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In this episode, Mike and Dan Head of AMZ Elite break down three weekly Amazon PPC tasks that actually move performance today.
We focus on what’s working now—covering how Dan reviews N-gram analysis and N-gram ASINs each week to identify hidden waste and new opportunities. He explains how he uses ACOS Power Ratio to judge keyword efficiency beyond surface-level ACOS, and how a simple CVR sheet helps diagnose whether poor performance comes from traffic or the listing itself.
We also dive into image generation and creative updates, and why testing visuals regularly is a non-negotiable part of weekly PPC optimization.
If you want a clear, repeatable weekly routine for Amazon PPC—one that connects data, conversion, and creatives—this episode breaks it down step by step.
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Episode Highlights
- 00:00 – Intro
- 01:48 – Who Dan Head is and how he approaches Amazon PPC
- 04:12 – Why Amazon PPC doesn’t work in isolation
- 07:05 – The biggest mistake sellers make when optimizing ads
- 10:02 – What N-gram analysis actually reveals (beyond keywords)
- 14:35 – How to identify non-converting spend correctly
- 18:20 – When NOT to negate keywords (and why sellers overdo it)
- 22:10 – ACOS Power Ratio explained in simple terms
- 26:05 – PPC data vs listing problems: how to tell the difference
- 30:12 – Why creative and images break or scale PPC performance
- 34:05 – Full-funnel thinking: connecting ads, listings, and intent
- 38:20 – How top agencies think about scaling Amazon PPC
- 45:10 – Wrap-up & key takeaways
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- Our guest today is Dan Head of AMZ Elite
- How N-gram analysis found a keyword with 200 clicks and 1 order
- Non-Converting Spend: Misunderstood or Mismanaged? A Closer Look at Your PPC Campaigns
- The ACOS Power Ratio for Amazon PPC
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Podcast Credits
- Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin
- Guest Co-Host: Dan Head
- Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez
- Podcast Coordinator and Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash
- Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno
