Getting Started

What's different about Walmart vs Amazon keyword research

Understanding the unique characteristics of Walmart's marketplace will help you optimize your keyword research strategy and improve your product visibility.

Key Platform Differences at a Glance

Quick comparison of the most important differences between Walmart and Amazon

Walmart Marketplace

  • Smaller but growing customer base
  • Focus on everyday low prices
  • Less competition in many categories
  • Stricter seller requirements

Amazon Marketplace

  • Massive customer base worldwide
  • Premium pricing often acceptable
  • Extremely high competition
  • Lower barrier to entry

Ranking Factors Comparison

How each platform weights different factors for search ranking

Ranking FactorWalmartAmazon
Price Competitiveness
Very High
Medium
Sales Velocity
High
Very High
Review Quality
High
Very High
Product Title Optimization
High
Very High
Seller Performance
Very High
High
Brand Recognition
Medium
High

Walmart Keyword Strategy

Focus areas for Walmart marketplace success

Price-focused keywords

Include terms like "affordable," "budget," "value," "cheap"

Brand partnerships

Leverage Walmart's strong brand relationships

Local relevance

Consider regional preferences and store pickup

Less saturated niches

Opportunity in categories with fewer sellers

Amazon Keyword Strategy

Proven approaches for Amazon marketplace

Long-tail specificity

Highly specific keywords to cut through competition

Premium positioning

Keywords like "premium," "professional," "best"

Trend responsiveness

Quick adaptation to seasonal and viral trends

Review-driven terms

Keywords that highlight product benefits

Customer Behavior Differences

Understanding how shoppers behave differently on each platform

Walmart Shoppers

  • • More price-sensitive and budget-conscious
  • • Often shopping for everyday essentials
  • • Value convenience and pickup options
  • • Trust established brands and value
  • • Less likely to impulse buy
  • • Compare prices more actively

Amazon Shoppers

  • • More willing to pay premium for convenience
  • • Shopping for both needs and wants
  • • Heavy reliance on reviews and ratings
  • • Comfortable with unknown brands
  • • Higher impulse purchase rates
  • • Expect fast, free shipping

Why WallyPilot is Perfect for Walmart

How our tool is specifically designed for Walmart's unique characteristics

Walmart-Specific Features

  • Price competitiveness analysis
  • Walmart ranking algorithm insights
  • Category-specific optimization
  • Seller performance tracking

Strategic Advantages

  • Lower competition keyword identification
  • Value-focused keyword suggestions
  • Walmart customer behavior insights
  • Regional and local optimization

Common Mistakes When Switching Platforms

Avoid these pitfalls when applying Amazon strategies to Walmart

❌ What NOT to do

  • • Copy Amazon keywords exactly
  • • Ignore price competitiveness
  • • Use premium pricing strategies
  • • Overload titles with keywords
  • • Neglect seller performance metrics

✅ What TO do instead

  • • Research Walmart-specific terms
  • • Focus on value propositions
  • • Emphasize everyday low prices
  • • Create clear, benefit-focused titles
  • • Maintain excellent seller standards