Date: July 31st, 2025

Summary: Kevin King explores a potential Rufus image hack using hidden keywords, Amazon's new AI partnerships with major publishers, the controversial star-only feedback system, and how external content is reshaping Amazon's search algorithms.

Key Points Discussed:

• Testing hidden keyword embedding in Amazon product images for Rufus


• Amazon's content partnerships with Condé Nast and Hearst for Rufus AI


• New star-only seller feedback system causing seller backlash


• Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) as the new SEO frontier


• Amazon ending FBA prep services in 2026


• Neil Patel's 2025 SEO strategies across platforms


• $1M/month Amazon PPC campaign breakdowns

Links Mentioned:

• BDSN E-Commerce Detective Episode 1


• BDSN Vault


• ProductPinion


• ImageChek tool


• Ranking on Amazon Isn't Magic - It's Optimization Science (Rufus & Cosmo)


• Neil Patel's SEO Strategy for 2025


• The 5 Amazon PPC Campaigns That Took Us to $1M/Month


• BDSN Mystery Link


• DragonFish AEO Waitlist

Hot Picks:

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• The top 14 Amazon appeal questions (and answers)


• SmartScout versus Helium 10 - how do they stack up?


• Helium 10's Amazon to TikTok Shop one-click listing converter

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Parting Shot: "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston Churchill

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