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The eBay marketplace can be quite cutthroat. Unless you have lightning fast fingers, winning an eBay auction is tough, especially for highly contested items with thousands of others bidding against you.  eBay sniping tools can greatly increase your chances of winning auctions and securing the products you want. In this article, we’ll do a rundown of the best eBay sniping tools out there to help you choose the right one and start sniping those sweet deals on eBay.  Related Reading: Selling on Amazon vs. eBay: An In-Depth Comparison What Is an eBay Auction? eBay is a huge online marketplace where sellers can create auction-type listings. An eBay auction is a listing where the seller names a starting price and the buyer (that’s you) bids against other buyers for the product. As with an ordinary auction sale, the product is sold to the buyer who places the highest bid within the specified time frame.  The auction system on eBay has historically allowed sellers to receive higher prices for their items. Conversely, it can also let buyers purchase items at a lower price than the actual retail price. Although eBay auctions usually involve collectibles, a seller may create an auction listing for…

Temu has been one of the most talked-about e-commerce marketplaces in recent memory thanks to the Superbowl Ad they aired. Temu (pronounced tee-moo) is a huge e-commerce company in China (similar to TaoBao for those familiar with Chinese e-commerce giants) with over 900 million users that came to the shores of North America in late 2022. Essentially though, Temu is a marketplace where Chinese-based suppliers sell goods direct to consumers which sounds an awful lot like Wish.com and even Amazon.com (more on that later). In this article, we'll take a look at how Temu is different (and isn't different) from Wish, Aliexpress, and Amazon. What Exactly Is Temu? Temu wants you to believe that they're a Boston-based company founded in 2022. Let's be sincere here though—TEMU is 100% a Chinese-based company that has a US-based entity. The tagline is “Shop like a billionaire without being one” or, in other words, quality goods at affordable prices, which is basically the slogan of every other low-end mass retailer on the planet. How do they offer such cheap prices? By allowing Chinese vendors to sell directly to customers. Temu vs. Wish.com vs. Amazon Let's start off by giving a high-level overview of the…

Note: This article contains affiliate links that will give you special discounts and give us a commission when you sign up for any of the SellerApp plans. Finding the exact math behind Amazon’s algorithm and how they rank their products is still unknown. However, two key factors are crucial when it comes to search results, listing relevance and sales performance.  There are plenty of Amazon tools out there to choose from, but SellerApp has one of the best features for keyword optimization and creating effective Amazon product listings. In this article, we’ll review SellerApp’s features and pricing so you can determine if is a good fit for you and your ecommerce business. Related Reading: The Best Amazon Software For Sellers Related Listening: E425: The 5 Best Amazon Seller Software An Overview of SellerApp SellerApp is a software designed to help online sellers increase their sales and improve their performance on ecommerce platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, and Etsy. SellerApp provides a suite of tools that help sellers optimize their listings, manage their inventory, track their competitors, and analyze their sales data.  It also offers features such as keyword research, product research, and product tracking to help sellers identify profitable products…

Trying out new stuff on Amazon and sharing your thoughts can be a rewarding use of your time, especially if you love freebies and discounts In this article, we’ll talk about what Amazon Product Testers do, how you become one, and the benefits you can get out of reviewing products sold on Amazon. Related Reading: How to Get Amazon Reviews in 2023 What Is an Amazon Product Tester? Amazon Product Testers, as the name suggests, are people who test products sold on Amazon. Testers usually do this for a fee, discounts, or for the most part, free products.  While there’s a quick buck in it for the product testers, third-party Amazon sellers can also greatly benefit if the product testers come back with positive feedback on their products.  Does Amazon Allow Product Testers? Although there is no hard-and-fast Amazon policy on product testers, there is no Amazon-regulated program for testing products outside of Vine, which means that sellers personally sending their products out and having them tested and reviewed is against Amazon ToS. In the past, Amazon has meted out account suspensions (or heavier penalties) on sellers who use incentivized reviews to artificially inflate their sales and rankings. That being…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly planning on filing a lawsuit against Amazon over its alleged anticompetitive practices. The suit is expected to be filed as early as spring, but it’s still not clear exactly which aspects of the company’s businesses will get more attention from the Commission. Amazon’s Major Acquisitions There’s no doubt that the former small online bookstore has metamorphosed into an e-commerce giant, but along with its growth comes more stringent regulations. Amazon is presently the biggest e-commerce platform, but its business does not solely revolve around its marketplaces. Over the years, Amazon has made some major acquisitions, including Whole Foods, Twitch, and MGM, among others. Understandably, a government agency that deals primarily with consumer protection and competition issues is concerned about how big and powerful a single company is becoming. In fact, this is not the first time that the FTC is looking deeper into the company’s operations. The FTC already launched an antitrust probe in December 2021, focusing on AWS, while another probe was conducted last year to look into Amazon’s acquisition of MGM Holdings, Inc. This time around, the FTC is expected to keep its eyes on Amazon’s $3.9 billion acquisition of One…

