Why should you connect your Amazon Seller account to your Shopify store?

Linking Shopify with Amazon Marketplace can be a smart move for many eCommerce businesses. Here are some key advantages:

1. Increased Sales Reach

  • Wider Audience: Amazon has a massive customer base. Listing your products there increases exposure beyond your Shopify store.
  • More Sales Channels: You’re not limited to one platform—this multichannel approach often leads to higher sales volume.

2. Centralized Inventory Management

  • Syncing Inventory: Shopify can automatically update inventory levels across both platforms, reducing the risk of overselling or stockouts.
  • One Dashboard: Manage orders, products, and fulfillment from your Shopify dashboard instead of bouncing between platforms.

3. Streamlined Order Fulfillment

  • Amazon FBA Integration: You can fulfill Shopify orders using Amazon’s FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon), which means faster shipping and less hassle for you.

4. Improved Brand Presence

  • Shopify for Branding: While Amazon is great for sales, Shopify lets you control the customer experience and brand story.
  • Cross-Promotion: Use Amazon as a way to drive traffic back to your branded Shopify site for repeat purchases.

5. Boosted Credibility

  • Amazon Trust Factor: Shoppers often trust Amazon, so being listed there can boost consumer confidence in your products.

6. Optimized Advertising

  • Better Targeting: You can run ads on both platforms and test what works best for your audience.
  • Amazon PPC + Shopify Data: Use customer behavior insights from Shopify to inform Amazon ad strategies (and vice versa).