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He Spent $18 and Jumped to Page 2!
Nope, not a glitch. Just a sneaky little Google trick...

How to Rank Higher on Amazon with Dirt-Cheap Google Clicks (Yes, Really) 🔥
Here’s the deal...
Amazon wants traffic.
Google has traffic.
You? You just need to know how to connect the dots 💥
Amazon Ranking Hack: The Traffic Nobody's Using
Most sellers fight for scraps inside Amazon. Everyone's bidding on the same keywords. Everyone’s burning money on PPC like it grows on trees.
But guess what?
There’s a back door. And it’s wide open.
👉 It’s called Google Ads.
👉 And it’s so cheap, it’s almost illegal.
👉 When done right, it can move your rankings fast.
Storytime: The $18 Test That Made Me a Believer 😲
Let me tell you about “Mike.”
Mike sells organic beard balm. Launched on Amazon in a hyper-competitive niche. PPC costs? Brutal. Like $3.80 per click brutal. The man was bleeding cash.
We got on a call and I said:
“Mike, what if we send traffic from Google, but through a Super URL that boosts your Amazon rank?”
He paused. Scratched his beard. “Alright,” he said, “but it better not burn my last $20.”
Spoiler: it didn’t.
We ran a tiny Google Ad campaign targeting “best beard balm on Amazon.” Cost per click? $0.24.
Within 72 hours, Mike’s listing jumped from Page 6 to Page 2 for “organic beard balm.”
No giveaways.
No rebate groups.
Just clean, outside traffic.
The Dirt-Cheap Google Click Strategy 🧠
Here’s how you can steal this move and make it your own:
✅ Step 1: Choose Your Target Keyword
This should be:
A mid-competition keyword
One that’s already getting conversions
Something you’d love to rank on Page 1 for
(Think: "natural baby shampoo" not “shampoo”)
✅ Step 2: Build Your Super URL
Use a tool like PixelMe, ZonTracker, or Helium 10’s Gems.
Build a link that:
Goes to your Amazon listing
Embeds the keyword you want to rank for
Tracks clicks and conversions
This is the ranking juice. Don't skip this part.
✅ Step 3: Create a Google Search Ad
Here’s the secret sauce:
Use the exact match of your keyword in your headline
Mention “Available on Amazon” in your ad copy
Keep your bid LOW — start at $0.20-$0.30 per click
Sample ad:
"Natural Baby Shampoo - Shop Now on Amazon. Organic Ingredients. Gentle on Skin."
Link it to your Super URL. Hit publish.
✅ Step 4: Monitor Your Ranking
Watch your Amazon rank like a hawk:
Use Helium 10 or Keyword Tracker
Track before and after
Give it 2–4 days to see movement
You’ll be surprised how quickly Amazon notices that outside traffic. Especially when people click through and buy.
✅ Step 5: Scale What Works
Got a keyword that’s moving the needle?
Here’s how to go from Page 3 to Page 1:
Increase your budget slowly
Split-test ad copy to raise click-through rate
Keep your listing tight — optimized title, bullets, and images
More clicks = more data.
More sales = better rank.
Better rank = mo’ money, fewer problems.
The Big Lesson: Amazon Loves External Traffic 💘
Here’s what most sellers miss:
Amazon rewards outside traffic.
Google Ads are still one of the cheapest ways to send it.
Combine the two, and you’ve got a secret weapon nobody’s using.
While your competition’s fighting for clicks inside Amazon…
You’re out here renting Google’s billboard space for $0.24 a pop. And sending shoppers right to your listing.
That’s the cheat code.
Proverb of the Day 🧠
"Traffic from Google is like rain on dry land—cheap, natural, and it makes your listing grow." 🌱
Got Questions? Ready to Test? Want My Swipe Files?
👇 Here’s what I want from you:
Drop a comment with your niche and I’ll give you a sample keyword to test.
Save this post so you can come back when you’re ready to launch.
Or better yet — share this with your Amazon buddy who’s tired of $3 clicks.
Let’s rise through the ranks—without burning stacks of cash.
To your growth (and beard balm domination) ✌️
— Ryan Keene
Your 8-Figure Amazon Coach Who Loves a Good Hack