{"id":12779,"date":"2026-05-19T19:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T19:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/?p=12779---90e14262-0931-4f11-a3bc-171491c24341"},"modified":"2026-09-22T06:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T06:25:17","slug":"action-pulse-on-aihello-rules-driven-automation-for-search-terms-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/action-pulse-on-aihello-rules-driven-automation-for-search-terms-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Action Pulse on AiHello: Rules-Driven Automation for Search Terms &amp; Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group ah-reading-guide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>\n.ah-reading-guide{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;color:#26364a;font-size:18px;line-height:1.8;counter-reset:ah-section}.ah-reading-guide *{box-sizing:border-box}.ah-reading-guide p{margin:0 0 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*{color:#fff!important}\n.ah-reading-guide .ah-equation{display:block;margin:16px 0;padding:16px 20px;border-left:4px solid #2378b9;background:#edf4fa;border-radius:8px;font-size:20px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;overflow-wrap:anywhere}<\/style><noscript><style>.ah-reading-guide [data-aos]{opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;transform:none!important}<\/style><\/noscript><header><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Action_Pulse_Precision_Rules-Driven_Control_for_Your_Amazon_Ads\"><\/span>Action Pulse: Precision, Rules-Driven Control for Your Amazon Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ah-lead\">When you need to override <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/the-system-is-being-updated-300x300.jpg\"  data-excerpt=\"Dive into June&#039;s AutoPilot algorithm updates! Uncover Jump Start, Campaign Audit, Keyword Quality Score, and features to boost your campaign success.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/autopilot-update-for-may\/\">AutoPilot<\/a> or enforce your own guardrails then Action Pulse executes your rules, every day, without drama.<\/p><\/header><section><p><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong><\/p><ul> \t<li><strong>What<\/strong>: Action Pulse is manual, rules-driven automation for <em><a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/amazon-advertising-keyword-search-term-reports-harvesting-300x200.jpg\"  data-excerpt=\"Unlock Amazon Seller success with Amazon Brand Analytics&#039; Search Keywords report. Master finding top search terms to optimize listings and PPC for maximum visibility and sales.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/the-full-amazon-search-terms-report-guide\/\">search terms<\/a><\/em> and <em>products<\/em>.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Why<\/strong>: Use AutoPilot for end-to-end optimization; use Action Pulse when you want explicit control (e.g., \u201cnegate any term with &gt;5 clicks and 0 sales\u201d).<\/li> \t<li><strong>How<\/strong>: Build a filter \u2192 save it as an Action Pulse \u2192 choose the action (Adjust Bid or Negate) \u2192 set lookback \u2192 enable. It runs daily.<\/li><\/ul><\/section><details class=\"ah-original-index\"><summary>What\u2019s inside<\/summary><nav aria-label=\"Table of contents\"><ol> \t<li><a href=\"#what-is-action-pulse\">What is Action Pulse?<\/a><\/li> \t<li><a href=\"#when-to-use\">When to use Action Pulse vs. AutoPilot<\/a><\/li> \t<li><a href=\"#example-rule\">Example rule: Negate terms with &gt;5 clicks and 0 sales<\/a><\/li> \t<li><a href=\"#automation-options\">Automation options: Adjust Bid vs. Negate<\/a><\/li> \t<li><a href=\"#daily-schedule\">Daily schedule &amp; lookback windows<\/a><\/li> \t<li><a href=\"#qa-and-verification\">QA &amp; verification before you go live<\/a><\/li> \t<li><a href=\"#best-practices\">Best practices (don\u2019t skip these)<\/a><\/li> \t<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/details><section id=\"what-is-action-pulse\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Action_Pulse\"><\/span>What is Action Pulse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Action Pulse<\/strong> is AiHello\u2019s <em>manual, rules-driven automation<\/em> layer. Different parts of the product have their own Action Pulse:campaigns, products, and most critically <strong>search terms<\/strong>. Search terms are where the real performance signal lives, so a clean, rules-firstdiscipline here prevents waste and accelerates winners.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re all-in on <strong>AutoPilot<\/strong>, great and that should generally handle bid adjustments, harvesting, and negations. But when you want explicit controlor to enforce a specific threshold rule, Action Pulse is your scalpel.<\/p><\/section><div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-f12779-1\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-f12779-1\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-duration=\"500\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><section id=\"when-to-use\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_use_Action_Pulse_vs_AutoPilot\"><\/span>When to use Action Pulse vs. AutoPilot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div><div><strong>Use AutoPilot by default.<\/strong>\u00a0 It coordinates bid changes, harvesting, and negatives with a full-funnel view. If you want hands-off optimization, this is it.<\/div><div><strong>Use Action Pulse when you need hard rules<\/strong>\u00a0 e.g. \u201cNegate any <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ppc-benefits-300x168.jpg\"  data-excerpt=\"Boost Amazon sales and visibility! Master keyword harvesting to consistently find top Amazon keywords for your ad campaigns every week.