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SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS

Last Updated March 25, 2022 (Version 2.0)

CHANNEL MANAGEMENT

HINGE COMMERCE's Channel Management includes a strategic operations team executing the day-to-day tasks needed for a successful e-commerce business. HINGE COMMERCE acts as an extension of your brand, providing end-to-end synchronized solutions.

SERVICE NAME SERVICE DESCRIPTION CONTRACT SERVICE #
Account Manager Point of ContactProvide strategic guidance and consulting on growth opportunities; includes weekly meeting with Account ManagerCM-000
Listing Quality AuditOur Account Audit provides you with an unbiased scorecard of your overall Amazon account health, including analysis of your shipping, customer service, and product policy compliance, as well as an audit of your product listing health and account set up. This audit highlights areas of focus to improve organic sales and improve your product ranking.CM-001
Reimbursement RecoveryIdentify, investigate and manage recovery case to receive all potential reimbursements. HINGE COMMERCE will expedite process on behalf of your brand.CM-002
Brand Registry Setup and ManagementBrand registry enrollment, trademark attorney partnership, and Amazon case managementCM-003
Project Zero Setup and Management[Prerequisite: Must have Brand Registry] Project Zero enrollment to help manage counterfeit productsCM-004
Transparency Setup and Management[Prerequisite: Must have Brand Registry] Work with a third party partner to define and print labels.CM-006
Platform ConsultingMargin analysis to determine the optimal platform (Vendor vs. Seller) based on product category, dimensions, shipping costs, and other fees.CM-007
New Account Set-upSet up a new Seller Marketplace account, implement initial listings, and secure category approval.CM-008
Category ApprovalSpecific categories require additional Amazon approval – HINGE COMMERCE can help accelerate approval times by up to two monthsCM-009
Demand PlanningWeekly coverage calculation to minimize out-of-stocks while also reducing the amount of storage fees Analysis reflects sales velocity, aged and excess units, receiving and manufacturing turn time, marketing and seasonalityCM-010
Catalog ManagementFor standard listings managed by HINGE COMMERCE (see D-008), we will oversee on-going maintenance of these listings (including suppressed listings, stranded listings, quality alerts, etc.)CM-011
Account ReinstatementHINGE COMMERCE's expertise in managing seller accounts across dozens of categories provides us insights with the most effective way to re-instate an account after suspension. We work on your behalf to re-activate yuor account and partner with your team to create processes to prevent reoccurrenceCM-012
Listing ReinstatementMarketplace listings can be supressed at any time due to a variety of factors, including excessive negative reviews, excess return rates, or incorrect classification of restricted products. HINGE COMMERCE's experience in managing thousands of listings to identify the root cause of a listing supression and get your listings re-activated as soon as possible.CM-013
Account Plan of ActionIf your account has been suspended, HINGE COMMERCE will review your account, notifications, and data. HINGE COMMERCE will create a plan of action to get the account reinstated, and partner with your team to create processes to prevent reoccurence.CM-014
Violation Case Creation and ManagementThrough brand registry, we manage violation cases, including counterfeit infringement, copyright infringement, or IP infringement. Cases are written based on terms of serviceCM-015
Semi-Annual Copy / Keyword UpdatesReview existing copywriting on all listings to review for new front-end, back-end and negative keywords. Update keywords and make changes to active listings accordingly.D-017

PPC, SPONSORED BRAND, & DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES

HINGE COMMERCE oversees high-performing campaigns to achieve the greatest return on investment for marketplace on-platform paid advertising, including Amazon Advertising Services (AMS), and digital marketing on Walmart.com. Management of Marketing Services is included as part of Channel Management, but it does not include the marketing spend itself. Marketing services can also be contracted with HINGE COMMERCE as a standalone service (outside of Channel Management).

SERVICE NAME SERVICE DESCRIPTION CONTRACT SERVICE #
Marketplace Paid Search / Amazon Advertising Management / Walmart Advertising ManagementActivities include:
  • Develop campaign strategies and create ads tailored to your brand Sponsored Brands and Display Ad campaigns included within the advertising mix to drive impressions and retargeting efforts.
  • Bid optimization - keyword bids are evaluated and adjusted hourly across all Sponsored Brand campaigns in order to deliver optimal performance metrics.
M-001
Automated Keyword Bidding and OptimizationActivities include:
  • Keyword refinement - new keywords are mined and existing targets are refined on a weekly basis across campaigns. Negative targets are initiated to eliminate wasted ad spending.
  • Campaign budgets and ad spend are evaluated and adjusted on a daily, weekly and monthly cadence.
M-002

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS SERVICES

We provide "ala carte" services to support and optimize your marketplace business.

SERVICE NAME SERVICE DESCRIPTION CONTRACT SERVICE #
Manage Customer Service - Respond to Buyer-Seller MessagesLeverage Hinge Axis, our proprietary Amazon Management Software to respond to in-bound buyer messages. This gives you access to our standard response templates or create your own templates.CM-006

REPORTING & DATA TRACKING SERVICES

Through a combination of proprietary tools and marketplace analysis, we continuously inform and advise clients on everything from the competitive landscape to trending search terms. We offer a variety of reports along with real-time daily dashboards to cover all your needs.

