Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # eComCatalyst - Amazon, e-Commerce Growth Agency ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ecomcatalyst.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://ecomcatalyst.com/blog/) - Search Categories: Ecommerce Podcast Selling on Amazon Marketplaces Business Strategy News Amazon FBA Dropship Leadership Training Ecommerce Podcast Selling on Amazon Marketplaces Business Strategy News Amazon FBA Dropship Leadership Training TOPICS Advertising & PPC Amazon Basics Branding Consumer Trends & Behavior FBA Managing Inventory Product Research Advertising & PPC Amazon Basics Branding Consumer Trends & - [Helium 10 MCP: AI Research With Amazon Data (plus Exclusive Helium 10 Promo Code Available)](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2026/07/24/helium-10-mcp-amazon-seller-research/) - Generic AI can brainstorm product ideas and summarize a listing, but it can't reliably see the marketplace signals behind the page. Helium 10 MCP connects an AI assistant with Helium 10 data, so Amazon sellers can ask plain-English questions about listings, keywords, pricing, sales estimates, and PPC risk. That can reduce the back-and-forth between browser - [Off-Amazon Ads: How to Stop Wasted Amazon PPC Spend](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2026/07/23/off-amazon-ads/) - Your Sponsored Products campaigns may be spending part of their budget beyond Amazon through an off-Amazon ads setting that is easy to miss. In account audits, this placement has produced ACOS figures from 70% to 97%, even when blended campaign results looked acceptable. That doesn't mean every off-Amazon placement will lose money. It does mean - [Amazon Buy Box Suppression: How to Fight False Competitive Prices](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2026/07/12/amazon-buy-box-suppression-2/) - When the Buy Box disappears, revenue often evaporates with it. A strong Amazon listing can lose most of its sales overnight due to Buy Box suppression, even when the product hasn't changed, inventory is available, and the seller's price matches every authorized channel. Amazon Buy Box suppression can happen when Amazon's competitive pricing system decides - [New York AI Ad Disclosure Law: What Sellers Must Do](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2026/07/12/new-york-ai-ad-disclosure-law/) - An AI-generated spokesperson can make an Amazon ad look polished and persuasive, but New York's new disclosure law adds a compliance question that many brands have not considered. If an ad featuring an AI-created person can reach someone in New York, the brand behind it may need to disclose that the performer is synthetic. The - [$1M on Shopify: Why Amazon Sellers Need Shopify for DTC Revenue](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2026/07/12/amazon-shopify-growth-strategy/) - A brand can generate strong Amazon sales and still have a fragile business. If Amazon is your only meaningful channel, a listing suppression, account issue, or policy flag can cut off revenue and customer access with little warning. Fred McKinnon's Shopify store recently passed $1.01 million in trailing 12-month revenue, with no sales from Amazon, - [Fix Amazon Buy Box Suppression From Old Prices](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2026/07/09/amazon-buy-box-suppression/) - Amazon Buy Box suppression can cut sales fast, even when your price is correct everywhere you sell. In 2026, many brand owners are losing the Featured Offer because Amazon is still reading an old external price and treating the listing as non-competitive. When that happens, ads can stop delivering, conversion rates fall, and shoppers have - [Amazon's 75-Character Title Rule: Seller Action Plan](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2026/07/08/amazon-75-character-title-rule/) - Amazon is forcing a major rewrite of product titles through the new Amazon product title rule taking effect on July 27, 2026. Sellers who wait until the deadline may find that Amazon's AI handles the changes for them. If your listings currently exceed this limit, this update represents much more than a simple formatting requirement. - [Is Amazon Vine Worth It for Getting Reviews in 2025? New Rules, Seller Tips, and Reviewer Truths](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2025/08/28/is-amazon-vine-worth-it-for-getting-reviews-in-2025-new-rules-seller-tips-and-reviewer-truths/) - Every Amazon seller knows that product reviews can make or break a launch. Over the past year, Amazon Vine has become one of the hottest tools for quickly gathering that all-important social proof. Last year, a video about Amazon Vine on the eComCatalyst channel took off—and not just among sellers. Actual Vine reviewers jumped into - [Why Q4 2025 Is the Best Time to Scale Your E-Commerce Brand (and Why Hesitation Will Cost You)](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2025/08/14/why-q4-2025-is-the-best-time-to-scale-your-e-commerce-brand-and-why-hesitation-will-cost-you/) - If you feel like the e-commerce world just hit fast-forward, you're not alone. A few months ago, everyone seemed frozen, stuck in a cycle of wait-and-see. Now, with Q4 right around the corner, it’s like someone flipped a switch! The message is loud and clear: it’s go time. Supply chains are moving, brands are jumping - [How We Boosted Amazon Sales by $24K With Virtual Bundles](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2025/08/11/how-we-boosted-amazon-sales-by-24k-with-virtual-bundles/) - Learn how to boost your Amazon revenue without creating a new product. Amazon Virtual Bundles allow you to maximize existing inventory for more sales. - [The Truth About China Tariffs: What E-Commerce Sellers Really Pay (And Why Nobody’s Telling You)](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2025/06/12/the-truth-about-china-tariffs-what-e-commerce-sellers-really-pay-and-why-nobodys-telling-you/) - Let’s set the record straight: if you’re selling on Amazon or running your own e-commerce shop, you’ve probably heard a lot about tariffs on Chinese imports. But are you getting the full story? Whether it’s the news, your Facebook friends, or your group chat, odds are you’ve heard numbers thrown around about how much these - [Amazon Prime Day 2025: Don't Miss the June 2nd Deadline & Fee Hikes! ⏰](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2025/05/20/amazon-prime-day-2025-dont-miss-the-june-2nd-deadline-fee-hikes-⏰/) - Prime Day 2025 might seem like a distant galaxy, but guess what? It's closer than you think! 