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/everything-you-should-know-about-keyword-harvesting-mining\/\">search term<\/a> with &gt;X clicks and 0 sales,\u201d or \u201cIf <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/amazon-acos-calculator-roas-cvr-300x200.jpg\"  data-excerpt=\"Confused by PPC analytics? Learn the key differences between Amazon ACoS &amp; Google ROAS to optimize ad spend and boost sales.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/understanding-good-roas-and-acos-and-how-to-calculate-it\/\">ACOS<\/a> &gt; target for N days, cut bid.\u201dIt\u2019s opinionated, predictable, and runs daily.<\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><section id=\"example-rule\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_rule_Negate_search_terms_with_%3E5_clicks_and_0_sales\"><\/span>Example rule: Negate search terms with &gt;5 clicks and 0 sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>This example mirrors the walkthrough from our video transcript. (In practice, most accounts use 10\u201320 clicks as the cutoff and tune it to your price point and baseline CVR.)<\/p><ol class=\"ah-steps\"> \t<li><strong>Go to:<\/strong> <em><a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"\"  data-excerpt=\"Amazon sellers seek wider reach. Explore Amazon DSP, the platform designed to connect you with non-Amazon audiences through advanced targeting, boosting brand awareness and sales.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-the-amazon-dsp-2022\/\">Ads<\/a> \u2192 Search Terms<\/em>.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Create your filter.<\/strong> Name it something obvious like <em>\u201cNo <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/boost-sales-300x200.jpg\"  data-excerpt=\"Unlock Amazon&#039;s Brand Referral Bonus! Discover how driving external traffic, especially from Google Ads, boosts your sales, increases organic reach, and earns rewards.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/boost-amazon-sales-using-google-ads\/\">Sales<\/a> + 5 Clicks\u201d<\/em>.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Add conditions:<\/strong><ul> \t<li><em>Clicks<\/em> <strong>&gt; 5<\/strong><\/li> \t<li><em>Sales<\/em> <strong>= 0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li> \t<li><strong>Apply the filter<\/strong> to preview which search terms will be impacted. Sanity-check the list.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Save as Action Pulse.<\/strong> Open <em>Action Pulse<\/em>, select the saved filter, and create an automation.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Choose the action:<\/strong> <em>Negate<\/em> (exact\/phrase according to your structure) <em>or<\/em> select <em>Adjust Bid<\/em> if you prefer a step-down first.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Set the lookback window:<\/strong> e.g., last 7\u201314 days (see notes below).<\/li> \t<li><strong>Enable it.<\/strong> Click <em>Update<\/em>\/<em>Save<\/em> so it starts running automatically.<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"ah-callout\"><strong>Reality check:<\/strong> If your catalog has low traffic or long consideration cycles, start with a <em>bid reduction<\/em> rule first (e.g., minus 15\u201325%),and only escalate to <em>negate<\/em> once the lookback confidently shows no sales. You\u2019re trading exploration for certainty so be intentional.<\/div><\/section><div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-f12779-2\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-f12779-2\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-duration=\"500\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><section id=\"automation-options\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automation_options_Adjust_Bid_vs_Negate\"><\/span>Automation options: Adjust Bid vs. Negate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul class=\"ah-cards ah-stacked-cards\"> \t<li><strong>Adjust Bid<\/strong> : Decrease bids on wasteful terms (e.g., no sales or ACOS \u226b <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/beat-competition-on-amazon-keyword-analysis-competitor-300x200.jpg\"  data-excerpt=\"Struggling to boost Amazon sales? Learn how Amazon PPC &amp; product targeting can help you dominate competition, increase visibility, and maximize profits.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/8-tips-on-how-to-beat-your-competitors-on-amazon-2026\/\">target<\/a>). Useful when you still want to test the waters at a lower <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pasted-into-Advertising-on-Amazon-Dos-and-Donts-2-300x151.png\"  data-excerpt=\"Dominate Amazon! Discover why advertising on Amazon (AMS) is essential for sellers. Boost product visibility &amp; sales with powerful Sponsored &amp; Display ad strategies.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/advertising-on-amazon-dos-and-donts\/\">CPC<\/a>.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Negate<\/strong>: Hard stop. Ideal for irrelevant queries or terms that repeatedly burn <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-1.jpg\"  data-excerpt=\"Traditional ads fail. Consumers crave emotional brand ties. Discover how experiential marketing creates unique, memorable connections, boosting engagement and loyalty.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/the-power-of-experiences\/\">budget<\/a> with no conversions.<\/li><\/ul><p>You can chain <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pasted-into-ACOS-Amazon-Achieve-your-target-ACOS-to-increase-profit-1-300x89.png\"  data-excerpt=\"Amazon sellers, stop losing money on ads &amp; boost sales! Master conversion rates with optimized listings, smart pricing, and crucial reviews.