Clashing Takes on the Future of Amazon (A Debate)

What is the future of Amazon? That’s what we’re diving into today with Bill D’Alessandro of ElementsBrands.com. Bill is a repeat guest on the show and someone who has very different views on the current—and future—state of Amazon.

Listen in as we debate whether Amazon is dying like some believe, whether brands should be leaving the platform for greener pastures, and Amazon’s biggest weakness. Whether you sell on Amazon or not, the behemoth is hard to ignore if you’re in eCommerce, so this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

You’ll learn:

• The current state of Amazon. (5:10)
• Whether brands will leave Amazon for other eCommerce options. (11:15)
• The state of Amazon reviews and product quality. (23:20)
• The success rate of moving traffic off Amazon. (33:15)
• Closing thoughts on Amazon and eCommerce. (37:20)

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(With your host Andrew Youderian of eCommerceFuel.com and Bill D’Alessandro of ElementsBrands.com)

What Was Mentioned

• Bill D’Alessandro: Website
• Research and Writing Position
• eCommerceFuel Forum
• Fulfil.io
• One Click Upsell – Increase Sales 15%+ with Pre-and Post-purchase Upsells. (On average, Shopify users increase sales 15% immediately after installing the app!)
• Not mentioned but relevant: Should You Sell on Amazon?

Photo by James Yarema on Unsplash.

Post by Andrew Youderian

Andrew is the founder of eCommerceFuel and has been building eCommerce businesses ever since gleefully leaving the corporate world in 2008.  Join him and 1,000+ vetted 7- and 8-figure store owners inside the eCommerceFuel Community.