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The guest on today's episode is Shane Barker. He is a highly experienced marketing professional with over two decades of expertise in helping Fortune 500 companies expand their digital presence. He has been recognized as a leading influencer in marketing by esteemed organizations like the Content Marketing Institute and Influence Directory. He has also served as an instructor at UCLA, contributing to developing the university's Influencer Marketing and Personal Branding programs.In recent years, Shane has shifted his focus to e-commerce, particularly on Amazon. His interest in the platform was sparked during a joint effort to increase traffic to product listings, which exposed him to the complexities of the platform. During this time, he discovered that negative reviews were a common pain point for Amazon sellers. In today's episode, he discusses TOS compliant method to remove negative reviews.Takeaways:When reaching out to Amazon and requesting to remove a review; you must present your case clearly through data.For example, if a buyer buys multiple products from you and leaves one-star reviews for all, you can explain to Amazon the probability of that happening and request to remove that buyer's account.There are different departments on Amazon you can file your case effectively to remove the review.Most of the time you have to file a second case to get a resolution for a review problem on Amazon.Be aware of the TOS and make sure you are following Amazon's guidelines in improving your seller performance.Quote of the Show: We are collecting all the reviews that have physical text in them. We do not handle ratings but we go after reviews. Our software looks for text that is in violation of Amazon Terms of Service.Links:Learn More → www.Selletek.com Here's Shane's contact info: shane@selletek.comSPECIAL OFFER: Only for Amazon Legends Listeners (Click on the link below)https://selletek.com/amazonlegends/Ways to tune in:Apple PodcastiHeart RadioSpotifyGoogle PodcastStitcherYouTubeAmazon Legends is sponsored by Argometrix, the authority on, and a leading supplier of, competitive intelligence for online retail. To learn more, head over to https://argometrix.com/

Mike and Ben go over EcomCrew's Amazon ToS Handbook to answer some burning questions you might have as an ecommerce seller.   Being an Amazon seller is tough, and the fact that Amazon rarely ever gives categorical answers to sellers' questions does not make it easier. Matter of fact, Amazon's selling terms of service are almost always either vague, elusive, or downright contradictory.    This is why we crafted EcomCrew's Unofficial Guide to Amazon ToS, where you can find the answers to all your burning questions as a seller all in one place.    In this Back to Basics session, Ben and I will go through the handbook to give you a clear idea of what you can and cannot do on Amazon..   Timestamps:  Intro – 00:00 EcomCrew's Unofficial Amazon ToS Handbook – 1:50 The big problem with Amazon's terms of service – 3:10 Can I put my URL on the product packaging? – 5:35 Can I add HTML links to my Amazon product description? – 12:40 Why is my product tagged as an adult item when it's not? – 14:04 Is there a limit to how expensive I can sell my product? – 19:03 Can my friends and family write customer reviews for my products? – 21:40 Can I pay for product reviews? – 25:45 Is encouraging customers to leave positive reviews allowed? – 32:59 Can I give away my products? – 35:30 Are using two-step URLs still a thing? – 37:00   I wanna thank Ben for coming on and doing this very insightful episode with me. Check out some of our other Back to Basics episodes below:  E456: Back to Basics – Costs and Profitability Q&A E465: Increasing Profitability Q&A   Please don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoyed this episode. Happy selling and we'll talk to you soon!

Today is another solo episode and I'm gladly sharing with you my thoughts about the hottest topic everyone has been buzzing about, the new Amazon Terms of Service. I'm also sharing a road forward for ranking and solidifying profitable success on Amazon.   Amazon has been clear and direct with this new TOS that search find buy and rebates are against the rules, now what? First, let's look back and figure out the possible causes that lead to these new rules and then we'll discuss the possible sanctions sellers could face when caught.    In This Episode: [00:45] Why this topic? [01:00] New Terms of Service in ranking. [02:33] The goal of this episode. [05:25] manipulating sales rank and attempting to manipulate sales results. [08:50] Amazon is clear and direct. [11:20] Abusing might have caused this. [13:40] Shadow banning. [15:00] Intention of the new TOS. [20:05] Product sourcing. [20:55] Will Amazon suspend those who use rebates?   Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

