The mistake everyone makes

If you sell on both Etsy and Amazon, you might be tempted to copy-paste your listings between platforms. Don't. Their algorithms work completely differently — and what wins on one will lose on the other.

How Etsy ranks (the basics)

Etsy uses a quality score combining:

1. Tag relevance (13 tags, multi-word phrases)

2. Title relevance (140 chars, front-loaded)

3. Conversion rate (favorite-to-purchase ratio)

4. Recency (newer listings get a boost)

5. Shop quality score (response time, reviews)

The key: Etsy buyers search with conversational, descriptive phrases like "boho silver dangle earrings for festivals."

How Amazon ranks (the basics)

Amazon uses A9 algorithm combining:

1. Title keywords (200 chars, front-loaded)

2. Bullet point keywords

3. Backend search terms (250 bytes hidden)

4. Sales velocity (units sold over time)

5. Conversion rate

6. Click-through rate

The key: Amazon buyers search with specific product queries like "32oz insulated stainless steel water bottle BPA free."

Side-by-side comparison

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Why copy-paste fails

If you take an Amazon-optimized listing and paste it on Etsy:

❌ Title might be too long (200 chars vs 140)

❌ No tags = invisible on Etsy search

❌ Technical language doesn't match Etsy buyer intent

❌ Missing storytelling that Etsy rewards

If you take an Etsy listing and paste on Amazon:

❌ Tags don't exist in Amazon

❌ Storytelling tone hurts conversion

❌ No backend search terms = missed keywords

❌ Soft language fails to compete

The solution

You need separate, marketplace-optimized listings for each platform. The same product, but:

Different keyword strategy

Different length

Different tone

Different structure

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