Amazon Brand Story Feature

The Amazon Brand Story Module: Everything You Need to Know

The newest addition to Amazon’s A+ content is the Brand Story. 

The carousel-like feature is another way to show off your brand’s personality, build trust with your customers and guide them into making a purchase. (It’s also your ticket to help you get access to Premium A+ Content for free!)

In this article, we’ll be talking about what the brand story is, share some examples and give you some tips on how to make yours more impactful. 

What are Amazon Brand Stories? 

The Amazon brand story is the most recent feature within Amazon’s A+ Content.  

On desktop, the brand story appears in rectangular form with a background and has a scrolling feature that allows you to see more modules. 

You can think of the brand story feature as a type of pitch deck. 

Currently there are 4 different modules to work with and you can add as many as you want. The carousel (or scrolling feature) allows for easy exploration of your brand and product collections.

Where do they appear? 

The modules for brand stories usually appear above the regular A+ content, but it depends on the category.

What are the requirements for an Amazon Brand Story? 

To create a brand story on Amazon, you simply need to be brand registered on Amazon and have an active trademark

Want to know more about brand registry and how it can help you? Read our article about brand registry on Amazon here.

Amazon Brand Story Modules

There are 4 types of modules for brand stories, plus the brand carousel background which is one of the most important ones. 

4 module types

You can add up to 19 modules in a single Brand Story.

Let’s go through them all and which dimensions they require for images. 

On desktop, the background or main image is important because it establishes the brand identity and helps the other modules stand out.

On mobile, it’s even more important to have a main image that pops because there’s much less space to stop your customers and get them to scroll through. 

Here’s an example of a visually rich background image that gives a customer an idea of how the brand will make them feel:

HBNO background brand story image

📏 The main image size on desktop is 1464px x 625px. The main image on mobile is 463px x 625px. You can also include an optional headline (30 characters) and optional body text (135 characters).  

Should you include the optional text in your Amazon brand story background?  

Not necessarily. Some brands simply choose to have a beautiful image, their logo and perhaps an arrow to indicate “scroll through here”. 

When designing your background image for your carousel, remember that the first 2 modules will be covering up most of it, so design accordingly.

Brand Story Q&A

This is a great module as you can now control the narrative.  

In question-and-answer form, you can dive deeper into where your brand started, what it stands for, and what you hope to achieve. This is a fantastic way to build a connection with your customers and show your personality and purpose

Brand Q&A example

For the Brand Q&A module, you have: 

  • 600 total characters 
  • Option to answer up to 3 questions 

You can choose from the following ones: 

  • How did we get our start? 
  • What makes our products unique? 
  • Why do we love what we do? 
  • What problem are we solving? 

Or you can also create your own question. Think about something you want your customer to know – something that sets you apart – and answer it here. 

Brand Logo & Description

This module is best for introducing your brand. Include your logo and a bit of text.

aloe cure brand intro example
brand intro example

📏 Here, add your logo image in 315px x 145px dimensions. You also have up to 450 characters to introduce your brand.

Brand Focus Image

The brand focus image module is a nice piece of real estate for beautiful, on-brand images. Entice customers with high-quality photos and continue sharing your story.

Most brands use the brand focus image module to design and share their story following their own visual guidelines.

The way brand Love Crunch has taken advantage of these image sizes and created simple, beautiful layouts to attract customers is a great model. It shows that brand stories don’t necessarily need to follow the subdued white format that Amazon shows as examples. 

amazon brand focus image example

Here, the colors are consistent, and they’ve thought outside the box with their design. I even love the inclusion of customer reviews with their product in use (although most of the time Amazon flags this type of content). Content like this makes it easy for the customer to keep scrolling and imagine the product in their lives. 

Amazon brand focus module
brand focus image example

📏 In this section, you have a background image with 362px x 453px dimensions. You also have optional text options for a headline (30 characters) and body text (135 characters). 

Brand ASIN & Store Showcase

This module is special as it offers a direct link to your store (you can read more about the many benefits of creating a branded storefront on Amazon) and 4 images with ASINS attached.

This example from Civant is a creative example of how to organize this module in an appealing and creative way. Just because you’re required to upload an image of the ASIN doesn’t mean it has to be on a boring white background. Use this to your advantage!

Civant Brand Story example with store links
Brand ASIN & Store Showcase Module
Brand ASIN modile example

📏 Image sizes: 166px x 182px
You’ll need to include a headline of 30 maximum characters and an optional link to your store using the brand store ID.

We’ve got some nice examples and tips ahead to make your brand stories really pop. 

Do you want a beautiful, intentionally-designed Brand Story? Get in touch.

Amazon Brand Story Examples

Since the Brand Story was first introduced, we’ve seen a lot of really nice examples. Here are some of our favorites.

1. Civant

Simple, clear, and effective. Everything about this brand story is clear and clean, just like their skincare products. They use high-quality images and to-the-point copy.

Civant Amazon brand story example

2. Pawstruck

Love the creativity here and how creative Pawstruck got. Using this holiday-style template to make the modules look like gifts is super cute and puts the customer in the holiday shopping mood. Their calls to action and copy (“Pawfect for Big Chewers”, “Upgrade to Premium Dog Food”) are inviting, too. If you check out their A+ content it’s also eye-catching and creative. Bravo.