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Back once again for her quarterly update is our good friend, Lesley Hensell, of Riverbend Consulting. As many of you will remember, Lesley joins us here every few months to fill us all in on what we need to know about Amazon policies, plans, and news that can affect us as third party sellers. This time around, her update includes information that can really change everything for Amazon, our role in working with them, and, actually the global economy itself - this is one episode you literally cannot afford to miss.   First, I'll start by sharing some exciting news about workshops that will be coming your way in 2022, and then we will spend the rest of the time picking Lesley's brain for everything we need to know. She begins by delving into the newest insurance issues and  her compliance recommendations, the current proposed antitrust bill and the impact it can have upon all of us, as well as the importance of contacting your congressperson about it. Lesley also offers her perspective on printed material regarding your company both within and on your bundle brand packaging, the Amazon Vine program, getting responses from Amazon, and the Amazon Captive Team. She brings the episode to a close by describing the services her company provides and how you can get started working with them. It is vitally important to all our businesses that we remain up to date on all things Amazon, especially these days, and Lesley, as always, brings the goods here again, along with a call to action that we all absolutely need to follow. Listen in today and let's all do our part to protect our livelihoods.   Another valuable action you can take is to  join our Facebook group with today's code word rules, where you can learn more about bundling, ask questions, and participate in the conversation with other sellers. And if you're ready to take your business to a whole new level, visit MommyIncome.com/Coach to schedule your one-on-one coaching call today.   This week on the Amazon Files:        2022 Workshops   The newest insurance issues and Lesley's compliance recommendations   The current proposed antitrust bill and the impact if could have upon Amazon and its sellers   The importance of contacting your congressperson about this bill   Including printed material about your business inside of bundle brand packaging   What is allowed on your custom printed packaging   The Amazon Vine program   How to get timely and effective responses from Amazon   The Amazon Captive Team   Riverbend Consulting and how to start working with them   “Lesley's always bringing the truth because she doesn't care about if people like her or not. She cares about the truth. She cares about the integrity of business and cares about those types of things. So it's not a popularity contest, it's a ‘let's get stuff done, and let's get this done in the good and right way so that we all can continue living our best lives.'” - Kristin Ostrander   Quotes:   “If we're going to be doing business with Amazon, there's all these changes and updates and policies and compliance and all these sexy words that we have to constantly talk about.”   “Because if someone can eat it, or put it on their body, like topical, I'm away from that, because I don't want anybody getting sick or getting you know, dead, because they put something on their arm that then you know swole up and who knows. So I try to stay away from those things.”   “If you're an authorized reseller, actually on just about anything, try and get that in your contract that they will indemnify you.”   “If you didn't read your Amazon Terms of Service, good luck with that, because there's a lot of things you can't do or won't be able to do.”   “Every business needs to have insurance for one reason or another.”   “Amazon's not a monopoly - grow up - it's not a monopoly.”   “This is really important stuff, and we need to be aware and proactive about what we support and don't support in our Congress because it affects your bottom line.”    “The reason that I find it so frustrating is because there is legislation in place right now that all of the issues that they have with Amazon could be addressed under that legislation.”    “They could literally eradicate us as third party sellers, and just take over the entire online retail world, like you said, creating a bigger monster.”   “If you're doing stupid things like telling third party sellers how to price their products, which is price fixing, which is illegal, then you're asking for regulation.”   “What's really sad is that I know where it leaves the American public - it will stifle innovation in a way that people do not even comprehend.”   “A lot of advocates, a lot of people, need to stand up and talk about it and get their congressmen and women to understand the impact of what could happen if this comes to the table.”    “These are things that greatly impact not just us, but our global economy.”   “It cannot direct them off the platform, you cannot direct them to your Shopify store, to your website to your customer service person. None of that.”   “The best way for you guys to own your own customers in this way is provide a phenomenal product and customer experience and people will look you up and they will find you and they will want to find you in other places.”     “Where there's already three or four competitors that have 1000s of reviews, your two or three Vine reviews aren't really going to get much.”   “A lot of times we have issues that have been resolved by Account Health.”   “We're actually getting some pretty rapid answers right now from the executive seller relations team through the jeff@amazon email.”    “It's super important that you show, according to their escalation protocol, that you've already done all the things.”   “riverbendconsulting.com is the place to go - I fully and highly recommend them and their team.”   Related Content:   2022 Workshops - Coupon code: workshop50 Wholesale Bundle System Email questions Learn With Us Coaching The Amazon Files Hub Amazon Seller Central Sign-In Riverbend Consulting Homepage Lesley's LinkedIn Page Riverbend Consulting's LinkedIn Page   Grow Your Amazon Business!   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon sellers along their business journey one step at a time with Amazon expert and your host, Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword rules to join us on Facebook. Each week, Kristin hosts a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.  

Ist bei Amazon Dropshipping erlaubt? Oder verstößt das gegen die Amazon Terms of Service? In diesem Video gehe ich der Frage nach, ob Amazon FBA Dropshipping legal ist. Dropshipping und Amazon FBA zusammen betreiben ist möglich. Also, dass du deine Ware auf Amazon verkaufen kannst und die Ware direkt von einem Drittanbieter an den Kunden geschickt wird. Wichtig ist, dass du gewisse Regeln befolgst, damit Amazon Dropshipping akzptiert. Was Amazon nicht sehen möchte: Ein negatives Kundenerlebnis Angenommen du verkaufst Handelsware und lässt sie direkt vom Fachhandel zum Kunden schicken. Der Kunde bekommt ein Paket, das offensichtlich dem Fachhandel zugeschrieben werden kann und ist verwirrt, weil er nichts daher bestellt hat. Das Kauferlebnis des Kunden ist negativ. Das Gleiche passiert, wenn der Kunde eine völlig neutrale Verpackung erhält und im schlimmsten Fall gar nicht weiß, welche Bestellung das ist. Auch da kann das Kauferlebnis negativ ausfallen und im schlimmsten Fall behauptet der Kunde, dass seine Ware von Amazon gar nicht angekommen sei. Was du nun beachten musst: Soll deine Ware über einen Drittanbieter verschickt werden, achte darauf, dass die Verpackung eindeutig auf dich hinweist. Entferne alle Papiere und Rechnungen des Drittanbieters und lasse sie durch deine ersetzen. Die Sendung muss eindeutig dir zugeordnet werden können, um ein negatives Kauferlebnis zu vermeiden. Machst du Dropshipping? Hältst du es für realistisch, dass die Sendung vom Drittanbieter unkenntlich gemacht wird für den Kunden?

Einen zweiten Amazon Seller Account betreiben und das ganz legal? In diesem Video erfährst du, wann du ein zweites Amazon Verkäuferkonto eröffnen kannst ohne Probleme zu bekommen. Mehrere Amazon Seller Accounts verstoßen gegen die Amazon Terms of Service. Wer zwei Amazon Accounts betreibt, geht das Risiko ein, dass beide Konten gesperrt werden. Trotzdem gibt es auch Ausnahmen, um Amazon Verkäufer werden zu können mit zwei Amazon Seller Accounts. Im Verhaltenskodex für Verkäufer stehen zwei Ausnahmen, die es ermöglichen ein weiteres Amazon Konto legal zu eröffnen. Ein weiteres Verkäuferkonto zu eröffnen ist möglich, wenn ein rechtmäßiges, geschäftliches Interesse an der Eröffnung eines zweiten Accounts vorliegt. Das umfasst beispielsweise folgende Punkte: Mehrere Marken, die unter verschiedenen Unternehmen laufen Herstellung von Produkten für zwei unterschiedliche und gesonderte Unternehmen Rekrutierung für ein Amazon Programm, das mehrere Konten erfordert Wichtig ist, dass du IMMER den Amazon Support vorher kontaktierst, bevor du einen zweiten Amazon Seller Account eröffnest. Lass dir deinen Antrag schriftlich von der Amazon Performance Abteilung bestätigen, damit du im späteren Verlauf keine Schwierigkeiten bekommst. Natürlich musst du gut begründen können warum ein weiterer Amazon Account nötig ist - in den meisten Fällen reicht die Begründung nicht aus. Wenn du beispielsweise Powerbanks verkaufst und zusätzlich Baby Handtücher verkaufen möchtest, ist ein zweites Verkäuferkonto nicht nötig, da sich die beiden Produkte nicht gegenseitig ausschließen. Anders sieht zum Beispiel bei Spielzeug für Kinder und für Erwachsene aus. Wenn ein Kunde Spielzeug für Kinder sucht und von dem gleichen Verkäufer Spielzeug für Erwachsene empfohlen bekommt, ist das nicht nur schlecht für den Händler - auch Amazon steht schlecht dar. In diesem Fall würde Amazon den Sinn eines weiteren Verkäuferkontos sehen. Was sind deine Gründe für die Eröffnung eines zweiten Seller Accounts?

