In today’s Soapbox, the focus should be less on walled gardens and more on embracing the future as a forward-thinking digital brand. Adam Berkowitz on September 19, 2019 As Facebook once again rolls out its pitch to publishers, this time pledging publishers more money and promising to hire former journalists to evaluate the feed, the … Continue reading Soapbox: Publishers, stop giving lucrative content away to Amazon and Facebook
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Utilizing Google Shopping Ads to Drive Traffic to Amazon
Michael Begg — September 15, 2019 — September 15, 2019 Getting a leg up on your Amazon competition requires getting creative. Everyday more sellers enter the Amazon marketplace trying to employ the same tactics to reach the top of page one. How can you help your product gain the additional sales need to reach or … Continue reading Utilizing Google Shopping Ads to Drive Traffic to Amazon
Amazon Sales Tax: Everything You Need to Know
Michael Ugino — August 27, 2019 — August 27, 2019 There’s a lot involved in running an e-commerce business — from managing inventory to fulfilling orders — and in many ways, Amazon has simplified these steps for online retailers, especially through Fulfillment By Amazon. However, while Amazon can collect sales tax on a seller’s behalf, … Continue reading Amazon Sales Tax: Everything You Need to Know
How brick-and-mortar retailers can succeed on Amazon
Retailers need to view Amazon as a platform to not only sell more products but to build reputations as well. Adam Dorfman on August 23, 2019 at 2:55 pm The popularity of Amazon Marketplace over the years has made Amazon a more attractive destination for brick-and-mortar retailers. In a recent column, I discussed the example … Continue reading How brick-and-mortar retailers can succeed on Amazon
Product Marketing Lessons From Google, Amazon, and Apple
Rotem Gal — August 14, 2019 Follow @gal_rotem — August 14, 2019 Is 2019 the year of the startup? Judging by the rise of several startups in the past few years, it might very well be. This doesn’t necessarily mean larger, more established enterprises are on the way out, though. In fact, both entities may … Continue reading Product Marketing Lessons From Google, Amazon, and Apple
A Guide to Buying UPC Codes in Order to Sell on Amazon
William Harris — August 12, 2019 Follow @wmharris101 — August 12, 2019 Ecommerce continues to grow as more stores appear online and more sellers choose to sell on online marketplaces. As ecommerce grows, it also evolves. For example, an online marketplace like Amazon has multiple product categories available, insightful customer reviews attached to most listings, … Continue reading A Guide to Buying UPC Codes in Order to Sell on Amazon
Don’t fall for the ‘magic keyword’ trap on Amazon
By spreading your budget across too many keywords, gathering data to intelligently shift budget towards terms that convert to meaningful sales is nearly impossible. Andrew Waber on August 2, 2019 For particularly popular, lucrative search terms on Amazon, organically moving up towards the top of the first page of results is a long-term challenge, … Continue reading Don’t fall for the ‘magic keyword’ trap on Amazon
Tips for Manufacturing Marketing in the Age of Amazon
Heather Quitos — July 24, 2019 — July 24, 2019 Digital connectivity fills our lives as people become more dependent on their smartphones for daily tasks, whether measuring a package, paying for coffee, or ordering a week’s worth of groceries. Amazon has emerged as a household name and the Amazon Effect has radically changed the … Continue reading Tips for Manufacturing Marketing in the Age of Amazon
Just how black was ‘Black Friday in July’ for retailers not named Amazon?
The data show growth for other retailers, but Amazon captured the bulk of sales. Greg Sterling on July 19, 2019 Amazon said this Prime Day (July 15-16) was “the largest shopping event in Amazon history,” with sales exceeding Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. Indeed, Prime Day has established itself as a third online shopping mega-event (the … Continue reading Just how black was ‘Black Friday in July’ for retailers not named Amazon?
How an Obsession With Time Set Amazon Up to Dominate
Steve Susi — July 11, 2019 — July 11, 2019 Einstein once mused, “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” Of course, his time ran out in 1955, but I wish he were alive to see what we have at our fingertips, where it actually does feel like everything … Continue reading How an Obsession With Time Set Amazon Up to Dominate