Optimizing Ads on Amazon & Flipkart
Optimizing Ads on Amazon & Flipkart
On
“Optimizing Advertising Campaigns on Amazon & Flipkart”
At
AddMatrix
By
“Bhumika Pagrut”
MBA (Marketing)
(Batch 2022-24)
Submitted to
“SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY”
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DECLARATION
This project report would not be submitted in any other institute for any
award of any other degree, diploma, fellowship or other similar title or
prices.
This project report would not be submitted in any other degree in future
and no other person will be allowed to copy from this project in any
other form.
Bhumika Pagrut
Place: Pune
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project was indeed the outcome of clear vision and helpful
attitude. Without support and encouragement, the successful
completion of this project would not have been possible.
Finally, I would like to thank my friends and family members for giving
me constant support and encouragement.
Bhumika Pagrut
Place- Pune
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In the rapidly evolving landscape of e-commerce, effective advertising on major platforms such
as Amazon and Flipkart is critical for brand visibility and revenue growth. This executive
summary outlines key strategies for optimizing advertising campaigns on these platforms,
ensuring maximum return on investment (ROI) and sustained success.
Optimizing advertising campaigns on Amazon and Flipkart requires a holistic approach that
combines data analysis, creative excellence, and strategic planning. By adopting these key
strategies, businesses can enhance their visibility, engage target audiences effectively, and
achieve sustainable growth in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
In today's dynamic e-commerce landscape, effective advertising campaigns are crucial for
brands seeking success on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. This executive summary
outlines key strategies to optimize advertising efforts on these two major online marketplaces.
Listing products on Amazon and Flipkart is a strategic endeavour that allows sellers to tap into
the vast and thriving online marketplace. The process of listing products involves creating
detailed product listings that include essential information such as product descriptions,
images, pricing, and shipping details. Sellers must adhere to platform-specific guidelines to
optimize their listings for search visibility and customer engagement.
When creating product listings, it's crucial to optimize them with relevant information and
engaging content. This includes incorporating backend keywords, which are hidden keywords
in the product listing's backend. Backend keywords play a pivotal role in improving the
discoverability of your products through search algorithms. Sellers must carefully choose and
include these keywords to enhance the visibility of their products when potential customers
search for related item.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Sr. No Contents Pg No
1 Introduction 8 – 10
12 References 50-51
13 Annexure 52-55
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of e-commerce, effective advertising on major platforms such
as Amazon and Flipkart is critical for brand visibility and revenue growth. This executive
summary outlines key strategies for optimizing advertising campaigns on these platforms,
ensuring maximum return on investment (ROI) and sustained success.
In today's dynamic e-commerce landscape, effective advertising campaigns are crucial for
brands seeking success on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. This executive summary
outlines key strategies to optimize advertising efforts on these two major online marketplaces.
Listing products on Amazon and Flipkart, two of the leading e-commerce platforms, is a
strategic move for sellers aiming to reach a vast online consumer base. These platforms provide
a dynamic marketplace where businesses can showcase and sell their products to a diverse and
expansive audience. To list products, sellers typically create detailed product listings
containing key information such as product descriptions, images, pricing, and shipping details.
Amazon stands out as a global powerhouse, offering a vast marketplace for sellers to showcase
their products. Promoting products through advertising campaigns on Amazon has become a
strategic imperative for businesses aiming to maximize their visibility and drive sales.
Leveraging a range of advertising tools such as Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and
Display Ads, sellers can tailor their campaigns to target specific audiences based on search
behaviour and demographics.
Applying discount coupons on popular e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart is a
straightforward yet rewarding process that enhances the shopping experience for users. These
platforms regularly provide discount coupons as part of promotional campaigns, seasonal sales,
or exclusive partnerships with brands. To benefit from these discounts, users can navigate to
the designated section during the checkout process on both Amazon and Flipkart websites or
mobile apps. Typically, there is a specific field where users can enter the coupon or promo
code they have acquired. Once applied, the discount is instantly reflected in the total amount,
allowing customers to enjoy significant savings on their purchases.
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Negative targeting keywords and products on Amazon is a strategic approach employed by
sellers to refine and optimize their advertising campaigns on the platform.
Negative targeting on Amazon refers to a strategy where sellers specify certain keywords or
products, they do not want their ads to appear for. It allows sellers to refine their advertising
efforts and ensure their products are not associated with irrelevant or undesirable search
queries.
