August 10, 2026

How promoted listings quietly wipe your margin

Guides, Strategy

If your margin before ads is thin, promoted listings can buy unprofitable volume.

Stress-test ads % in the marketplace calculator, then try a higher price + ads in the A/B scenario tab. Volume that loses £1.40 per order is not a growth strategy.

Cap ad spend until your organic break-even price is clear — then decide whether ads expand a healthy offer or paper over a bad one.