Frequently Asked Questions

Products not yet listed on Amazon. Does GPL, develop and manage listing processes?

Yes, our job is to list brands accurately within the intricate compliance criteria of Amazon and then manage presence and reputation. Many of GPL clients began with us without any listings on Amazon.com.

Getting started with Amazon. How long does it take?

Allow for fourteen day before we show you a deliverable. We deliver ongoing revisions within seven days.

Managing costs on Amazon. Will GPL manage and report costs of Amazon product listings and advertising?

Yes GPL will cost up any changes/ improvements / new campaign requirements and new listings and present them to you with recommendations before you decide to proceed.

Brand messaging Amazon. Can we use our existing graphics, branding and messaging?

Yes, you can. It is useful to note however that GPL is part of a larger group that specializes in branding and brand messaging so if unique messaging is required GPL can deliver this effectively.

Amazon Vendor Central. We currently have listings with Amazon Vendor Central. Can GPL change them?

Yes, GPL can change listings if you are selling your products through Vendor Central. We normally would go through your Vendor Central account to ask Amazon to make the changes. Alternatively, if you have a licensed trademark, we can register you in the Amazon Brand Registry to access these listings directly.

Amazon duplicate product listing. Can GPL modify an Amazon product listing that was created by someone other than you?

To fix a listing created by someone else, you need to own the trademark and be enrolled in the Amazon Brand Registry. GPL can sanitize your product listing if you are the trademark owner.

Amazon advertising, do I need to advertise on Amazon?

Amazon has doubled down on its advertising business recently. Paid placements on the marketplace have increased exponentially and often all “above-the-fold” search results are paid placements. Your competitors will be advertising both in search results and on your product pages and, if you are not, your market share will erode over time. If your goals include growing your Amazon business, advertising is a must.

We currently have listings with Amazon Vendor Central. Can GPL change them?

Yes, GPL can change listings if you are selling your products through Vendor Central. We normally would go through your Vendor Central account to ask Amazon to make the changes. Alternatively, if you have a licensed trademark, we can register you in the Amazon Brand Registry to access these listings directly.

Can GPL modify an Amazon product listing that was created by someone other than the brand?

To fix a listing created by someone else, you need to own the trademark and be enrolled in the Amazon Brand Registry. GPL can sanitize your product listing if you are the trademark owner.

Do I need advertising on Amazon if I am selling on Amazon?

Amazon has doubled down on its advertising business recently. Paid placements on the marketplace have increased exponentially and often all “above-the-fold” search results are paid placements. Your competitors will be advertising both in search results and on your product pages and, if you are not, your market share will erode over time. If your goals include growing your Amazon business, advertising is a must.

Amazon advertising budget. How much does Amazon Advertising cost?

For most brands, GPL recommends a $5K monthly budget from the date of commencement. If you are an Amazon seller ready to expand into DSP (or are a non-endemic advertiser whose only option is DSP) we recommend $10K/month to effectively leverage the platform.

Amazon best categories for advertising. Are there any specific categories Amazon Advertising is best suited for?

No. Because Amazon is one of the largest marketplaces in the world it attracts the widest variety of consumers, there are reliable methods by which the shopper data can be leveraged for almost any category.

Amazon Advertising. How effective is Advertising on Amazon.

Done well, and when coupled with listing conversion rate optimization, effective advertising dramatically increases traffic and conversions. Beyond that, most of the performance metrics on the platform depend on advertising, and it’s difficult to succeed in, say, SEO for instance, without a complimentary ad campaign.

How will I know if my advertising is effective on Amazon?

There are specific organic reports embedded within Amazon that measure set KPIs. These powerful tools are reliable and accurate for tracking progress. GPL engages these advanced programs to organize the data to ultimately manage media pressure and key messaging to ensure the best effectiveness of advertising.

What is the average budget required?

For most brands, GPL recommends a $5K monthly budget from the date of commencement. If you are an Amazon seller ready to expand into DSP (or are a non-endemic advertiser whose only option is DSP) we recommend $10K/month to effectively leverage the platform.

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