For example, if you sell high-end luxury watches, you might use negative targeting to avoid
displaying your ads when someone searches for "cheap watches" or "discount watches." This
helps you focus your advertising budget on reaching the most relevant audience and improves
the overall effectiveness of your Amazon advertising campaign. In simpler terms, negative
targeting helps sellers avoid showing their products to people who are unlikely to be interested,
ultimately saving money, and improving the chances of reaching potential customers who are
more likely to make a purchase.
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Chapter 2
Objectives Scope & Limitations
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OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
Reaching out with clients to optimize product listing, Advertising campaigns &
improve quality of images with more information
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LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
The constant evolution of algorithms on Amazon and Flipkart can affect the stability
and consistency of optimization strategies.
Adhering to ethical guidelines and privacy regulations may limit the depth of data
analysis and influence the study's scope.
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Chapter 3
Organisation Profile
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AddMatrix empowers D2C brands with the data, insights, and tools to build successful brands.
Our passion is creating relationships through innovative software and world-class service.
Established in 2018, addMatrix is a dynamic force in the realm of Amazon business solutions,
dedicated to guiding and empowering third-party sellers and brands amidst the ever-evolving
landscape of the e-commerce giant. At the core of our mission is the commitment to provide
invaluable data, insights, and cutting-edge tools essential for building and nurturing successful
brands in the highly competitive Amazon marketplace.
Our approach is grounded in meticulous research, thorough due diligence, and close
collaboration with our clients. We pride ourselves on fostering innovation as a key driver,
recognizing its pivotal role in staying ahead in the dynamic e-commerce environment.
The addMatrix team is a diverse and skilled collective, comprising designers, writers,
strategists, and developers. We ardently track market trends and leverage technological
advancements to glean insights that enable us to subtly differentiate our clients from the
competition. By embracing a forward-thinking mindset, we empower our clients to navigate
challenges and seize opportunities, ensuring their sustained success on Amazon.
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OVERVIEW
AddMatrix, a dynamic and innovative company, has emerged as a market leader in the realm
of media management and brand promotion. With a robust network of over 1500 satisfied
sellers, AddMatrix has successfully facilitated transactions and partnerships, creating a
thriving ecosystem for business growth. The company's commitment to excellence is evident
in the impressive milestone of managing media campaigns exceeding 800 crores, a testament
to its expertise in navigating the complex landscape of advertising and marketing.
Over the course of its 5+ years in operation, AddMatrix has become a trusted partner for
more than 200 brands, providing tailored solutions to enhance their visibility and market
presence. The company's success lies in its ability to harness the power of strategic
promotion, leveraging a diverse set of channels to ensure maximum reach and impact. As a
result, AddMatrix stands out as a driving force behind the success stories of numerous
businesses, demonstrating its proficiency in elevating brands to new heights through
innovative and effective marketing strategies.
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OUR SERVICES
Sponsored Products are cost-per-click (CPC) ads that promote individual product listings on
Amazon and select premium apps and websites. You control how much you want to spend
on your bids and budgets and can measure your ads’ performance. Ads serve both on desktop
and mobile browsers as well as on the Amazon mobile app. When customers click your ad,
they are taken to the advertised product’s detail page.
Sponsored Brands can help customers discover your brand and products with creative ads
that appear in relevant Amazon shopping results. Reach and engage new audiences with
custom headlines, videos, and images. Help shoppers get to know your brand by driving
traffic to your Store. With clickable logos, lifestyle imagery, or product categories, Amazon
brings shoppers to your brand Store. And when they click on products or categories in the
ads, they are taken to the product page.
Sponsored Display is a display advertising solution designed for all businesses,1 whether
they sell in the Amazon store or not. Using machine-learning and multi-format creatives,
Sponsored Display helps businesses reach customers wherever they spend time, across the
Amazon store plus thousands of apps and websites.
Account Management
Product Listing methodically listing your products according to its correct category and adding
all the necessary and relevant product-specific information.
Amazon Sponsored Ads an experienced team of Amazon certified experts will handle your
PPC campaigns, scale the bids and add the keywords according to its correct match type.
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FBA Shipment creation of shipment plans and shipping labels to deliver the products in
Amazon warehouse.
Catalogue Design
Images are the only way they can see the product. Therefore, it is important to have high quality
and sharp images. Informative product catalogue design can increase conversion.
Informative descriptions like Include specific information like dimensions, units, material, care
instructions, warranty information and anything else that can help customers understand the
product better.
