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Shopify Website Checklist for Amazon Brands: 25 Things to Fix Before You Run Ads

Key takeaways

  • Amazon shoppers expect reviews, fast delivery and easy returns. Match that on your site.
  • Tracking and trust pages must be live before ads start.
  • Fix the basics first, then scale traffic.

Amazon trained shoppers to expect reviews, clear delivery dates and easy returns. Your Shopify store must meet that standard or conversion will suffer. Use this checklist before spending on ads.

Product page (8 items)

  1. Benefit-led title and a short description above the fold.
  2. 6 to 8 high quality images including infographic, size and lifestyle shots.
  3. A 20 to 40 second product video.
  4. Star rating and review count near the title. Import Amazon-style reviews only where permitted and authentic; collect new reviews through your own site.
  5. Price with discount and savings shown clearly.
  6. Delivery estimate and PIN code checker.
  7. Sticky Add to Cart on mobile.
  8. FAQ and specifications section.

Trust and policy pages (5 items)

  1. About page with brand story.
  2. Shipping policy, returns and refund policy.
  3. Contact page with phone, email and WhatsApp.
  4. Terms, privacy policy and GST details.
  5. Secure payment badges and Razorpay or other gateway logos.

Checkout and payments (4 items)

  1. Guest checkout enabled.
  2. UPI, cards, net banking, wallets and EMI where relevant.
  3. COD option with a small fee or prepaid incentive to reduce RTO.
  4. Free shipping threshold above current AOV.

Tracking and analytics (4 items)

  1. Meta Pixel and Conversions API.
  2. Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads conversion tracking.
  3. Search Console verified.
  4. UTM naming convention documented.

Speed and technical (2 items)

  1. Mobile load under 3 seconds. See speed optimization.
  2. Image compression, lazy loading and minimal apps.

Retention (2 items)

  1. Email and WhatsApp pop-up with a first order offer.
  2. Abandoned cart, welcome and post-purchase flows.

Benchmarks to check after launch

MetricTarget in first 30 days
Conversion rate1% to 2%
Add to cart rate5% to 9%
Checkout completionAbove 40%
Bounce rate on mobileBelow 60%
Page load (mobile)Under 3 s

Priorities if time is limited

If you can only do five things, do these: fast mobile pages, strong product images and video, reviews, clear delivery and returns info, and tracking. Everything else can be improved after launch.

Common mistakes by Amazon brands

Plan your launch with Amazon seller to Shopify store and track improvement against conversion benchmarks.

Numbers in this article are indicative working ranges drawn from public industry reports and typical campaign patterns in India. Your results will vary by offer, price point, location, and creative quality. Always validate against your own data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a Shopify store have before launching ads?

Fast mobile pages, strong product pages, reviews, clear shipping and return policies, working checkout with UPI and COD, and complete tracking.

How many products should an Amazon brand list on Shopify?

Start with 5 to 10 best sellers and bundles, then expand as you learn which products convert.

Do I need a separate GST invoice setup on Shopify?

You should comply with Indian GST rules. Use invoice apps or your accounting tools and consult a chartered accountant for specifics.

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