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What's the Deal with Amazon Logistics?

Since 2005, Amazon has been delivering products to its customers by way of its own package delivery service appropriately named: Amazon Logistics.  The service began as a pilot program more than 10 years ago in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City, but has expanded to nearly every major city in the US. Now […]

How to Use Amazon Buyer-Seller Messages

Sending Amazon Buyer-Seller Messages creates a positive customer experience – and don’t forget – the customer experience is Amazon’s top priority. However, after purchase, the only way you can reach shoppers on Amazon is with Buyer-Seller Messaging. The Buyer-Seller Messaging Service lets you communicate with buyers via the buyer-seller messages page. If you have the […]

Changes to Amazon Messaging Policy for Buyers & Sellers

With every rule change from Amazon, sellers struggle to understand and comply with the new information. What’s okay to do? What’s not okay? What could lead to suspension? At Seller Labs, we understand and we’re here to make this Amazon communications policy update as clear as possible. First thing to know: We’re really excited about the update for two reasons: 1) Amazon has made it clear that you can ask buyers for reviews. We’ve always understood this to be true, but the latest update explicitly says it. Once again: YES, YOU CAN ASK A BUYER FOR A REVIEW. 2) Amazon has made it clear that you can use Seller Labs Pro, powered by Feedback Genius, to communicate with buyers. The new rules state that you can use an approved third-party application listed in the Marketplace Appstore. Seller Labs Pro is absolutely approved. To be clear: YES, YOU CAN USE FEEDBACK GENIUS TO ASK A BUYER FOR A REVIEW.

Order Canceled: Amazon Giveaways Program Discontinued

This blog post was originally contributed by Jennifer Dunn, Head of Content at Book Outdoors. Amazon Giveaways will soon dole out its last portable generator and chef’s knife. Recently, Amazon quietly added a statement to an internal page stating that “Amazon Giveaways is retiring and would like to thank all Hosts that contributed to awarding […]

Amazon Personally Identifiable Information Data Protection Update—What Feedback Genius Users Need to Know

Learn about Amazon’s recent MWS API update for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and what it means for Feedback Genius users. Amazon recently updated its MWS API Data Protection policies. These updates are security requirements that limit access to personally identifiable information (PII) for Amazon buyers. These updates affect all service providers that use the MWS API. […]

Brand Registry Is Just the Beginning: A Roundup of Amazon Anti-Counterfeiting Programs

As brands selling on Amazon grapple with counterfeiters, Amazon is introducing programs that put more power into brand owners’ hands. If a company holds an active, live trademark in the US (other country eligibility requirements are available from Amazon), it can enroll in Amazon Brand Registry. Once registered, companies can unlock numerous features designed to […]

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