Posts by Chris McCabe
Amazon’s Policy Clarification on Rebates: What It Means For Sellers
A recent clarification to the policy on promotions providing coupons, discounts and deals outside the Amazon platform sent the seller community into shock.
Brand Abuse on Amazon: What to Do When Black Hats Attack
Sabotage is running wild on Amazon, with hundreds of agencies offering services to help sellers attack their competitors. Here’s how to fight back.
Bezos Passes the Baton to Jassy: How Will it Affect Sellers?
After 27 years running Amazon, Jeff Bezos is stepping down and Andy Jassy will take charge. How will the change in leadership affect marketplace sellers?
Amazon Seller Suspensions: All Your Questions Answered
Amazon account suspensions are common among sellers, but finding the cause and appealing effectively are not straightforward.
Amazon Seller Account Registration: Is Video Screening the Answer?
Chris McCabe looks at a new program which vets Amazon sellers over video calls. There are a lot of upsides, but will it make it past the pilot stage?
Amazon Account Health Services: The Ugly Truth
The team Amazon created to help sellers with early warnings about account suspensions may be doing more harm than good.
Amazon Sellers Need to Stop Dropshipping and Arbitrage. Here’s Why.
Amazon is now suspending sellers before their first sale, and requesting evidence of authenticity. Some sourcing models won’t survive.
Are Black Hat Sellers Winning the Battle on the Amazon Marketplace?
Seller sabotage and abuse are running wild. Here’s what’s happening, and what both Amazon and sellers need to do to bring it under control.
Root Causes: The Key to a Successful Amazon Suspension Appeal
Understanding what Amazon wants when they ask for root causes can make or break your chances of reinstating your ASIN or account.
Amazon Seller Account Health Check: Step by Step
Discover and fix problems with your selling account before Amazon does. Stay clean, deal with dirty competitors and prevent suspensions.