🚀 Amazon's big sale event is expected to land in early to mid-July. Want to crush Prime Day? Then circle June 2nd, 2025 on your calendar. This is the date you need to know. It affects your deal - [Step By Step Guide to Using Walmart Fulfillment Service (WFS)](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2025/05/12/step-by-step-guide-to-using-walmart-fulfillment-service-wfs/) - Amazon FBA sellers: ever feel like you’re living the same day on repeat? If you’re moving pallets to Amazon’s warehouses in your sleep, this one’s for you. Turns out, Walmart has their own version of FBA. It’s called WFS (Walmart Fulfillment Services). I know what you’re thinking: “Wait, Walmart actually has a competitor to FBA?” - [Amazon SPN Update: What Sellers Need to Know for April 2025](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2025/03/18/amazon-spn-update-what-sellers-need-to-know-for-april-2025/) - Amazon sellers, are you ready for another big change? Amazon is updating its Service Provider Network (SPN), and it's going to impact how you work with third-party services. Starting April 10, 2025, things are changing, and you need to be prepared. This guide will break down what you need to know to keep your Amazon - [Decoding Amazon FBA Reimbursements: What Sellers Need to Know Now](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2025/03/04/decoding-amazon-fba-reimbursements-what-sellers-need-to-know-now/) - Hey there! Fred McKinnon here from eComCatalyst. Remember the buzz back in December? Amazon dropped a new announcement about their reimbursement policy, and it definitely got our attention. It felt like every announcement that Amazon had been making was just making things harder on sellers. While they bragged about not raising seller fees in - [Understanding Amazon Lightning Deals vs. Best Deals: What Every Seller Needs to Know](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/12/26/understanding-amazon-lightning-deals-vs-best-deals-what-every-seller-needs-to-know/) - Understanding Amazon Lightning Deals vs. Best Deals: What Every Seller Needs to Know Are you trying to increase product visibility or clear out excess inventory on Amazon? Amazon’s Lightning Deals and Best Deals are powerful promotional tools that can help sellers achieve these goals. But which one is right for your needs? Let’s break down - [Amazon's Shocking Update to FBA Inventory Reimbursements: What Sellers Need to Know](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/12/21/amazons-shocking-update-to-fba-inventory-reimbursements-what-sellers-need-to-know/) - As Amazon sellers prepare for the busy holiday season, a major policy update from the e-commerce giant has sparked outrage across the community. This announcement (Seller Central Login Required) focused on changes to FBA inventory reimbursements, is leaving third-party sellers frustrated and uncertain about the future. Amazon's new approach to lost inventory reimbursements is set - [eComCatalyst Recognized Among Top Georgia Digital Marketing Agencies by DesignRush](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/12/10/ecomcatalyst-recognized-among-top-georgia-digital-marketing-agencies-by-designrush/) - Saint Simons Island, GA – December 10, 2024 – eComCatalyst, a leading Amazon and eCommerce marketing agency, is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious list of Top Georgia Digital Marketing Agencies, compiled by DesignRush. This recognition highlights the agency's commitment to delivering exceptional digital marketing solutions tailored for Amazon sellers and eCommerce brands. - [eComCatalyst Joins Amazon Service Provider Network and Agency Partner Referral Program](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/12/10/ecomcatalyst-joins-amazon-service-provider-network-and-agency-partner-referral-program/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEeComCatalyst Joins Amazon Service Provider Network and Agency Partner Referral ProgramSt. Simons Island, GA — December 5, 2024 — eComCatalyst, a leading Amazon and e-commerce agency founded by industry veteran Fred McKinnon, is honored to announce its official acceptance into two prestigious Amazon programs: the Amazon Service Provider Network (SPN) and the Amazon - [5 Reasons Why Walmart WFS Is Better Than Amazon FBA](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/09/18/5-reasons-why-walmart-wfs-is-better-than-amazon-fba/) - If you’re in the e-commerce business, you already know the importance of finding the right fulfillment service. Today, Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) is showing up as a serious competitor to Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). With over 20 years of experience selling on both platforms, I can confidently say Walmart WFS is not just an - [Amazon’s New Five Identical Box Rule & How to Avoid Costly FBA Inbound Placement Service Fees](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/09/17/amazons-new-five-identical-box-rule-how-to-avoid-costly-fba-inbound-placement-service-fees/) - The New 5 Box Rule and What I Means for Amazon FBA Sellers Amazon just made it harder for FBA sellers—again. Earlier this year, they introduced inbound placement service fees that hit third-party sellers hard. And now, as of September 2024, Amazon has added yet another hurdle with