The Upside Podcast

eCommerce Growth Insights - Check out The Upside podcast, where we explore eCommerce strategies, Amazon optimisation, and growth tactics with industry leaders. Watch the trailer on YouTube and dive into episodes packed with actionable insights for any stage of your online business.

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How to slash your ACOS by 80%

A sharp look at how Amazon advertising really works, beyond bids and budget. This episode explores the link between paid performance, conversion, and the wider visibility a strong listing can earn.

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How To Catapult Your Conversion Rate

Before you pay for traffic, your listing has to do its job. This episode looks at the mix of psychology, structure, imagery, and search relevance that turns an Amazon product page into something that can actually convert.

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Q4: The Make or Break Season for Sellers

Q4 is where ecommerce brands are tested properly. This episode looks at how to handle the busiest stretch of the year with better timing, smarter stock decisions, and a sharper grip on profit when demand and competition both rise.

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Are Walmart coming to the UK?

What would happen if Walmart came to the UK in a serious way? This episode explores how a new marketplace giant could shift the balance for brands, from fulfilment and ads to seller choice and platform power.

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FROM BACKPACKS TO TESCO: THE SUPERFOODIO STORY

From a backpacking trip in South America to shelves at Tesco and Co-op, this episode follows the making of Superfoodio and the pivots that shaped its growth. It’s a founder story about instinct, resilience, and building a food brand that people actually want to come back to.

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The B2B Game-Changers You Need to Know About

A clear look at how B2B marketplaces like Faire and Ankorstore are changing wholesale for independent brands. This episode explores why more businesses are using these platforms to simplify orders, reach more retailers, and grow beyond traditional wholesale models.

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Amazon are changing the policy on feedback

A look at Amazon’s star-only seller feedback update and why it matters for brand owners and FBA sellers. The episode explores what happens when ratings lose context, and why seller reputation can take a hit even when the issue sits with Amazon.

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How We’re Building a Global E-Commerce Team

A more personal episode on global growth, remote teams, and the value of meeting people face to face. From South Africa reflections to practical lessons on international expansion, this one is as much about people and culture as it is about business.

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