New Frontier: The AI, ecommerce & entrepreneurship podcast

Jo and Max
New Frontier: The AI, ecommerce & entrepreneurship podcast

This podcast explores the fast-moving world of AI for founders, leaders and owners of e-commerce businesses. It's hosted by Jo Lambadjieva, Founder of Amazing Wave and AI Educator; and Max Sinclair, Founder of Ecomtent & ex-Amazonian. It is brought to you by www.ecomtent.ai and amazingwave.digital Connect with us: https://ecommerce-ai.beehiiv.com/ https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4 https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/ Join the conversation on Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CYcyqW2D6bBETlZSGx1zTp

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Generative Engine Optimization: Getting your Brand mentioned by ChatGPT, with Max Sinclair

    In this episode, Max takes a turn in the hot seat to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and its impact on search and shopping behaviors. With 60% of U.S. adults using AI chatbots in the past 30 days and ChatGPT receiving a billion messages daily, brands need to rethink their digital strategies. Max highlights how search queries are becoming longer and more intent-driven, shifting how consumers find products and information. He emphasizes that optimizing for AI-driven search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Amazon's Rufus is not just an extension of SEO but a new marketing channel that requires a strategic, high-level approach. As AI-powered search engines gain traction, brands must adapt their content strategies to match the way these models process and present information. Max explains that traditional keyword stuffing is no longer effective, and instead, context, visuals, and relevance to consumer intent are now key ranking factors. He shares insights from Amazon's science papers, which detail the importance of event relevance, target audience, and product context in product listings. He also highlights strategies for improving visibility on ChatGPT, such as leveraging authoritative sources and creating custom GPTs to enhance brand presence. Max stresses that GEO presents a major opportunity for early adopters, much like SEO did in the early 2000s. Companies that invest in AI-driven optimization now can gain a competitive edge as these technologies become mainstream. He encourages senior leadership to recognize GEO as a fundamental shift in digital marketing and to allocate resources accordingly. Wrapping up, he shares valuable resources, including his blog on GEO trends and insights, to help brands stay ahead in this fast-moving landscape. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Ecomtent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazing Wave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    37 min

  2. FEB 25

    A9 Organic Ranking Factors on Amazon in 2025 with Brian Johnson

    Get 20% ASGTG tickets in New York on March 20th with Code "MaxSinclair20off":https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asgtg-e-commerce-amazon-sellers-event-11th-annual-ed-rosenberg-conference-tickets-1062916344399?discount=MaxSinclair20off In this episode, Jo and Max welcome Brian R. Johnson, a veteran e-commerce strategist with over 17 years of experience and more than $3.5 billion in Amazon brand sales. Brian dives deep into the intricacies of Amazon’s A9 algorithm, breaking down its core ranking factors into three categories: content, velocity, and conversion. He shares insights from analyzing millions of data points, revealing how product titles, unit velocity, and conversion rates play crucial roles in organic ranking. The discussion also touches on surprising ranking factors, such as the small business badge and multi-channel sales influence. The conversation shifts to Amazon’s evolving search landscape, particularly with the introduction of AI-powered tools like COSMO and Rufus. Brian explains how COSMO's image-to-text capabilities may impact how Amazon perceives product images and rankings, while Rufus introduces a more conversational and personalized search experience. They also explore the impact of dynamic titles and AI-generated shopping pages, discussing the implications for organic rankings and the challenges these changes pose for sellers trying to optimize their listings. To wrap up, Brian provides actionable advice on new product launches, emphasizing the importance of identifying weak points in competitors’ listings to gain a strategic advantage. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Ecomtent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazing Wave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    53 min

  3. FEB 18

    Inside Thrasio & SellerX: The Rise and Fall of the Amazon Aggregator with Senior Leader Alexander Swade