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/increasing-sales-by-autopilot\/\">strategies<\/a>: first reduce bids when <em>Clicks &gt; X<\/em> and <em>Sales = 0<\/em>, then negate if still no sales after another lookback window.<\/p><\/section><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-f12779-3\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-f12779-3\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-duration=\"500\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><section id=\"daily-schedule\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daily_schedule_lookback_windows\"><\/span>Daily schedule &amp; lookback windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Action Pulse runs <strong>every day<\/strong>, checking your rules against the <strong>last N days<\/strong> of data. Pick a window that matches your traffic:<\/p><ul class=\"ah-cards ah-stacked-cards\"> \t<li><strong>High-traffic SKUs:<\/strong> 7 days is usually enough.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Medium traffic:<\/strong> 14 days is safer.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Slow movers \/ seasonal:<\/strong> 21\u201330 days to avoid false negatives.<\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><section id=\"qa-and-verification\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QA_verification_before_you_go_live\"><\/span>QA &amp; verification before you go live<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ol class=\"ah-steps\"> \t<li><strong>Apply the filter first<\/strong> and review the candidate terms.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Spot-check outliers<\/strong> (new launches, high AOV items, seasonal spikes).<\/li> \t<li><strong>Pilot on a subset<\/strong> (one portfolio or <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-5.jpg\"  data-excerpt=\"Unlock the secrets of cult brands: how they build fierce loyalty, create evangelists, and thrive through authentic storytelling and unique experiences.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihello.com\/resources\/blog\/the-long-road-to-become-a-cult-brand\/\">brand<\/a>) for 3\u20137 days, then roll out.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Log changes<\/strong> (enable change tracking) so you can rollback or tune thresholds confidently.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-f12779-4\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-f12779-4\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-duration=\"500\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><section id=\"best-practices\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_practices_dont_skip_these\"><\/span>Best practices (don\u2019t skip these)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul class=\"ah-cards ah-stacked-cards\"> \t<li><strong>Set thresholds by price &amp; CVR.<\/strong> A $15 add-on and a $120 hero SKU don\u2019t deserve the same \u201cX clicks \u2192 negate\u201d line.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Avoid rule collisions.<\/strong> If AutoPilot is handling negatives, make sure your Action Pulse rules complement not fight it.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Seasonality matters.<\/strong> Weekends and promos distort CVR. Use longer lookbacks during peaks; shorten once the dust settles.<\/li> \t<li><strong>Document intent.<\/strong> Name rules precisely (<em>\u201cST | clicks&gt;15 &amp; sales=0 | negate\u201d<\/em>) so teammates know the why, not just the what.<\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><section id=\"faq\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_rely_on_AutoPilot_or_Action_Pulse\"><\/span>Should I rely on AutoPilot or Action Pulse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Default to <strong>AutoPilot<\/strong>. Use <strong>Action Pulse<\/strong> for explicit, non-negotiable rules you want enforced daily.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_sensible_%E2%80%9Cno-sales_clicks%E2%80%9D_threshold\"><\/span>What\u2019s a sensible \u201cno-sales clicks\u201d threshold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Most accounts start at <strong>10\u201320 clicks<\/strong>. If your AOV is high or your sales cycle is longer, start with a bid reduction and escalate to negate later.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_run_bid-down_first_then_negate\"><\/span>Can I run bid-down first, then negate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Yes. Create a step-down rule (e.g., reduce bid 15\u201325%), then a second rule to negate if there are still no sales after another lookback.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_does_Action_Pulse_run\"><\/span>How often does Action Pulse run?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Daily. It evaluates your rules against the most recent data in the lookback window you chose.<\/p><\/section><section><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_waste_on_a_timer\"><\/span>Put waste on a timer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Install a \u201cno-sales clicks\u201d Action Pulse today, let it run daily, and watch your search term hygiene tighten up\u2014without babysitting.<\/p><p><a href=\"#\">Enable Action Pulse<\/a><\/p><\/section><section aria-label=\"SEO helpers\"><\/section><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><br \/>\n{<br \/>\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<br \/>\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",<br \/>\n  \"mainEntity\": [<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",<br \/>\n      \"name\": \"Should I rely on AutoPilot or Action Pulse?\",<br \/>\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<br \/>\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<br \/>\n        \"text\": \"Default to AutoPilot for end-to-end optimization. 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