its new “five identical box rule.” This - [Amazon Abruptly Cancels Vendor Central Accounts - November 9 Deadline](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/09/09/amazon-abruptly-cancels-vendor-central-accounts-november-9-deadline/) - URGENT UPDATE: Many Vendor Central (1P) sellers on Amazon are now reporting that Amazon is abruptly ending their Vendor relationship, with terminations effective as of November 9th. This sudden move has left brand owners and manufacturers, who supply products to Amazon as wholesalers, in a tough spot. Amazon has a history of making unexpected decisions - [Is Amazon Vine Worth It To Get Amazon Product Reviews?](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/08/28/is-amazon-vine-worth-it/) - Photo by Lennie Schmutz on Unsplash In the competitive world of e-commerce, getting product reviews can be a significant challenge. Many sellers struggle to establish credibility and social proof for their products. One solution that has gained traction is the Amazon Vine program. This blog will explore what Amazon Vine is, how to get involved, - [Why Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) is CRITICAL in Q4 for FBA Sellers](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/08/14/fba-or-awd/) - As the holiday season approaches, many FBA sellers face critical decisions regarding their inventory management. One of the most pressing questions is whether to utilize Amazon's Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) services. This blog will explore the benefits of AWD, especially during the peak season, and how it can help sellers save on storage fees while - [Private Label vs Wholesale Reselling: Which Amazon FBA Business Model is BEST?](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/08/12/amazon-reseller-vs-private-label/) - When it comes to selling on Amazon, aspiring entrepreneurs often face a crucial question: Should I resell other people's products or create my own brand through private labeling? This debate is one that continues to ignite discussions among sellers, and understanding the nuances of each approach is vital for making an informed decision. In this - [Comfortably Numb - Episode #31](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/08/07/comfortably-numb-episode-31/) - Who doesn't love a good Pink Floyd song with perhaps one of the great guitar solos ever, right? Hello? (Hello, hello, hello)Is there anybody in there?Just nod if you can hear meIs there anyone home? This episode serves one purpose. It's a super quick hello from Fred McKinnon to make sure that all of the - [What's Happening in E-Commerce World? [Episode 18]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/04/26/whats-happening-in-e-commerce-world-episode-18/) - Welcome to Episode 18 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Updates on the status of things Summary: Fred returns to the podcast after a 2-week break and discusses a whirlwind of activity in e-commerce world. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: SEND A TEXT - [Why You Should Consider Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) - and How! [Episode 19]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/05/05/why-you-should-consider-hiring-a-virtual-assistant-va-and-how-episode-19/) - Welcome to Episode 19 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Reasons to Hire a VA 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 44222 with message: EBOPODCAST Visit the Podcast on iTunes and leave a rating and written review (speak my - [Guest: Connor Gillivan - $20M Amazon Seller and CMO of FreeeUp [Episode 20]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/05/11/guest-connor-gillivan-20m-amazon-seller-and-cmo-of-freeeup/) - Welcome to Episode 20 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Fred interviews guest Connor Gillivan, a $20M Amazon Seller and CMO/Co-Founder of FreeeUp 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 44222 with message: EBOPODCAST Visit the Podcast on iTunes and - [Am I Crazy Enough To Launch Fidget Spinners? Case Study [Episode 21]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/06/09/am-i-crazy-enough-to-launch-fidget-spinners-case-study-episode-21/) - Welcome to Episode 21 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Fred breaks the big rule of Private Label and reveals a product and his launch strategy. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 44222 with message: EBOPODCAST Visit the Podcast - [Amazon Changes: Unsolicited Email Saga and New Early Reviews [Episode 22]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/06/14/amazon-changes-unsolicited-email-saga-and-new-early-reviews-episode-22/) - Welcome to Episode 22 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Fred breaks the big rule of Private Label and reveals a product and his launch strategy. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 44222 with message: EBOPODCAST Visit the Podcast - [Amazon Prime Day is Coming - How to Prepare [Episode 23]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/07/03/amazon-prime-day-is-coming-how-to-prepare-episode-23/) - Welcome to Episode 23 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Fred discusses Amazon's Prime Day and how to prepare your Sponsored Product Ads. