Amazon Seller Dictionary

This dictionary is designed to help Amazon sellers quickly understand the most important terms used inside Amazon’s ecosystem.

Keyword Indexing

Keyword indexing refers to the process by which Amazon recognizes and associates specific keywords with a product listing, making it eligible to appear in relevant search results.

What Is Keyword Indexing?

Keyword indexing is the mechanism Amazon uses to determine which search terms a product listing is eligible to rank for. A keyword must be indexed before a product can appear in search results for that term.

How Amazon Indexes Keywords

  • Product title and bullet points
  • Backend search terms
  • Product description and A+ Content
  • Category and browse node relevance
  • Customer search and engagement signals

Why Keyword Indexing Matters

Without proper keyword indexing, a listing will not appear in search results regardless of its quality or sales performance. Indexing is a foundational requirement for Amazon SEO and organic visibility.

Common Indexing Issues

  • Keywords not placed in indexable fields
  • Suppressed or incomplete listings
  • Category mismatches
  • Overuse of restricted or irrelevant terms
  • Delayed catalog updates

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