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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 24 MIN

Simple Amazon PPC Setup That Outsmarts the Algorithm

from My Amazon Guy · host Steven Pope

Send us Fan MailAre you confused about how Amazon PPC actually works, or how Amazon decides which product gets top ranking placements? In this step-by-step Amazon PPC tutorial, Noah Wickham (VP of Sales & Marketing at My Amazon Guy) breaks down exactly how the Amazon PPC algorithm works and shows you how to set up Sponsored Products auto and manual campaigns in just a few minutes.Whether you're an Amazon beginner or already running PPC ads, this video gives you the full breakdown of campaign types, bidding strategy, placements, relevancy, keyword targeting, and optimization fundamentals.⏱️ What You’ll Learn in This Amazon PPC Tutorial✔️ How Amazon PPC decides who wins the top of search✔️ Difference between Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands & Sponsored Display✔️ How to set up a profitable auto campaign (step-by-step)✔️ How to set manual targeting using broad, phrase & exact match✔️ How to choose the right PPC keywords using Helium 10✔️ What Amazon means by “relevancy”, CTR, conversion rate & data history✔️ How bid modifiers, top-of-search multipliers, and “dynamic bids” actually work✔️ The simplest PPC setup for new sellers (auto + 5-keyword manual strategy)Not sure your PPC setup is even working? Get a real fix before you burn more budget, talk to an expert now: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonPPC #AmazonAds #EcommerceTips #AmazonSellers #AmazonAdvertising----------------------------------------------------------------------Want free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Q4 Selling Playbook: https://bit.ly/46Wqkm3 2025 Ecommerce Holiday Playbook: https://bit.ly/4hbygov Amazon PPC Guide 2025: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYX 2025 Ecommerce Holiday Playbook: https://bit.ly/4hbygovAmazon Crisis Kit: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0Amazon SEO Toolkit: https://bit.ly/457zjSlTimestamps:00:00 - What is Amazon PPC and how it works01:00 - Sponsored products vs sponsored brands02:00 - Why bidding on your own brand is powerful03:00 - Campaign types overview04:00 - Setting up a basic auto campaign05:00 - Product targeting and selection06:00 - Understanding Amazon targeting options07:00 - Bidding strategy for new campaigns08:00 - Placement modifiers explained09:00 - Where your ads show up on Amazon10:00 - Rest of search and product page placements11:00 - How Amazon decides who shows up12:00 - Bid adjustment strategy explained13:00 - Top of search and bid stacking14:00 - Relevance and data-driven ranking15:00 - Manual targeting campaign setup16:00 - Keyword match types: broad, phrase, exact17:00 - Using Helium 10 for keyword research18:00 - Choosing keywords with volume and relevance19:00 - Starting small with 5–10 keyword targets20:00 - Bidding tips and keyword match advice21:00 - Down-only bidding and why it helps22:00 - Budget strategy for new campaigns23:00 - Final setup advice and wrap-up----------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail Are you confused about how Amazon PPC actually works, or how Amazon decides which product gets top ranking placements? In this step-by-step Amazon PPC tutorial, Noah Wickham (VP of Sales & Marketing at My Amazon Guy) breaks down exactly how the Amazon PPC algorithm works and shows you how to set up Sponsored Products auto and manual campaigns in just a few minutes. Whether you're an Amazon beginner or already running PPC ads, this video gives you the full breakdown of ca...

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