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 44222 with message: EBOPODCAST Visit the Podcast on iTunes and leave - [Contest, Amazon's Seller Fulfilled Prime, and Pitfalls with Liquidation Lots [Episode 27]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2018/01/30/contest-amazons-seller-fulfilled-prime-and-pitfalls-with-liquidation-lots-episode-27/) - Hello EBO'ers: Welcome back to the E-BusinessOnline Podcast - this is Episode 27 where we're talking about Amazon Seller Fulfilled Prime and some of the pitfalls in purchasing liquidation lots for resale. DON'T FORGET THE CONTEST TO WIN ONE HOUR OF FREE E-Commerce COACHING! I want to kickstart our EBO Community so I'm hosting a - [Amazon's New Social Media Codes, Wasted Ad Spend, and Long-Term Storage [Episode 28]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2018/02/09/amazons-new-social-media-codes-wasted-ad-spend-and-long-term-storage-episode-28/) - Hello EBO'ers: Welcome back to the E-BusinessOnline Podcast - this is Episode 27 where we're talking about Amazon Seller Fulfilled Prime and some of the pitfalls in purchasing liquidation lots for resale. DON'T FORGET THE CONTEST TO WIN ONE HOUR OF FREE E-Commerce COACHING! ***CONGRATS TO JODI KLINE, our January 2018 WINNER of one hour - [Welcome to eComCatalyst: Your Partner for E-commerce Success [Episode 29]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/07/27/announcing-ecomcatalyst/) - Hello, Fred McKinnon here! I'm excited to introduce eComCatalyst, formerly known as E-Business Online. We've rebranded to better reflect our mission and services in the e-commerce world. Let's dive into who we are, what we do, and how we can help you. About Me and eComCatalyst I'm Fred McKinnon, the founder of eComCatalyst. My journey - [Critical Deadlines for Amazon FBA Sellers During the Peak Q4 Holiday Season [Episode 30]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/07/31/amazon-fba-peak-readiness-deadlines/) - As Q4 and the holiday season approaches, it’s crucial for Amazon FBA sellers to be aware of the key deadlines and strategies to maximize their sales potential. With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the Christmas selling season just around the corner, preparation is essential. This article will outline the important timelines, best practices, and tools - [Amazon Suspensions - The Horror Stories [Episode 24]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/07/18/amazon-suspensions-the-horror-stories-episode-24/) - Welcome to Episode 24 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Fred returns after a few weeks of some really rough e-business events, including two account suspensions, staff layoffs, and a significant battle with sickness. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: SEND A TEXT - [Long Term Storage Fees are Coming & Free 30-Minute Coaching [Episode 25]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/07/25/long-term-storage-fees-are-coming-free-30-minute-coaching-episode-25/) - Welcome to Episode 25 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Fred discusses the upcoming Long Term Storage Fees, changes in Amazon's Multi-Channel Fulfillment fees, and the new liquidation options. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 44222 with message: EBOPODCAST Visit - [EBO New Year 2018 - Hype, Hysteria, and Honesty plus CONTEST! [Episode 26]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2018/01/18/ebo-new-year-2018-hype-hysteria-and-honesty-plus-contest/) - Hello EBO'ers: Welcome back to the E-BusinessOnline Podcast - the first episode in many months and our first for 2018. In this episode: CONTEST: I want to kickstart our EBO Community so I'm hosting a fun little contest to offer a ONE HOUR FREE CONSULT with me for your e-Business. This can be by phone, - [Q&A: Private Label or Dropship, Sourcing in USA, Integration and Tools [Episode 10]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/02/24/qa-private-label-or-dropship-sourcing-in-usa-integration-and-tools-episode-10/) - Welcome to Episode 10 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Fred answers questions from fellow EBO'ers sent via email and on the Facebook Group Summary: Fellow EBO'ers (that's code for folks in our E-BusinessOnline community!) ask questions and have them answered here on the podcast. 3 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to - [EBO On The Go: Pricing, PPC, Marketing, Margin and Profit [Episode 11]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/03/03/pricing-ppc-profit-margin-ecommerce-numbers/) - Welcome to Episode 11 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Documenting changes on pricing and marketing to know your numbers Summary: Join Fred "on the go" as he drives in to work, discussing the way he audits his P&L numbers and PPC 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN - [Amazon Sponsored Product Ads - Auto Campaigns [Episode 12]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/03/08/amazon-sponsored-product-ads-auto-campaigns-episode-12/) - Welcome to Episode 12 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: What are Amazon Sponsored Products and Ads? Summary: Join Fred for a live walk through as he discusses Amazon Sponsored Products and adjusts his auto campaigns. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: SEND A TEXT - [Amazon Sponsored Product Ads, Part 2 - Manual Campaign Adjustments [Episode 13]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/03/16/amazon-sponsored-product-ads-part-2-manual-campaign-adjustments-episode-13/) - Welcome to Episode 13 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: What are Amazon Sponsored Products and Ads? Summary: This podcast picks up as a continuation of Episode 12 and moves into manual campaigns and how to monitor profitability of keywords. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING - [Amazon Sponsored Ads, Part 3 - Finding Keywords and Optimizing [Episode 14]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/03/22/amazon-ppc-keywords/) - Welcome to Episode 14 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: What are Amazon Sponsored Products and Ads? Summary: This podcast picks up as a continuation of Episode 12 and Episode 13 and moves into best practices in finding the keywords and phrases and optimizing your listing. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener - [EBO On the Go: Takeaways from ASD, SourceDirect, and The Prosper Show [Episode 15]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/03/30/asd-source-direct-prosper-show-amazon-sellers/) - Welcome to Episode 15 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: ASD, SourceDirect, and Prosper Show Summary: Join Fred McKinnon as he breaks down his takeaways from his trip to Las Vegas to the ASD, SourceDirect, and Prosper Show. