💰 How to delete fake reviews

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💰 HOW to DELETE FAKE REVIEWS & “HELPFUL” VOTES

Jake Martin at Levo has put out a nice explainer video and documentation on how he’s been able to remove over 100 fake reviews and “helpful” votes from listings.

Amazon's recent algorithm adjustment for 'Top Reviews' now prioritizes newer reviews, reducing the barrier against emerging, fraudulent reviews.

This change necessitates vigilance among Amazon sellers to protect their products from being targeted by fake reviews, which can significantly impact sales and brand reputation.

Sellers must be adept at identifying signs of review abuse, such as one-line reviews, poor English, reviews from mismatched demographics, multiple reviews posted in a single day, activity from previously dormant accounts, reposted reviews and copied content.

Recognizing these patterns is crucial for building a compelling case for the removal of such reviews.

Key actions for Amazon sellers include:

• Monitor Reviews Regularly: Keep an eye out for sudden changes in review patterns or influxes of negative feedback that fit the abuse criteria.

• Gather Evidence: Document all instances of suspected fake reviews, including screenshots and detailed notes on why each review is suspected of being fraudulent.

• Contact Amazon Promptly: Utilize the appropriate email addresses for reporting abuse,. Start with the specific abuse-reporting channels before escalating to higher levels like ajassy@amazon if necessary.

• Cite Amazon Community Guidelines: Always reference specific violations of Amazon's guidelines in your communications to strengthen your case.

• Use Templates Wisely: Adapt the email template Jake provides to fit your situation, including all relevant evidence and a clear request for action.

Resources and methods for approaching review removals include:

• Amazon Community Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with these to understand what constitutes a violation.

• Direct Email Contacts: Use the emails above to report abuse, starting with the most relevant department.

• `Evidence Collection: Compile screenshots, review histories, and any patterns of abuse as part of your report.

• Escalation: If initial attempts don't yield results, consider escalating to higher-level contacts, including the Jassy, with a comprehensive and well-documented case.

🌎 STATS YOU SHOULD KNOW

🇲🇽 MEXICO OVERTAKES CHINA in US IMPORTS

If shipping goods to the United States were considered an Olympic event, Mexico would be clinching a gold medal.

For the first time in two decades, Mexico outpaced China last year to become the leading exporter to the U.S., as revealed by recent Census Bureau data.

This shift is as much about China's downturn as it is about Mexico's success: The trade deficit between the U.S. and China (the gap between imports and exports) narrowed to its smallest margin since 2010 last year.

The main reasons behind this shift include:

• Tariffs from the Trump era on certain products, along with the Biden administration's environmental regulations, have made imports from China more expensive

• Political tensions between the U.S. and China have persuaded some companies targeting the American market to establish operations in Mexico instead.

• The cost of labor in China has increased as the country's wealth has grown.

Is this the end of China's dominance? Foreign investment in Mexico jumped by 21% last year. Other nations are also competing to be America's manufacturing hub: The proportion of U.S. imports from South Korea and India has risen over the last year.

However, China still plays a crucial role in the production of goods shipped to the U.S. Even for American imports manufactured elsewhere, Chinese firms often provide the components, and they have been investing billions in manufacturing facilities in Mexico as a strategy to avoid the U.S.'s heavy tariffs.

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He says the data is helpful in guiding advertising strategy, but there are nuances depending on your category.

For example, those shopping for automotive parts have different shopping habits from those shopping for skincare products.

By knowing the specifics for your category and driving more impressions during periods of peak intent and/or cost efficiency, you can generate more sales at higher levels of ROAS from your ads.

His company broke out the metrics for 14 major Amazon categories. If you want the full document (it’s 18 pages total) – shoot him an email saying you saw it in BDSN.

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If you check your Amazon Sellers app, you should see a new tool that lets you shoot and create 3D videos for free to use on your listings.

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1. Leverage Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS):

   If you hold shares in a C corporation for at least five years, you can potentially pay no taxes on up to $10 million in gains or 10 times your basis, whichever is greater under section 1202 (QSBS). This applies to founders, employees and investors, making it a significant tax-saving strategy for startups.

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Back at you again on Monday …

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