EBC / A+ Contents
Help Amazon shoppers learn your brand story and discover your
product portfolio. Amazon carries millions of products, so standing out
is a must. A+ content helps you capture your customers’ attention.
Well-optimized EBC can potentially boost your product's visibility in search results, leading
to increased organic traffic.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Abad Malik, Founder and CEO
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Chapter 4
Task Undertaken
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TASK UNDERTAKEN
Shipments (FBA) Creation of shipment plans and shipping labels to deliver the products
in Amazon warehouse.
Account Optimisation.
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Chapter 5
Research Methodology
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Research Objectives
Primary Objective: To determine the most effective digital marketing strategies for enhancing
product visibility, engagement, and sales on the eCommerce platform.
Secondary Objectives:
To identify key industry trends and best practices in product listing optimization and
advertising.
Research Design
Mixed-methods approach: Combines qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
methods.
Exploratory and descriptive research: Aims to understand the current state of digital marketing
practices, target audience behaviour, and campaign performance.
Primary Research
Online surveys: Distribute surveys to current and potential customers to gather insights on their
product search habits, preferences, and responses to advertising.
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User interviews: Conduct in-depth interviews with a selected group of users to explore their
experiences, pain points, and expectations in more detail.
Website analytics: Analyse existing website data (e.g., Google Analytics) to track user
behaviour, traffic patterns, conversion rates, and other relevant metrics.
A/B testing: Conduct A/B tests on product listings and advertising campaigns to compare
different versions and identify the most effective approaches.
Secondary Research
Industry reports: Review published reports on eCommerce trends, digital marketing strategies,
and best practices from reputable sources.
Qualitative data analysis: Employ thematic analysis, content analysis, and coding techniques
to identify patterns and themes in qualitative data (e.g., interview transcripts, open-ended
survey responses).
Quantitative data analysis: Utilize descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, hypothesis testing,
and other statistical methods to analyze quantitative data (e.g., survey responses, website
analytics, A/B test results).
Ethical Considerations
Participant confidentiality: Ensure the anonymity and privacy of all research participants.
Informed consent: Obtain informed consent from participants before collecting any data.
Data protection: Implement appropriate data security measures to protect sensitive information.
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Timeline
Budget
Limitations
Sample size: The research may be limited by the number of participants available for surveys
and interviews.
Self-report bias: Participants may not always provide accurate or truthful responses in surveys
or interviews.
External validity: The findings may not be generalizable to all eCommerce platforms or target
audiences.
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Chapter 6
Data analysis
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5.5% increase in return on ad spend
Advertisers who used a combination of Sponsored Brands video, Store spotlight, and
custom image ad formats saw a 5.5% increase in return on ad spend (ROAS) compared
to advertisers only using one Sponsored Brands ad format.
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Listing the product of Meraki Coffee on Amazon.
Category- Home > Food product > Coffee powder > Home blend coffee powder
Meraki Coffee Vivid | Grinding cold brew Zero Chicory Coffee | Rich Flavour Premium
& Natural Coffee | Made from Quality coffee beans with Arabica & Robust | 200g (Pack
of 1)
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Listing the product of Eat any time on Flipkart
Category- Home > Food products > Dry fruits nuts & seeds > Eat any time Dry fruits
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Listing the product of Kasya brand on flipkart.
Category- Home > Clothing & Accessories > Bottomwear > Women skirts > Kasya
printed women skirts.
KASYA Skirt For Women In Black Colour - Size M| Long Skirt For Women Stylish With
Tiered Lace | Elasticated Waist Flared Long Skirt For Women | Ankle Lenghth Skirt For
Women
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Listing the products of Trideva brand on Flipkart.
Category – Home > Household supplies Aluminium Foil & shrink wraps > Trideva
Aluminium Foil Paper.
Trideva Foil Paper Food Baking and Wrapping 1 Kg Organic Paper Roll Parchment
Paper (Pack of 2, 0.33 m)
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Optimization the products of vimayam dhoti.
Category – Home > Clothing & Accessories > Kurta’s ethnics sets & bottoms > Dhotis >
Vimayam Dhotis.
vimayam Pure Cotton Off White Dhoti, Golden Jari Cotton 4 Meter Dhoti and 2.25 Meter
Towel Set 9X5.
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‘Observe how Ofsign leveraged addMatrix extensive advertising tactics to enhance its
natural market presence and boost its earnings.’
