Making Money on Amazon: Beginner to Pro in 30 Days

Just by entering the world of Amazon selling, there are so many things you think of. But, at the same time many beginners stumble by repeating avoidable mistakes. So, if you are aiming to go from a novice to a confident seller in just 30 days, understanding these mistakes will help you fast-track your success:

1. Skipping the market research: 

One of the most common and damaging mistakes new sellers make is switching to sell a product without proper research. Most of them assume that a product will sell because it is popular offline or because people like it. This approach is risky. Instead, use tools like Helium, Amazon’s own best seller Rank to analyze demand and competition. Smart research helps you in oversaturated niches and identifies profitable gaps.

2. Creating a weak product listing is a strict no-no: 

A poor listing can turn out to be a curse for even the best product. Many beginners upload low-quality images, write vague descriptions, or skip optimizing bullet points. So, remember your product listing and how it can be made different. High-resolution photos, informative bullet points, and clear value propositions are crucial. Use tools like Canva or enlist affordable services to enhance your visuals to speak to the buyer’s needs.

3. Ignoring Amazon SEO is a big no-no: 

Amazon functions like a search engine. And if your product is not optimized for keywords, it will never get discovered. Beginners often overlook this and get fired in search results. To fix this issue, research keywords using Amazon Autocomplete and Helium 10’s keyword explorer. Strategically include these keywords in your description, Product title, and backend search terms to boost visibility and your SEO ranking too.

 4. Setting the wrong pricing is also a disadvantage:

Many beginners either price their product too low, leading to losses, or too high. Understanding Amazon’s fee structure and checking competitor pricing is necessary. Using Amazon’s FBA calculator to figure out your true profit margin is necessary. 

 5. Neglecting reviews and customer feedback shouldn’t be there:

In the Amazon marketplace, reviews are necessary. New sellers make the mistake of not actively working on it. A product with zero and very few reviews struggles to convert visitors into buyers. So, you can politely request for reviews with the help of the “Request a review” option or using party tools like FeedbackWhiz. 

 6. Overlooking FBA fees and hidden costs associated with it:

enginners often underestimate the impact of Amazon’s FBA fees on their profit margin. Beyond shipping and referral fees, there are storage fees too. Without a clear understanding of these, what is a profitable product might leave you in confusion. Using Amazon’s profitability calculator you can keep track of all expenses to get a healthy margin.

Once your product is doing well, it is time to scale it.

• Brand building: Registering your brand through the Amazon Brand Registry is crucial. Then you can build an audience with social media and email marketing.
• Using Amazon Ads effectively: Refining your PPC campaigns that lower ACOS and boost visibility.

Expanding to global markets: Using Amazon Global Selling to get hold of international markets. Consider launching on platforms like Amazon Canada, India, and the UK.

Both yes and no. You can set up and even start making money on Amazon within 30 days, but stability takes time, tweaking, and testing. Treat the first 30 days as your learning period.

Steps:

1. Continue learning through blogs, podcasts, and seller forums.
2. Expanding your product line.
3. Monitoring and adjusting price, inventory, and marketing.