OmniSynkAi Optimizing Product Listings

Over the summer I had the chance to intern at OmniSynkAi as a Product Management Intern, where I worked to optimize product listings with AI-Powered Monitoring and A/B Testing. I worked cross-functionally with UX Researchers, Designers, and Marketers to complete a sprint for possible optimization for product listings.

Product Requirements Document:

Title: Optimizing Product Listings with AI-Powered Monitoring and A/B Testing

Project Lead: Sarah Lee

Collaborators:

  • UX Designer

    • Precious John

Enhancing Product Listing Optimization through UX Design

  • Data Analyst

  • Wongpiwat Sang-niam

  • AI/ML Engineer Lead - Damien Dhingra

Timeline: July 11 - August 23

Problem Statement

E-commerce sellers often create product listings and then neglect them, missing out on opportunities to improve performance. Manually monitoring and optimizing listings is time-consuming and requires expertise.

Objectives

  • Continuous Optimization: Automatically monitor and analyze the performance of product listings across all platforms.

  • A/B Testing: Enable sellers to experiment with different variations of titles, descriptions, images, and prices to find the most effective combination.

  • Data-Driven Insights: Provide clear, actionable insights to help sellers understand what works and what doesn't.

  • Increased Sales: Improve listing performance, drive more clicks, and ultimately increase sales.

Phase 1: Feature Refinement & Research

  1. Performance Metrics:

  • Define key metrics for evaluating listing performance (clicks, views, conversions, etc.).

  • Identify benchmarks and thresholds for triggering optimization suggestions.

  1. A/B Testing Options:

  • Determine which elements of a listing can be tested (title, description, images, price).

  • Decide on the types of tests to offer (e.g., simple A/B tests, multivariate tests).

  • Consider how to present results to users (clear statistics, visual comparisons).

  1. AI Integration (Optional):

  • Explore how AI could be used to:

    • Generate alternative titles and descriptions.

    • Analyze competitor listings and suggest improvements.

    • Predict the impact of different changes on performance.

Phase 2: UI/UX Design - Enhancing Product Listing Optimization through UX Design

  1. Listing Performance Dashboard:

  • Design a dashboard to display key performance metrics for each listing.

  • Include clear visual representations of trends and comparisons across platforms.

  • Highlight listings that are underperforming or could benefit from optimization.

  1. A/B Testing Interface:

  • Design a simple interface for sellers to set up and manage A/B tests.

  • Allow for easy comparison of test variations.

  • Clearly display test results and their statistical significance.

  1. Optimization Suggestions:

  • Develop a system for presenting AI-powered or rule-based suggestions for improving listings.

  • Allow users to accept or reject suggestions with a single click.

Phase 3: Development & Testing

  1. Implement Monitoring & A/B Testing:

  • Develop backend logic to track listing performance and run A/B tests.

  • Integrate with e-commerce platforms to collect data and apply changes.

  1. AI Integration (Optional):

  • If applicable, integrate the chosen AI model into the system.

  1. Thorough Testing:

  • Test the functionality and accuracy of monitoring, A/B testing, and AI-powered suggestions.

Deliverables

  • User Flow Diagram

  • Wireframes/Mockups:

    • Listing performance dashboard

    • A/B testing interface

    • Optimization suggestions UI

  • Technical Specification Document

  • Testing Plan

  • User Feedback Report (if testing is conducted)

Success Metrics

  • Increased Listing Performance: Measure the average improvement in key metrics (clicks, conversions, etc.) for listings that have been optimized.

  • User Engagement: Track the percentage of sellers actively using the A/B testing and optimization tools.

  • Customer Satisfaction: Gather feedback from users on the effectiveness and ease of use of the features.

I started off by working with Srishti to conduct research on A/B testing, possible painpoints, and performance metrics

Major Pain Points for Optimizing Product Listings with AI-powered monitoring

Time-Consuming Manual Updates:

  • Issue: Continuously monitoring and updating product listings can be incredibly time-consuming.

  • Impact: Sellers may neglect regular updates, missing out on optimization opportunities.

Lack of Expertise in SEO:

  • Issue: Many sellers lack the knowledge and skills required to effectively optimize product listings for search engines.

  • Impact: Poor SEO can lead to lower visibility and reduced sales.

Keeping Up with Algorithm Changes:

  • Issue: E-commerce platforms frequently update their search algorithms.

  • Impact: Sellers need to constantly adapt their listings to stay competitive, which can be challenging without automated tools.

Inventory Management:

  • Issue: Maintaining accurate inventory levels across multiple platforms can be difficult.

  • Impact: Stockouts or overselling can lead to negative customer experiences and lost sales.

Competition Analysis:

  • Issue: Regularly analyzing competitors' listings and pricing strategies is crucial but time-consuming.

  • Impact: Without this analysis, sellers may price their products ineffectively or miss market trends.

Data Overload:

  • Issue: E-commerce platforms generate a lot of data, making it hard for sellers to identify actionable insights.

  • Impact: Sellers may struggle to make data-driven decisions without advanced tools.

Managing Customer Reviews and Feedback:

  • Issue: Monitoring and responding to customer reviews can be time-consuming.

  • Impact: Unaddressed negative reviews can harm the seller’s reputation and sales.

Content Quality:

  • Issue: High-quality images, descriptions, and keywords are essential, but creating and maintaining them is resource-intensive.

  • Impact: Low-quality listings can result in lower conversion rates.

International Market Challenges:

  • Issue: Expanding to international markets requires localization and understanding of local regulations and consumer behavior.

  • Impact: Sellers may miss growth opportunities or face compliance issues.

Advertising and Promotions Management:

  • Issue: Managing ad campaigns and promotions effectively across different platforms can be complex.

  • Impact: Ineffective ad spend and missed promotional opportunities can reduce profitability.

Performance Metrics:

  • Define key metrics for evaluating listing performance (clicks, views, conversions, etc.).

  • Identify benchmarks and thresholds for triggering optimization suggestions.

  1. A/B Testing Options:

  • Determine which elements of a listing can be tested (title, description, images, price).

  • Decide on the types of tests to offer (e.g., simple A/B tests, multivariate tests).

  • Consider how to present results to users (clear statistics, visual comparisons).

  1. AI Integration (Optional):

  • Explore how AI could be used to:

    • Generate alternative titles and descriptions.

    • Analyze competitor listings and suggest improvements.

    • Predict the impact of different changes on performance.