Elevate Your Holiday Sales: The Power of Keyword Research for Amazon Sellers

Sam Caridi — October 13, 2023

Unlocking the Potential of Keywords to Boost Your Brand During the Holidays

Whether you're an established Amazon Seller or a newcomer to the e-commerce scene, acquiring expertise in keyword research is an essential skill. With the holiday season around the corner, brands are preparing for an expected increase in traffic to their stores and product listings. A well-devised keyword research strategy serves as a solid foundation to broaden your reach, enhancing your brand’s visibility to customers during the peak season of the year.


In my experience working with Amazon sellers, I've observed that many dive into keyword research without a comprehensive understanding of what it involves or the appropriate approach. So, let's go back to the basics: what is keyword research? In its simplest form, keyword research is the process of identifying pertinent keywords and determining the most effective way to target them.

Identify Keywords

Before you contemplate which keywords to target, it’s essential to identify them. This may seem like an obvious first step, but I've seen numerous sellers bypass this critical phase, blindly targeting keywords without conducting thorough research. This oversight can result in inefficient advertising campaigns, leading to unnecessary ad expenditure and lackluster results. Identifying relevant keywords requires researching your close competitors within your market and utilizing a reliable keyword research tool to pinpoint the keywords they're ranking for.

Sorting & Selecting

After a thorough examination of several competitors, you should have a significant list of potential keywords. The next step involves sifting through these and selecting the ones you'll target in your Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns. I advise concentrating on "long-tail" keywords that are highly relevant to your product. These are typically phrases comprising 4-6 highly descriptive keywords. By targeting long-tail keywords, you're optimizing your ad spend by focusing only on search terms that align closely with your customers' buying intent.

Long Tail Keywords Graph

Sleigh Your Strategy

As the holiday season approaches rapidly, the importance of proper keyword research is paramount. While there's still time, reassess your existing PPC campaigns to ensure you're targeting the right keywords. I trust this blog post has provided some insights on how you can fine-tune your keyword research strategy. Whether you're new to the Amazon platform or an existing seller eager to get your campaigns in order, don't hesitate to schedule a call with us! We'd be thrilled to discuss your brand.

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about the author

Sam Caridi | Advertising Specialist

Sam is an Advertising Specialist, and while relatively new to the eCommerce scene, he already has experience selling private label products under his belt. 


With a history of selling on Amazon and Shopify, Sam brings an industrial spirit to the team. Constantly learning, Sam stays up to date by reading articles and meeting with mentors who are in the eCommerce space. Away from marketing, Sam is a massive Sabres fan who doesn't miss a game, and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. 

Sam Caridi — October 13, 2023

Unlocking the Potential of Keywords to Boost Your Brand During the Holidays

Whether you're an established Amazon Seller or a newcomer to the e-commerce scene, acquiring expertise in keyword research is an essential skill. With the holiday season around the corner, brands are preparing for an expected increase in traffic to their stores and product listings. A well-devised keyword research strategy serves as a solid foundation to broaden your reach, enhancing your brand’s visibility to customers during the peak season of the year.


In my experience working with Amazon sellers, I've observed that many dive into keyword research without a comprehensive understanding of what it involves or the appropriate approach. So, let's go back to the basics: what is keyword research? In its simplest form, keyword research is the process of identifying pertinent keywords and determining the most effective way to target them.

Identify Keywords

Before you contemplate which keywords to target, it’s essential to identify them. This may seem like an obvious first step, but I've seen numerous sellers bypass this critical phase, blindly targeting keywords without conducting thorough research. This oversight can result in inefficient advertising campaigns, leading to unnecessary ad expenditure and lackluster results. Identifying relevant keywords requires researching your close competitors within your market and utilizing a reliable keyword research tool to pinpoint the keywords they're ranking for.

Favorite Keyword Research Tools

Sorting & Selecting

After a thorough examination of several competitors, you should have a significant list of potential keywords. The next step involves sifting through these and selecting the ones you'll target in your Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns. I advise concentrating on "long-tail" keywords that are highly relevant to your product. These are typically phrases comprising 4-6 highly descriptive keywords. By targeting long-tail keywords, you're optimizing your ad spend by focusing only on search terms that align closely with your customers' buying intent.

Long Tail Keywords

Sleigh Your Strategy

As the holiday season approaches rapidly, the importance of proper keyword research is paramount. While there's still time, reassess your existing PPC campaigns to ensure you're targeting the right keywords. I trust this blog post has provided some insights on how you can fine-tune your keyword research strategy. Whether you're new to the Amazon platform or an existing seller eager to get your campaigns in order, don't hesitate to schedule a call with us! We'd be thrilled to discuss your brand.


about the author

Corey D Brown Founder buffaBRAND Marketing

Sam Caridi | Advertising Specialist

Sam is an Advertising Specialist, and while relatively new to the eCommerce scene, he already has experience selling private label products under his belt. 


With a history of selling on Amazon and Shopify, Sam brings an industrial spirit to the team. Constantly learning, Sam stays up to date by reading articles and meeting with mentors who are in the eCommerce space. Away from marketing, Sam is a massive Sabres fan who doesn't miss a game, and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. 



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