You’ve just launched a new listing on Amazon, congratulations! But what happens if it doesn’t show up in the search results?

This process (known as indexing) can be frustrating, particularly when it doesn’t work correctly. In such a competitive marketplace, visibility to your Amazon listings is critical to making sales.

So why wouldn’t your products show up in the search results, and how can this issue be fixed?

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know. Let’s look over some of the reasons why your Amazon products may not be showing up in the search results.

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USPS, UPS, and Fedex are incredibly efficient in getting mail and packages where they need to go.

You may be wondering however, what happens to mail that is missing an apartment number? Will it still be able to be delivered, will it be held for pickup, or could it even be returned to the sender as undeliverable?

Unfortunately, the answer is it depends. However, in this article we’ll cover everything you need to know about mail with missing apartment numbers, and share some tips that will help ensure you receive your mail safely and reliably.

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There are over 150,000 USPS collection boxes throughout the United States, and they have been a trusted way to drop off letters and packages for centuries.

One thing you may be wondering when you drop something off in one of those blue boxes, is how long you can expect it to be sitting there.

How often is mail picked up from USPS blue collection boxes, and what time of the day is this done?

In this article, we’ll cover everything that you need to know!

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If you’re tracking a USPS package, you may notice that it says, “Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending.”

But what does this actually mean?

This message from USPS can be confusing, and doesn’t paint a full picture of what’s actually going on with your package.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the package acceptance pending message, and what to do if it doesn’t update.

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Are you expecting a package, and wondering why it’s taking so long?

Perhaps you’ve taken a look at tracking you and you’ve noticed something that doesn’t make sense. The package seemed to be well on its way, then suddenly a new scan showed it was somewhere even further away from where its supposed to be delivered!

This can be really confusing, and make you wonder if the package is going to be delivered late.

Fortunately, couriers rarely deliver packages using a direct route to your door, and this behavior is normal. This holds true for all major couriers – USPS, UPS, Fedex, and DHL included.

But why does this happen, and will it lead to delays with delivery?

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know.

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Opening a 2nd shop on Etsy is a big deal, and not a decision that should be taken lightly.

At the same time, it’s an incredible opportunity to drastically increase your sales, and take your Etsy selling experience to an entirely new level.

While Etsy certainly allows you to start a 2nd (or even multiple) shops, there are a few rules that you must follow, as well as some best practices that will ensure everything goes smoothly.

In this guide, we’ll cover not only how to successfully start a 2nd Etsy shop, but all the benefits and drawbacks of doing so. These are really important to keep in mind, so make sure you take all of it into account before opening up an additional store!

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