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Mac Schlessinger talks about best practices for product listing optimization coming from his rich background of 8 years selling on Amazon and optimizing product listings for other sellers. Learn from the best - as Mac breaks down PL optimization by each stage of the process including optimizing titles, bullet points, product description, A+ content, images and more.
Learn how to ensure you get the initial click on the search results page, how to make sure your listings are TOS compliant, how to speed up the process of getting A+ content even if you're still waiting for your trademark, and how to avoid some of the most common mistakes in your listing optimization.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: How should I split the focus between keywords and customer appeal when writing an Amazon product title?
A: A well-optimized title does both jobs at once rather than choosing one over the other. The first part of the title should lead with your primary keyword phrase so the listing ranks for the searches that matter most. The second part should communicate at least one clear benefit, not just a feature, so the shopper understands immediately why your product solves their problem. On mobile, only the first handful of words are visible before the title is cut off, which makes the order of those words critical for both click-through rate and algorithm relevance.
Q: What is the most common mistake sellers make when writing bullet points?
A: Writing features instead of benefits. A feature describes what the product is or has. A benefit explains what that feature does for the customer. Starting each bullet point with a short, capitalized phrase that states the benefit, followed by a brief supporting explanation, is a more effective structure than listing technical specifications. Shoppers scanning a listing in a few seconds will take in the opening words of each bullet before deciding whether to read further, so those opening words need to speak directly to what the customer gains.
Q: What should I put in the backend search terms field and what should I avoid?
A: The backend search terms field is for keywords that are relevant to your product but did not fit naturally into your title, bullet points, or description. Good candidates include synonyms, alternate names for the product, related accessories a customer might search for alongside your product, and common misspellings of your main keywords. Do not repeat keywords that are already in your visible listing content, since Amazon indexes them once and repetition wastes space. Use all available characters and separate terms with spaces rather than commas or hyphens.
Q: Do images or copy matter more for Amazon listing conversion?
A: For most product categories, images are the more decisive factor. A large share of shoppers make their decision based on the images alone without reading the bullet points in detail, which means your secondary images need to do the same work as your copy. Each secondary image should communicate a specific feature or benefit, ideally using short text overlays and lifestyle photography that lets the shopper visualize the product in use. Strong copy that no one reads because the images failed to hold their attention will not save a listing, but great images can compensate for imperfect copy.
Q: How can I get A+ content on my listing faster without waiting a year for a trademark?
A: Amazon's IP Accelerator program connects sellers with a network of vetted law firms that work with Amazon to fast-track brand registry approval. By filing your trademark through this program, you can gain access to brand registry and A+ content in approximately two weeks rather than waiting for the full trademark registration process to complete, which typically takes twelve months or more in the United States. This is worth doing early since A+ content improves both the visual quality of your listing and your conversion rate.
Q: Should I include my brand name at the beginning of my product title?
A: For most private label sellers, starting the title with a brand name is not the best use of that space. Unless your brand already has meaningful search volume and name recognition, the first characters of your title are better used for your primary keyword phrase and a benefit statement. The brand name can be placed later in the title or is already displayed separately in the listing header. As your brand grows and customers begin searching by brand name specifically, you can revisit this decision and test whether leading with the brand improves click-through rate.