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: - [Building a Huge Social Media Following and Monetizing: Russ Hutto with "Marching Band is Awesome" [Episode 17]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/04/05/building-a-huge-social-media-following-and-monetizing-russ-hutto-with-marching-band-is-awesome/) - Welcome to Episode 17 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon with guest, Russ Hutto Topic: Building a Social Media Following and Monetizing Niche Markets Summary: Join us as Fred interviews long time friend and business partner, Russ Hutto. Russ grew an amazing following via social media in a unique market about "marching - [Breaking: Everything You Need to Know About Amazon's Opt-Out of Buyer-Seller Messaging [Episode 16]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/03/30/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-opt-out-of-buyer-seller-messaging/) - Welcome to Episode 16 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Amazon.Com's new Opt-Out of Messaging Summary: This is a breaking news podcast episode to discuss the latest change by Amazon, allowing customer to opt-out of unsolicited buyer-seller messages. 2 Things We Are Asking Every Listener to Consider: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: - [Was Amazon Prime Day 2024 A Success?](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/07/20/was-amazon-prime-day-2024-a-success/) - Amazon Prime Day 2024 has come and gone, leaving in its wake a plethora of statistics and insights that reveal its impact on both sellers and buyers. This annual event is not only a significant occasion for Amazon but also for countless sellers who rely on its promotional power. In this article, we will dive - [How to Solve Amazon's Strikethrough Pricing & "No Reference Price" Issues Forever](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2024/07/27/how-to-solve-amazons-strikethrough-pricing-no-reference-price-issues-forever/) - For Amazon sellers, understanding pricing strategies is crucial for success. One common challenge is managing the reference price, also known as the list price. This article will explore effective strategies to tackle issues related to Amazon's strikethrough pricing and "no reference price" errors. By mastering these concepts, sellers can enhance their pricing and improve their - [Failure to Launch - 7 Things Brands Should Consider Before Selling on Amazon](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2023/10/06/failure-to-launch-7-things-brands-should-consider-before-selling-on-amazon/) - Failure to Launch - 7 Things Brands Should Consider Before Selling on Amazon One of the most exciting parts of running an e-commerce agency is getting new clients. New business is life, it's exciting, and launching a brand on Amazon (or scaling an existing one) and other e-commerce channels is a huge rush of - [Before You Report that Amazon Seller for Price Gouging ...](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2020/03/16/before-you-report-that-amazon-seller-for-price-gouging/) - Important Education about Online Price Gouging and Amazon Sellers With the enormous response of panic and reactions related to the Corona Virus Pandemic here in the United States and globally, price gouging has become a serious issue. As an e-commerce seller and consultant/brand manager for other sellers, we are seeing large increases in sales on - [Amazon Suspends Inbound Shipments of Non-Priority Goods to Warehouses](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2020/03/17/amazon-suspends-inbound-shipments-of-non-priority-goods-to-warehouses/) - Amazon To Only Accept Shipments of Household Stapes, Medical Supplies, Priority Items Amazon Sellers worldwide reacted with panic and disbelief on Tuesday, March 17, as they were awakened to the news that they could no longer ship their products into Amazon Fulfillment (FBA, Fulfilled by Amazon) warehouses effective immediately. As the outbreak of the Corona - [US Sellers Continue to Lose to China on Amazon](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2020/01/23/us-sellers-continue-to-lose-to-china-on-amazon/) - Paul Revere is a legend in American history for his storied horse ride in 1775 in which he warned the colonial citizens, "The British are coming". Although historians have informed us that this famous story didn't exactly happen the way we learned as kids, we do forever remember the warning. Chinese Sellers Invade Amazon For - [Amazon Store Owners Add Value to the Economy](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2019/02/28/amazon-store-owners-add-value-to-the-economy/) - More than 50,000 Amazon Businesses Exceeded $500,000 in Sales While the world has been spinning, something spectacular has been happening. E-Commerce has vaulted into a huge business and more and more business owners are realizing that it's time to wake up and discover their e-commerce strategy. In a story by Business Wire, Amazon Stores Helping - [Canadian Sellers Impacted by Postal Strike](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2018/10/19/canadian-sellers-impacted-by-postal-strike/) - This has been a big week in the world of e-commerce when it comes to news about shipping. Just this week we learned that the Trump Administration is backing out of an age-old agreement that allowed China to send packages to the USA and steeply discounted, subsidized pricing. Then we learned yesterday that the Canadian - [Trump Administration Set to Terminate Chinese E-Packet Delivery](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2018/10/17/trump-administration-terminates-chinese-epacket/) - Dropshippers Who Rely on Cheap Chinese E-Packet Shipping at Risk Earlier today a major story was