Selling on Amazon is a major growth opportunity, but fees are where many sellers lose control of their margins. The most common mistake is treating Amazon fees as a single percentage taken off the top. That assumption is wrong, and it explains why profitability often looks healthy in forecasts but collapses in real cash flow….
Driving traffic on Amazon is not about flooding a listing with clicks. It is about earning visibility inside a system that actively filters traffic based on performance. Brands that grow consistently understand how traffic is generated, how it is restricted, and how to expand reach without triggering conversion penalties. This post breaks down the mechanics…
Returns are one of the most predictable pressure points of Q4, and most sellers still handle them reactively. The best way to protect margin in January is to have clear dates, simple rules, and a focused plan. Most of the chaos comes from confusion and inconsistent policies. Clean that up now, and January becomes manageable…
A weak listing almost always traces back to one of four issues: visibility, competitiveness, clarity, or discoverability. Amazon gives sellers more data than ever, but most teams jump straight into rewrites and image swaps without checking the fundamentals. The result is wasted effort and no lift. If an ASIN is underperforming, run these checks in…
Variations exist for one reason: to help shoppers pick the right option without bouncing around the catalog. When they work, customers compare choices quickly, select confidently, and buy the correct item on the first attempt. That means higher conversion, fewer returns, and cleaner navigation for every product family you sell. This post walks through the…
In today’s competitive Amazon marketplace, having a solid understanding of the Amazon Buy Box is critical. Over time, your ability to “own” the Buy Box can be the difference in thousands of dollars of sales. What is the Amazon Buy Box? The Buy Box is the “box” on a product detail page where customers can begin the…
When Amazon places restrictions on a listing – or on an entire category – sellers rightfully get nervous. If that category is loosely defined, the restrictions can spill over into non-offending products and accounts. The result can go beyond lost sales for legitimate sellers. It can mean weeks or months spent trying to correct a mistaken…
Prime Day is quickly approaching, and you’re invited to participate! Amazon Prime Day 2020 marked the two biggest days ever for small and medium businesses in Amazon’s stores worldwide. Independent third-party sellers — most of which are small and medium-sized businesses — surpassed $3.5 billion in sales on Prime Day — a nearly 60% increase…
Are you a nutritional or dietary supplement company who sells your product on Amazon? ZQUARED is helping you stay ahead of the game. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective on May 3, 2021, you will need to submit documents to obtain approval to list the affected products. If you do not obtain approval to sell these products prior…
New & Improved Advertising Platform Staying at the forefront of advertising is a top priority for ZQUARED, as ads are one of the most effective ways to grow your brand on Amazon. We have been diligently working to take our advertising platform to the next level and maximize our advertising efforts. We have improved control…