? Indexing is when [...]

The Importance of Video

When it comes to marketing, it's all about creating a connection to your consumer. Whether that be through well written copy, photography, or a combination of the two, the bottom line is bringing people towards your business or service. But what about VIDEO? The Facts Don't Lie The internet is a wonderful thing, and thanks [...]

What You Need To Know: Promotions Part 2

Diving Into A Pool of Promotions The last time we sat down together, we chatted about what promotions are, and the proper way to begin a campaign. This time, we're digging a little deeper into what types of promotions are at your disposal through both your Amazon Seller Central account, and in general . There [...]

What’s Killing It In Facebook Ads Right Now

Lately the hot topic of conversation has been Facebook ads and how to utilize them to grow your online brand. The reason is because the Facebook ad platform has repeatedly proven to offer a greater ROI when compared to its greatest rival, Google Adwords. Prevailing wisdom suggests that newer sellers not burden themselves with learning [...]

Amazon Reviews are Fake and Third Party Sellers are to Blame

If you liked that click-bait title then you may be part of the problem. Let me explain. First, sorry for the misleading headline but this article is NOT in support of the current narrative that Amazon sellers have some huge black hat review ring and any merchant that violates even the slightest of TOS is [...]

By |2018-05-07T15:57:04-04:00May 7th, 2018|Brand Building, Case Studies, General, Mythbuster, Reviews|

What Is the Biggest Factor in Ranking Today?

It is always a topic of discussion; what exactly makes Amazon’s ranking algorithm tick. Speculation runs rampant. Everyone has theories, some founded in evidence and observation, some on wild conjecture. In the end, a small group of algorithm engineers at Amazon are the only ones that are fully in the know. For the rest of [...]

By |2018-04-30T16:26:00-04:00April 30th, 2018|Analysis, Case Studies, Mythbuster, Optimization, Ranking Factors|

How to Make Sure You Aren’t Violating Patent Laws

While perusing an Amazon seller Facebook group, I came across a member posting about her patent nightmare and asking for advice. Her situation was this: she was selling a pretty generic product (a balloon) as part of a party kit. She was contacted by another seller demanding that she remove that one element from the [...]

By |2018-04-23T15:57:56-04:00April 23rd, 2018|Analysis, Case Studies, How-To|

How to Use Product Inserts to Promote Your Brand

Including promotional materials when you package and send your product is a great way to connect with your buyers. Not only does it increase your brand's exposure. It can also prompt your buyers to take some kind of action that will be beneficial to your brand. Get the sales first. Blast your product out [...]

By |2018-03-19T23:07:13-04:00March 19th, 2018|Brand Building, How-To, Reviews|