- Well, if you didn't already know,
Amazon is one of the largest retailers in the world.
In fact, in the US alone,
it's responsible for about 40% of all online sales.
But did you also know
they have an affiliate program
also known as Amazon Associates?
Amazon Associates is essentially a referral program
that pays commission to referring websites.
And earning income simply for linking to an Amazon product
may seem like a no-brainer,
but there are a few things to consider
before becoming an Amazon affiliate.
First and most importantly,
anyone can easily become an Amazon affiliate.
There are some rules to follow,
but you can register and start sharing affiliate links
in just a few minutes.
- Amazon is a trusted, well-known brand
and there are plenty of products to advertise.
And even if you've glanced at your social media feed lately,
you've probably seen 21 things from Amazon
you can't live without.
I know I've seen it on TikTok a ton,
and it's not limited to products you link to.
When you send traffic to Amazon via an affiliate link
and that user makes a purchase,
you get a percentage of everything they purchase
within 24 hours.
Think about it.
When's the last time you only bought one thing from Amazon?
I cannot remember the last time I did that.
It's very likely that a customer
will add multiple items to their cart
due to their well-known upselling techniques.
- So, all in all, it sounds too good to be true, right?
Well, with most things,
there are few downsides to Amazon's Affiliate Program.
Your commission varies
depending on what type of item a customer purchases.
While there could be a commission rate
of up to 10% for some items,
others are as low as 1%.
And it's important to keep in mind
that the percentage of the sale you receive
isn't the only factor in your commission.
Your conversion rate also matters
because it reflects how many people
are actually clicking on the affiliate link
and making a purchase after visiting your site.
- And once that 24-hour window closes
or if the customer reenters Amazon
through another affiliate link,
you won't earn any fees from subsequent purchases.
The Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement
can be difficult to understand and is frequently updated.
So members can easily be found not in compliance
if they don't stay up-to-date.
- So, profits earned from Amazon's Affiliate Program
are paid approximately 60 days
following the end of each calendar month.
And the payment option you select
plays a role in how often you'll receive payment
because Amazon has a minimum payment amount for each type.
So direct deposit, my personal favorite with anything,
Amazon will then hold payment
until you earn the payment minimum of $10.
You can also receive a check.
For a payment check,
Amazon will hold your payment
until you reach the minimum payment of $100
plus a $15 check-processing fee.
And you also have an option for an Amazon gift card.
I used this recently.
For this payment method, fees will be held
until you reach the payment minimum of $10.
- You don't even need a large following
to benefit from using such links.
Promoting products you know and love
is a powerful word-of-mouth marketing
and friends and family may be more likely
to take your recommendations
because you're a trusted source, or so I hope.
But here are some tips to maximizing profits
from the Amazon Affiliate Program.
But let's start off with find a niche.
Having an interest in your topic alone
isn't enough to your niche site competitive.
Before settling on a niche,
do some keyword research
like we always talk about here on "The Journey"
to determine how competitive various niches are
and which keywords you can most easily rank for.
- Another tip, create regular and original content.
Now, you can promote Amazon products on social media
or on YouTube.
Most people do it by blogging.
It's also important to post regularly
to keep your site up-to-date
and create unique content
that doesn't simply copy a product's Amazon description.
- Then, you wanna optimize for specific products.
So most traffic to affiliate websites
come from product-related searches
or searches for reviews of specific products.
So use long-tail terms
and use the exact keywords in your URL.
For example, if you're writing a review,
include the product's brand and model number
in both the title and the URL if you can.
- Another tip, use a link localizer.
What's that, you ask?
Well, a link localizer,
it enables you to redirect visitors
from certain countries to a specific site.
For example, if a UK-based user visits your website
and clicks on an Amazon Affiliate Link,
a link localizer will direct the user to amazon.co.uk.
If you don't use a link localizer for your affiliate links,
you won't get paid a commission
for the foreign traffic you drive to Amazon.
- I know there's a lot to consider
before signing up for Amazon Associates,
but we hope this video
has helped answer some of your questions.
If you're already an affiliate,
let us know in the comments below.
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