Amazon Produktfotos können anstrengend sein! Es gibt viele Punkte, die verboten sind und den Amazon Terms of Service widersprechen. In diesem Video geht es darum, was bei Amazon FBA Produktfotos erlaubt ist und was du am besten vermeiden solltest. Falsche Amazon Produktfotos können dazu führen, dass dein Listing vorübergehend nicht verfügbar ist und du dein Produkt in der Zeit nicht verkaufen kannst - bis deine Bilder den Terms of Service wieder entsprechen. Bei den Kriterien für Amazon Bilder wird unterschieden zwischen dem Amazon Hauptproduktbild und alle Amazon Produktbilder - das heißt es gibt Kriterien, die für alle Bilder gelten und welche die nur für das Hauptproduktbild gelten. Anforderungen an Produktbilder zum Nachlesen: https://sellercentral.amazon.de/gp/he... Die wichtigsten Anforderungen für das Amazon Hauptbild: Das Hauptbild hat einen reinweißen Hintergrund Es muss das tatsächliche Produkt abgebildet sein Es dürfen keine Logos, Texte, Rahmen oder Wasserzeichen enthalten sein Die Voraussetzungen gelten nicht für die restlichen Produktbilder! Wichtig, ist nur, dass das erste Bild diese Regeln einhält. Um Ärger mit Amazon zu vermeiden, empfehle ich dir einen professionellen Dienstleister für Produktfotografie anzuheuern, der sich mit vernünftigen Amazon Produktbildern auskennt. Hast du schon einmal Probleme mit deinem Listing gehabt, wegen falscher Produktfotos?

On this episode Kris and Dustin explain all of the commons terms and acronyms used on Amazon. This is a great resource for newer sellers, and a refresher for more experienced sellers. Terms covered: A+ Content, ACoS, Affiliates, ASIN, Buy Box, BSR, Child ASIN, CPC, CTR, DSP, ERP, EBC, FBA, FBM, FNSKU, Headline Search Ads, Hijacking, Impressions, ISBN, LCL, Parent ASIN, PPC, RoAS, SKU, UPC.

Having your Amazon account suspended is a scary possibility for any seller, and the Amazon Terms of Service can be confusing. But on today's podcast we will talk with Henson Wu CEO/Co-Founder of FeedbackWhiz on what to look out for and ways to avoid being suspended. Over the past few months, Amazon has been strongly enforcing their TOS (Terms of Service). Therefore, it is imperative that sellers understand how to communicate with buyers via the Amazon messaging platform without violating any rules. If you have seen the following message in Seller Central then you have been restricted: “This message was not delivered because your account was temporarily restricted from sending proactive messages. For more information please check the email inbox associated with your account for detailed error notification.” In this podcast, we cover the following topics: What are the consequences of an Amazon account suspension? How do I avoid an Amazon seller suspension? Using [Important] in your email subject line. Sending marketing or promotional emails. Incentivizing or manipulating feedback and reviews. Asking for the same review repeatedly. Sending links or attachments that are not necessary to complete the order. Sending excessive emails. Order shipment email for FBA orders. Next steps for appealing or lifting an Amazon account suspension. What is the difference between the review request button and buyer-seller messaging? Review request integration inside FeedbackWhiz without Chrome Extension. About FeedbackWhiz - https://www.feedbackwhiz.com FeedbackWhiz helps Amazon sellers monitor, manage, and automate emails, product reviews, orders, and feedback. Build professional email templates with gifs, emojis, buttons, and attachments. A/B test subject lines and view open rate analytics. Send or exclude emails based on triggers such as refunds, shipment, delivery, feedback, and repeat buyers. Track and manage all product reviews. Instant notifications whenever a review is posted. Monitor all product listings and get alerts when critical events such as hijackers, buy-box loss, and listing changes occur.

1:14 - The mindset to overcome an Amazon suspension.5:49 - Primary/secondary Amazon accounts and suspensions.8:25 - Amazon suspensions related to Amazon BSR and promotion manipulation.10:34 - The language involved in terms of rebates and Amazon TOS.16:09 - Intentionally directing customers to favorable places to the seller.17:48 - How Amazon makes calls on what is manipulation and what isn’t.20:43 - The controversial “Super URL” in 2019.22:41 - Search and browse violations.24:56 - Can Amazon detect “search find buy” techniques?27:05 - Can Amazon detect copy/pasted reviews?28:46 - The top 3 reasons Amazon sellers are getting suspended today.35:02 - Amazon customer service.40:05 - Where to find Lesley online.

