Understanding Dropshipping: is it Costing You or Making You Money?

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Historically, dropshipping has been a way for manufacturers to get their product to consumers quickly. For decades, this process was mediated by retailers. For example, if you needed a new washing machine you might head to your local appliance store to check out new models.…

Amazon and Walmart: at it again?

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Last week, Walmart took another gargantuan step towards challenging Amazon’s ever-growing grip on the e-commerce world. In an attempt to create a better deal for customers, Walmart discontinued Shipping Pass, which gave free three-day shipping for an annual fee of $49, and is now offering…

A Tool that Every Amazon Seller Should Have: CashCowPro

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] There is a big, wide world of apps, websites, and services that can help you run your business more smoothly. If you ever feel overwhelmed by your options, rest easy! You’re not alone, which is why we’re starting new blog series on which Amazon tools…

I’m a New Seller! How Do I Start Getting Reviews for My Product?

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Prospective customers may find your product based on keywords (which we discussed in this post about product promotion), but they’ll buy your product based on other people’s reviews. Getting reviews is all about making sales; the more sales you make, the more reviews will come…

I’m a New Seller! How Do I Promote My Product on Amazon?

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”] When you pay for advertising on Facebook or Google, your prospective customers are re-routed to your website or another URL to make the sale. Typically, your ad focuses on convincing the reader of the big WHY (why they…

I’m a New Seller! Where Should I Start?

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We’ve had a lot of new students join the Private Label University community in the last few weeks, and if you’re one of them, we’re SO thrilled you’re here. Many of you are asking great questions in our Facebook Group— like how to start looking…

Where Amazon FBA Fulfillment Centers are Located and Why FBA Sellers Should Care

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] A number of our students have been asking about Amazon’s FBA fulfillment centers lately. More specifically, they’re wondering where the warehouses are located. First of all, Amazon doesn’t openly publish the various locations of their warehouses. With some careful research, however, we can find some…

Big Change for Amazon FBA Sellers on February 15, 2017

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] On August 15 and February 15 of each year, Amazon charges long-term storage fees for items stored at FBA fulfillment centers. If items have been at the warehouse for longer than 6 months as of the fee date, those items are charged $11.25 per cubic…

Using SEO to Optimize Your 2016 Holiday Sales

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Black Friday is swiftly approaching, and along with it comes the biggest selling season of the year. Today we want to talk about SEO optimization and ask one simple question: are you ready to reach as many people as possible? Amazon’s “Search” bar is the…