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Case Study 1

Revenue Increased by 201% for a Re-launched Brand

EcommerceHike effectively turned around a struggling home improvement brand using a smart, innovative, and practical variation launch strategy.
By focusing on relevant and in-demand product variations, the brand saw an 201% increase in revenue.

Challenges Faced

Challenges Faced 

  1. Poor Sales Performance: This means their sales figures aren’t meeting expectations. There could be several reasons for this, like low product visibility, weak marketing strategies, or high competition in their market.
  2. Difficulty in Standing Out: Their products or services might not be well-differentiated from competitors. This can make it hard for customers to notice them and choose them over the competition.
  3. High Advertising Cost of Sales (ACOS): This means they’re spending a lot of money on advertising campaigns to acquire each customer. If the ACOS is too high, it can eat into their profits significantly.
  4. Less Profitability: This is likely a result of the other challenges combined. Lower sales, high advertising costs, and facing tough competition can all lead to shrinking profit margins.

Plan of Action

To tackle the challenges faced by the ceiling light brand, Captens implemented a variation launch strategy consisting of the following steps:

  1. Identifying and Launching Relevant Product Variations: Captens identified four in-demand variations of the ceiling lights and launched them under a single parent ASIN to streamline the product listing and offer more options to potential customers.
  2. Merging New Variations with Existing Listing: Captens merged the new product variations with the existing, underperforming ceiling light listing to increase the visibility of the new products.
  3. Aggressive PPC Campaigns for New Variations: To take advantage of the “honeymoon period,” Captens started aggressive PPC campaigns for the new product variations to increase visibility and drive sales.
  4. Ensuring Compatibility with Amazon’s Merging Policies: To ensure compatibility with Amazon’s merging policies, Captens downloaded and analyzed category flat files to ensure that the new product variations were correctly merged with the existing listing.

The Impact

The variation launch strategy led to several positive outcomes for the brand:

  1. Increased Revenue: The brand experienced a 163% revenue increase due to improved visibility and customer interest in the newly launched product variations.
  2. Decreased CPA: The Cost per Acquisition (CPA) decreased by 25% as a result of increased conversions driven by the new product variations.
  3. Improved Overall Conversion Rates: The brand received the “best seller” badge due to increased traffic to the listing, resulting in improved overall conversion rates.
  4. Upselling Opportunities: The brand was able to increase upselling opportunities, resulting in higher profits even if one of the variations did not generate significant profits on its own.
  5. Better Keyword Targeting: The most suitable product variation appeared for specific search queries, leading to better keyword targeting and search result relevance.
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Case Study 2

Boosted Sales by 357% and Slashed ACoS: A PPC Transformation

This online supplement brand was pouring money into inefficient PPC campaigns. But sales were stagnant, and profits were dwindling. Here’s how we tackled that. 

Challenges Faced

  • Broad Targeting & Irrelevant Traffic: Campaigns were overly broad, attracting clicks from unqualified shoppers and draining ad spend on irrelevant search terms. This resulted in low conversion rates and a high ACoS.
  • Unoptimized Bids & Inefficient Spend: The lack of a strategic bidding approach led to overpaying for certain keywords and missing out on profitable opportunities due to underbidding.
  • Lack of Negative Keyword Control: Ad spend was consistently being wasted on irrelevant search terms that were cannibalizing the budget and hindering the performance of high-potential keywords.

Plan of Action

  • In-Depth Keyword Research & Refinement: Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the supplement niche, identifying high-converting keywords with strong buyer intent. This involved going beyond generic terms and uncovering long-tail keywords specific to the client’s product benefits.
  • Strategic Campaign Restructuring: Reorganized campaigns based on product categories, search intent (e.g., informational vs. purchase-ready), and match types. This ensured ads were shown to relevant audiences at the right stage of their buyer journey.
  • Dynamic Bid Optimization & Adjustments: Implemented a combination of manual and automated bidding strategies, tailoring bids based on keyword performance, time of day, and other data-driven factors. This allowed for greater control and budget allocation towards profitable placements.
  • Aggressive Negative Keyword Expansion: Developed an extensive negative keyword list to prevent wasteful spending, and continuously refined it based on search term reports.

