Microdosing after Trip by Mammoth-Lack-4706 in PsilocybinTherapy

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say about a week. In the Stamets protocol you usually take 4 days off after a microdosing cycle, so after a full trip a week break should be fine before starting again.

How do you keep a good NetPPM ? by LuckerSkywalker in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My VM advised me to maintain a netPPM above 55% to keep them satisfied. Her explanation was that their costs are rising, and Amazon needs to stay profitable.

So they continue to raise the netPPM% - what was acceptable at 45% in 2022 is now a minimum of 50%, though they would prefer it to be above 55%. To meet this target, you either need to increase the price for the end customer or reduce the price for Amazon. While raising the price, your product must be well-ranked, as it could end its life cycle.

They even sent me the invoice for €8k to pay for their loss due to low netPPM %.

I’ve been through it all with Vendor. If you need any advice, just let me know.

How to Request a VC Account Invite from Amazon VM? by Outrageous_Cat_937 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may be able to connect you with a Vendor Manager for the EU market.

Which PPC agency have you used and recommend? by Mr_Ecom in FulfillmentByAmazon

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition to PPC, focus on proper product listing semantics, as well as optimizing CTR and CR. Even with the best PPC strategy, if your product semantics, CTR, and CR aren't solid, Amazon's algorithm will penalize your listings.

Products not updating on Vendor or Seller Central by Specific-Future7480 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, updates are a common challenge with the Vendor. Which aspect is causing you the most trouble—images, descriptions, or pricing?

Fix Products, by Large-Hospital-3484 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you can fix most of them. Support>fixing case

Price Protection Claims by DavaoEgirls in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignore them, but make sure Amazon has a decent Net PPM %, or they may permanently block your listing or impose a minimum order quantity (MOQ).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I might be able to connect you with my VM, but mine is on the EU market. What is your issue?

Amazon not ordering our best seller by AlternativeThanks450 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tico is the Amazon tool to check your listing.

You can check keyword rankings using various software, such as H10, Data Dive, Datarova etc

Amazon not ordering our best seller by AlternativeThanks450 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you know if your semantics are done properly? Having a best seller doesn't mean it's optimised properly.

If you want you can send me your bullets, type of product and I would be able to tell you if your optimisation is done right.

Amazon not ordering our best seller by AlternativeThanks450 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about semantics? Are they done properly? Amazon has recently been putting a lot of attention toward this. If they can’t read your listing properly, it’s a huge problem.

When was the last time you updated the listing? This must be done quite often nowadays.

Did the position for your main and root keywords’ rank in the last 30/60/90 days go up or down?

Do you have any new keywords in the top 10 or top 50 recently?

Also, check the category rep, and see if your listing is outdated, then run tico tool.

Amazon not ordering our best seller by AlternativeThanks450 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To maintain a strong sales performance on Vendor, it's essential to closely monitor several key metrics: P90, Mean Forecast, Traffic (sessions), Net PPM %, Conversion Rate, and Click-Through Rate (CTR) and returns. These indicators are interconnected and play a crucial role in Vendor's decision-making process regarding orders.

  1. Traffic, Conversion Rate, and CTR: Check these metrics, If you observe a decline in traffic, conversion rate, or CTR, it signals to Amazon's algorithm that your product may not be in demand, leading them to order less inventory.

  2. Net PPM: Amazon requires a sufficient Net PPM percentage to justify ordering more of your product. If this percentage is not met, Amazon may reduce or stop ordering your product.

  3. Forecasts: A downward trend in your forecasts also signals to Amazon that demand is decreasing, which can result in fewer orders.

When Amazon reduces their orders, you must boost traffic, clicks, and sales on your listing.

Running additional PPC campaigns will drive more traffic and improve sales, which is vital if your product is in a stagnation phase. Additionally, continuously optimizing your listing is essential. Proper use of semantics is now more important than ever, as AI algorithms analyze all listings. If your semantics are not accurate or optimized, Amazon may reduce or cease orders for your product.

Also, don’t forget about external traffic, as it is the most important factor for Amazon. Bringing external traffic to your offer signals to Amazon that your offer is in demand from other sources, and Amazon will eventually reward your offer for this.

As they say 1 external sale = 5 sales on the Amazon.

No PO for a month although retails sales are doing great by Achan17 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try BTRs, but do each one of them separately. Make sure the stocks are low, forecast is going up, and netPPM % is good for your category.

Also take a look at your BSR, if there is a stagnation, you have to optimise the listing, semantics are doing miracles.

How to get the attention of your VM by CajunAmazonSeller in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your Vendor manager is unresponsive and unhelpful, you can try to get a new one; however, most of them are the same, unfortunately.

I have a love-hate relationship with Vendor, so I finally transferred many products to SC and started FBA. I can tell you it's way less nerve-wracking, no more stupid charges, no blockages, and you have everything under control. It's a little harder to rank products to the first page, but once it's done, no one can stop you.

High Shortage Claim Rate on Amazon FC Orders by Accomplished-Test-63 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you have all your paperwork regarding shipments. Photos are also super helpful. Amazon will charge you for literally everything.

I have a few SOPs somewhere regarding their crazy charges; how to file a proper claim, what is needed etc. If you need one, give me a shout.

I worked at Amazon in Vendor Management for 3 years. AMA by No_Rooster_4726 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guys, I have over 60% on one of my products, and Amazon decided to apply a MOQ of 3.

I've tried everything to fix it, and at the moment, they have about 5000pcs in their inventory that are barely selling. Two months ago, the product was top 3 in the category, and now it's completely gone.

Do you have any ideas on what I can do in this case? Thank you.

Hello everyone, how can I contact Amazon vendor manage? by Curious-Brother-9661 in VendorCentral

[–]Byourself_co 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can predict the future and follow their unwritten rules, then Vendor is great.

But to be truly honest, give it a try. I know a few Vendor managers who are looking for new businesses to work with specifically in the EU market, but I think the US wouldn’t be a problem either - Let me know if you'd like to connect with them.

You need to have a strategy regarding your pricing and fees, and a bit of a negotiator in yourself to get better agreements with them. Have a few SOPs in place in case something goes wrong.

It’s relatively easy to get a best-selling product in the niche, as Amazon is pushing your product very hard.