3 Common Amazon Seller Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

As the world’s most prolific online retailer, Amazon reaches billions worldwide. There may be times when you have felt…that making money on Amazon is not as easy as it might appear. Success lies in two things: putting in the work, and knowing how to take advantage of the opportunities Amazon offers.

There are right and wrong ways to do things as a seller. If you are brand-new to the marketplace, we urge you to seriously consider Amazon consulting services. Platform experts are available to guide you through the initial stages – and even thereafter – to make sure you are optimizing every opportunity you are given.

Three common Amazon seller mistakes and missed opportunities:

Mistake #1: Not Optimizing Product Listings

Many new sellers put up new product listings without a plan for optimizing them. When we say ‘optimizing’ we are talking about creating product listings that will effectively compete with competitor listings. This is a significant factor when you consider how many sellers are selling similar products on Amazon.

Failing to optimize means greatly reducing the chance that buyers will find your listings.

How do you avoid this mistake? Learn to optimize your listings.

Mistake #2: Not Maintaining Enough Inventory

Amazon is known to penalize sellers who run out of inventory. For new sellers, knowing how much inventory to cover can be difficult. There is some trial and error involved. Once inventory levels are established, sellers should always have enough inventory to meet demand plus a little extra. Inventory management software can be really beneficial to help you monitor stock levels.

Mistake #3: Overreacting to Account Suspension

It is not unusual for new sellers to face a temporary account suspension due to mistakenly violating the rules. One of the worst things a new seller can do is overreact to a suspension. Overreacting only leads to more trouble. The best way to handle this sort of thing is to work with an Amazon reinstatement specialist like Ecomsellertools. We can help you get your account up and running again without making an enemy of Amazon.

Have you made any of these mistakes as a seller? If so, and you need help recovering, let us know.