The Ultimate Product Research Amazon Guide Jonathan Dean 4 minute read Published: August 18, 2022 Modified: January 12, 2024 Share: URL copied Trusted by 4M+ Businesses Your Successful E-Commerce Business Starts Here The all-in-one solution for starting & scaling your e-commerce business. Sign Up For Free Table of Contents Discover your next winning product to sell on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions Achieve More Results in Less Time With Helium 10 Sign Up For Free Trusted by 4M+ Businesses Your Successful E-Commerce Business Starts Here The all-in-one solution for starting & scaling your e-commerce business. Sign Up For Free Discover your next winning product to sell on Amazon Whether you are a new seller on Amazon or an experienced seller in need of a refresher, learning how to do Amazon product research correctly is crucial to finding the right product that can become the top seller in your niche. To help you out, we’ve created The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Product Research to address questions and offer useful strategies for choosing your next product to sell. What Can You Expect in the Amazon Product Research Guide? The product research guide has been organized into distinct sections: Product Selection Criteria – There are multiple factors to consider when evaluating the viability and profitability of a product type. These factors range from competition and demand levels to seasonality and manufacturing. Budget and Basic Startup Costs – Once you have narrowed down your search for a new product to sell, you must evaluate how much it will cost you to source, ship, store, market, and distribute your product. These costs also include fees from Amazon for maintaining a seller profile and using its services. Product Sourcing – After you have chosen your product, you will need to find a supplier to manufacture your inventory. While there are many options, you must choose a balance of economic cost and trust in quality with your supplier for a strong working relationship to exist. Remember, if all goes well this initial inventory run could turn into a long-term relationship between you and your supplier. Supplier Outreach and Negotiation – You will need to negotiate the terms of your contract with a supplier that you have chosen to manufacture your product. During negotiations, many sellers only focus on price and ignore other important points worth negotiating like the terms of the deal, the deposit, shipping terms, quality and many more. Additional Things to Keep in Mind – Other tips and tricks that can help you along on your Amazon seller journey when conducting Amazon product research. Get The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Product Research: Find Your Next Winning Product to Sell on Amazon. Be sure to check out our other helpful guides on traversing the Amazon seller journey! Frequently Asked Questions How long should I research for a new product? The amount of time can vary for everyone. It can be very helpful to use an Amazon product research tool as those tools will provide you with historical sales data so you have an idea if there is demand for a certain product. Some people will get samples of multiple products to determine which they want to sell, so this process can take weeks, or months in some cases. What is the difference between product research and product sourcing?Product research is the process of researching what kind of product you are going to sell. Product sourcing is the step after product research, where you now need to find a supplier to manufacture your product. What is the difference between product research and market research?Product research is the process of researching what kind of product you are going to sell. Market research is doing research on the who are the potential buyers of your product. Both of these steps are very important to be a successful seller! Jonathan Dean Jonathan has been writing about the entrepreneurial world for several years, having interviewed many major players at several SoCal companies. He also has extensive experience in crafting product listings and performing product and keyword research. Cerebro is Jonathan's favorite Helium 10 tool because of its' versatility and value for FBA sellers. Published in: BlogProduct Research Share: URL copied Share: Published in: BlogProduct Research Thought Leadership, Tips, and Tricks Never miss insights into the Amazon selling space by signing up for our email list! Subscribe Achieve More Results in Less Time Accelerate the Growth of Your Business, Brand or Agency Maximize your results and drive success faster with Helium 10’s full suite of Amazon and Walmart solutions. Get Started