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If you’re planning to start selling online – or you’ve just begun – understanding how marketplace payments work is one of the most important things you can do. The timing and mechanics of payouts directly impact your cash flow, business planning, and ability to buy inventory, pay bills, or service debts (like credit cards). Unfortunately, many sellers discover […]
Amazon is quietly rolling out a new shopping experience that could change how brands think about discovery, traffic, and the long-standing “sell on Amazon vs. sell direct” debate.It’s experimental.It’s a little strange.And depending on how you sell today, it might be either a huge opportunity or a red flag.Let’s break down what this new Amazon program actually is, […]
Amazon has quietly rolled out a major new tool for sellers – the Amazon Seller Challenge – designed to give sellers a more structured, faster, and fairer way to handle controversial enforcement decisions. This feature marks one of the most significant updates to dispute processes in years and is especially relevant for sellers frustrated with slow or unsatisfactory support outcomes. What Is […]
Walmart has just announced a major Marketplace update that’s reshaping how brand owners and resellers interact on the platform. The retail giant introduced new features – the Brand Manager tab in Seller Center and the Brand Benefit Request tab in Brand Portal – that give sellers and brand owners more control, transparency, and collaboration than ever before. Why This Update Matters For Brand Owners For Resellers […]
Effective November 4, 2025, FedEx Freight will officially become an independent company, separating from the Federal Express Corporation. While this move marks a major shift in the logistics industry, FedEx has assured customers that the two companies will continue to work closely together. What’s Changing According to the announcement, FedEx Freight will operate independently but maintain close collaboration with FedEx […]
For years, American and European sellers have been shouting into the void: “How are we supposed to compete with Chinese sellers who pay zero taxes and undercut us by 40%?” Well… guess what?That game is finally over.Starting October 31, 2025, Amazon will begin sending quarterly financial reports straight to China’s tax authorities – detailed records of every Chinese seller’s revenue, transaction volume, […]
As the 2025 holiday shopping season approaches, Amazon is once again turning up the pressure on sellers. With record-breaking sales during last year’s Prime Big Deal Days, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, the retail giant is expecting even more growth this year – and it’s making its expectations for sellers crystal clear: offer deeper discounts, pay higher fees, […]
TikTok Shop is rewriting the rules of e-commerce. In 2025, it’s on track to hit $30 billion in global sales, with the U.S. alone surpassing $1 billion every month. But here’s the truth sellers need to know: not all sales come from the same place. In fact, one channel dominates – while others quietly drive billions in revenue. […]
TikTok Shop is exploding with opportunity – but not all buyers are created equal.If you’re a seller, you’ve probably already run into customers who make you question why you started at all.From refund abusers to social saboteurs, here are the three most dangerous buyer types that can cripple your business – and exactly how to protect yourself before it’s too late. 👤 Type #1: […]
Amazon has just announced a significant change to how customers can leave seller feedback: starting August 4, buyers can submit star-only ratings without written comments. While Amazon presents this as a move to improve the customer experience and help sellers collect more ratings, the update opens up a series of potential challenges and vulnerabilities for sellers – especially when it comes to […]
Many Amazon sellers are starting to ask the same question: “Is there life beyond Amazon?” And the answers are showing up in seller forums everywhere. Here’s what real sellers are saying: “Amazon has completely ruined my life.”“Scary to think you could have a successful Amazon business, and in a blink of an eye it could be taken away […]
🔥 I woke up feeling great about my growing TikTok Shop—until I saw it. A 1-star review. And the worst part? It wasn’t even true. In that moment, I knew I had to act fast, or my shop was at risk. It wasn’t easy but I was able to get it done. Now I am sharing the exact […]
Selling on Walmart Marketplace is a huge opportunity, but let’s be real—it’s not always smooth sailing. Every day, thousands of sellers navigate the challenges, surprises, and wins that come with selling on the platform. In our Walmart seller community of 5,000+ online sellers, we see the same burning questions pop up again and again. If you’ve ever felt […]
Finding the perfect product to resell on Amazon can feel overwhelming, especially with so many metrics and options to analyze. I interviewed my most experienced VA (over 5 years of experience finding products for reselling). Below you can find out what metrics to pay attention to. Q: What’s the first thing you look at when sourcing products for […]
TikTok isn’t just a platform for viral dances and memes anymore—it’s a powerful tool for businesses looking to reach new audiences and drive sales. With over 1 billion active users, it’s a goldmine for brands, creators, and affiliates. Whether you’re selling your own products or promoting others, TikTok offers countless opportunities for growth. Why TikTok is Essential for […]