Part 2 of a wide-ranging interview with Ian Lamont of i30 Media about selling, promoting, and advertising your books on Amazon, plus tips for getting reviews and understanding Amazon’s Terms of Service. Highlights of part 2 include: Amazon Terms of Service Who matters more to Amazon, you the publisher or the customer? Three guesses! the “buy box” controversy how to avoid getting kicked off Amazon: understanding Terms of Service getting reviews and managing giveaways can anyone compete with Amazon? Ian Lamont’s blog is at http://leanmedia.org/blog/. Participants Ian Lamont is an award-winning technology journalist, author, and publisher, and the founder of i30 Media Corp. and IN 30 MINUTES Guides (in30minutes.com). He is also a director and treasurer of the Independent Book Publishers Association, and serves on IBPA's Executive Committee. His books include Twitter In 30 Minutes and Lean Media: How to focus creativity, streamline production, and create media that audiences love. A graduate of Boston University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he lives in the Boston area with his family. Follow him on Twitter at @ilamont and read his blog about the publishing industry at http://leanmedia.org/blog. Peter Goodman (host) is publisher of Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley, California. He began his publishing career in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. A longtime member of IBPA, he has served on the IBPA board and as IBPA board chair.

Two valuable nuggets of information coming to you today from Manny Coats on using stock photos for Amazon and sending out mailers to customers! Using high-quality professional product photography is quintessential to your product getting noticed and purchased on Amazon but being able to afford stock photos for Amazon can be a challenge for some new sellers. If your product also needs images for its packaging, that can incur additional costs. One major thing to be careful about when finding images on the Internet is to ensure it is not copyrighted so the legal owner doesn’t take legal action against you. Additionally, if you are looking for better ways to advertise to your customers, sending out a message to your customer base via mail (not email, but as a physical message in an envelope) is more personalized and on par with major retailers everywhere with a mailing list. In episode 192 of the AMPM Podcast, host Manny Coats reveals some money-saving tips for getting high-quality, royalty-free stock photos for Amazon as well as advice on how to reach your target audiences with mailers. If you need to use stock imagery for edited lifestyle photography or product packaging, there are a few options out there. Of course, if websites like Shutterstock is out of your current price range per month, Unsplash.com offers many high-quality photos available to be used for your purposes for free under creative commons, meaning they can be used without paying the owner. A common misconception among new sellers is that just because it says you can use it for free, there is no risk in using images from stock websites. Always be sure to read the fine print because some images will require special licenses to be used commercially for profit. Manny also discusses using physical postcards sent in the mail to your customers to thank them for their business and request a review via AMZ Print Mail. However, this method should be used with care in how it's worded to prevent you from violating Amazon Terms of Service. Enjoy this episode? If you found this episode helpful, be sure to check out our previous episodes for more insight into being a successful Amazon FBA Seller! Don’t forget to “Like” our Facebook page and join the conversation with over 56,000 prominent Amazon sellers. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast! Want to absolutely start crushing it on Amazon and make more money? Follow these steps for helpful resources to get started: Get the Ultimate Resource Guidefrom Manny Coats for tools and services that he uses every day to dominate on Amazon! New to Selling on Amazon?Freedom Ticket offers the best tips, tricks, and strategies for beginners just starting out! Sign up for Freedom Ticket. Trying to Find a New Product? Get the most powerful Amazon product research tool in Black Box, available only at Helium 10! Start researching with Black Box. Want to Verify Your Product Idea? Use Xray in our Chrome extension to check how lucrative your next product idea is with over a dozen metrics of data! Download the Helium 10 Chrome Extension. The Ultimate Software Tool Suite for Amazon Sellers! Get more Helium 10tools that can help you to optimize your listings and increase sales for a low price! Sign up today! Protect Your Amazon Brand with a Trademark! Protecting your brand from hijackers is vital. SellerTradmarks.com provides a streamlined process for obtaining a trademarkfor your business and shielding your products from fraud! Ready to Get Serious About Your Amazon FBA game? The Illuminati Mastermind offers monthly trainingfor advanced level sellers. Reserve your seat today so you don’t miss out on this helpful webinar! Does Amazon Owe YOU Money? Find Out for FREE! If you have been selling for over a year on Amazon, you may be owed money for lost or damaged inventory and not even know it. Get a FREE refund reportto see how much you’re owed! Have any concerns about using stock photos for Amazon or sending out mai...

Is using a product launch against Amazon Terms of Service? Find out the answer and more from the top industry experts! Get all your questions, misconceptions, and more answered in the ultimate podcast about the latest trends in using a product launch via the giveaway method on Amazon to climb the rankings! The AMPM Podcast has taken the roundtable chat to the next level! We've gathered four industry experts from leading Amazon launch companies ZonJump, Six Leaf, Viral Launch, and Rebate Key to give us their professional opinions on the status of doing product launches today and how they may evolve into the future. Check out the full AMPM Podcast episode here: Never in the history of our show have we had so many prestigious guests with a combined knowledge that spans the entirety of Amazon itself. Launching a product on Amazon is one of the most contested subjects in all of e-commerce, so we thought we’d help clear the air on what works, what doesn’t, and what is still up for debate! Be sure to turn off your phone, notifications, and any other distractions known to man, because you are not going to want to miss a second of this wealth of Amazon knowledge! In this extraordinary episode 189 of the AMPM Podcast, host Manny Coats is joined by Helium 10 launch specialist and training manager Bradley Sutton for the best roundtable discussion on current Amazon product launch trends with our esteemed guests: Leo Limin – Co-founder of ZonJump, ZonPages, and ZonWords Barcus Patty – Chief Success Officer at Six Leaf Cameron Yoder – Content Marketing Specialist and Public Speaker for Viral Launch Ian Sells – Co-founder of Rebate Key The Reality of Amazon Product Launch Giveaways Today The 1.5-hour discussion encompasses a wide range of relatable topics, including the following: Are Product launches Rank Manipulation or Against Amazon TOS? What Has Changed in the Last Year for Product Launches? What Changes Have There Been in URL Services with which URL Structures Work Best for Launches? Are 2-Step Storefront URLs Dead? Which is Better: Brand URL or 2-Step Storefront URL? Are Coupon Codes Becoming Less Effective? Do You Think It’s More Effective to Give Coupon Codes to a Network of Buyers or Randomly Via Platforms Like Facebook? Have You Noticed Any Data Differences in Product Ranking on Different Browsing Platforms Since Amazon’s Changes in August 2018? Have These Amazon Data Differences Affected Product Launches? How Many Days Should Sellers Spend on Their Product Launch Giveaway Period? Why Do You Think 1-2 Day Launches Fall Off So Quickly? Have You Seen Amazon Give Brand-New Listings a “Honeymoon” Juice Boost in the First 30 Days? Do You Recommend That Sellers Close Their Listings If They Are Waiting for Stock to Arrive? Are Product Listings That Achieve Page One Ranking Quickly Through Giveaway Launches Being Penalized by Amazon? How Many Days Should Sellers Spend on Their Product Relaunch Giveaway Period?? Do You Look at Client Conversion Rates Before Recommending a Product Launch Timespan? Will Amazon Penalize You for Running Coupon Discount on Products for Too Long? What Does Not Work Anymore for Product Launches? What Are 3 Products That Sellers Should Stay Away From? What Keyword Mistakes Do You See Sellers Making? What Common Traits Do You See Among Successful Product Launches? What is the Biggest Mistake You See Sellers Make with Their Listings? What Can Sellers Do to Maintain Their Page One Ranking Once They Are There? Would You Run Heavy Sponsored Ads on Your Target Keyword at the Same Time as Your Product Launch? Are There Alternative Product Launch Methods You Would Recommend? Should Sellers Target One Keyword Phrase or Multiple Keyword Phrases During a Product Launch? Would You Rather Rank on Page One for One Keyword at 100,000 Searches Per Month or 10 Keywords at 10,000 Searches Per Month? Is It Better to Target a Few Keywords That Also Have Your Ma...