Dropshipping is alive and kicking in 2023—you just have to look beyond the “gurus” that sell it as an easy way to become a millionaire overnight. This article is a roundup of the best dropshipping websites for a sustainable and scalable ecommerce business. Note: This article is for those who already have a good understanding of dropshipping as a business model. If you’re only just learning the ropes and are preparing to start dropshipping, check out our Ultimate Guide for Dropshipping on Amazon and come back to this one later.  AliExpress (AliDropship) AliExpress is a subsidiary of Chinese giant Alibaba, where you can find products in almost all categories and connect with the factories or suppliers that produce those products. It’s a go-to destination for those who have experience importing from China and want to take advantage of the region’s low costs and efficient production cycles.  With that said, AliDropship is a platform that helps you build a dropshipping business revolving around products sourced through suppliers on AliExpress. The DSers-AliExpress Dropshipping plug-in lets you explore the expansive selection of products on AliExpress and add then to your online store in a matter of minutes. Most sellers who find dropshipping suppliers…

When Amazon's storage limits were first introduced circa 2019, we thought it was just a temporary measure (in fact, we avoided writing an in-depth topic about this for that very reason). As of this writing though, , they appear here to stay indefinitely.  In this article, we'll break down exactly how Amazon's storage limits work and, most importantly, how to get around them. 2023 Changes to Amazon Storage Limits Amazon's policy towards storage limits has been changing (and fairly dramatically) for the last several years. The latest big change took place in 2023. Amazon basically went from an ASIN limit to an overall storage limit. Concurrently, Amazon gave sellers the ability to bid on more space.  Here's a summary of the changes: There is no more ASIN limit. It's been replaced by a single storage volume limit. Capacity is calculated per month, not per week. The capacity is announced in the third week of the month prior. You can bid on more capacity for any individual month up to three months in advance. The ability to bid on more capacity is the biggest change to all of this. But is this a money grab or just a deterrent for people to…

Amazon just came out with its Q4 2022 earnings report, revealing that North America has accounted for a bigger chunk of its retail sales than last year, while its third-party seller services and advertising businesses continue to drive revenue growth. Overall Revenue Up, But Ecommerce Sales Down In the aggregate, Amazon finished the year strong with a $149.2 billion revenue in Q4 2022, which is 9% higher year-over-year. That being said, its ecommerce growth slowed down significantly, dropping to only $64.5 billion, which is 2% lower than the same quarter in the preceding year ($66 billion). This is despite the ecommerce giant holding a “second Prime day” as one last push for the holiday season and making its Buy with Prime feature available to all sellers in the US. Source Q4 2021 Revenue Q4 2022 Revenue Online Stores (ecommerce) $66.075B $64.531B (down 2% Y/Y) Physical stores $4.688B $4.957B (up 6% Y/Y) Third-party seller services $30.320B $36.339B (up 20% Y/Y) Subscription services $8.123B $9.189B (up 13% Y/Y) Advertising Services $9.716B $11.557B (up 19% Y/Y) AWS $17.78B $21.378B (up 20% Y/Y) Other $710M $1.25B (up 77% Y/Y) Its biggest revenue drivers still include Amazon Web Services (AWS), which grew 19% year-over-year, and…

Launching a clothing brand takes much more than simply making some great-looking clothes. It's about creating an image and a story that people can latch onto, but also about knowing what to do when things sometimes don't go as planned. Did you know the revenue of the global apparel industry is predicted to increase to 2 trillion dollars by 2026? It’s no surprise that the fashion industry is cutthroat, making it all the more critical for brands like yours to develop an enticing strategy and reach your target customers. But it’s not impossible to make a splash.  Keep reading to discover 5 starter tips you can use to get ahead of your success.  Start by working on your brand aesthetics  When it comes to starting an online clothing business that successfully drives engagement and conversions, you need to be clear about your goal. Brand aesthetics is the most important thing for ensuring long-term success, and that comes with clarity on how your clothing line will be helpful to the audience.  The fashion industry has changed drastically over the last two decades (from trendy clothing to fast fashion to sustainable clothing), and there's no reason it can't change again in the…

When you’re running an online business, you need to maintain profitability and visibility. You usually need two separate software for this, but there’s a tool that helps you both with SEO and ad campaigns. In this article, we’ll explore the features and benefits of Semrush and how we actually use it to maintain our e-commerce businesses. Enjoy 14 Days of Semrush Pro Free Trial Semrush's trial period normally runs for just 7 days. But because you're an EcomCrew reader, you'll get to enjoy the tool for an extended time. Try Out Semrush Pro   What Is Semrush? Semrush is an SEO and marketing tool that helps brands and individuals increase their online visibility and profitability. In terms of SEO, it provides useful metrics such as keyword ranking and analytics, backlink opportunities, and site traffic and engagement. On the marketing side, Semrush allows you to manage your PPC, analyze competitors’ current ads, and more. Semrush is a multi-awarded company that was founded in 2008 by SEO and IT specialists. At present, they have 13 offices spread across North America and Europe and have more than a thousand employees. What Can You Do With Semrush? Semrush has multiple features that give brands…