The Premise

The internet age has provided a whirlwind of opportunities for every hardworking dreamer that wants to fly without wings. Much like the infamous Gold Rush of the 1800s, the world eCommerce and internet has proven to be the holy grail for visionaries and go-getters.

With its low barrier to entry, Amazon has quickly become one of the most popular routes to business ownership. Whether you want to generate a side income or eventually scale operations to make a living off your business, one of the best places to start selling your products is on Amazon, undoubtedly!

What it Means for You

Amazon is a leading contender in the third-party marketplace industry. You can sell nearly anything and make a profit. However, doing so takes time, skill and dedication.

Here are a few of our handpicked expert tips on how to find success on Amazon, if you’re willing to put in the effort:

1- Start by Building your Brand

Before you start selling your products, you’ll want to focus on building your brand. Your brand reputation is the very identity to your business, it is the mirror upon which the light of the world reflects.

You need to ask yourself questions such as: How can I set myself aside from other sellers? Who is my target audience?

Secondly, you need to first and foremost identify your niche and the products you want to sell. From there, analyze your competition to determine proper pricing, challenges, buying patterns, behavioral trends and so forth.

Quality is the soul of your brand. You’ll want to focus on delivering the highest-quality products for your consumers. Don’t forget about setting a solid Return Policy for your Amazon business journey that customers can refer to.

2 – Marketing Yourself

Setting up your Amazon account is the easy part; attracting potential customers to your page is more complicated. However, Amazon does much of the work for you, bringing traffic and buyers to your listing.

To be successful on Amazon, you simply need to know how to leverage their advantages for your own business. This includes using Amazon Sponsored Product Ads, Amazon Internal Promotions and Fulfillment by Amazon.

A good Amazon-specialized Virtual Assistant can help you to test advertising, promotions and deal opportunities, and to refresh listings and look at top 100 listings for continual research, keeping you in the loop at all times!

3 – Seek Reviews

As the saying goes, “word of mouth advertising is the best form of advertising”. This holds true for Amazon as well. How many times are we all guilty of reading reviews when shopping for items on Amazon ourselves? If you want consumers to choose you over other brands, you’ll need to make sure your reviews are positive. If they aren’t, you’ll need to acknowledge them head-on.

Always put the customers’ needs first. Respond to customer inquiries quickly, be proactive, and respond to negative reviews as quickly as possible, and go above and beyond to make customers happy

In essence, the most important thing to implement in conjunction with reviews is good customer service. A great way in accomplishing this by focusing on the product listing content, following up on emails, offering tips and usage recommendations, and maintaining a dedicated customer support team at all times.

4 – Establish Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)

If you’re looking to be successful on Amazon, it is important to understand the beauty of FBA. Amazon offers great quality and delivery, which is why consumers are so loyal to the company. Having Amazon on your side, organizing orders and handling behind-the-scenes work through Fulfillment by Amazon will undoubtedly attract more buyers and boost your sales.

So what exactly is FBA? It is an all-encompassing service designed specifically to meet your needs as a seller on Amazon, such as shipping items stored at fulfillment centers and handling customer service issues pertaining to orders.

Successful Amazon sellers use FBA to ensure their customers receive the most efficient service possible, without delays, hassles or unforeseen issues.

Conclusively, if you’re entering the Amazon eCommerce arena as an aspiring seller, the first things you need to do are the ones we’ve discussed above, before you start making those millions! Focus on offering the finest quality products, customer responsiveness, and amazing listings.

The sky’s the limit when it comes selling on Amazon, and its full potential is truly realized by leveraging the power of FBA for any new or experiences seller.

Omer Riaz is an experienced IT Professional, E-commerce Consultant and Amazon Seller. He is the co-founder of DaskTech, Inc & Urtasker, which made its trademark in the e-commerce world by providing skilled and trained virtual staff and services. Omer blogs on various topics which include: his experience on the fast changing world of e-commerce, hiring and effectively managing virtual assistants. Contact Me: Urtasker: