E579: How to Make Your Own Amazon SaaS Tools (& Annual Software Poll)

In this episode, Dave talks about how you can start developing custom software for Amazon, and what the main benefits are. He'll be covering how to setup custom software, the requirements needed, and the advantages of using third-party APIs to enhance data access.  The Big Takeaway Custom software can significantly enhance Amazon business operations. Most off-the-shelf software are mostly perfect; just lacking the necessary customization. Third-party APIs can provide valuable data not available through Amazon's main API. The Selling Partner API is the latest standard for Amazon integrations. AWS costs for API access are generally very low. AI advancements have reduced the cost of software development. Custom software can provide a competitive edge for Amazon sellers. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Custom Amazon Software 02:25 - The Need for Custom Solutions 05:38 - Setting Up Custom Software 10:50 - Understanding the Amazon API 12:41 - Getting Started with Development As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, reach out to us at [email protected] if you're interested.  Don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. If you have any questions, send us an email at [email protected]. We'd love to help you in any way we can.  Thanks for listening!