The 80/20 of Ecommerce – April 2, 2021

April 3, 2021
/ Blog
/ By sevenfiguresel
/ 16 COMMENTS

Google vs Amazon: Google is challenging Amazon in the game of E-commerce

In the game of ecommerce, Amazon is the 800lb gorilla. It generated $295 billion through it’s FBA program in 2020.

By comparison the amount of products people purchase on Google is tiny. It’s estimated at only about $1 billion according to Marketplace Pulse.

But I wouldn’t rule out Google just yet because it is one of the most powerful companies in the world. AND it does have a few factors that benefit sellers.

First is lower costs. Since last year, Google has allowed sellers to list their products for free and commission free on Google’s shopping site.

Amazon fees can be quite hefty in comparison. Many sellers budget upwards of one-third of their selling price to pay for Amazon fees which include fulfillment fees, storage fees, and commissions.

Secondly Google allows sellers to have more control over the shopping experience. Google allows sellers to drive traffic and customers directly to your own website or Shopify store. You can get their names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, and you can pixel them, etc.

Selling on Amazon FBA in contrast means you will not get any customer data besides a customer’s name. Email addresses, addresses, and telephone numbers are a no-no in Jeff Bezos’ playbook. These customers belong to Amazon (not you).

All is not rosy selling on Google however as some sellers report that Google will suspend sellers for reasons such as a “discrepancy in shipping costs”.

But in reality Google still has a long way to go to catch up with Amazon.

Amazon shopping is ingrained in online consumer behavior. Many people visit Amazon FIRST when they want to buy something.

But it will be interesting to see if Google can make a dent in the ecommerce game that continues to heat up in 2020.

Covid-19 has changed online shopping, Corona Virus is impacting E-Commerce.

Most people nowadays prefer to shop online because they believe it’s safer than shopping for the goods in physical stores, which of course increased the sales of online sellers.

We all know that shopping habits changed. Everyday, more retailers are switching to online selling and a lot of entrepreneurs are starting with their ecommerce ventures.

However what will happen after the pandemic subsides?

According to The Harris Poll, “overall, consumers are still more likely to shop in-store after the pandemic resolves, that is, after all COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.”

Does this mean that e-commerce will experience a large drop after the pandemic?

What do you think? Comment below and let me know.

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About the Author sevenfiguresel

Meet Gary Huang, the creator of the AI for Amazon Sellers 28 Day Challenge and the founder of the 7 Figure Seller Summit. Gary's journey in the ecommerce world began in 2005, when he launched his first private label brand selling women’s shoes on eBay. Since then, he has steadily grown a portfolio of ecommerce brands on platforms like Amazon and Shopify, serving customers in marketplaces across the globe.

But Gary's experience isn't limited to just ecommerce. With a decade of corporate experience under his belt, he has managed supply chains in Shanghai, China, overseeing multimillion-dollar sourcing campaigns. This broad range of knowledge has provided him with a unique perspective on the ecommerce industry, which he now shares with others through his various initiatives.

He is a highly regarded figure in the ecommerce space, with his strategic insights and innovative approaches widely recognized in prominent media outlets including Forbes, NPR, and Bloomberg.

Recently Gary’s fascination with AI came from a simple observation: AI was changing everything, everywhere, all at once. This impact is affecting everything from education, politics, the arts, to ecommerce businesses.

This led him to spend hundreds of hours testing AI applications in his own business and interviewing other successful Amazon sellers and ecommerce experts at the AI and ChatGPT Summit for Amazon sellers.

His aim was to find out how AI could be used to grow ecommerce businesses, save time, and increase profitability. The insights he gained have played a crucial role in shaping the AI for Amazon Sellers 28 Day Challenge.

Outside of his own ventures, Gary has shared his expertise on platforms like the Helium 10 podcast, Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study, Webretailer.com, and the Global Sources Summit. His understanding of global trade was even acknowledged when he served as the Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai's Supply Chain Committee, briefing White House Congressional officials on US-China trade and supply chain strategies.

Despite a career that has taken him around the world, from his native Los Angeles to Shanghai and now Japan, Gary remains down-to-earth, focusing on his role as a husband and father. His experiences, both personal and professional, inform his approach to business and the advice he shares through the 28 Day Challenge.

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