SERVICE NAME SERVICE DESCRIPTION CONTRACT SERVICE #
Advanced reporting on Hinge Axis, our proprietary Amazon Management Software.Includes automated two-year historical data trends, and interactive KPI dashboard.R-001
Weekly Performance ReportWeekly Amazon performance metrics, including: Sales Dollars, Unit Sales, Ad Spending, Return on Ad Spending, Traffic Metrics, Ad campaign level details, at Brand, Parent, and Child-level details trended over time. Results are delivered on Hinge Axis, our proprietary Amazon Management Software.R-002
Third Party (3P Seller) Tracking ReportThis tracks the sellers for all common SKUs in your catalog, as measured by Hinge Axis. Includes tracking of MAP compliance and seller ratings. This enables registered brand owners to have visibility and take action on unauthorized sellers on Amazon. Results are delivered on Hinge Axis, our proprietary Amazon Management Software.R-003
Listing Quality AuditThis automated audit will be delivered on Hinge Axis, our proprietary Amazon Management Software. It highlights areas of opportunity to improve organic sales and product ranking, and showcases which seller is winning the buy-box. Results are delivered on Hinge Axis, our proprietary Amazon Management Software.R-004
Amazon Competitive Brand Share ReportTracking of competitive sales on Amazon by category, by brand, and by product. Includes revenue, unit volume, average price. Results trended by week and by month.R-005

CONSULTING SERVICES

HINGE COMMERCE's strategic consulting services enables you to launch and manage your business on Amazon with clear strategic and data-driven insights, including white space opportunities and future growth plans.

SERVICE NAME SERVICE DESCRIPTION CONTRACT SERVICE # EXAMPLES
Market Size Category ReviewAssess category size on Amazon, identify top competitors across segments, their respective brand share, and average price per unit. Positioning for top SKUs. Consumer search trends in the category. New product white space opportunities also identifiedCS-001
Business Launch PlanStrategic business review plus detailed launch plan for Amazon. Launch plan includes assortment recommendations, size of prize volume estimation, and a proforma P&L. Margin analysis reflects recommended fulfilment method, recommended pricing, Amazon fees, recommended marketing spending, and brand's cost of goods.CS-002
Assortment StrategyAnalyze competitive environment on Amazon to determine how to win the buy box, and assess cost analysis Demand planning and inventory recommendationsCS-003

CREATIVE DESIGN SERVICES

Our graphic designers and copywriters combine e-commerce channel best practices with cutting-edge design customized for your brand on any channel. We develop product listings that are relevant, accurate, with search-optimized content to maximize impressions and conversions.

SERVICE NAME SERVICE DESCRIPTION CONTRACT SERVICE # EXAMPLES
Premium Listing Creation - Parent SKUCreate or optimize product descriptions, titles, and bullet points while leveraging keywords on the front and back-end for the Premium listing. Includes 4 images that are optimized for background removal, size, file naming, and marketplace formatting. [Note: Service does not include uploading.]
D-001
Product Listing Keyword Research and CopywritingOptimize product descriptions, titles, and bullet points, leveraging keywords in front and back-end. [Note: Service does not include uploading.]
D-003
Product Listing Images - Format Client Images for UploadReformatting existing client images to comply with platform standards. [Note: Service does not include uploading.]
D-005
Product Listing Images - Create Custom ImagesCreate eye-catching custom product imagery for listing, showing product in-use, lifestyle shots, beauty shots that are all optimized for mobile and desktop. [Note: Service does not include uploading.]
  • Design work includes up to two design revisions
D-006
Keyword ReportsThis data will enable you to leverage the industry-leading data to do your own copywritingD-007
Enhanced Content - Copy and DesignDevelop content strategy and design for compelling creative that supports brand strategy, product story and implementing best practices for mobile and desktop. Inclusive of build, graphic design, and copywriting. Includes Amazon A+, Target Rich Media, and Walmart Enhanced Content.
  • Design work includes up to two design revisions
D-008
Individual Enhanced Content Module CreationIncludes Amazon A+, Target Rich Media, and Walmart Enhanced Content.D-009
Storefront Copy and DesignIncorporate premium in-store experience using a custom branded destination on Amazon. Inclusive of build, graphic design, and copywriting. Includes front page and 3 tabs. [Note: Service does not include uploading.]
  • Design work includes up to two design revisions
D-010
Individual Storefront Tab Creation[Service does not include uploading.]D-011
Product Photography and VideoCreate clear and well-defined product photographs or video that are optimized for mobile and desktop that can be leveraged on all e-commerce platforms
    D-012
    Product Motion Graphic (PMG)Creation of product motion graphic utilized to showcase a single product by including stills and focused messaging. [Note: Service does not include uploading.]
    • Design work includes up to two design revisions
    D-013
    Campaign Motion GraphicCreation of a graphic that is similar to a GIF. This graphic is a looping, no audio graphic that is a maximum of 20 seconds showcasing up to 6 products. [Note: Service does not include uploading.]
    • Design work includes up to two design revisions
    D-014
    Additional Design RevisionsPer-hour charge for any additional revisions to newly-created or existing contentD-015
    Semi-Annual Content AuditReview existing content strategy and design, and benchmark vs key competition and the category trends. Assess what changes or updates are needed.D-016
    Semi-Annual Copy/Keyword UpdatesRefresh keywords and copy every 6 months. Provided as part of Channel Management.D-017
    Design Update for Seasonal or Competitive RefreshCreation of content to support special events, including: Cyber Monday, Black Friday, Prime Day, holidays, seasons, and client-specific key dates. [Note: Service does not include uploading.]
    • Design work includes up to two design revisions
    D-018