Amazon has announced a significant update to the Product Bundling policy for consumables, impacting categories such as grocery, pet products, baby products, and health and beauty. This policy change, effective October 14, 2024, will affect how sellers create and list bundles. Here’s what Amazon sellers need to know and how this update impacts their business. What’s Changing?Starting October […]
With the holiday season just around the corner, Walmart has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 Top Toys List, featuring 66 of the hottest gifts for toy lovers of all ages. This year’s lineup includes exclusive collections from beloved brands such as Disney, LEGO, Hot Wheels, and Barbie. Notably, Walmart has partnered with Mattel to launch an exclusive Barbie […]
eBay is making it easier for both buyers and sellers to cancel orders. Now, buyers can request to cancel an order before it’s marked as shipped by clicking the “Cancel order” button. Sellers have a three-day window to accept or decline a cancellation request. eBay will automatically cancel unpaid orders after 3 days if you don’t take any […]
Amazon has unveiled essential updates to its FBA Reimbursement service, set to roll out in the coming months. Effective October 23, 2024, the eligibility window to file claims for reimbursement is significantly reduced. Sellers must act quickly to complete the inspection 18 months before the deadline. The new timelines are: Also, starting November 1st, Amazon will introduce an […]
What Happened Again? Starting March 1st, 2024, Amazon has rolled out new FBA fees linked to how you send your shipments to FBA warehouses. These fees, called FBA inbound placement service fees, cover the cost of moving inventory closer to customers. They’re based on item size, weight, and how many locations you send your items to. To keep […]
Are you ready to expand your ecommerce business and tap into the vast customer base of one of the world’s largest retailers? Selling on Walmart’s marketplace can be a game-changer for your business, but getting started may seem daunting at first. Fear not! 🛒🚀✨ In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process of registering as a […]
Hey there, fellow Amazon seller! As your business grows, tackling the influx of email notifications can feel like a never-ending task. But fear not! We’ve got some fantastic solutions to make your inbox management easier. In this article, we’ll explore two approaches to help you organize and conquer those Amazon email notifications. Plus, we’ve got an amazing 8-minute […]
? Hey folks! This is going to be a quick but very vital for your business post about the importance of managing your inventory the right way. ?? Finding suppliers and buying the product from them is only the start. I hear people sometimes say that they make money when they buy product. ?️? This all may sound […]
As the e-commerce landscape continues to evolve, Amazon resellers are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. One such powerful tool is Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), an AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI. In this article, we explore how Amazon resellers can harness the capabilities of Chat GPT. I will also show you some […]
Welcome, Amazon sellers! In this post, we’ll explore the role of Virtual Assistants (VAs) in supporting your business. Let’s debunk some misconceptions and discover the true value of VAs in maximizing your efficiency! Who Virtual Assistant is NOT: Training Required: VAs need training and familiarity with your procedures and SOPs. Don’t expect them to know everything right away. […]
If you are just starting out and not sure where to find profitable products, read on.If you are a seasoned ecommerce seller, don’t skip this article, as you may find couple sources you have not heard of before. 1) Wholesale Suppliers: Connect with wholesale suppliers who offer products in your desired niche. Attend trade shows, explore online directories, […]
The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, can be applied to various aspects of Amazon selling to maximize efficiency and profitability. Here’s how the 80/20 rule can be implemented by Amazon sellers: 1) Product Selection and Inventory Management: Identify the top 20% of products that generate 80% of your sales and focus on optimizing and expanding […]
In today’s digital world, online sellers face numerous challenges that can disrupt their business. It is essential for these entrepreneurs to have a regular backup strategy in place to safeguard their valuable data and ensure business continuity. Learn how to protect your online business from potential data loss and the detrimental effects it can have on your operations. […]
Don’t be like me ?♀️ and do your homework on how much you pay for shipping with Shipstation. Check this setting in Shipstation to make sure you are getting the best rates for your (Merchant Fulfilled and hazmat) Amazon packages 3-min video explanation:
Please note that the transcription below is automated and may contain errors. Please listen to the audio episode for correct text. Hey, what’s up? This is Carlos from Bluebird Marketing Solutions and the Wizards of Amazon and my tip for you today is has to do with tools and how you decide whether you can afford that tool. […]
Here is some insighful data about consumers and online grocery shopping. Coresight Research released its “US Online Grocery Survey 2019”, finding that 36.8 % of United States consumers bought groceries online over the year, which is a jump of 23.1 percent from 2018 survey. This is an increase of roughly 35 million more consumers buying groceries online. When […]