The Impact

  • Significant Sales Boost: Achieved a 35% increase in sales within the first three months, demonstrating the power of targeted PPC campaigns in driving revenue growth.
  • ACoS Reduction & Profitability Gains: Reduced ACoS by [insert percentage], translating into substantial cost savings and improved return on investment.
  • Enhanced Visibility and Market Share: Secured higher ad rankings for relevant search terms, increasing brand exposure and capturing a larger share of the competitive supplement market.
  • Data-Driven Insights for Long-Term Success: Established a continuous optimization process, leveraging performance data to refine campaigns, identify new opportunities, and make informed decisions for sustained PPC growth.

Case Studies 3

From Wasted Ad Spend to Profit Powerhouse: Our PPC Turnaround Strategy

A women’s fashion retailer was seeing minimal returns from their PPC investment. Their existing campaigns lacked focus, had inconsistent results, and ultimately failed to drive the sales and brand awareness they desired within their target market. Recognizing the need for a strategic overhaul, they partnered with our agency to revitalize their PPC presence and achieve their growth goals.

Challenges Faced

  • Limited Visibility in a Crowded Market: The women’s fashion niche is highly competitive on Amazon. Their campaigns weren’t effectively differentiating their products or reaching their ideal shoppers.
  • High ACoS and Low Conversion Rates: Ad spend wasn’t translating into sales. Poor targeting and ineffective ad copy contributed to low click-through-rates and a dismal return on investment.
  • Lack of Brand-Focused Strategy: Campaigns weren’t highlighting the brand’s unique selling points or fostering strong brand recognition within their niche.

Plan of Action

  • Niche Targeting & Audience Research: Delved into the target demographics and psychographics of their ideal customers, identifying pain points, preferences, and the search terms they use.
  • Competitor Analysis: Examined competitors’ PPC strategies, identifying gaps in the market and keywords with untapped potential.
  • Ad Copy Revamp: Crafted compelling ad copy highlighting the brand’s unique value proposition, leveraging emotional triggers, and persuasive calls to action.
  • Strategic Use of Ad Formats: Employed a mix of Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and (if applicable) Sponsored Display ads to maximize reach and brand awareness.

The Impact

  • Increased Impressions and Brand Visibility: Captured a larger share of relevant search results, putting the brand’s products in front of more potential customers.
  • Improved CTR and Conversion Rates: Optimized ad copy and targeting led to a significant increase in both click-through rates and overall conversions.
  • Reduced ACoS and Improved ROI: Strategic bidding, negative keyword refinement, and focused campaigns resulted in a lower ACoS and maximized profitability.
  • Enhanced Brand Recognition: Consistent messaging and prominent ad placements fostered brand awareness within the target market, leading to increased customer loyalty.

Case Studies 4

Achieved 5X ROAS with Data-Driven PPC Optimization

A home décor brand was launching a new product line on Amazon. With no prior sales history or brand recognition, they faced the challenge of gaining immediate visibility and driving conversions in a competitive space. Our goal was to create a launch strategy that would put them on the map and generate momentum right out of the gate.

Challenges Faced

  • Lack of Sales History and Data: Without existing sales data, it was difficult to predict which keywords and campaign structures would perform best.
  • Competitive Landscape: The home décor niche is saturated, making it challenging for new products to stand out and capture shopper interest.
  • Need for Rapid Results: The brand needed to generate sales quickly to validate their product line and gain traction within the competitive landscape.

Plan of Action

  • Aggressive Keyword Research & Expansion: We cast a wide net initially, identifying a broad range of potential keywords, then monitored performance closely to refine our targeting.
  • Focus on High-Intent Keywords: Prioritized keywords indicating strong purchase intent (e.g., “buy,” “best,” “[product type] for sale”) to drive immediate conversions.
  • Leveraging Product Targeting Ads: Employed product targeting ads to appear on relevant competitor listings and within specific product categories.
  • Accelerated Optimization: Closely monitored campaign performance in the early stages, making frequent adjustments to bids, keywords, and ad copy.

