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23 minutes ago

February 13th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the AI revolution in SEO, changes in marketplace search algorithms, PPC strategies that drove 10x growth, and creating high-converting Amazon infographics.Key Points Discussed:* AI's impact on search engine optimization and marketplace algorithms* How to adapt to AI crawlers' limitations with structured data* Strategies for marketplace SEO in an AI-driven environment* Case study: Growing from 60 to 600 units/day using Amazon PPC* Social video hack for higher conversions* Creating high-converting Amazon infographics* Stack Influence platform for micro-influencer collaborations* Max Sigurdson-Scott's 365 Hack Masterlist highlightsLinks Mentioned:
Live Profitable PPC Challenge Registration
Stack Influence Platform (10% off code: BillionDollarSellers)
365 Hack Masterlist Download (free for BDSN subscribers)
Hot Picks:
Amazon’s AI Alexa revamp to be revealed February 26
E.U. to make e-commerce platforms liable for unsafe goods
Chat GPT for Amazon sellers: 5 high-impact use cases
Stump Bezos Answer: Instagram's average organic reach is 4% compared to Facebook's 2.6%Find us at BillionDollarSellers.comFollow me on Twitter and LinkedIn.

3 days ago


February 10th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Amazon's new RUFUS AI search assistant, the TEMU/SHEIN tax reprieve, Made in USA manufacturing trends, and important Q4 earnings updates.
Key Points Discussed:
How RUFUS works and optimization strategies for sellers
Amazon surpasses Walmart in quarterly revenue
TEMU and SHEIN's temporary tax reprieve implications
Made in USA manufacturing trends and opportunities
Buy Box mapping to prevent lost sales
UPS reducing Amazon delivery volume by 50%
MDS Inspire networking opportunities
Links Mentioned:
Evan's Full RUFUS Report
SmartScout Buy Box Map Feature
TraceFuse Review Management Platform
MDS Inspire Event Registration (Code: VIPP)
ListKit Pricing and Details
FHL Party Registration (Contact Kevin or Athena)
Hot Picks:
 
What you need to know about Amazon’s Frequently Returned Badge
Top 5 software tools to find competitor keywords on Amazon
Investors rushing to support influencer/creator marketing platforms
Instagram offers TiKTok creators up to $50,000/mo to jump ship
 
Stump Bezos Answer: 8.5 billion of the 45 billion daily internet searches happen on Google
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7 days ago

February 6th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses using Reddit for Amazon product research, new event-based bid rules for Sponsored Products, and upcoming sourcing opportunities in Indonesia.
Key Points Discussed:
Seven ways to use Reddit for Amazon product research and validation
Stack Influence platform for Micro-Influencer collaborations
Importance of review speed for new product launches
Super Bowl viewership trends from 1990-2024
Amazon's new event-based bid rules for Sponsored Products
AMZ One Step's creative optimization services
Indonesia sourcing trip opportunity
Links Mentioned:
Reddit Answers AI Research Tool
Stack Influence Platform Registration
Profitero Review Speed Study
AMZ One Step Creative Services Booking
Indonesia Sourcing Trip Registration
Hot Picks:
Amazon to release Q4 earnings report today
UPS cuts Amazon shipping volume by up to 50%, stock tanks 14%
The fastest growing brands on Amazon
Stump Bezos Answer: If TikTok is banned in April, creators would lose about $1.3 billion in revenue in the first month
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Monday Feb 03, 2025


Kevin King discusses Sponsored Brand Video strategies, AI copyright implications for sellers, wealthy customer fraud trends, and the suspension of the de minimis import exemption affecting major e-commerce platforms.
Key Points Discussed:
Best practices for Sponsored Brand Video (SBV) ads on Amazon
U.S. Copyright Office ruling on AI-generated images
Wealthy customer fraud trends affecting sellers
Trump's suspension of $800 de minimis exemption
Super Bowl commercial cost trends from 2002-2024
Convert More Clicks Summit preview
Links Mentioned:
HexClad Pans SBV Example Video
Luma AI Ray2 Demo on Amazon Bedrock
Free Affiliate Marketing Strategy Guide
The Marketing Misfits Interview with Ian Sells
Ava AI SDR Demo Booking
Convert More Clicks Summit Registration
Hot Picks:
 
Amazon AI now converts raw data into structured flat files
Amazon sellers getting more concerned about return fraud
Why Chinese e-commerce ad budgets hang in the balance
The surprising cluster of 2,604 hair extension sellers in China
 
Stump Bezos Answer: 23% of ByteDance's revenue comes from international markets
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Thursday Jan 30, 2025

January 30th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the reshaping of Chinese e-commerce, examines a comprehensive Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree, explores the impact of TikTok's uncertain future on alternative platforms, and provides updates on ocean freight rates.
Key Points Discussed:
How 2024 changed Chinese e-commerce landscape
Temu's competition with Amazon and semi-managed logistics
Detailed walkthrough of the Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree
Stack Influence's micro-influencer strategy
Flip's growth amid TikTok uncertainty
Chinese New Year impact on ocean freight rates
Ben Leonard's reacquisition of Beast Gear from Thrasio
Links Mentioned:
Walmart Marketplace Registration
AMC Navigator GPT Tool Access
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank Video
Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree (Full Resolution)
Stack Influence Platform Registration (10% off ends January)
Ben Leonard's Beast Gear Turnaround Documentation
Hot Picks:
Walmart now lets suppliers test products in customers’ homes
How to make engaging videos using psychology hacks
The hidden power of backend keywords in Walmart listings
Stump Bezos Answer: Shopify sellers collectively do $250 million per year in sales
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Monday Jan 27, 2025


