More and more successful Amazon retailers are relying on their own Amazon store to stand out from the competition and increase sales even further. But how useful is a store really? For whom is it worthwhile? And how should a store be set up so that it can realize its full potential? In this article, you'll get honest answers, practical tips and a clear roadmap for your own store.
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The Amazon Store is an underestimated tool for many retailers. Here you will not only find out whether it makes sense for your business, but also how to set it up cleverly: from practical experience, with real figures and examples.
Amazon Stores are rarely in the spotlight. While listings, PPC and product images are regularly discussed, the store often remains in the background. Many retailers are content with a single, simple store page or even do without one altogether. Yet a well-structured store offers many opportunities for more sales and brand building.
Practical example:
A new store was launched two and a half months ago. There was nothing there before - now it has generated over 60,000 euros in sales in 30 days, completely organically. The store is part of an account with a monthly turnover of just under one million euros, i.e. around 6 percent of the total volume. In the previous month it was 30,000 euros, one month later it had already doubled. In the medium term, sales of 100,000 euros in the store are even realistic. This clearly shows that the store is not an insignificant secondary channel, but can really generate sales.
Not every retailer should start a store from day one. Especially at the beginning, it is more important to develop new products in order to expand the range and increase sales. If you are only generating sales of 30,000 or 40,000 euros a month, you can usually neglect the store.
When is it worthwhile?
If your product range grows and you develop a strong brand with clear top and sub-categories, the store helps you to create structure and clarity. This benefits customers and increases your conversion rate.
As long as your store is not a consistent brand or only offers a few different products - and these do not fit together - the store is of little use to you. In this phase, it is better to focus on product development and optimization.
Amazon Stores offer significantly more flexibility than traditional listings. Unlike the rigid 7-image limit and the fixed A+ content, you can use tables, image modules, videos and much more.
The perfect store depends on your product range and your target group. However, there are tried and tested basic rules that you should follow.
Step | Goal | Elements |
---|---|---|
Homepage | First impression, orientation | Header, Branding, Bestseller, Categories, Social Proof |
Categories | Create an overview | Product groups, filters, preview |
Product pages | Trigger a purchase decision | Headline, product features, image and comparison modules, direct purchase options |
Additional pages | Actions & orientation | Offer page, questionnaire/quiz for product recommendation |
The homepage is your brand's shop window. This is where the customer decides whether to stay or leave. The most important elements:
Take inspiration from successful D2C online stores: Clear structure, visual storytelling and fast navigation.
The header is immediately followed by the presentation of popular products or the introduction to the most important categories. Whether you put bestsellers or categories in the foreground depends on the product range:
The product pages of your store offer the opportunity to show more than the classic Amazon listing. Use image areas, explanatory graphics and comparison modules.
More than half of Amazon purchases are made on mobile - but not everywhere. Analyze whether your target group tends to buy on desktop (e.g. for more expensive products that require explanation) or mobile. Adapt the entire store accordingly. Mobile stores are clear, uncluttered and offer fast conversion.
1. offer pages:
Amazon allows you to create an offer page in the store. All reduced items automatically appear here. This increases awareness of deals - a useful addition, especially for many products.
2. quiz function:
More and more often you will find quiz modules where customers click through a few questions to find the right product. This is also becoming more and more standard in Amazon stores. Shoppers find the right product faster and are more likely to buy.
Period | Store turnover | Share of total sales | Units per session |
---|---|---|---|
2 months ago | 0 € | 0 % | - |
Last month | 30.000 € | 3 % | - |
Current month | 60.000 € | 6 % | 1,4 |
Conclusion: With the right size and strategy, your store can become a real sales booster.
Many sellers underestimate how much effort and how valuable the results of an individual Amazon store can be. If you want help, you can benefit from open strategy discussions and proven structures. The Amazon experts at Stacvalley will help you to develop a store that really suits you, your brand and your target group.
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Stay tuned, keep an eye on the changes in your business and take advantage of the opportunities that Amazon is constantly expanding for retailers and brands. With a clear concept, an eye for data and a branding mentality, you can get the most out of your store.
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