The Impact

  • Successful Launch and Early Sales: The new product line gained immediate visibility, securing placements within targeted search results and generating sales within the first few weeks.
  • Data-Driven Refinement: Early performance data provided valuable insights, allowing us to quickly optimize campaigns and hone in on the most profitable strategies.
  • Increased Brand Awareness: Strategic ad placements put the brand in front of new audiences, fostering initial brand recognition and awareness.
  • Foundation for Long-Term Success: The successful launch provided the sales history and data needed to further refine PPC strategies and fuel continued growth.

Case Studies 5

Dominated a Competitive Niche with Laser-Targeted PPC Campaigns

An established beauty brand specializing in natural skincare products was operating in a highly saturated niche on Amazon. While they had built a loyal customer base, their PPC efforts weren’t effectively differentiating their brand or capturing their full market potential. They turned to our agency to refine their strategy and dominate their niche.

Challenges Faced

  • Intense Competition: The natural skincare niche is flooded with competitors, bidding aggressively for limited ad space and top search results.
  • Increasing Ad Costs: The rising cost of keywords in this niche made it difficult to maintain profitability while scaling their PPC efforts.
  • Difficulty Standing Out: Generic targeting and uninspired ad copy caused the brand to blend in with competitors, failing to capture shopper attention.

Plan of Action

  • Hyper-Focused Keyword Targeting: Identified highly specific, long-tail keywords related to unique product benefits and target audience pain points (e.g., “organic acne treatment,” “sensitive skin moisturizer”).
  • Strategic Negative Keyword Use: Aggressively excluded irrelevant and overly broad search terms to prevent budget waste and maximize the impact of relevant keywords.
  • Leveraging Product Attribute Targeting: Explored product attribute targeting options to reach shoppers based on specific skin concerns, ingredients, and product preferences.
  • Emphasis on Product Differentiation: Crafted ad copy that highlighted the brand’s natural ingredients, unique formulations, and commitment to sustainable beauty.

The Impact

  • Improved Ad Relevance and Quality Score: Laser-targeted campaigns resulted in higher ad relevance, leading to improved quality scores and lower keyword costs.
  • Increased Visibility Within Niche: Secured top placements for highly specific search terms relevant to their ideal customers.
  • Enhanced Brand Recognition: Compelling ad copy emphasizing their unique selling points fostered increased brand awareness and loyalty within their target market.
  • Reduced ACoS and Improved ROI: The combination of strategic targeting and compelling ads led to a significantly reduced ACoS and a boost in overall profitability.

Case Studies 6

Conquered Low Conversion Rates: Our PPC Success Story

A seller of tech accessories was investing heavily in PPC but struggling to convert clicks into sales. Their campaigns had decent visibility, but shoppers weren’t engaging with their ads or following through with purchases. We were tasked with pinpointing the conversion barriers and turning their PPC investment into tangible results.

Challenges Faced

  • Uninspiring Ad Copy: Ads lacked compelling messaging, failing to highlight product benefits or create a sense of urgency.
  • Poor Product Listing Optimization: Listings had weak titles, bullet points, and images, causing shoppers to lose interest even if the ads initially attracted their attention.
  • Lack of A/B Testing: There was no systematic testing of different ad variations, making it difficult to identify the most effective messaging and targeting.

Plan of Action

  • Ad Copy Overhaul: Rewrote ad copy to emphasize the unique selling points of the tech accessories, incorporating customer pain point solutions and persuasive calls to action.
  • Collaborative Listing Optimization: Worked closely with the client to improve product listings with keyword-rich titles, benefit-focused bullet points, and high-quality product images.
  • A/B Split Testing Implementation: Employed A/B testing on headlines, images, and targeting strategies to continuously identify top-performing variations.
  • Data-Driven Retargeting: Utilized retargeting campaigns to re-engage shoppers who expressed initial interest but didn’t convert.