Monday, January 27th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses how Chinese sellers are dominating Amazon's marketplace, reveals a major account security breach at KeaBabies, explores new AI tools for sellers, and shares insights about PPC management strategies.
Key Points Discussed:
Foreign sellers now make up over 50% of top Amazon sellers
How overseas sellers exploit tax and duty loopholes
KeaBabies' $78M account hijacking incident
HeyGen's new Product Placement AI feature
Sophie Society's approach to profitable PPC
Account security best practices
Upcoming AI Automation Matrix system
Links Mentioned:
"The Wizard of Ads" PPC Training Registration
HeyGen Product Placement Tutorial
Sophie Society PPC Partnership Application
Ritu's AI Automation Matrix Workshop Registration ($58)
Hot Picks:
Key elements to winning product images on Amazon
How improving ratings impacts conversion rates
Amazon and MercadoLibre's Mexico import tariffs impact
Stump Bezos Answer: 57% of shoppers compare prices across multiple sites before making a purchase
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025


Kevin King discusses alarming findings about Chinese products failing EU safety standards, analyzes upcoming tariff changes affecting e-commerce sellers, reviews top product seeding platforms, and shares effective headline strategies for digital marketing. Plus info on the upcoming AI for E-commerce Virtual Workshop.
Key Points Discussed:
EU safety compliance issues with Chinese e-commerce products
Amazon's new Trusted Expert Network (TEN) program
Upcoming tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico imports
De Minimis Rule changes affecting e-commerce
Top 10 product seeding platforms for 2025
Most effective headline types for digital marketing
Links Mentioned:
AI for E-commerce Virtual Workshop Registration
"Push Button" Customer Generation System Webinar
BDSS Iceland and Market Masters Q&A Video
Stack Influence Platform (10% off through January)
Your Seller's Google Drive Link Modifier Tool
AM/PM Podcast Episode 429 with Alina Vlaic
Marketing Misfits Episode with Joseph Wilkins
Hot Picks:
How to boost your click-through rate on Amazon
Inside the new Amazon Customer Journey Analytics dashboard
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Monday Jan 20, 2025


Kevin King provides an in-depth look at China South City in Shenzhen, analyzes SEO ROI trends, explains new Amazon title requirements, and discusses intent-based search optimization for AI engines. Plus updates on Walmart Marketplace opportunities and urgent Amazon listing compliance deadlines.
Key Points Discussed:
China South City's role in Amazon seller ecosystem
Black hat tactics and enforcement challenges
SEO ROI comparison for new vs established websites
Amazon product title compliance requirements
Intent-based search optimization strategies
Walmart Marketplace seller opportunities
Links Mentioned:
BDSS Events Q&A livestream (YouTube)
BDSS Events Q&A livestream (LinkedIn)
EcomCrew's China South City video tour
Website To Use With Google Translate
YLT Translations title optimization guide
Mike McClary's listing checker GPT
8fig Restock Planner trial
Complete Backend AI Optimization PDF guide
Walmart Marketplace seller registration
Special Event:
BDSS Market Masters in Austin (Feb 20-24)
Live Q&A tomorrow at 3:30 PM EST / 12:30 PM PST
Hot Picks:
 
Amazon AI deal leaves ‘zombie’ start-up in its wake, whistleblower says
CPSC tells Amazon it must change how it deals with hazardous goods
Amazon’s conversion path reporting now available to all sellers
 
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025

Kevin King discusses a $130M Amazon brand's turnaround story, shares Dan Martell's business insights, analyzes Amazon vs eBay revenue trends, and provides updates on Amazon acquisitions market. Plus podcast insights on product development, brand referral bonuses and PPC metrics.
Key Points Discussed:
$130M Amazon brand turnaround case study
Dan Martell's 30 Brutal Business Truths highlights
Amazon vs eBay revenue comparison 1997-2023
FBA acquisition market analysis for 2025
Stack Influence micro-influencer platform benefits
Berlin Amazon seller events preview
Links Mentioned:
BDSS Market Masters registration
Dan Martell's full "30 Brutal Business Truths" video
AMZ One Step consulting (10% off with code BDSN)
FBA Acquisition Market 2025 Report
Stack Influence Platform (10% off until Jan 31)
Berlin Events Registration:
Helium 10 Elite Workshop (Code: SS2025)
AMZ_Hacking Live (Code: HELIUM10)
Amazon Podcast Gold:
AM/PM Podcast #417 - Product Development Strategy
The Ecommerce Lab #277 - Brand Referral Bonus Deep Dive
Serious Sellers Podcast #622 - Strategic PPC Metrics
Hot Picks:
Best Buy marketplace launch announcement
Honey influencer scam exposure
Retailer return policy changes

Monday Jan 13, 2025


Kevin King discusses the upcoming Marketing Misfits AI tool reveal, TikTok's uncertain future in the US, Amazon's new product title policy, Chinese New Year impacts, and Walmart's new AI search feature.
Key Points Discussed:
Marketing Misfits' upcoming AI tool announcement
TikTok's status in the US and potential sale scenarios
Amazon's new product title policy effective January 21st, 2025
Chinese New Year 2025 shutdown timeline
Walmart's new Rufus-like GenAI search feature
Amazon conversion rate vs unit session percentage analysis
Links Mentioned:
Marketing Misfits AI Tool Announcement
TikTok Ban Explanation Video
Amazon Title Policy GPT Checker
New Package Design Tool
Sophie Society PPC Partnership Application
Bozeman Clicks Free PPC Audit
Conversion Rate vs USP Detailed Guide
Hot Picks:
Amazon and MercadoLibre benefit from new Mexican tariffs
New conversion path report on Amazon
Why big Amazon sellers based in China are branching out
Stat of the Day: Indonesia has the lowest average monthly labor cost at $200/month
Parting Quote: "Fear is the biggest way to NOT make money." - Gary Vaynerchuk
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