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Listing translation and localisation, the key to international success on Amazon

eCommerce Nurse Podcast · November 22, 2019 · 46 min

Summary

For ecommerce operators eyeing international expansion on Amazon, direct translation isn't enough. This episode highlights the critical need for professional, localized listing content, ensuring your products resonate with distinct regional audiences and comply with market-specific SEO for optimal sales.

Key takeaways

Themes

amazon seoe-commerce strategyinternational expansionlocalization

Topics covered

amazon seller central optimizationamazon-specific seoasin optimizationcultural nuances in e-commerceinternational amazon marketplaceslisting translationnative speaker translation

Episode description

In this episode we talk about listing translations and the importance of translating product listings the Amazon way to increase traffic, conversion and ultimately sales. We have a special guest Jana Krekic, the founder of YLT Translations, an Amazon focused translation agency who manage listing optimisation translations across 7 marketplaces including Germany, Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Japan and Mexico. Jana has an extensive knowledge of languages covering Norwegian, Danish, German...

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon seo?
Invest in professional, native-speaker translation for Amazon listings, rather than relying on automated tools or direct translations, to capture local nuances and search behavior.
What does this episode say about e-commerce strategy?
Optimize each Amazon ASIN specifically for the target country's native language and cultural context, moving beyond simple English-to-foreign language conversion.
What does this episode say about international expansion?
Recognize that Amazon SEO varies by country; successful international expansion requires a deep understanding of market-specific search terms and consumer preferences.
What does this episode say about localization?
Do not simply upload optimized UK listings to other European Amazon marketplaces; each region demands tailored content for maximum impact.
What does this episode say about amazon seo?
Consider engaging with specialized services that offer certified, native translation and localization with an understanding of Amazon-specific optimization strategies.

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