    In this episode of New Frontier, Jo welcomes Alexander Swade, a seasoned Amazon advertising expert with senior leadership experience at Thrasio, SellerX, and My Real Profit. Alexander shares his journey from Google Ads to leading large-scale advertising operations at Thrasio, one of the biggest Amazon aggregators. He discusses how he built high-performing teams, developed strategic automation tools, and optimized advertising for over 80 brands across multiple global markets. His approach focused on analytics, large-scale data processing, and automation to streamline advertising efficiency at scale. The conversation dives into the challenges of managing such a vast portfolio, the complexities of Amazon advertising, and the impact of external traffic sources like influencers and TikTok on brand growth. Alexander explains the need for customized approaches rather than a one-size-fits-all aggregation model, shedding light on the evolving landscape of Amazon aggregators. He also shares insights into working with Amazon directly, gaining access to exclusive data, and the role of AI in automating creatives, bids, and campaign management. Looking ahead, Alexander provides his take on the future of Amazon aggregators, predicting further consolidation, shifts toward niche-focused acquisitions, and challenges in maintaining profitability. He discusses why the original aggregation model—buying diverse brands and standardizing operations—has struggled and how a more tailored approach may be necessary for long-term success. With rising costs, increased competition, and evolving Amazon policies, he explores what’s next for aggregators and large-scale Amazon sellers in the coming years. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠Ecomtent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazing Wave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr
  4. Adam Heist on Surviving & Thriving on Amazon FBA in 2025 (with Trump Tariffs, Tiktok Ban & RUFUS / COSMO)

    FEB 13

    Adam Heist on Surviving & Thriving on Amazon FBA in 2025 (with Trump Tariffs, Tiktok Ban & RUFUS / COSMO)

    Jo and Max welcome Adam Runquist, better known asAdam Heist, a seasoned e-commerce entrepreneur and Amazon FBA YouTube educator with 25k subscribers. Adam shares his journey from a structured corporate career to selling on Amazon, detailing his pivotal moment of realization that pushed him to leave the corporate world. He discusses the strategic moves that helped him scale and exit multiple businesses, emphasizing the importance of balancing risk with careful planning. The conversation then dives into the evolving landscape of Amazon, from its early Wild West days to its current state of professionalization. Adam breaks down the impact of logistics constraints, rising operational costs, and the necessity of brand differentiation in an increasingly competitive space. He also shares insights on major industry topics in 2025 like the Trump tariffs, the future of TikTok, Amazon’s AI-powered shopping assistant, RUFUS and new back-end algorithm COSMO. With an in-depth look at how Amazon’s algorithmic changes will affect sellers, he stresses the growing importance of adaptability and understanding the nuances of customer targeting. Wrapping up, Adam reflects on his minimalist lifestyle and what truly brings him fulfillment, from creative pursuits like playing music to traveling and meaningful conversations. He discusses his current projects, including his own private label brands, consulting for a nine-figure seller and continuing his YouTube content. This episode offers a blend of e-commerce strategy, personal growth insights, and industry predictions—perfect for entrepreneurs navigating the shifting world of online business. This podcast is brought to you by Ecomtent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazing Wave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    58 min
  5. How to Start, Scale and Sell a Software Business with Rael Cline

    FEB 6

    How to Start, Scale and Sell a Software Business with Rael Cline

    In the 50th episode of The New Frontier, we welcome, Rael Cline, a seasoned entrepreneur who transitioned from private equity to building and selling multiple companies, including Nozzle. Rael shares his journey from founding Nozzle, reflecting on the challenges and lessons learned along the way. The conversation touches on the importance of customer discovery, strategic hiring, and the evolving role of AI in software businesses. Rael dives deep into the ideation process behind Nozzle, explaining how he identified a gap in Amazon's data ecosystem and built a solution to provide brands with customer lifetime value (LTV) insights. He discusses the early struggles of convincing brands to adopt new metrics, the power of proprietary data for retention and marketing, and the shift from direct-to-consumer brands to larger enterprise clients. The episode also explores the challenges of raising venture capital, managing platform dependencies on Amazon, and scaling a SaaS business in a rapidly evolving market. Rael also reflects on Nozzle’s acquisition by Optimizon and the integration process within a larger agency. At the end of the episode Rael and Max reflect on why now is the best time ever to build a software start up thanks to AI. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ecomtent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazing Wave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 16m
  6. Generative Engine Optimization - ChatGPT Search & Google AI Overviews, with Tim Cameron-Kitchen

    JAN 30

    Generative Engine Optimization - ChatGPT Search & Google AI Overviews, with Tim Cameron-Kitchen

