Amazon is a popular marketplace for both sellers and buyers. To meet the growing needs of sellers, the company launched the FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) service. This service allows sellers to use Amazon's facilities to sell their products. Here's how to get started selling on Amazon:

1. Create a business plan

To start a business through Amazon FBA, you need a business plan to help you move in the right direction. You should research the market, check trends, analyze your competitors, determine what products you want to sell, how much you want to spend on sourcing, marketing, and promotion. Your business plan should consider everything that can impact your profits.

2. Find your niche

To sell on Amazon FBA, you need to find a profitable niche, as this will determine your success. To have a profitable business, you need to conduct market research and find trending and competitive products.

3. Research the market

Once you've identified your niche, you need to analyze it through marketing research. For example, tracking competitors will give you a more realistic view of the market, niche, or segment. If you ensure that sales metrics in your niche are stable, you can proceed to the next step.

4. Identify product suppliers

Once you've identified your niche, you need to find product suppliers. You can find suppliers on Alibaba, AliExpress, and other B2B platforms. Make sure to assess their reliability and product quality before starting cooperation.

5. Order products from the supplier

Usually, the first batch of products is small. Use it to test the market and get feedback from customers. Such testing is an excellent way to better understand the specifics of your niche.

6. Register an account on Amazon

First, you need to register as a seller on Amazon. There are two types of accounts—individual and professional. The former costs $0 per month, but you will be charged about $1 for each item you sell on Amazon. A professional account includes more features, and you'll need to pay a monthly fee.

7. Create product listings

To add your products to the platform, you need to create product listings. However, be sure that your products meet the requirements. If you don't have many products, you can list them manually. If you have a lot of products, you can upload a spreadsheet containing all your products. Provide enough information about your products to make your listings as appealing as possible.

8. Monitor inventory

Amazon FBA sellers need to pay special attention to inventory levels. This is crucial. Try to manage and replenish your supplies correctly. Ensure that you have enough products for sale to maintain inventory at the appropriate level.

9. Monitor customer feedback

Customers will definitely look at the reviews left by others who have purchased the product. Amazon customer feedback is very important for your business. It's the trust you can gain among your target customers. So, you need to ensure that customers leave their reviews.

10. Optimize your listings

Start with keywords. Find relevant keywords and insert them into the titles, features, descriptions, etc. of your products. When it comes to product features, always show the most important information that buyers want to know. Put yourself in the buyer's shoes and demonstrate the value of your products.