Did you know that you can get shipping supplies for free? The tip I am about to share with you will be especially helpful to small size businesses. Not many ecommerce entrepreneurs know that many shipping supplies like envelopes, boxes, shipping labels and packing materials you can get for free. Let’s start with USPS who offers free Priority […]
Online spending represented 16.0% of total retail sales for the year, according to the United States Commerce Department retail data. Amazon.com accounted for more than 1/3 of all ecommerce in the United States.Consumers spent $601.75 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2019, up 14.9% from $523.64 billion the prior year. That was a higher growth rate than 2018, […]
Hello my name is Ramon Gonzalez, and I’m an amazon seller who has been selling since 2015. the main business model I follow is the wholesale model. For those of you that dont know what the wholesale model is, I essentially buy branded products at wholesale prices, and I sell in Amazon at retail prices. Think buying Barbies […]
Here are some interesting stats about Facebook messengers and why Ecommerce sellers need to pay close attention to them. Did you know that Facebook is the most popular mobile app? Well, do you know what is the second most popular app? Facebook messenger. There are 1.3 billion people / month who are actively using their Facebook Messenger. Facebook […]
Hi, this is Galyna Parker from Ecommerce Brief and this is my expert tip. Did you know that Free shipping is one of the most important conversion factors for online shoppers? It has been proven by multiple studies that look at the bvehaviour of online shoppers. Product price in general is the main conversion factor for the majority […]
Average conversion rate in ecommerce is 2%-3%. However Amazon’s conversion rate is 13% for non Prime members and 74% by Prime members. This is according to a 2015 study from Millward Brown Digital.
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56% of online consumers say they always look at ratings and reviews and usually base their purchases on them. 41% say they sometimes look at reviews and only 3% say they never look at reviews. These stats are provided by a Digital Commerce 360/Bizrate Insights consumer survey. So to put it in other words, online sellers should pay […]
Hello! This is Galyna Parker from Ecommerce Brief. And this is a tip about how to get more Amazon product reviews. Did you know that only 2-5% of buyers actually leave product reviews? Which is why its important to follow up with them and ask if they are happy with their product. If you are selling on Amazon […]
New consumer survey from Comscore has revealed the list of the most popular stay-at-home activities during COVID-19 quarantine. I wanted to share about the activities that have a significant surge in younger age group (18 to 34 years old). While you may guess that watching TV and playing video games is among them, I wanted to mentioned the […]
Please note that the transcription below is automated and may contain errors. Please listen to the audio episode for correct text. Hey, what’s up? This is Carlos from wizardsofamazon.com and bluebirdmarketingsolutions.com . And my tip today has to do with purging your lists. I’m a huge fan of email marketing, yes email marketing, email is not dead. But whether were talking […]
Please note that the transcription below is automated and may contain errors. Please listen to the audio episode for correct text. For this series of podcast episodes I interviewed Alex Leal, a very experienced ecommerce seller who specializes in selling on different platforms including a very big Latin online marketplace.To watch the video recording of the interview, please […]
Please note that the transcription below is automated and may contain errors. Please listen to the audio episode for correct text. For this series of podcast episodes I interviewed Alex Leal, a very experienced ecommerce seller who specializes in selling on different platforms including a very big Latin online marketplace.To watch the video recording of the interview, please […]
Please note that the transcription below is automated and may contain errors. Please listen to the audio episode for correct text. For this series of podcast episodes I interviewed Alex Leal, a very experienced ecommerce seller who specializes in selling on different platforms including a very big Latin online marketplace.To watch the video recording of the interview, please […]
Please note that the transcription below is automated and may contain errors. Please listen to the audio episode for correct text. For this series of podcast episodes I interviewed Alex Leal, a very experienced ecommerce seller who specializes in selling on different platforms including a very big Latin online marketplace.To watch the video recording of the interview, please […]
Big news in retail industry: Jet.com is officially no more. Launched in 2015 by Marc Lore (who had previously sold Diapers.com to Amazon) and then bought by Walmart a year later for $3 billion cash in 2016. Jet has existed for only 5 years. In their very short email note to their customers, Jet addressed this with the […]
Here are the top 3 product categories on Amazon. The most popular products on Amazon are electronics (44%), followed closely by clothing, shoes, and jewelry (43%) and home and kitchen products (39%). This is according to Feedvisor consumer survey 2019
