Jeff Oxford is on the podcast today to talk about how you can get free Google Shopping listings as an e-commerce seller. Jeff explains what Google Shopping is, why they're not just paid ads, and how you can achieve better rankings on Google Shopping. We also touch on why diversification away from Amazon is important … The post E587: How to Get Free…

Jeff Oxford is on the podcast today to talk about how you can get free Google Shopping listings as an e-commerce seller. Jeff explains what Google Shopping is, why they're not just paid ads, and how you can achieve better rankings on Google Shopping. We also touch on why diversification away from Amazon is important and the things we have observed …

Dave dives into Amazon's Q4 2024 earnings report and how it will impact sellers. He dives into Amazon's online store revenue growth, FBA fee growth, and the huge growth in advertising revenue, which is one of the major sources of income for the e-commerce giant. Today's episode is sponsored by Autron. Maximize your ROI with Autron’s real-time … The…

Dave dives into Amazon's Q4 2024 earnings report and how it will impact sellers. He dives into Amazon's online store revenue growth, FBA fee growth, and the huge growth in advertising revenue, which is one of the major sources of income for the e-commerce giant. Today's episode is sponsored by Autron. Maximize your ROI with Autron’s real-time algor…

In this episode, Dave will be revealing the winners (a couple of which you might not have expected) of last year’s survey to find out the Best Amazon Seller Software across five categories. The post E585: The Winners of EcomCrew’s 2024 Software Poll first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

It’s that time of the year again! In this episode, Dave will be revealing the winners (a couple of which you might not have expected) of last year’s survey to find out the Best Amazon Seller Software across five categories: Product and Keyword Research PPC Management Reimbursement Services Repricing Tool Product Launch and Marketing On top of that,…

Chinese New Year is coming up in a few days and if you're relatively new to the e-commerce game, there's a few things you should know about the big holiday. Dave is back on the podcast to cover the impact Chinese New Year has on e-commerce sellers and manufacturers, the significance of the Zodiacs, and the common equivalent for those who aren't awa…

Chinese New Year is coming up in a few days and if you're relatively new to the e-commerce game, there's a few things you should know about the big holiday. Dave is back on the podcast to cover the impact Chinese New Year has on e-commerce sellers and manufacturers, the significance of the Zodiacs, and the common equivalent for those who aren't awa…

In this episode, Dave talks about his visit to New South City in China, what he found while he was there, and why this place exists. The post E583: I Found Where the Biggest Amazon Sellers Operate in China first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

After visiting a conference recently, a friend of mine told me about a place in where all of the biggest Amazon Sellers (and all the black hat tactics came from) in China congregate: China's New South City. In this episode, Dave talks about his visit to New South City in China, what he found while he was there, and why this place exists. Let’s be r…

Dave interviews David McCormick from Legacy Lawyers to talk about e-commerce taxation in B.C., Canada, specifically regarding the Online Marketplace Services Act, the Ministry of Finance's choice to start charging Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to every B.C. based seller on each of Amazon's seller fees, and why this choice is ultimately flawed. Let’s b…

Dave interviews David McCormick from Legacy Lawyers to talk about e-commerce taxation in B.C., Canada, specifically regarding the Online Marketplace Services Act, the Ministry of Finance's choice to start charging Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to every B.C. based seller on each of Amazon's seller fees, and why this choice is ultimately flawed. Let’s b…

Dave interviews his good friend Ronnie Teja, a well-connected figure in digital marketing, to talk about the 3 online business models that rewards the most while hurting the least. We also talk about which ones are the best to start in terms of capital, and why they're worth it. Happy new year everyone! … The post E581: Which One Sucks Less: SaaS, …

Dave interviews his good friend Ronnie Teja, a well-connected figure in digital marketing, to talk about the 3 online business models that rewards the most while hurting the least. We also talk about which ones are the best to start in terms of capital, and why they're worth it. Happy new year everyone! Today's episode is sponsored by Omnisend. Che…

Dave reviews the top 5 episodes of 2024 and what they're about. Check out the top 5 episodes of the year! We've included a snippet of each episode and links to them below. Merry belated Christmas and Happy Early New Year! This week, we're rounding out our top 5 episodes of the year along with … The post E580: The Top 5 Episodes Of 2024 first appear…

Dave reviews the top 5 episodes of 2024 and what they're about. Check out the top 5 episodes of the year! We've included a snippet of each episode and links to them below. Merry belated Christmas and Happy Early New Year! This week, we're rounding out our top 5 episodes of the year along with a short snippet of the episode itself. Feel free to go b…

