Over 90% of U.S. consumers have made a purchase on Amazon, the globe’s preeminent e-commerce platform. For numerous shoppers, Amazon serves as a comprehensive one-stop shopping destination, prompting the company to continually enhance its search capabilities, including product advertisements and tailored recommendations.
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Amazon’s significance extends beyond consumers to businesses. Since its inception in 1994, Amazon has transformed into a formidable brand, providing a vast array of goods, from groceries and clothing to electronics and home services. This is why 54% of product searches commence on Amazon, surpassing Google, Bing, or Yahoo. Approximately 44% of consumers make a purchase from Amazon at least once a month, and nearly 95% of them buy from the platform annually.
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Amazon boasts over 300 million active customer accounts and over 200 million Amazon Prime subscribers. With its popularity, it’s no surprise that over a million small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) utilize Amazon for selling their products. Many achieve success on the platform, with third-party sellers accounting for over 50% of all Amazon purchases. During the holiday season alone, SMBs sell over one billion items.
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The Amazon search experience varies with each query. For instance, a search for “socks” might yield a standard product list, while a search for “athletic socks” could display product ads, recommendations, and more. The appearance of an Amazon search result is influenced by two main factors: the search algorithm and advertising strategies.
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For instance, searches with a high volume tend to include additional elements, such as product recommendations, as Amazon’s search engine recognizes the search volume and demand. Amazon aims to assist shoppers in selecting the best product, whether from itself or a third-party seller, to encourage repeat visits.
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Advertising strategies, on the other hand, determine the appearance of Amazon search results by targeting specific keywords or searches. Additional targeting options can focus on shopper interests and behaviors, which is why certain ads may appear for “athletic socks” but not for “socks.”
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This infographic delves into features you may not have noticed before, such as Expert Recommendations or Top Rated From Our Brands. Experiment with various searches on Amazon, and you’re likely to come across these helpful additions. Amazon search results are composed of seven key elements:
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