After working at Amazon for a couple of years, Larry Pluimer realized there was a disconnect between brands and Amazon in terms of what’s required to be successful on the platform. That’s exactly what prompted him to start Seattle-based agency Indigitous in 2010, which has since helped clients like BlenderBottle, Gu Energy and Therm-a-Rest navigate Amazon’s waters.
Pluimer explained that goods on Amazon can be divided into hardlines (goods like pet products, tools, sporting equipment and furniture), softlines (apparel), consumables, electronics and media; some of those categories are more conducive to Amazon than others—like books, the product Amazon was designed to sell.
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