Refersion Amazon Integration

Planned and executed user experience research projects for a rapid-growth SaaS company serving brands on Shopify and Amazon. Collaborated cross-functionally to inform product design through UX research insights. Represented team in presenting research findings to executive-level leadership, leveraging data to guide business decisions.

Introduction

My Role: User Experience Researcher

Users: Brands selling on Amazon and their affiliates.

Problem: Amazon has a 5x conversion rate over other platforms, but brands selling on Amazon do not have access to data and tools to manage their program, decreasing their ROAS.

Scope: Integrating Amazon’s APIs with existing backend systems and ensuring compatibility across multiple devices within a six-month

Process

What I did, and why?

Conducted user interviews, planned and facilitated design workshops, and developed journey maps and “living” personas

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Led Beta testing, synthesized findings, and reported actionable insights for prioritization planning.

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Advocated for communication tools to support customers building direct relationships with Amazon affiliates to join the brand direct program with higher commissions.

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Outcomes

The Amazon POC drove user and business value by:

  • Meaningful data and communication tools for optimization

  • Conversions increased by more than 3x

  • Increased number of direct affiliates

  • Additional revenue stream for Refersion

  • Improved customer satisfaction

User Problem

“I manage data, track conversions, and pay commissions for my direct affiliates in my Shopify store. I need the same functionality to scale on Amazon, which feels like a black hole with no data.”