Amazon’s pricing algorithm is a weighted game, but you can still play to win
by Alasdair McLean-Foreman, founder and CEO of Teikametrics Recently, ProPublica dug into Amazon’s pricing algorithm and concluded that the “Earth’s most customer-centric company” was “hiding” deals...
View ArticleAmazon’s New Fee and Verification Requirements: What Sellers Need to Know
Previously, when consumers turned to Amazon for the perfect holiday gift, many were surprised to find packages filled with counterfeit merchandise. In an effort to improve the customer experience, the...
View Article6 Questions Every Retailer Should Ask About Amazon
When you need to buy something – curtains for your living room, a pair of running shoes to replace your beat-up pair, that book you’ve been meaning to read – do you start your hunt in a physical store,...
View ArticleAndy Coughlin Joins Teikametrics Team as CRO
When Walmart announced in August that it plans to acquire Jet.com for approximately $3 billion in cash plus hundreds of millions more in shares, the news underscored predictions about the imminent...
View ArticleAmazon Policy Change: What You Need to Know About Box Content Information
Amazon is making moves to ensure its shipments are received quickly and accurately. Beginning on November 1, the company will mandate that box content information is included by all Fulfilled by Amazon...
View ArticleTeikametrics: What’s in a Name?
Here’s a question every company gets asked: “Where’d you come up with the company name?” As Teikametrics has grown, it’s become a data-driven platform that helps retailers optimize and win business in...
View ArticleBlack Friday News Roundup: Predictions and Advice for Your Ecommerce Business
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Your holiday sales! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now upon us, meaning you have to stay on top of your game as the competition heats up. Amazon is expecting record...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About Amazon’s New Fee Changes
With a new year already in full swing, Amazon is restructuring their FBA fees for US sellers. We have comprised some of the most important dates that will be affecting all sellers, and what exactly...
View ArticleSet the Tone for Success in 2017: Why January and February are Your Most...
November and December are two of the busiest months for any business, and it’s easy to overlook the importance of rolling that momentum over into the new year. However, January and February are chock...
View ArticleGetting Started with Amazon Sponsored Products
To anyone who’s been selling on Amazon for a while the release of Amazon Sponsored Products (SP) is a big deal. A very big deal. Amazon is giving sellers the ability to choose specific keywords and bid...
View ArticleAatish Salvi, Former VP of Engineering at Nanigans, Joins Teikametrics as...
Teikametrics is proud to announce Aatish Salvi has joined the team as the new Chief Technology Officer. Aatish will be responsible for product strategy, technological innovation and building a...
View ArticleGive Your Business an Annual Sales Tax Examination
Sales tax compliance is something that is often pushed aside to the last minute—truthfully, it’s one of the least fun parts of running an eCommerce business, but – just like flossing – if you deal...
View Article6 Ways to Gain a Competitive Edge on Amazon
Amazon is a powerhouse. Turn on the news each morning and the company is seemingly a topic of conversation no less than twice a week, especially concerning their massive growth. As recently as April,...
View ArticleThe Expert’s Guide To Amazon Sponsored Products Campaign Creation
Amazon’s Sponsored Products has grown in popularity amongst sellers as a key product marketing tool. Sure, anyone can throw products into a campaign, let it run, and hope for the best when it comes to...
View Article3 Steps to a Successful Prime Day
Prime Day is happening. Are you ready? Starting at 6pm PT/9pm ET on July 10th, Prime members in 13 countries will have access to the best Amazon deals of the year. With less than a week until the big...
View ArticleAmazon Seller’s Guide to Conquering Challenges with International Payments
A smooth cash flow is a crucial part of running a healthy business, big or small. Even if you’re a veteran business owner, you may still be encountering difficulties getting paid and paying others....
View ArticleUpcoming Fee Change
Alert: Shipping Fee Change, Effective 7/19 It’s Amazon’s world, we’re just living in it. A new fee change, starting on July 19th, will give more control to Amazon over the actions of their third...
View ArticleWhat Online Sellers Need to Know about the Upcoming Sales Tax Amnesty
Twenty states and Washington DC have banded together under the auspices of the Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) to offer sales tax amnesty to online marketplace sellers. What does that mean? In other...
View ArticlePrepping For Headline Search Ads: Amazon Brand Registry
If you’re a brand, it’s time to get excited. There’s a new way to get even more visibility and sales on Amazon. Amazon recently launched Headline Search Ads, where you can start curating groups of your...
View ArticleThe Seller’s Guide to Outsmarting Amazon Sponsored Products
As the competition on Amazon increases, so does the adoption of Amazon Sponsored Products. This means sellers must work harder (and smarter) to stay relevant and sustain advertising spend. Gone are the...
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