Getting Amazon reviews for your product is crucial to its success, but how you get them can possibly land you in hot water with Amazon. Recently, Amazon updated their Terms of Service regarding the acceptable ways of getting Amazon reviews on products. This update has eliminated the use of some old tried and true tactics sellers have used to get reviews either ahead of the product launch or in large quantities. Amazon is cracking down on the black hat methods of obtaining Amazon reviews, so it’s very important to know what will and will not fly with Amazon. Violation of Amazon’s TOS can certainly lead to getting banned from Amazon in addition to things like Withdrawing your selling privileges for a time Removing all of your product reviews that were obtained illegitimately Permanently delisting your product Legal action against you by Amazon such as a lawsuit In episode 188 of the AMPM Podcast, host Manny Coats discusses the current Amazon Terms of Service regarding Amazon reviews for products and how to avoid getting into trouble. Following Amazon’s rules is your best bet to not being banned or enduring other punishments, so getting to know what you can and cannot do is paramount to obtaining Amazon reviews the right way. Enjoy the episode? If you found this episode helpful, be sure to check out our previous episodes for more insight into being a successful Amazon FBA Seller! Don’t forget to “Like” our Facebook page and join the conversation with over 22,000 prominent other sellers! And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast! Want to absolutely start crushing it on Amazon and make more money? Follow these steps for helpful resources to get started: Get the Ultimate Resource Guide from Manny Coats for tools and services that he uses every day to dominate on Amazon! New to Selling on Amazon? Freedom Ticket offers the best tips, tricks, and strategies for beginners just starting out! Sign up for Freedom Ticket. Trying to Find a New Product? Get the most powerful Amazon product research tool in Black Box, available only at Helium 10! Start researching with Black Box. Want to Verify Your Product Idea? Use Xray in our Chrome extension to check how lucrative your next product idea is with over a dozen metrics of data! Download the Helium 10 Chrome Extension. The Ultimate Software Tool Suite for Amazon Sellers! Get more Helium 10 tools that can help you to optimize your listings and increase sales for a low price! Sign up today! Protect Your Amazon Brand with a Trademark! Protecting your brand from hijackers is vital. SellerTradmarks.com provides a streamlined process for obtaining a trademark for your business and shielding your products from fraud! Ready to Get Serious About Your Amazon FBA game? The Illuminati Mastermind offers monthly training for advanced level sellers. Reserve your waitlist seat today so you don’t miss out on this helpful webinar! Does Amazon Owe YOU Money? Find Out for FREE! If you have been selling for over a year on Amazon, you may be owed money for lost or damaged inventory and not even know it. Get a FREE refund report to see how much you’re owed! Have any concerns about Amazon reviews and how to get them the right way? Let us know in the comments below!

Amazon sellers' forums and groups were alive with the sound of panic last week. On February 26th, Amazon sent emails to hundreds and maybe even thousands of sellers containing the following: Hello, We are contacting you because you appear to have violated the policies of “Misuse of ratings, feedback, or reviews”, “Misuse of sales rank”, “Misuse of Search and Browse” on our site... If this conduct continues, you will not be eligible to sell on Amazon.com. It's needless to say that when you rely on Amazon for 50%+ of your revenue, you need to follow their rules, or face serious consequences--the most serious being getting suspended and losing 50%+ of your revenue. As basic as that sounds, it's very surprising to see so many sellers try to game Amazon's system for a bump in ranking and sales, praying to never get caught. While we see some posts claiming that the email is just due to a glitch on Amazon's side (since it seems to be sent en masse), it was still enough to give those playing with fire a pretty good scare. Forums exploded with people not knowing what to do, fearing they could lose their accounts at any moment. This is a situation I go out of my way to avoid. Lessons with Google's SEO have made me realize that I am dependent on these big platforms to succeed, and that it's a no-brainer that I have to follow their policy. We have recently adopted a successful product launch process that will get us on Amazon's good side and cater to what they ultimately want: truly good products and service that customers will enjoy. Thankfully, we did not get the email. I hope you didn't, too. Resources mentioned: MyEcomCrew 2018 Amazon Product Launch Strategy How I Develop and Launch Dozens of New Products a Year Amazon Policy Change for Reviews How to Get Amazon Product Reviews in 2018 Amazon Horror Stories from Real Sellers Million Dollar Sellers Group This episode is dedicated to Bobby, our beloved German Shepherd who passed away last week. He's been with us for 12 years and if you have a pet you know how difficult this is. He gave us companionship, protection, and joy from the day we adopted him to the day he passed away. To Bobby, this is for you buddy.

One of the things Amazon sellers can easily overlook is the issue of liability. Is your product safe? Should it include a choking warning? Is there a risk that you could be sued or that your product could be held liable for harm done to a person or their property? These are not things we like to think about but they are a necessary consideration when you’re building a business. On this episode, Scott is chatting with Michelle Love about the issue of liability insurance, both for your business and to cover your products. You’ll want to hear this one. Do you know when you need to purchase product liability insurance for your Amazon biz? Many Amazon sellers who are just getting started have small supplies of their products and very low investment in the business. The thought of purchasing business and product insurance could serve as another reason to quit or not get started at all. But you don’t need to worry about that hurdle yet because Amazon has sales thresholds that you have to meet in order for them to require you to purchase insurance. Do you know what it is? On this episode, you’ll find out and get a lot more advice about insurance for your business from Insurance Agent Michelle Love. How much can Amazon sellers expect to pay for product liability insurance? When you are trying to budget for the expense of product and business insurance you really need to have some figures you can start with to ensure you’re going to be able to pay for it when the time comes. But it’s hard to know exactly what you’re going to need to pay because the premiums depend on the specifics of the products you are selling. How risky are they? What dangers might be involved? It’s not an easy issue to unravel without professional help. On this episode, you’re going to be shown exactly how to know when and what insurance you need in order to cover yourself from lawsuits and liability. How do you know if you’ve got the right kind and enough insurance for your Amazon business? Insurance is not the most exciting thing to talk about but if you’re going to run a business you’ve got to make sure you do everything needed to protect yourself and handle any legal claims that may come against you. On this episode Scott is chatting with Michelle Love, an Insurance Professional who is also selling products through Amazon FBA, so she knows the particular issues that Amazon sellers face and can help you navigate the confusion. Find out how you can know the right insurance and the right amounts of it to purchase, on this episode. Did you know that the Amazon Terms of Service you signed require you to purchase insurance? The habit we all have when it comes to terms of service is to quickly scroll through and hit “accept.” But that’s a practice that can come back to bite you eventually, especially if you are agreeing to do something in the arrangement - which most terms of service do require. In Amazon’s terms of service, there are requirements on you as an Amazon FBA seller that you buy product liability insurance when you reach a certain sales threshold. Did you know that? More importantly, do you need insurance now? Find out the answer for your situation on this episode of The Amazing Seller. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this product liability episode of the podcast! [0:30] Introduction to Scott’s guest, Michelle Love. [5:00] The need and importance of insurance for your business and products. [8:03] Product liability insurance: the price depends on the risk. [10:47] When and what do you need to do to prove your insurance to Amazon? [15:30] Additional issues that can impact Insurance premiums. [18:00] How can you know that you’ve got the right insurance for your needs? [22:40] Do you need coverage for products that are waiting to be shipped? [24:00] Guidelines for what business and product liability insurance could cost. [26:20] Is insurance needed for each and every product or just the brand as a whole? [29:56] Don’t forget that you might need worldwide coverage for your products. [32:00] Knowing the difference between “claims” and “occurrences.” [42:21] The Amazon crack-downs on sellers who are not purchasing insurance. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE E. M. Ford Insurance Agency - Michelle’s agency MLOVE(at)EMFORD.com www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop - get in on the last workshop of the year

One of the things Scott and his buddies have been enjoying are the Friday afternoon chats they have about Amazon private label sales, e-commerce, online business, and much more. They’ve been having so much fun they decided to start recording them so you can benefit from their experiences and insights. On this episode, the guys talk about Amazon lightning deals, yet ANOTHER change to the Amazon Terms of Service regarding product reviews, product giveaways, off Amazon sales channels, and much more. Be sure to listen to their great conversation. What’s an Amazon lightning deal and how do they work? One of the ways Amazon enables sellers to move products is through offering lightning deals. You’ve got to be approved to participate but once you are you can offer your products at discounted prices for a short period of time - but the bonus is that Amazon HELPS YOU promote them in a handful of ways. It’s a great opportunity to sell a lot of products quickly if you know how to use them. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott and his buddies chat about some lightning deal experiences they’ve had recently and how they didn’t pan out as successfully as they had hoped. Amazon is changing the review policies AGAIN! Get the scoop on the most recent changes. It was just a few weeks ago that Amazon changed its terms of service regarding product reviews that prohibits discounting products in exchange for reviews. Now it seems that those rules are changing again and it’s surprising that this time it’s AMAZON that’s encouraging a certain type of discount in exchange for reviews… and it has to do with gift cards. Want to know the whole story? The guys chat about this new development on this episode. Contests and giveaways: new ideas you can use to sell your Amazon products. More and more creative ways of using contests and product giveaways are being devised where you can encourage people to enter your drawing - thereby building your email list - in hopes of winning one of your products. And there are ways of doing this outside of Amazon, including social media, that can really ramp up your opt-ins and sales at the same time. Find out some of the ways people are successfully using giveaways to promote their products, on this episode. In order to move your business forward, you have to keep learning. When it comes to setting up contests and sales channels outside of Amazon it’s easy for private label sellers to get intimidated and scared. There’s a lot to learn and it can be a bit confusing when you first start. But on this episode, Chris Shaffer makes the point that everything is at least a little bit confusing when you first start. But once you make the commitment to dive in, learn, and master the process involved in learning the new system you’re able to get it running and working for you in a relatively short period of time. If you’re interested in finding out how to build your business outside of Amazon you’re going to learn a lot from this episode. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the TAS Power Hour. [4:10] How you can get in on the next event in Phoenix. [5:02] A lightning deal FAIL story - and why it happened. [14:09] Yet ANOTHER change to Amazon’s review policy. [19:10] Giveaway ideas you can use to sell more products. [39:00] The learning curve issues of using new platforms. [43:10] TAS Canada. [49:20] Updates from Amazon about a variety of issues. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.TheAmazingSeller.com/FB www.TheAmazingSeller.com/LIVE - get in on the next event. RaffleCopter www.TheAmazingSeller.com/Canada