Pawstruck Seasonal Amazon Brand Story Example

3. Silk Road Organic

This brand is serious about the products they make and it shows. They do a great job of communicating their story and their goals. I like that they highlight USDA Organic certification, non-GMO, and non tested on animals in the background image on desktop so it’s always visible.

It’s also great that they feature giving back and are proud to show off their women-owned and operated team in their modules. You get a sense of the company from this brand story.

Silk Road Organic Brand Story Example

4. Pink Stork

Pink Stork is definitely on brand using bright colors, big readable fonts and attractive images. I love the large image of their founder, the quote and that that included the small CTA there – “swipe to discover more”. This one will definitely keep you scrolling.

Pink Stork Brand Story Example

Tips for Better Amazon Brand Stories

Not all Amazon brand stories are created equal. The best ones we’ve seen combine a few of these tips to attract customers and tell their story.  

A great brand story example with a company that wants to make a difference is this one from betterway. Right off the bat, they share their unique mission: We make clean, sustainable, high-quality products that are better for you and the planet. They talk about using renewable and responsibly sourced materials, and also use a module to lead customers to their store.

Our tips to create a better brand story on Amazon: 

  • Start with a bang: better background carousel images 
  • Keep them scrolling 
  • Alternate the visual style of modules 
  • Show off your personality and share your mission 
  • Use customer reviews 
  • Link to collections 

Let’s go over each point in greater detail. 

Start with a bang: better background carousel images

I mentioned above that the background carousel module is important. It helps establish and identify the brand and is the first impression your brand story makes. 

  • Keep in mind the space the modules will be taking up 
  • Use your brand colors 
  • Include a logo in the lefthand section (optional) 
  • Think about including an arrow that makes it obvious to people on mobile that they should swipe through to the next modules 
  • Use beautiful imagery relevant to your brand (this could also include some images of your product) 

Below is a nice example of a background image that’s simple yet works well with the theme of what Magichrome is selling.

Magichrome shower handles amazon brand story example

Here’s what not to do. Look at this example below. Behind the module, you’ll see a woman that’s only uncovered after sliding through other modules. This brand could have simply flipped the image to include the woman drinking her smoothie to the far-left corner, filling up the gap that appears when you first start scrolling. 

The headline text “explore FGO” doesn’t really add much here either. They could have included it within the background design with an arrow and a better call to action.

It’s important to be mindful of this space, especially on mobile.

It used to be that you’d be able to see the small, empty section on the left. Now, you’ll have to make sure that your first module is strong. Strong enough to capture a customer’s attention and have them scroll through for more info:

ethique shampoo and conditioner bars
betterway sustainable bamboo products
Amara baby food brand story module

Keep them scrolling

Use beautiful images in your modules to attract customers and keep them scrolling to see more content. You can add up to 19 modules, so don’t be afraid to add more info about your brand, collections or featured products.

I like how below Hero uses a variety of modules and information to create a magazine-like aesthetic. Their color scheme and fonts are simple, bright and casual. They do a nice job of explaining their mission and origin story, as well as a little bit about their ingredients.

Everything all together makes you want to keep scrolling.

This leads to the next point… 

Alternate the visual style of modules

Creating contrast between modules like Nature’s Path did above makes scrolling more interesting. I like that they used the full images with a collection and link to the shop between the two.  

Below, Haakaa also alternates between full-sized images and images with text:

alternate visual styles between modules

Link to collections

Linking to the Amazon storefront is one of the modules that make up the brand story. Using it well is another thing.  

You can use the basic images on the white background and create a collection that takes the browser to a specific section or page of the storefront.  

Or you can get creative like Ethique did and create images in line with your brand colors. Collections like this make it effortless for customers to browse products without even getting to the store.  

They also make it easier for customers who might not know what they’re looking for to identify what they want. 

ethique body collection
Shop ethique's favorites
ethique lip collection

Show off your personality and share your mission

Remember the brand story higher up for the shower heads? They radiate the mood and lifestyle the customer will feel if they make the purchase with the calm, clean and soothing image. 

Show your customer how their life can be with your product and it’ll be an easier sell. 

Ethique does a great job of sharing their mission. 

They use 2 modules to show that they want to make a positive change in the world.  

The first one is a striking layout of their products with some copy and their logo (using the brand focus module). The next goes into greater detail about their mission using the Q&A module. 

Two modules that make you want to scroll further, with alternating visuals to create contrast. Well done. 

Ethique shares their mission in the amazon brand story

How to Create a Brand Story (Step by Step)

1. Log into Seller Central. Under Advertising, select A+ Content

2. Then select “Start creating A+ content” 

3. Next, select “Create a Brand Story” 

select create amazon brand story

4. Add the “Content name” and select the language of your story

give your content a name

5. Select “Add Module”  

add module

6. Select the module you want and begin filling it in

7. Once you’ve added 2 modules (plus the background carousel image), you can select the ASINs for the brand story. 

apply asins

8. Type to find the ASIN

search for the asin

9. Click the button to review and then submit

review and submit

10. Once submitted, Amazon will approve or reject within 7 days of submission. If rejected, they will give a list of reasons why. You can then adjust what you need to and resubmit.

Key Takeaways

The newest addition to A+ content is one that all brands should consider creating for their listings. 

The Amazon Brand Story feature: 

  • Helps you stand out from bigger competitors and creates a connection with your customer 
  • Lets you control the story you want to tell 
  • Keeps customers on your page longer thanks to the scrollable carousel element 
  • Offers a creative way to present your products 

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