Have you met Rufus?

Who is Rufus?

Rufus is an expert shopping assistant trained on Amazon’s product catalog and information from across the web to answer customer questions on shopping needs, products, and comparisons, make recommendations based on this context, and facilitate product discovery in the same Amazon shopping experience customers use regularly.

Rufus was initially launched, early this year, to a small subset of customers in the U.S. using the Amazon mobile app. I came across this app last week while checking one of my listings. As I was checking the product page, I saw a chat box on the lower left side of the screen offering answers to FAQs from similar products. I found it intriguing, to say the least, so I leveraged Rufus to my advantage by integrating its insights directly into my listing. From what I’ve learned, Rufus appears highly intuitive and has the potential to significantly influence Amazon customers’ purchasing decisions.

If it’s not obvious yet, Rufus is valuable for both buyers and sellers. For buyers, Rufus anticipates common customer questions, offering answers derived from the product title, description, and bullet points, creating a more seamless and informative shopping experience. For sellers, Rufus insights highlight what information customers typically seek, helping to optimize listings for clarity and relevance.

If you’re looking to optimize your listings, I highly recommend starting with Rufus. Anticipating and meeting customer needs & wants are key strategies for achieving success on Amazon.

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