published on the New York Times entitled "Trump Opens New Front in His Battle With China: International Shipping". The overall summary is that as part of the ongoing trade war with China, the Trump Administration is terminating the - [Amazon Refines it's Customer Product Reviews Guidelines](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2018/10/03/amazon-product-review-guidelines/) - Updated Policies on Amazon Product Reviews When selling your product on Amazon, all 3rd party sellers know that one of the most important things you should do is collect Amazon Product Reviews from verified customers. Product reviews from customers and shoppers on Amazon provide the much-needed social proof to potential customers that your product - [It's Official: Amazon's Prime Day 2018 Begins July 16th at 3:00 PM EST](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2018/07/03/amazon-prime-day-2018/) - Amazon Announced 2018 Prime Day Event Well folks it's finally official. The date of Amazon.Com's epic selling event has been announced. Amazon's Prime Day for 2018 will start on July 16, 2018 at 3:00 EST. Dubbed by Amazon.Com as "an epic day and a half of our best deals and promotions", Prime Day promises to - [BREAKING: Amazon to Soon Allow only ONE Email to Customers Per Order](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2018/02/15/breaking-amazon-to-soon-allow-only-one-email-to-customers-per-order/) - Amazon Tightens The Screws on Buyer-Seller Messaging Again If you've been selling on Amazon very long you have learned that there is one thing you can count on ... that Amazon will constantly change the rules. Breaking news from one of the premier feedback/review solicitation companies, Feedback Five, confirms rumors that have been circulating. Amazon - [Comment on Optimizing Your Merch By Amazon Listings – A Case Study by Brian d](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/09/15/comment-on-optimizing-your-merch-by-amazon-listings-a-case-study-by-brian-d/) - What optimization score yielded the above results in the study? I’m using merch magic and all the suggestions don’t seem to raise the score much. thanks Source: FBA Masters - [$50 Discount on WorldWideBrands Directory](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/06/28/50-discount-on-worldwidebrands-directory/) - Hey E-Commerce Gurus: I've mentioned the WorldWideBrands Dropship Directory before on my podcast. This is the directly that I started with on my very first day of venturing into dropshipping. Since then, more than a decade (and tens of millions in gross sales) has passed and many of those suppliers I discovered are - [Comment on Researching Merch By Amazon Design Ideas by Jason](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/05/27/comment-on-researching-merch-by-amazon-design-ideas-by-jason/) - I also would like to know this….so following lol Source: FBA Masters - [Get Ready for Amazon Prime Day](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/05/06/get-ready-for-amazon-prime-day/) - Just in from Amazon.Com: Prime Day is coming up! Last year, Prime Day, a one-day global shopping event exclusive to Prime customers, was a huge hit with customers, who enjoyed some of the best deals of the year. This was partly due to our amazing sellers, whose Prime-eligible products offered customers great deals, often driving - [EBO On The Go: A Day In The Life of an E-Business Owner [Episode 9]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/02/16/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-ebusiness-owner/) - Welcome to Episode 9 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: EBO on the Go - live/remote broadcast Episode 9 is one of our "EBO On The Go" episodes where we take the recording of the podcast out of the studio and into the world. 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As a veteran seller of over 11 - [Q&A from EBOers: Amazon, Brands, Insurance, Dropshipping, and Research Tools [Episode 7]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/01/31/qa-from-eboers-amazon-brands-insurance-dropshipping-and-research-tools-episode-7/) - Welcome to Episode 7 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Fred answers questions from fellow EBO'ers on Facebook, Messenger, and Reddit Summary: Fellow EBO'ers (that's code for folks in our E-BusinessOnline community!) ask questions and have them answered here on the podcast. Question #1 from the Facebook Group from Martin Mendez: Commercial - [Interview with James Thomson, Co-Founder Prosper Show [Episode 6]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/01/24/james-thomson-prosper-show-asd-source-direct-interview/) - Welcome to Episode 6 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon with guest, James Thomson Topic: Interview with James Thomson, Co-Founder of the Prosper Show Summary: In Episode 6, Fred is joined with guest, James Thomson. James is a former Amazon executive and is the co-founder of the Prosper Show. The PROSPER show - [The 4Ms: Strategic Leadership & Time Management [Episode 5]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/01/18/the-4ms-strategic-leadership-time-management/) - Welcome to Episode 5 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon with guest, Justin Davidson Topic: The 4Ms: Maintain, Maximize, Margin, and Move Into - Time Management and Leadership Summary: In Episode 5, Fred is joined with guest, Justin Davidson, to share a simple, but profound exercise which is perfect for jump starting - [Intro to Dropshipping, Part 2: Finding Suppliers and Critical Steps To Prevent Loss [Episode 4]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/01/11/intro-to-dropshipping-part2/) - Welcome to Episode 4 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast (Part 1 of this series is in Episode 3 - listen to it here) Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Introduction to Dropshipping, Part 2 - Finding Suppliers, Critical Steps to