    In this episode of The New Frontier, Max is joined by Tim Cameron-Kitchen, (youtube) founder of Exposure Ninja, a leading digital marketing agency pioneering in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Exposure Ninja was among the first to explore ranking strategies for Google's AI overviews and how businesses can adapt to ensure visibility in AI-powered search experiences. Tim explains how search behavior is shifting, citing statistics like ChatGPT reaching 300 million weekly active users by December 2024 and Google’s first-ever decline in UK user numbers, signaling a shift away from traditional search engines. He emphasizes that AI search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews are increasingly replacing Google searches, making it crucial for businesses to optimize for these new platforms. Key strategies for Generative Engine Optimization discussed by Tim & Max include crafting concise answers, leveraging third-party content, publishing original data, and engaging in digital PR to secure mentions on authoritative sites. Tim also emphasizes the importance of structuring content for AI readability and ensuring key brand messages are embedded across the web. The conversation wraps up with insights on how businesses can track and improve their presence in AI search results, including testing AI-generated responses about their brand and creating custom GPTs to enhance visibility. Tim underscores the need for agility in the shifting search landscape, advising companies to stay proactive in adapting their content strategies. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ecomtent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazing Wave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    52 min
  7. Scaling a D2C Brand to $50M: Ruroc's growth and hostile Investor takeover

    JAN 23

    Scaling a D2C Brand to $50M: Ruroc's growth and hostile Investor takeover

    In this blockbuster episode of The New Frontier, we dive into the story of Daniel Rees, the founder of Ruroc, a direct-to-consumer ski helmet company that achieved explosive growth but faced devastating setbacks after bringing venture capital investors on board. Ruroc was propelled by bold marketing and customer-centric innovation. Daniel’s decision to expand into motorcycle helmets through crowdfunding success attracted VC interest, culminating in a £3 million investment. However, the deal gave investors significant control over key decisions, setting the stage for future challenges. After scaling Ruroc to $50 million ARR, Daniel received two transformative acquisition offers, including a £70 million bid that would have provided life-changing wealth for him and his family. Despite these compelling offers, his VC partner vetoed both deals, chasing a higher valuation of £120-£150 million. Meanwhile, operational challenges mounted, from quality control issues in China to the Suez Canal blockage and pandemic-related disruptions. These setbacks strained Ruroc’s cash flow, putting Daniel in impossible situations. Ultimately, Daniel stepped away from the company he built. Under VC control, Ruroc’s revenues plummeted to $10 million. This episode serves as a powerful lesson for founders about the risks of equity financing, the importance of retaining control, and the high stakes of aligning long-term vision with investor priorities. It’s a must-listen for entrepreneurs navigating the complex world of scaling a startup with outside capital. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ecomtent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazing Wave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 14m
  8. RUFUS: The Blueprint behind Amazon's Patent, with Danny McMillan, Oana Padurariu and Andrew Bell

    JAN 17

    RUFUS: The Blueprint behind Amazon's Patent, with Danny McMillan, Oana Padurariu and Andrew Bell

    Friends of the show Danny McMillan, Oana Padurariu and Andrew Bell join Jo and Max to discuss their findings from their research on the RUFUS Patent (i.e. The Blueprint); in what is prehaps the most indepth and science-backed discussion on RUFUS anywhere on the internet. Amazon’s personal shopping assistant, RUFUS, revolutionizes product recommendations by combining advanced semantic understanding with dynamic adaptability. Unlike traditional keyword-matching systems, RUFUS focuses on grasping the deeper context of customer queries. Using techniques like noun phrase analysis and inference optimization, it connects shopper intent with the most relevant products—even if the connection isn't explicitly stated. Its real-time learning capabilities continuously refine recommendations based on user interactions and behavioral data, ensuring a personalized and intuitive shopping experience. To Optimize for RUFUS, the team recommends: - Noun Phrase Optimization (NPO): Use detailed noun phrases and incorporate features, materials, and benefits. - Q&A Enhancement: Provide natural, conversational responses to FAQs. - Semantic Content Building: Focus on relevant contexts and usage scenarios. - Inference Optimization (IO): Map product attributes to inferred benefits. - Integrate Text on Visuals: Align descriptive labels with key product features. - Use Ecomtent!: Ecomtent's tool helps Amazon sellers optimize for AI-powered search with precision and at scale.

    1h 4m
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This podcast explores the fast-moving world of AI for founders, leaders and owners of e-commerce businesses. It's hosted by Jo Lambadjieva, Founder of Amazing Wave and AI Educator; and Max Sinclair, Founder of Ecomtent & ex-Amazonian. It is brought to you by www.ecomtent.ai and amazingwave.digital Connect with us: https://ecommerce-ai.beehiiv.com/ https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4 https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/ Join the conversation on Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CYcyqW2D6bBETlZSGx1zTp

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