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YOUR PRODUCT SEARCH FRENEMY AND SOCIAL MEDIA IDOLOptimizing Amazon:Steven Hope

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GoDataFeed is a channel integrations platform for product listings optimization and marketplace order automation on Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Google Shopping, Facebook and 200+ e-commerce channels.

South Florida Native Welcome to paradise!Florida Atlantic University B.A. Political Science, forte in data analysis and research methodsPrivate College Tutor Primarily Aime Kalangwa, Congolese refugee who helps unaccompanied minor refugees in Rwanda and UgandaMusic Enthusiast Percussionist, collector of world percussion, and amateur djembe repair with real goat and cow skin (hair-on)Product Manager @GoDataFeedSteven Hope

# PageAMAZONS SOCIAL IMPACTONE STEP CLOSER TO HAPPY HOURAMAZONS VAGUE OPTIMIZATION FACTORSA SURPRISE FOR THE AUDIENCE!STEVES VAGUE OPTIMIZATION TIPSGET CONNECTEDAMAZON-FIRST: YOUR PRODUCT SEARCH FRENEMYIDEAS FOR MIXING SOCIAL MEDIA WITH AMAZON42863175OVERVIEWBuckle up

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YOUR PRODUCT SEARCH FRENEMY

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2016Consumers who turn to Amazon first when searching for products online

2016Consumers who check Amazon even if they find a product they want on another retailers site

2016Consumers who check another retailer even if they found a product they want on Amazon

55 %Consumers who turn to Amazon first when searching for products online201590 %70 %44 %AMAZON-FIRST CONSUMERSState of Amazon 2016 by BloomReachMoral of the Story: Buyers love searching on Amazon first, but they still like a market of choices.

# PageDEGREE OF TEXT MATCH

PRICE COMPETITIVENESS

AVAILABILITY & TRANSIT TIMES

SALES HISTORY

GOOD REVIEWS

CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTES

SEARCH & BROWSE BASICS

Amazons factors for optimizing your listings

# PageAsk your doctor if pricing competitively is right for you. Try to win the Buy-Box if youre into that sort of thing.PRICE COMPETITIVENESSKeep stock available and try to get reduced handling times based on your On-Time Delivery ScoreAVAILABILITY & TRANSIT TIMESBuyers searches are matched against the product information (title, description, bullets, search terms etc.).DEGREE OF TEXT MATCHDo what you can to get honest and unbiased reviews like you would the old fashioned way - asking.Add additional attributes which allow buyers to filter their search results. Prime is the number one filter, probably.The Sales and Traffic Time reports in Business Reports contains data on traffic, Buy Box percentage, and conversion.GOOD REVIEWSCATEGORY-SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTESSALES HISTORYSEARCH & BROWSE BASICS

Amazons factors for optimizing your listings

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Align your business with Amazons number one principle. start with the customer and work backwards CUSTOMER OBSESSIONSpend time getting to know your template files and XSDs. They contain opportunities for enhancing your listings.SEARCH FILTER ATTRIBUTES (CATEGORY-SPECIFIC)Amazons broader attempt at battling counterfeiters that is making waves in the third-party marketplace landscape.PREPARE FOR MORE BRAND GATINGGroup products on Amazon that you may not have grouped on your site. Creatively group your own Frequently Bought Together products.VARIATIONSIts similar to Google. Even though Amazon allows and shows more, both recommend 70-80 characters.TITLE OPTIMIZATIONUse complaints, product reviews and questions to improve content.FEATURES / BULLET POINTS

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SOCIAL IMPACT RANKINGAmazon ranks above all other retail brands by social media engagement according to the The Klout 50 list.

Klout says, Influence is the ability to drive action. When you share something on social media or in real life and people respond, thats influence.Week of Feb. 6, 2017

AmazonTargetWalmartGuitar CenterNordstromBest BuyWalgreensSearsHMV Saks Fifth Avenue Etsy 7-Eleven Harrods Neiman Marcus

provide both utility and entertainment across social media platforms, making sure to focus on the customer in messaging.Commit to Building RelationshipsYou can architect the best advertising message and campaign but it's not something that's necessarily credible.Authentic and Credible MessagesAmazon is capitalizing on everything that's happening in real time, whether it's the San Francisco Giants, National Cat Day, or product offers that they have -Lithium CMO Katy KeimEngage on a Deeper Level

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Give away a product you sell to generate buzz or give out popular gifts to generate followers.4. GROW FOLLOWERS WITH AMAZON GIVEAWAYS

Share your caring side with your fans and encourage them to help you support your charitable partnerships.3. SHOW YOUR HUMANITY WITH AMAZON SMILE

At the exact moment theyre hyped to buy, hit em with a direct link to the Amazon Buy Box POW.2. LINK FROM NEWS FEED TO BUY BOX

Give those satisfied customers with their outstanding reviews some public props with a RIGHT BACK ATCHA.1. PROMOTE YOUR AMAZON FANSSOCIAL MEDIA & AMAZON

Leverage your social media presence to sell more on Amazon

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1. Promote Your Amazon Fan Base on Social Media (with their permission)It's nothing that subtle. You ring the bell so you can call attention to the bigshot who left a large tip. This encourages two things:1) The bigshot gets the recognition he desires.2) Wannabe bigshots are reminded that if they follow suit, you'll create the same racket for them.Ring the pubs big tipper bell for great reviewersThanks for the great review and photos, Jim. Glad we were able to put your DIY skills to work Phenomenal job! Mantel MountGive them a shout out and some props

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2. From News Feed to Buy BoxTubshrooms Sponsored Video Ad Linking to their Amazon Product Listing

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2. From News Feed to Buy BoxTubshrooms Sponsored Video Ad Linking to their Amazon Product Listing

# Page3. Promote Your Humanity: AmazonSmile@godatafeed putting up trusses on house 94 with #habitatbroward #habitatforhumanity

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3. Promote Your Humanity: AmazonSmileThe AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.No Cost to Customers or Charitable Organizations Get your charitable organization registered on AmazonSmile. Also, works with Amazon Registries. Double benefit is you think of the NYC church that used an Amazon Registry to get supplies to Hurricane Sandy victims in 2012. Not Advertising for a Seller or Selling Products?Share your support or partnership with a cause or organization and get your fans to use AmazonSmile to generate donations.Select a Charitable Organization to Support

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4. Attract Attention, Shares, Links and Viewshttp://bit.ly/gdf-amz-giveawayBrand owners can generate buzz for new products and increase brand awareness. All retailers can reward customers and increase loyalty even if not giving away their own products.

Amazon Sellers can create promotions for their own items in Seller Central and include them to offer entrants exclusive discounts - to losers, winners, or both! (New)

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Choose a type between Sweepstakes, Random or Lucky Number Instant Win, or First-come, First-served. Set duration of up to 7 days.Add entry requirements to increase social media followers, viewers of your videos, or get answers to a poll.

http://bit.ly/gdf-amz-giveaway

4. Attract Attention, Shares, Links and Views

# PageIf you or a participant shares the link on Twitter or any other public forum, anyone can discover your giveaway and participate. @amazongiveaway #AmazonGiveaway #win #giveaway

http://bit.ly/gdf-amz-giveaway

4. Attract Attention, Shares, Links and Views

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Get more information and tips about optimizing and automating your sales on Amazon at http://www.godatafeed.com/blog/

@stevethefeedwizard@GoDataFeed@GoDataFeedhttp://www.godatafeed.com/150 S Pine Island Rd #530 Plantation, FL [email protected](866) 340 6619

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