Prevent Loss Summary: In Episode 4, Fred McKinnon discusses the process of dropshipping in e-commerce, - [Amazon FBA Alert: Fees Doubled when Item Miscategorized](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/01/08/amazon-fba-alert-fees-doubled/) - Hello EBO'ers! (That's short for E-BusinessOnliners, and if you're reading this it means you're part of this community!) Just wanted to write up a quick article about something I encountered this weekend with Amazon FBA. I have a PL (Private Label) product that has been selling really well. Depending on the selling price we - [Intro to Dropshipping: Pros and Cons with the Dropship E-Commerce Model, Part 1 [Episode 3]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2017/01/07/intro-to-dropshipping-pros-and-cons-with-dropship-ecommerce-part-1/) - Welcome to Episode 3 of the E-BusinessOnline Podcast Host & Speaker: Fred McKinnon Topic: Introduction to Dropshipping Summary: In Episode 3, Fred McKinnon discusses the process of dropshipping in e-commerce. What is dropshipping? Dropshipping is a process where a seller utilizes a 3rd party (that we will call a drop shipper) for their - [EBO On the Go [Episode 002]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/12/29/episode002-ebo-on-the-go/) - In our second episode of the brand new E-BusinessOnline podcast, Fred McKinnon debuts a quick sample of an attempt at mobile podcasting. Because of time constraints this may be one of the best ways to produce episodes quickly and efficiently. Recording episodes in the studio has great advantages with audio quality but is very time - [Best Practices for Sharing Content on Social Media](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/12/28/best-practices-for-sharing-content-on-social-media/) - Social media integration is not only important, but mission-critical to success these days in e-business. Whether you are building a mailing list, sharing a product, or generating user-content, knowing how to post to social media is very important. We utilize Hootsuite for our social media sharing. In our business, we have our main company - [PRESS: PROSPER Show 2017 Expands to Vegas and Diversifies with Internet Marketing Workshops](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/12/26/press-prosper-show-2017-expands-to-vegas-and-diversifies-with-internet-marketing-workshops/) - Amazon sellers eagerly await the larger and more diversified 2017 PROSPER Show. In its second year, the conference adds e-commerce seminars and an extra day of events to the calendar. LAS VEGAS, NV, December 25, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The PROSPER Show is an organization focused on sharing best practice education and research materials for Amazon - [E-BusinessOnline Podcast: The Inauguration [Episode 001]](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/12/22/e-businessonline-podcast-the-inauguration-episode-001/) - Merry Christmas and welcome to "The Inauguration Episode" of the E-BusinessOnline.Com Podcast. This podcast has absolutely nothing to do with the presidential inauguration but it has everything to do with our FIRST EPISODE. This welcome episode introduces the host, Fred McKinnon, and his purpose and vision behind creating a new podcast about e-commerce, e-business, - [New Policies for Amazon's OTC Medicine and Supplements](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/12/15/new-policies-for-amazons-otc-medicine-and-supplements/) - Hello Amazon Sellers, In yet another sweeping change, Amazon announces yet another regulation and imposition on their Sellers; this time, in the Health & Personal Care category. If you are one of thousands of Sellers who create supplements or over-the-counter medicines, this will impact you in a significant way. Here's the official notification from Amazon: - [Amazon Clamps Down on Incentivized Customer Reviews](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/10/03/amazon-clamps-down-on-incentivized-customer-reviews/) - Howdy E-Commerce Gurus: Another day, another huge blow to Amazon Marketplace Sellers. It seems like every few weeks we're posting news about major modifications that Amazon is making on their platform. Today's blow is especially tough for "Private Labelers" who rely on incentivizing sales in exchange for reviews. Effective today, Amazon will no - [7 Ways for E-Commerce Dropshippers to Prepare for Q4 on Amazon](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/10/01/7-ways-to-prepare-for-q4-in-e-commerce-on-amazon/) - Today is October 1st - Q4 has officially begun! I've personally endured over a decade of Q4 excitement (and suffering) in the world of e-commerce. Although sales don't historically show a significant pickup until the week of Black Friday, now is the time to begin preparing. For those who utilize dropshipping as a core - [How I Found the Dropship Distributors to Turn $99 into $19 Million](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/09/24/how-i-found-the-dropship-distributors-to-turn-99-into-19-million/) - It all started about 10 years ago. I was working full-time in my local church as the music minister and had a small, but growing web hosting company as a way to scratch my business itch and supplement our income. One of my older brothers gave me a call and he said something like - [Proven Tactics on Growing Your E-Commerce Biz](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/09/20/proven-tactics-on-growing-your-e-commerce-biz/) - E-Commerce Business Owners: We are always searching for ways to grow. Competition is fierce and more and more people are becoming online sellers each day. Rewardstream.Com recently published this article that we'd like to share called "Proven Tactics to Grow Your E-Commerce Business". These are some fantastic tactics that you can implement to - [Two Books I've Decided I Have to Buy Today](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/09/15/two-books-ive-decided-i-have-to-buy-today/) - As