Note: This is another installment in my ongoing Amazon Fundamentals series. -JDUpdated 10/31/2012: Debra Conrad from ThriftingForProfit.com pointed out an error in this post and also provided a few new tips. Thanks Deb! -PaulAre you sourcing Amazon inventory from Big Lots, Target, Walmart, Costco or other big-box retailers? So are many other Amazon...

Note: This is another installment in my ongoing Amazon Fundamentals series. -JD What is Multi-Channel Fulfillment? Are you an Amazon FBA seller? Do you sell through other venues, like e-Bay or your own website? Are you listing the same inventory items all over the Internet? If so, then you...

Check out this week's Amazon news. Ads for sale on the Kindle Fire, the most well-read cities in America and more! Amazon Releases List of 20 Most Well-Read Cities - Is your hometown on the list? I was surprised by a few of them, especially Miami at number 6!...

Starting today, May 16, 2012, the USPS is no longer allowing lithium (li-ion) batteries (rechargeable and non-rechargeable) to be shipped internationally or to (or from) APO, FPO or DPO locations. These batteries can still be mailed within the US and its territories. This is big news for sellers, especially...

Note: This is another installment in my ongoing Amazon Fundamentals series. -JD Order Defect Rate (ODR) is one of the most important metrics for Amazon sellers. By looking at this single value, Amazon has a good idea of how you’re performing as a seller. But where does this number...

This past weekend was the 10th anniversary of SellerEngine.com. We're all very excited to be part of something that has had such a lasting impact on so many people! Today I’d like to share with you the story of one of our early users, Ken, who’s been an Amazon.com seller...

This week, Amazon launches a new hardware (hammers not motherboards) site and posts bigger than expected quarterly earnings. Amazon.com Makes a New Push Into Nuts and Bolts - On Monday, Amazon launched AmazonSupply, a new site offering an incredible variety of hardware, including nuts and bolts, ball bearings, safety...

Not all customers leave feedback and I’m sure that even the most inexperienced Amazon seller knows this. Sometimes as few as 10% of buyers leave feedback. But feedback is an important part of how Amazon judges you as a seller. A track record of outstanding feedback can result in...

There’s been some exciting news this week. One of our favorite events made a big announcement, analysts predict that Amazon’s sales may match Walmart within the decade and Pulitzer Prize winning books see a huge sales boost.SCOE 2012 Announced - The Seller’s Conference for Online Entrepreneurs (SCOE) announced the dates...

In the first two parts of this series, I’ve discussed how and when to respond to negative feedback and how to have Amazon remove certain types of feedback. Now I get to talk to you about the best kind of feedback: positive feedback! Hopefully, you’re used to seeing plenty...