In this episode, Dave talks about how you can start developing custom software for Amazon, and what the main benefits are. He'll be covering how to setup custom software, the requirements needed, and the advantages of using third-party APIs to enhance data access. The Big Takeaway Custom software can significantly enhance Amazon business operations…

In this episode, Dave talks about how you can start developing custom software for Amazon, and what the main benefits are. He'll be covering how to setup custom software, the requirements needed, and the advantages of using third-party APIs to enhance data access. The Big Takeaway Custom software can significantly enhance Amazon business operations…

In this episode, Dave takes a look at one of the biggest Chinese Amazon sellers' documents and reveals how much they were making, how being suspended by Amazon affected their revenue, and how they bounced back well enough to go public. The post E578: Massive Chinese Seller Data Leaks first appeared on EcomCrew.…

In this episode, Dave takes a look at one of the biggest Chinese Amazon sellers' documents and reveals how much they were making, how being suspended by Amazon affected their revenue, and how they bounced back well enough to go public. Today's episode is sponsored by Autron. Maximize your ROI with Autron’s real-time algorithmic bidding, optimizing …

Mike is joined by Bill D'Alessandro in today's episode where they reflect on their decade-long journey in e-commerce. The post E577: The Next 10 Years of E-Commerce first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

Mike is joined by Bill D'Alessandro in today's episode where they reflect on their decade-long journey in e-commerce, discussing where ecommerce was, where the industry currently is, and the scary direction that it's moving forward on. They also talk about the big picture, and how to succeed in the next decade if you're choosing to stay in the indu…

In this episode, Dave talks about the potential impacts of Donald Trump's presidency on e-commerce, focusing on tariffs, currency fluctuations, and whether big tech companies like Amazon will still be under scrutiny from FTC. The post E576: The Impact of Donald Trump’s Administration on E-Commerce first appeared on EcomCrew.…

In this episode, Dave talks about the potential impacts of Donald Trump's presidency on e-commerce, focusing on tariffs, currency fluctuations, and whether big tech companies like Amazon will still be under scrutiny from FTC. Today's episode is sponsored by Autron. Maximize your ROI with Autron’s real-time algorithmic bidding, optimizing every ad d…

Dave discusses Amazon's Q3 2024 earnings report, how much their revenue has grown in advertising, third party seller fees, and retail, and what this means for third-party sellers. He delves into Amazon's revenue streams, particularly focusing on the surge in advertising fees, the relatively stable growth of FBA fees, and the overall impact on selle…

Dave discusses Amazon's Q3 2024 earnings report, how much their revenue has grown in advertising, third party seller fees, and retail, and what this means for third-party sellers. He delves into Amazon's revenue streams, particularly focusing on the surge in advertising fees, the relatively stable growth of FBA fees, and the overall impact on selle…

In this Halloween special, Dave delves into the billion-dollar ghost companies on Amazon —businesses that have years of history, millions in revenue while being mysteriously hard to track outside the platform. The post E574: The Billion Dollar Ghost Companies of Amazon first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

In this Halloween special, Dave delves into the billion-dollar ghost companies on Amazon —businesses that have years of history, millions in revenue while being mysteriously hard to track outside the platform. We take a look at who the billion dollar ghost companies of Amazon are, how they exist, why they exist, and Dave even dives into trying to f…

Dave is back for a solo podcast episode to discuss the things you can do when your Amazon business is in trouble. He opens up about the challenges that he's personally facing with 2 e-commerce brands, and what he did to bring up profitability despite revenue going down 10%-50%. The post E573: What To Do When Your Amazon Business Is In Trouble first…

Dave is back for a solo podcast episode to discuss the things you can do when your Amazon business is in trouble. He opens up about the challenges that he's personally facing with 2 e-commerce brands, and what he did to bring up profitability despite revenue going down 10%-50%. Today's episode is sponsored by Autron. Maximize your ROI with Autron’s…

Julian Timings from Autron.ai discusses if old Amazon PPC strategies still work in 2024, how video advertising is still profitable, and whether off-Amazon advertising is still worth it. The post E572: AI vs. Traditional Sellers – Why the Gap Is Growing Fast first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

Julian Timings from Autron.ai discusses if old Amazon PPC strategies still work in 2024, how video advertising is still profitable, and whether off-Amazon advertising is still worth it. He shares some of the trends that he's seeing in Autron about optimizing campaigns, the average TACOs, and how Autron works to provide PPC management to those witho…

Today's episode is part 2 of last week's podcast, where Mike goes into the details of Icewraps' sale, how he built up profitability from being in a loss at the start of the year, and the mindset he had during negotiations. The post E571: Why I Sold Icewraps – Part 2 first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