an e-commerce business owner and specialist, there is never an end to learning. I personally try to always have literature that I am reading to learn more about the industry. Just as important as industry news, overall leadership development is just as important. Whether you are managing a multi-million dollar e-commerce - [Amazon Now Requiring Tracking for Envelopes/Flats](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/09/05/amazon-now-requiring-tracking-for-envelopesflats/) - Attention Amazon Sellers, In case you haven't noticed, Amazon is making serious changes to their policies impacting 3rd party marketplace sellers. Just a couple of weeks ago they started restricting well-known brands from being sold without approval. Just last week they announced a major change in their return policy as well. It appears - [Amazon Shakes up 3rd Party Sellers with Forced Prepaid Returns](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/09/01/amazon-shakes-up-3rd-party-sellers-with-forced-prepaid-returns/) - Amazon.com has been shaking up the scene lately with 3rd party "Marketplace Sellers". Just last week they announced a massive plan to begin restricting well-known brands from being sold by Marketplace Sellers. The ripples of this announcement are still sending shock waves throughout the community of Amazon sellers who practice what's known as - [More Bad News for Amazon Sellers](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/08/28/more-bad-news-for-amazon-sellers/) - In a year where Amazon's policies seem to be getting increasingly hostile to their 3rd party Marketplace Sellers, more bad news is out this week. In an attempt to get a grip on what Amazon cites as a surge in "counterfeit and unauthorized goods", they have enacted massive restrictions on certain brands. These restrictions - [Quit Selling on Amazon (Part 3)](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/08/26/quit-selling-on-amazon-part-3/) - A year ago I told you to Quit Selling on Amazon. A week later I gave the same message: Quit Amazon for Real This Time. A year has gone by and I’m here to tell you to quit again. This message is particularly relevant this week as a couple of events have come together at once. - [You're Never Too Busy for Metrics](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/08/20/youre-never-too-busy-for-metrics/) - Have you ever settled in and ignored your metrics? Friends, one of the main reasons that I started this blog was to share news and insights about e-commerce and online selling. With over a decade in e-commerce, I've seen plenty of things - some amazing successes and some really discouraging heartaches. I hope that - [Boss vs Leader - Which Are You?](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/08/17/boss-vs-leader-which-are-you/) - Which are you? - [3 Things Your Customers Want](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/08/14/3-things-customers-want/) - This past week I had the privilege of attending the annual Global Leadership Summit via simulcast hosted at a location here in Georgia. It was two jam-packed days of teaching from some of the world's greatest (and most successful) leaders in the world. For any entrepreneur who is leading a business, whether an online e-commerce - [As The Dust Clears on the Walmart Purchase of Jet.Com](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/08/13/as-the-dust-clears-on-the-walmart-purchase-of-jet-com/) - As the dust settles this week, there are lots of opinions on the recent acquisition of Jet.Com by Walmart. Does their $3.3 billion investment make sense? We found a great article from the Wharton school at the University of Pennsylvania that sheds some great light. What do you think? Was this - [It's Official: Walmart buys Jet.Com for $3.3 Billion](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/08/08/its-official-walmart-buys-jet-com-for-3-3-billion/) - [Big News: Potential Talks for Wal-mart to Buy Jet.Com](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/08/03/big-news-potential-talks-for-wal-mart-to-buy-jet-com/) - Brick and mortar retailer Wal-Mart in talks to buy Amazon challenger Jet.com, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. The deal could be valued as much as $3 billion. See more: - [Do You Have a Business Mentor?](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/08/03/do-you-have-a-business-mentor/) - A few weeks ago I spent a couple of hours having breakfast with a friend and business mentor. I feel so grateful to have a successful friend who has bought and sold companies and excelled at business. Our gatherings are some of the most important times I've had investing in business. Checkout this - [6 Ways to Boost Your Sales Funnel](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/07/31/6-ways-to-boost-your-sales-funnel/) - Sales funnels, Lead Magnets --- these are terms you will constantly hear as you build your e-business. Whether you're trying to drive people to your product to increase conversions or get people to your website or marketing list, it's important to do these things correctly. Checkout this content featured over at DigitalMarkz.Com to help improve - [Amazon Sellers: Manage Buyer Offers](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/07/30/amazon-sellers-manage-buyer-offers/) - A new feature is appearing under the hoods of the Seller Central portal for Amazon Sellers. It's called "Manage Buyer Offers" and seems to suggest that Amazon is wading into the territory that is quite familiar to eBay sellers: allowing buyers to make their own price offers. A quick search in Amazon's Seller Help - [Resisting Change Can Cost You - Big](https://ecomcatalyst.com/2016/07/23/resisting-change-can-cost-you-big/) - "...the constant march forward to ever-newer ways of doing things was not just a lamentable side effect of commerce, but was an ESSENTlAL element of WEALTH CREATION. 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