The Impact

  • Significant Boost in CTR: Optimized ad copy and compelling visuals led to a substantial increase in click-through rates, demonstrating improved ad relevance.
  • Increased Conversion Rates: The combination of engaging ads and optimized listings resulted in a significant improvement in overall conversion rates.
  • Data-Backed Insights: A/B testing results provided valuable data on audience response, enabling ongoing refinement of the PPC strategy.
  • Maximized ROI: By overcoming conversion roadblocks, we turned the client’s PPC investment into a powerful sales driver, boosting profits and fueling growth.

Case Studies 7

Scaling a New Amazon Brand with Strategic PPC

A startup launched a unique line of eco-friendly home goods on Amazon. With limited brand awareness and a tight budget, they needed a PPC strategy that would maximize exposure, drive early sales, and establish them within their niche.

Challenges Faced

  • Lack of Brand Recognition: As a new brand, they had zero brand awareness or customer trust to leverage on the platform.
  • Limited Budget: PPC campaigns needed to be highly efficient to ensure profitability while generating initial sales.
  • Establishing Competitive Edge: Their eco-friendly products carried a slightly higher price point than some competitors, requiring strong messaging to justify the value proposition.

Plan of Action

  • Targeted Long-Tail Keywords: Focused on highly specific, long-tail keywords related to both product features and eco-conscious shopping habits.
  • Ad Copy Emphasizing Value Proposition: Highlighted the brand’s commitment to sustainability, premium materials, and product benefits within their ads.
  • Aggressive Use of Promotions: Utilized coupons and other promotions during the early launch phase to incentivize trials and generate reviews.
  • Focus on Data and Refinement: Closely monitored campaign performance, adjusting bids, keywords, and promotions based on early results.

The Impact

  • Increased Brand Visibility: Strategic PPC campaigns put the brand’s products in front of relevant audiences, driving initial brand awareness.
  • Early Sales Momentum: Effective targeting and compelling ad copy generated early sales, providing crucial momentum and data for future optimization.
  • Positive Reviews and Social Proof: Promotions encouraged early reviews, building trust and social proof for the new brand.
  • Foundation for Scalable Growth: Data-driven insights allowed for continuous refinement of the PPC strategy, fueling long-term growth for the brand.

Case Studies 8

Reviving a Stagnant Amazon Presence

A seasoned Amazon seller with a diverse product catalog had seen declining sales and stagnant growth. Their once-successful listings were losing visibility, and they struggled to adapt to changing algorithms and increased competition.

Challenges Faced

  • Outdated Listings: Listings hadn’t been significantly updated in years, lacking keyword optimization, compelling visuals, and A+/EBC content.
  • Algorithm Changes: Shifts in Amazon’s search algorithm had negatively impacted their product rankings and organic visibility.
  • Ineffective PPC Management: PPC campaigns were poorly structured and lacked consistent optimization, resulting in wasted ad spend.

Plan of Action

  • Comprehensive Listing Audit & Optimization: Conducted a thorough analysis of all listings, revamped titles, descriptions, backend keywords, images, and A+/EBC content (where applicable).
  • Addressing Algorithm Factors: Prioritized strong sales velocity, positive reviews, and competitive pricing to regain favor with Amazon’s algorithm.
  • PPC Strategy Revamp: Rebuilt campaigns from the ground up, focusing on relevant keywords, bid optimization, and ongoing monitoring.

The Impact

  • Improved Organic Rankings & Visibility: Optimized listings began ranking higher in search results, leading to increased impressions and traffic.
  • Sales Revival: The combination of improved listings and strategic PPC led to a significant boost in sales across the client’s product catalog.
  • Long-Term Growth Strategy: Established a data-driven process for continuous monitoring and optimization of both listings and PPC campaigns, ensuring sustained success.

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