Profit-First Strategies for E-Commerce Sellers: How to Compete with Amazon (Without Google!) Part 2 With Austin Becker

In this episode of The Simple and Smart SEO Show, we’re diving into real-world e-commerce strategies to compete with platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Etsy — without relying solely on Google.

If you’re a Shopify seller or creative entrepreneur, this episode is a must-listen for understanding ad budgets, search impression share, and seasonal sales cycles that actually scale your business sustainably.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to drive traffic without depending on Google (hint: email + social!)
• Why knowing your ACOS (Advertising Cost of Sale) is more useful than ROAS
• The smartest way to scale: sell more when people are already buying

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: The Google traffic trap
1:16 – Competing with Amazon (without losing your mind or margins)
3:20 – What is Search Impression Share & where to find it
4:33 – Profit-first ad budgeting: ACOS vs ROAS explained
10:31 – The truth about your prices (and why doubling them may save your business)
13:06 – 2025+ trends: Multi-channel selling & YouTube SEO tips
17:37 – Video SEO strategy for higher CTR
18:31 – Collection page tips from Bonobos

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• 🛠️ $27 AI SEO Starter Course → https://SEOin7Days.com
• 🎙️ Podcast on Apple/Spotify → https://simpleandsmartseo.com/best-seo-podcast
• 💬 Guest: Learn more about Austin Becker → abeckermarketing.com

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👩🏽‍💻 About Me:
Hi, I’m Crystal Waddell — SEO educator, Shopify seller, and visibility strategist for creative entrepreneurs. On this channel and podcast, I share practical, empowering tools to help you gr

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Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)

Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?

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I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.

No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at

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