There’s a lot of stress being felt in the private label community since Amazon has made changes to its product review policy. But is it living up to the doom and gloom we’ve heard from some people? Scott doesn’t think so. In fact, he believes this is a good thing for anyone who wants to be successful in private label sales. On this episode of the podcast, Scott is going to tell you why this policy change is a good thing and what you can do to make the most of it. What would you do to sell a product if Amazon didn’t exist? If there was no Amazon - what would you do to sell a product online? You’d probably figure out a different way to do product research. You’d learn about other platforms where you could sell your products online (Etsy and Ebay come to mind). You’d figure out what it takes to sell on your own website and drive traffic to it using Facebook Ads or Google Adwords. The point is that even if Amazon was totally gone you’d still be able to sell products. It may be a bit more difficult than it is now, but it would be possible. That’s why you need to understand that the recent change to Amazon’s product review policy is not the end of the world. Find out how Scott is moving his private label business forward in spite of the changes, on this episode. Private Label will never die. Here’s why. The term “private label” means that somebody is selling a product of their own. They’ve sourced it. They are packaging it. They are distributing it. It is THEIR product. That happens every day and you see the outcome of it on the shelves of Walmart and other stores across the nation. You will always be able to create your own product and sell it. The recent changes to Amazon’s review policy don’t change that at all. It only limits the WAY you can go about promoting your products. So what are you going to do? You’re going to have to figure out ways to advance the sales of your products within the boundaries you have - and part of that is Amazon Terms of Service. Find out how Scott recommends you take advantage of the new changes, on this episode. Gaming the system only lasts so long. That’s what the Amazon review policy is about. No matter what the rules are that govern an online platform, somebody will work the rules to their advantage and do everything they can to milk that advantage for as long as possible. We call it “gaming the system” and those who run the platform in question will eventually make changes to keep people from unfairly using their systems. That’s what’s happened with Amazon’s recent changes to product review policies. On this episode, you get to listen in as Scott thinks out loud about what these changes mean for him and his business as well as discover what he plans to do to keep his products selling like normal. This Amazon review change is good news. It levels the playing field. There was a time when companies that had deep pockets were able to offer dramatic discounts in order to entice people to leave them a review on Amazon. That, in turn, made it look like many people loved their product, when in fact, it may not have been the case. As a result, the little guys were not able to keep up and fell further and further behind the sales curve. But not anymore. The recent policy changes to Amazon’s Terms of Service have put an end to that practice so now everyone has an equal chance of getting favorable reviews from legitimate buyers. Find out what the changes are and how they impact your Amazon private label business, on this episode. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [5:36] Understanding why people buy products online and what would it be like if Amazon was not even part of the equation? [8:45] The role affiliate sales could play in business success. [12:00] Why it’s good news that Amazon still exists as a sales platform. [16:00] The importance of building an email list. [22:20] How Scott is modifying his approach in light of Amazon’s review changes. [23:45] Why product research is key to this approach. [30:46] Why the update levels the playing field. [33:20] A new workshop Scott has created. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.TheAmazingSeller.com/Discover - Scott’s new workshop to discover products Niche Pursuits Long-Tail Pro Etsy Ebay Google Ads Facebook Ads www.Walmart.com www.Jet.com www.Sears.com Sales Backer www.TheAmazingSeller.com/246 - Episode with Chris of Sales Backer www.TheAmazingSeller.com/275 - various ways to spread a product www.TheAmazingSeller.com/230 - sales funnel episode

Occasionally Scott likes to have roundtable type discussions with people who he’s come to know through his experience selling private label products on Amazon. On this episode, he’s recorded their conversation which was originally published to Facebook Live and Periscope. You’ll hear Scott, Chris Shaeffer, and Don Sugar chat about some of the things happening around the Amazon private label space and how the issues impact private label sellers and retail arbitrage accounts. Stick around for this one, there’s a lot of insightful thoughts to learn from and some cautions that could save you some real headaches.   We’re hearing that changes are happening in the Amazon terms of service. Much of what’s going around in the online communities that surround Amazon private label is not verified by Amazon yet, but nevertheless, there does appear to be some changes happening. What is the stink about? Most of it surrounds the issue of brand registry and the conditions Amazon is requiring. There are also many brand products that Amazon is bringing into the issue, requiring that sellers prove their right to sell the product. It could be a mess, or it could be a blessing. Find out why on this roundtable episode. How to the recent Brand Registry changes impact private label sellers? Many private Label sellers are concerned about the brand registry requirements Amazon appears to be enacting but Chris Shaeffer says that it’s a blessing more than a curse. Why? Because it is going to make it more difficult for hijackers to take over the listings of private label products. In fact, that could very well be the issue Amazon is trying to address with the new actions they are taking regarding brand registry. You can hear Chris’ argument on this episode and find out other things going on in the Amazon universe, on this episode. Why is it vital to capture email addresses of potential customers? Part of the discussion on this episode of the podcast surrounds the tactic of building an email list of potential or previous customers. Email list building is a proven online sales strategy that many private label sellers have not tapped into. On this episode, the guys chat about why email lists are so important, how to go about building one, and how you can use them to generate sales and build your brand. How many potential sellers are using these issues as an excuse not to start. One of Scott’s concerns when things in the Amazon community begin to get stirred is that people who might be considering private label sales might use the confusion as an excuse not to get started. If you’ve listened to this podcast for any length of time you won’t be surprised to hear Scott addressing that issue. After all, he’s the guy who’s coined the term, “Take Action.” No matter what’s going on in the Amazon space there are always going to be hurdles. But don’t let them scare you away. Everything is going to take some hard work, diligent research, and learning. But the benefits are much larger than the difficulties it takes to get started. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this roundtable discussion. [3:50] What are the changes Amazon has been doing? [11:45] Why the changes are good news to private label folks. [15:25] How can you deal with “gray market” products? [17:39] Why brand registry is now more important than ever. [23:00] Be careful about the words you use in your keyword or search term fields. [34:33] The things needed to get brand registered. [39:06] The best ways to capture emails of potential customers. [45:06] The consensus about what’s going to come of the changes. [48:40] The excuse not to get started. [1:01:00] When and how you can hear the TAS power hour on Facebook or Periscope. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE www.TheAmazingSeller.com/FB www.TheAmazingSeller.com/hour 1000 True Fans post The Amazon Terms of Service TAS Canada on Facebook