Today's episode is part 2 of last week's podcast, where Mike goes into the details of Icewraps' sale, how he built up profitability from being in a loss at the start of the year, and the mindset he had during negotiations. Today's episode is sponsored by Autron. Maximize your ROI with Autron’s real-time algorithmic bidding, optimizing every ad doll…

Mike is back on the podcast to look back on IceWraps' journey, from facing burnout to regrets from running more than one brand at a time. The post E570: Selling My Brand After 10 Years – Part 1 first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

Mike is back on the podcast to look back on IceWraps' journey, from facing burnout to regrets from running more than one brand at a time. Today's episode is sponsored by Autron. Maximize your ROI with Autron’s real-time algorithmic bidding, optimizing every ad dollar for smarter spending and higher returns. Start optimizing today and get 30% off fo…

In this episode, Dave recaps Amazon Accelerate 2024, highlighting some announcements that sellers should know about, and some developments that impact e-commerce sellers. The post E569: How to Access the New Amazon Dashboard, Get 1-on-1 Seller Support & More (Accelerate Recap) first appeared on EcomCrew.…

In this episode, Dave recaps Amazon Accelerate 2024, highlighting some announcements that sellers should know about, and some developments that impact e-commerce sellers. Amazon Accelerate 2024 has just wrapped up this year, and there's been a few announcements that Amazon revealed that may or may not pass the smell test. In the online event, Amazo…

In this episode, we'll talk about how Temu has disrupted the e-commerce space, how Temu's prices are so low, and how they cut costs. The post E568: How Are Temu Prices So Much Lower? first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

In this episode, Dave talks about how Temu is pressuring Amazon with its low prices, fast shipping and surge in popularity. Ever since Temu's viral marketing ad in the Superbowl, they've grown to become one of the biggest competitors to Amazon. But how is Temu able to offer lower prices compared to sites like Amazon and even eBay? It has something …

Michael Kaufman talks about Kauman's journey in the e-commerce industry, how he differentiates his products by offering a lifetime warranty and how he uses lifetime warranties to guarantees 5 star reviews. The post E567: Using Lifetime Warranties To Guarantee 5 Star Reviews first appeared on EcomCrew.…

In this episode, Mike Jackness interviews Michael Kaufman – the CEO of ProTuff Products. We talk about Kaufman's journey in the e-commerce industry, how he differentiates his products by offering an extended warranty and how lifetime warranties guarantees 5 star reviews. How to Find a Profitable Product Course Open Now Still struggling to find your…

Elizabeth Corbett discusses the biggest mistakes e-commerce brands make with packaging, the opportunities they're missing out on and the easy ways you can save on packaging costs. The post E566: Easy Tips to Save on Packaging Costs first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

Elizabeth Corbett discusses the biggest mistakes e-commerce brands make with packaging, the opportunities they're missing out on and the easy ways you can save on packaging costs. Packaging is one of the most important aspects to improving your customers' unboxing experience. Its the one opportunity you have to communicate with your customers so yo…

In this episode, Mike and Dave evaluate the impact of Google's September 2023 Update on blog marketing, and talk about the new challenges that have popped up because of this update. The post E565: Did Google & Reddit Kill Blog Marketing? first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

In this episode, Mike and Dave evaluate the impact of Google's September 2023 Update on EcomCrew's and other websites, and talk about the new challenges that have popped up because of this update. Ever since September 2023, ranking on Google as an affiliate site has been harder than ever. We've seen websites (including ours) decline in organic view…

In this episode, Dave discusses how you can reduce inbound placement fees on Amazon, how placement fees are calculated and who the winners and losers are since these fees were implemented. The post E564: 3 Ways to Reduce Inbound Placement Fees first appeared on EcomCrew.By Mike Jackness

In this episode, Dave discusses how to reduce inbound placement fees with Amazon, how placement fees are calculated and who the winners and losers are since these fees were implemented. Today's episode is sponsored by Clearco, a company that provides ecommerce businesses with working capital to fund inventory, marketing, shipping and logistics, and…

Mike interviews Ajoy Krishnamoorthy, the CEO of Cin7, about the importance of software in e-commerce businesses, the challenges of managing inventory across multiple channels, and the benefits of using AI to forecast inventory for your business. Today's episode is sponsored by Clearco, a company that provides ecommerce businesses with working capit…

Mike interviews Ajoy Krishnamoorthy, the CEO of Cin7, about the importance of software in e-commerce businesses, the challenges of managing inventory across multiple channels, and the benefits of using AI to forecast inventory for your business. Today's episode is sponsored by Clearco, a company that provides ecommerce businesses with working capit…