Hello this is Galyna Parker and this is a tip for Amazon sellers about Amazon’s Subscribe and Save feature. If your product is the one that should be reordered again and again (for example, health supplements, skin care products, dishwasher liquid and such), it is important to help your customer to understand how OFTEN he or she should […]
Here are some stats on the most popular channels that buyers use to research products before making an online purchase: retailers websites (74%), email (43%), social media (38%) and retailer’s mobile apps (36%). Also interesting to know that 40% of millennials (age 18-37) say they used voice-enabled digital assistants, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, to research […]
Please note that the transcription below is automated and may contain errors. Please listen to the audio episode for correct text. Hey what’s up everybody this is Carlos from wizardsofamazon.com and bluebirdmarketingsolutions.com and my tip for you today has to do with one approach for sourcing private label product or sourcing something you’d like to get in to sell private label. And […]
Let’s talk about personalization is ecommerce. Personalization can be tricky. Some people freak out by the fact of how much advertisers “know” about them and their internet searches. Some find it very useful. But no matter how you feel about it, personalization is the key to ecommerce success. The truth is: Shoppers hate irrelevant content. 74% of consumers […]
Hi guys! Galyna Parker from Ecommerce Brief is here and this is my tip about Amazon product images.Did you know that it has been proven that absolute majority of consumers are basing their purchase decision on product’s photographs? Amazon allows up to 7 images in its product listings, and its a very valuable space on products page that […]
Amazon has been testing out new feature on their product listings. Now instead of showing products Brand name right under the product title, there is a prefix to each name. For example, lets call our brand ABC. If ABC brand has an Amazon store, the link will be displayed before the title and will say: Visit the ABC […]
Marketplace Pulse, an ecommerce intelligence firm which is collecting data about Amazon and their sellers, has revealed some information about Amazon shoppers behavior during COVID-19 quarantine. Over the past thirty days, Amazon buyers have left about a million negative reviews about sellers. This is more than two times over the usual amount. Buyers have been unhappy for the […]
What I am about to say is important because this knowledge will help you understand where your customers are and therefore where they can be reached at. Here are the most downloadable smartphone apps: 1) Facebook2) Facebook Messenger3) YouTube4) Instagram5) WhatsApp This is according to App Annie report on July, 2018
Unless you have been living under the rock, you probably have heard of photo and video sharing app Instagram which was aquired by Facebook for $1 billion in 2012. And you probably don’t need me to tell you that Instagram is not just for sharing pictures of avocado toasts and beautiful ocean sunsets. Although both of those Are […]
The average amount of time between a Google product search and a purchase is 20 days and about 1/3rd of Google product searches turn into transactions within 5 days. This is according to Jumpshot’s Competitive State of eCommerce Marketplaces Q2 2018 Data report.
Amazon Business have launched a special webpage on Amazon.com that lists COVID-19 related health products for sale such as masks, gloves, thermometers and hand sanitizer. So far as of today there are only a little over a hundred product listings, many by major brands like Purell, and many products are out of stock. Earlier in the beginning of […]
Please note that the transcription below is automated and may contain errors. Please listen to the audio episode for correct text. Hi my name is Yamaris Diaz. I’m CPA from ecomowl. And I’m going share tip with you today about tax planning. So my main tip for sellers will be to not wait until January or the end […]
Here is some interesting data on which age groups prefer to shop online. This is breakdown on ecommerce shopping by buyers age groups According to Statista: 67% of Millenials (or so called Generation Y) who were born from 1979 to year 2000, prefer to shop online56% of Generation X (born in 60s and 70s) prefer to shop online41% […]
eBay continues to push their sellers to change how they receive payments. eBay’s intent is to move majority of sellers to their own payment system by the end of the year. Emails going out to ebay sellers encouranging to switch before the deadline. If you have been using Paypal, you will have to register for this new system […]
Hello this is Galyna Parker from Seller Toolset and this is my advice on how to utilize producs seasonality even if your product is ever-green and usually sells all year long. First, I would like to define seasonality in the respect of product marketing.When we are talking about retail products, Seasonality has much broader definition that simply four […]
Amazon is trying out new ways to screen new third-party sellers who wants to sell on their platform by making a personal contact with each new seller. Initially such meetings took place in person with Amazon employees. But with the COVID-19 pandemic the process transformed onto video calling. These are welcome news for most Amazon sellers who are […]
Google has announced that it is now free to sell on their Google Shopping platform! Now when users click on Google Shopping tab they should see mostly free product listings. Google has hundreds of millions of shopping inquiry searches a day, every day. If you are an existing merchant, there should be no action on your part and […]