Welcome back to this edition of The Amazing Seller, on this episode of the podcast Scott is going to cover the issue of product images. This episode has been a long time coming, especially since Scott is a photographer in his own his own portrait studio in the past. He's going to talk to you about all things having to do with your product images, how to make them the best they can be, how to optimize them to get better conversions on your product sales, and how to deal with things like lighting, white background, and all the other things that go into an Amazon legal product image. What a good product image does on your Amazon listing. Your private label products need the attention of those who are seeking to buy it. But how do you get that attention? Keywords get your products found, but your image is what gets it the attention it deserves. Think about what you do when you shop Amazon. You punch in your keywords and find the products you are interested in, then you scroll through the results looking at images, don't you? That's what everyone does and it’s what you need to keep in mind when you create your product images. They need to be stunning, eye-catching, they need to pop! On this episode Scott is going to tell you everything you need to know about optimizing your Amazon product images. What impact does a great image have on your Amazon PPC? If you're utilizing Amazon's pay-per-click platform to drive traffic to your products, you need to keep in mind that the primary Image you upload to your product page is the same image that PPC will display when your dad comes up on a search results page. That image needs to be the very best image you can make it. It needs to highlight your product’s strengths and features in a way that draws people to move from prospective buyer, to actual buyer. On this episode of the podcast you are going to learn 7 product Image tips that should bring you higher conversions. When you’re taking pictures of your product, lighting is everything. In years past Scott built up a six figure photography business in his local community, so he knows a thing or two about good photography. One of the key things you need to understand is that good photography requires good lighting. You can't expect to get good images if your environment is dim or without adequate lighting. On this episode Scott is going to tell you the very best things you can do to get great lighting for your product images, so that your photos will pop off the page and get the attention you want them to get. Play by the rules when creating your product images. There are many Amazon sellers who play fast and loose with the Amazon guidelines regarding images. You will see product images with text on them, without white backgrounds, and many other things. The plain and simple truth is that these things are illegal when it comes to Amazon Terms of Service. Scott recommends that you always stick with the guidelines because Amazon will find you out sooner or later in your listing will be shut down. On this episode Scott reviews the Amazon image guidelines and gives you tips to maximize your images within those guidelines to optimize your sales conversions. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:05] Scott’s introduction to the podcast! [1:15] How you can get your free transcripts to these episodes. [2:07] The importance of keywords and how they relate to images. [3:31] What the image does on your listing. [5:40] The impact of images on Amazon PPC. [6:30] How you can tweak your images to track effectiveness over 7 to 10 days. [8:04] Best practices for images and things you can and can’t include. [9:15] Amazon’s guidelines. [12:20] Main images are different than additional images. [16:20] 7 tips for creating the best images. [17:29] Lighting is everything. [19:44] Use natural light (sunlight). [20:58] You have to use a great camera. [23:42] Pay attention to details (scratches, smudges, camera angles, etc.) [26:03] Clean it up with editing software. [28:42] Play by the rules, don’t try to cheat. [30:41] Highlight the product’s strengths in the images. [32:42] Things to consider for your “additional” images - use at least 8. [33:27] How you can test images over the course of 7 to 10 days. [36:30] Scott’s summary of these tips. [36:40] Where you can find some great image sources. Amazon Image Guidelines www.StudioLikely.com - $50 discount plus mention the TAS show and get an additional $10 (affiliate) www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop - Get aboard the next live workshop.

Today’s episode is one of Scott’s “Bonus Episodes” covering his income through his Amazon Business for August of 2015. These episodes are designed to be an encouragement to you, to show you that a real income can be provided through an Amazon sales business done the right way. That’s what The Amazing Seller podcast is all about.   So grab a pencil and paper to take notes and listen in as Scott reveals the actual numbers of his business - expenses, profit, sales, everything. It’s one of the most open episodes you’ll hear. He’s going to open up not only with his numbers, but with the lessons he’s learned over the past month.   OUTLINE OF THIS Q & A EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER   [0:05] Intro to this bonus episode. [0:27] Scott’s numbers have gone down, and he expected it! [1:32] Why the summer months are typically the slowest for ecommerce. [2:46] How to be prepared for slow months… by banking money from your busy months. [4:00] Why you should not give up when your numbers are slow. [5:21] One thing that caused Scott’s numbers to be lower, and why he decided to do it intentionally to sustain his sale velocity. [8:34] How you can test pricing to find the best place for your product pricing. [9:08] The Amazon Terms of Service Update - how Scott feels about the things that have changed. [11:12] Scott’s number for August, item by item. [11:59] $25K sales revenue for August, and multiple sales to the same customers. [13:12] $8,135 profit for August 2015. [13:53] What might have happened if Scott had not reduced his product pricing a month ago - good and bad. [14:53] Why Scott is making pricing decisions to set himself up for the 4th quarter. [16:04] Scott’s plans for the future - add more products to spread out the sales to mitigate the effect of the slow seasons. [16:41] Lowering sales may not be right for your products. You have to decide. [17:16] Why you should not be discouraged by a slow summer season. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Scott’s free live workshop  - http://www.TheAmazingSeller.com/workshop