Thinks Out Loud: E-commerce and Digital Strategy

Why Amazon Is Going to Launch a Search Engine (Thinks Out Loud Episode 345)


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It’s time for a (semi) bold prediction: Amazon is going to launch its very own consumer-facing general search engine. Yes, they’ve got search on Amazon.com. Yes, they’ve got Alexa. But the evidence suggests that there may be something bigger in the works. And that’s a really Good Thing for your business even if it doesn’t catch on right away — or ever.
What leads me to think this is coming? Why is it good for your business if Amazon launches its own search engine even if it fails? And what should you do if it comes to pass? This episode of Thinks Out Loud takes a look at why Amazon is going to launch a search engine and uncovers some answers for you.
Want to know more? Here are the show notes for you.
Thinks Out Loud Episode 344: Why Amazon is Going to Launch a Search Engine Headlines and Show Notes
Show Notes and Links
Here are this week’s show notes for Thinks Out Loud with links and news related to this week’s episode. Be sure to check out all the links that matter for your business once you’ve given the episode a listen.

* Amazon is shutting down Alexa.com, but don’t worry about Alexa
* Amazon Alexa
* Alexa.com (which is not the same as Amazon Alexa…)
* How Many Orders Does Amazon Get Every Day?
* Google partners with Shopify on online shopping expansion | TechCrunch
* Shopify ($SHOP) Expands E-Commerce Pact With Google ($GOOGL), Facebook ($FB) – Bloomberg
* Google’s New Ecommerce Chief Lays Out An Ambitious Plan To Win In Online Shopping
* The Last E-Commerce Duel Between Amazon and Google
* Study: Most product searches begin on Amazon | Chain Store Age
* Nearly half of product searches start on marketplace
* [Google Shopping TV Spot, ‘Black Friday Deals’ Song by Vaughn Monroe – iSpot.tv](missing value)
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Thinks Out Loud: E-commerce and Digital StrategyBy Tim Peter

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