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Meet customers as they stream, shop, browse, or game by being present across a wide
array of channels like product detail pages, owned and operated sites like Twitch and
IMDb, and third-party destinations.
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Optimize for your budget
Only pay when a shopper clicks your ad, ensuring your investment is spent on engaged
customers.
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Chapter 7
Relevant Activity Charts, Tables, Graphs,
Diagrams, etc
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Chapter 8
Learning of the Student
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One of the key experiences recommended during your time as an undergraduate is doing an
internship. Gaining work experience is key for boosting your employability, especially as a
business student
The two-month summer training was a good experience for me to learn the practical aspects
of the Corporate Life. Some of the learning of mine are:
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Chapter 9
Findings & Observations
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Findings
The combination of Sponsored Brands video, Store spotlight, and custom image ad
formats resulted in a 5.5% increase in return on ad spend (ROAS).
This underscores the importance of employing varied ad formats to capture and retain
audience attention, leading to higher conversion rates.
OBSERVATIONS
Company is worked with many more brand like eat any time, alpino, Meraki, etc.
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Chapter 10
Conclusion & Suggestions
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The internship at AddMatrix, an e-commerce organization collaborating with Amazon and
Flipkart for product listing and promotional advertisement campaigns, has provided valuable
insights into the dynamic world of online retail. Throughout the internship, I had the
opportunity to witness firsthand the intricacies of managing product listings on major platforms
and orchestrating effective promotional campaigns to enhance product visibility.
One of the key takeaways from this experience is the significance of meticulous product listing.
The process involves not only uploading product information but also optimizing content to
align with platform algorithms, ensuring maximum exposure to potential customers.
Understanding the nuances of each platform's requirements has been crucial in achieving
successful product placements.
Furthermore, the exposure to advertising campaigns has shed light on the importance of
strategic marketing in driving sales. Learning how to create and manage campaigns on
platforms like Amazon and Flipkart has been instrumental in understanding the power of
targeted advertising. This experience has emphasized the need for a comprehensive
understanding of the target audience and the ability to adapt strategies for optimal results.
Working with AddMatrix has also highlighted the ever-evolving nature of the e-commerce
landscape. Staying abreast of the latest trends and algorithm changes is essential for
maintaining a competitive edge. The internship has reinforced the importance of adaptability
and continuous learning in this fast-paced industry.
In conclusion, the internship at AddMatrix has been a valuable learning experience, providing
practical insights into the intricacies of e-commerce operations, product listing, and
promotional campaigns. The skills acquired during this period are not only relevant to the
current industry landscape but also transferable to various facets of digital marketing.
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1. User-Friendly Website:
Ensure that your website is easy to navigate with a clean and user-friendly design.
Regularly update content and use relevant keywords to attract organic traffic.
Clearly communicate shipping costs, delivery times, and return policies to manage
customer expectations effectively.
Leverage social media platforms to engage with your audience, showcase products,
and run targeted advertising campaigns.
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Chapter 11
References
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Website:
http://www.addmatrix.com/
https://addmatrix.com/boost-sales-with-amazon-flipkart-seller-
services/
https://addmatrix.com/amazon-sponsored-ads/
Email Adress:
[email protected].
LinkedIn address:
https://in.linkedin.com/company/addmatrix
Book:
‘A YEAR IN FBA’ by Stephen smotherman.
‘TRIBE OF ARBITRAGERS’ Short Arbitrage Advice From Successful
Online Sellers by Kev Blackburn.
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Chapter 12
Annexure
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1. How important do you consider optimized product listings for your Amazon products?
a) Very Important
b) Important
c) Neutral
d) Not Important
e) Not at All Important
2. Have you ever used Sponsored Products for your Amazon listings?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Not Sure
a) Very Familiar
b) Somewhat Familiar
c) Not Familiar
a) Yes
b) No
c) Not Sure
a) Excellent
b) Good
c) Average
d) Poor
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6. Have you utilized Enhanced Brand Content (EBC) or A+ Content for your Amazon
products?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Not Sure
a) Amazon Ads
b) External Marketing Activities
c) Both
d) None
a) Yes
b) No
c) Planning to create one
a) Strongly Agree
b) Agree
c) Neutral
d) Disagree
e) Strongly Disagree
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10. How would you rate the effectiveness of your current store design in showcasing your
brand?
a) Very Effective
b) Somewhat Effective
c) Ineffective
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