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Episode 120 - Using Chat Marketing to Scale Your Amazon Business with Michelle Barnum Smith

eCommerce Evolution · with Michelle Barnum Smith · May 13, 2020 · 42 min

Summary

This episode uncovers how chat marketing, particularly through platforms like ManyChat, can be leveraged to significantly boost product rankings and overall sales on Amazon. Michelle Barnum Smith shares strategic insights on utilizing chat funnels for product launches, review generation, and customer engagement to gain a competitive edge in the Amazon marketplace. Ecommerce operators will learn practical applications for integrating chat into their Amazon strategy.

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Themes

amazon & marketplacespaid acquisitioncustomer retentionai & automation

Topics covered

chat marketingmanychat funnelsamazon ranking factorsproduct launches on amazonamazon review generationcustomer engagement automationexternal traffic to amazon

Episode description

I’m sure you’re aware of chat marketing. But if you’re like most marketers and Amazon sellers, it’s still an area of immense opportunity for you. Maybe it’s even still a bit of a mystery to you. Michelle Barnum Smith is the Queen of chat marketing for Amazon sellers. I had a chance to sit down with her and discuss some super powerful ways to grow your Amazon business with chat marketing that you probably haven’t thought of, including… The 3 types of messenger campaigns to run consistently Why product re-ranking campaigns using chatbots should probably be an ongoing strategy for you The difference between a 2-step URL and a Search, Find, Buy campaign How many times per month should you message your list on messenger…too many and they’ll hate you. Too few and they’ll forget who you are and be annoyed the next time you message them. How to build a chat bot list. Plus more!

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What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Implement a ManyChat-Amazon funnel to drive external traffic and improve Amazon search rankings by directing users to your product listings with specific keywords.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Utilize chat marketing for new product launches on Amazon to create early momentum, generate initial sales, and gather crucial early reviews that signal product viability to Amazon's algorithm.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Develop a targeted chat sequence to incentivize and guide customers through the review process, increasing the quantity and quality of product reviews on Amazon.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Employ chat automation to re-engage past Amazon customers for future purchases or new product announcements, fostering loyalty and lifetime value outside of Amazon's direct communication limitations.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Integrate chatbots for customer service inquiries on Amazon to provide instant support, gather feedback, and enhance the overall customer experience, leading to higher satisfaction and potentially better seller metrics.

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