How to Earn from the Amazon Associates Program
The Amazon Associates Program is an affiliate program directly managed by Amazon. It isn't part of a network, so it has its own set of rules.
How do you earn from the program exactly?
Once you've registered with the program, you'll be given a unique tracking tag or ID, which Amazon uses to identify a sale as belonging to you.
When you create a post, you'll need to go to your account at Associates Central to create affiliate URLs. Then, back to your post, link these URLs to where it's necessary, whether text or images. When a person clicks on the link and buys the product you promote, you'll get a commission.
Here's what you need to know about the program before signing up.
- The minimum amount before cashout is $100.
- Modes of payment are via check, direct deposit (US-based only), and gift card. Nope, they do not pay via Paypal.
- The program is volume-based. Your commission rate increases depending on the number of sales made.
- The initial advertising fee (or commission rate) is 4%. If you sell more, this increases to 6%, 6.5%, 7.0%, 7.5%... up to 10%.
- Every month, your earnings report goes back to zero. The advertising fee also goes back to the minimum 4%.
- Checks are sent every month on the last day of the month; provided that your earnings reach the minimum cashout amount. Also, take note that checks sent represent your earnings from two months ago.
- Some items have a fixed advertising fee. For instance, those classified under Grocery and Electronics are only 4%.
Step 1: You'll need to register for a free account.
- Go to https://affiliate-program.amazon.com.
- Click on "Join Now."
- Fill out required fields.
- Verify your identity.
TIP: There's a part that requires your website URL. If you don't have a website yet, your social networking feeds will do.
Step 2: Spread your links.
There are two ways to get your Amazon links -- through the Amazon Associates Central, which is just your dashboard or account once you're accepted to the program; or from your browser by enabling the Associate Site Strip option.
Here are some ways that you can promote and earn from Amazon products.
1. Create your own sites.
- Your site can be a blog or an affiliate site. An example of an affiliate site is one that publishes product reviews.
- Your site can be a paid one (your own domain name and hosting) or free (using free hosts such as Blogspot and Weebly). Self-hosted or paid sites are BETTER than free hosts.
- As for the content of your site, make sure that you publish regularly. Keep them updated, and do not forget to insert your Amazon URLs.
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2. Create Youtube videos.
By creating video reviews, you can convince consumers to buy a product similar to what you own. Don't forget to include your Amazon URL in the video description field.
Here's a great idea. Grab your iPhone and take videos of your dad's equipment and your mom's favorite kitchen utensils. Take separate videos for each products available.
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3. Use social networking sites.
Amazon allows you to share products on Facebook and Twitter. From time to time, share a nice product.
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How do you earn from the program exactly?
Once you've registered with the program, you'll be given a unique tracking tag or ID, which Amazon uses to identify a sale as belonging to you.
When you create a post, you'll need to go to your account at Associates Central to create affiliate URLs. Then, back to your post, link these URLs to where it's necessary, whether text or images. When a person clicks on the link and buys the product you promote, you'll get a commission.
Here's what you need to know about the program before signing up.
- The minimum amount before cashout is $100.
- Modes of payment are via check, direct deposit (US-based only), and gift card. Nope, they do not pay via Paypal.
- The program is volume-based. Your commission rate increases depending on the number of sales made.
- The initial advertising fee (or commission rate) is 4%. If you sell more, this increases to 6%, 6.5%, 7.0%, 7.5%... up to 10%.
- Every month, your earnings report goes back to zero. The advertising fee also goes back to the minimum 4%.
- Checks are sent every month on the last day of the month; provided that your earnings reach the minimum cashout amount. Also, take note that checks sent represent your earnings from two months ago.
- Some items have a fixed advertising fee. For instance, those classified under Grocery and Electronics are only 4%.
How to Get Started with the Amazon Associates Program
Step 1: You'll need to register for a free account.
- Go to https://affiliate-program.amazon.com.
- Click on "Join Now."
- Fill out required fields.
- Verify your identity.
TIP: There's a part that requires your website URL. If you don't have a website yet, your social networking feeds will do.
Step 2: Spread your links.
There are two ways to get your Amazon links -- through the Amazon Associates Central, which is just your dashboard or account once you're accepted to the program; or from your browser by enabling the Associate Site Strip option.
How to Promote Amazon Products
Here are some ways that you can promote and earn from Amazon products.
1. Create your own sites.
- Your site can be a blog or an affiliate site. An example of an affiliate site is one that publishes product reviews.
- Your site can be a paid one (your own domain name and hosting) or free (using free hosts such as Blogspot and Weebly). Self-hosted or paid sites are BETTER than free hosts.
- As for the content of your site, make sure that you publish regularly. Keep them updated, and do not forget to insert your Amazon URLs.
RELATED: How to Use Viglink - Your Complete Guide
2. Create Youtube videos.
By creating video reviews, you can convince consumers to buy a product similar to what you own. Don't forget to include your Amazon URL in the video description field.
Here's a great idea. Grab your iPhone and take videos of your dad's equipment and your mom's favorite kitchen utensils. Take separate videos for each products available.
RELATED: How a Site Can Beat the Competition Without Creating Links
3. Use social networking sites.
Amazon allows you to share products on Facebook and Twitter. From time to time, share a nice product.
RELATED: Hate Writing? Here are Other Affiliate Marketing Methods to Try
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