What Is Amazon Inspire?

Following the rise of short-form video on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Amazon has launched Amazon Inspire, a TikTok-style short-form video and image feed built into the Amazon shopping app. 

The idea for Inspire is for Amazon customers to explore, discover, and shop for new products that match their personal interests — presented by influencers, brands, and other Amazon customers. 

Now is the time for Amazon brands to take advantage of this new shopping feature to get more eyes on their products. 

In this article, we’ll cover…

• What Amazon Inspire is
• How Amazon Inspire works 
• Who can post content to Amazon Inspire?
• How it benefits Amazon sellers

What is Amazon Inspire?

Amazon Inspire is a new feature within the Amazon shopping app that allows customers to easily discover and shop for products within a personalized feed. Similar to TikTok or Reels, the platform will feature vertical videos and photos or various products shared by brands, customers, and Amazon Influencers. 

Customers are able to find new products based on their interests, and brands are able to get their products in front of new potential customers — a win for everyone.

Inspire was designed to make shopping a funner fun and more engaging way to discover new products compared to traditional product listings. 

How does Amazon Inspire work?

For customers, it is pretty simple. Once users open Inspire, they will be prompted to choose from a list of interests. After they choose the categories they are interested in, the shoppable feed will deliver video and photo content based on those selections. 

As mentioned above, customers will be able to shop for products as they scroll through the feed. Once they reach a product they’re interested in, they can click on the product, and they will have the option to see more product details or “Add to Cart.” 

Who can post content to Amazon Inspire?

As of now, there is no way to post directly to Amazon Inspire, but there are three ways you can create content for Inspire. 

• Amazon customers: Amazon customers who post product reviews with a video or an image are eligible to appear in Inspire. Currently, there is no way to choose which reviews end up in the shoppable feed; it is just random.
  
  In the image below, you’ll see the star rating at the top, which indicates this is a product review posted by a customer.

• Amazon Influencers: If you are enrolled in the Amazon Influencer Program, any photos or videos posted to your Amazon Storefront will be eligible to appear in Inspire.
  
  You can tell the image below was posted by an Influencer because of the “Earns commissions” tag. This is a good opportunity to work with Amazon Influencers in your niche.

• Brands: If you have a brand enrolled in Amazon Brand Registry with an active Amazon Store, the qualifying photos you post to Amazon Posts will be eligible to appear in Inspire.
  
  The image below was a post directly from the brand. As a brand owner, you should be actively posting content in Amazon Posts to increase your chances of having your products show up in customers’ shoppable feeds.
  

What are the benefits of Amazon Inspire for brands?

As you’ve probably figured out by now, the biggest benefit to having your products show up in Inspire is to help new customers discover your brand and the products you offer. When your products appear on Amazon Inspire, you get:

• Increased exposure and brand awareness
• Potential to increase your conversion rate 
• An opportunity to create customized branded posts
• Show off lifestyle videos and images of your products
• Customers can purchase your products directly from their feed without having to visit your listing 

Are your products on Inspire?

We hope this article will give you a better understanding of what Amazon Inspire is, how it works, and how to get your products in the shoppable feed. 

Do you have more questions about Amazon Inspire or selling on Amazon? Let us know down in the comments!

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