{"id":92379,"date":"2026-03-29T20:35:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T01:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/?p=92379"},"modified":"2026-03-29T20:35:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T01:35:22","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about Amazon\u2019s affiliate program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Amazon is one of the largest retailers in the world. In fact, in the U.S. alone, it\u2019s responsible for about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emarketer.com\/content\/top-10-us-ecommerce-companies-2021-plus-6-key-takeaways-our-latest-forecast#:~:text=40.4%25%20of%20total%20US%20ecommerce%20sales.\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">40 percent of all online sales<\/a>. And anyone can access a share of the retail giant\u2019s profits \u2014 all you need to do is have a website and sign up for the Amazon affiliate program.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon\u2019s affiliate program, also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Amazon Associates<\/a>, is an affiliate marketing program that allows users to monetize their websites, blogs or social media. Amazon affiliate users simply place links to Amazon products on their site, and when a customer makes a purchase via one of their links, the user receives a commission. Read on to learn how you can participate in Amazon\u2019s affiliate program and discover strategies you can use to maximize your profits.<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Amazon4.jpg?w=993&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#What_is_affiliate_marketing\" >What is affiliate marketing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#How_does_Amazons_affiliate_program_work\" >How does Amazon\u2019s affiliate program work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#Amazon_Affiliate_program_Pros_and_cons\" >Amazon Affiliate program: Pros and cons?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#Pros\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#Cons\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#How_to_become_an_Amazon_affiliate\" >How to become an Amazon affiliate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#How_to_create_Amazon_affiliate_links\" >How to create Amazon affiliate links<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#Creating_affiliate_links_with_Amazons_Product_Link_Tool\" >Creating affiliate links with Amazon\u2019s Product Link Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#Create_affiliate_links_with_SiteStripe\" >Create affiliate links with SiteStripe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#Amazon_affiliate_program_Getting_paid\" >Amazon affiliate program: Getting paid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#Strategies_to_maximize_profits_from_the_Amazon_Affiliate_program\" >Strategies to maximize profits from the Amazon Affiliate program<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#1_Find_a_niche\" >1. Find a niche.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#2_Create_regular_original_content\" >2. Create regular, original content.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#3_Optimize_for_specific_products\" >3. Optimize for specific products.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#4_Use_a_link_localizer\" >4. Use a link localizer.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-affiliate-program.html\/#Is_Amazons_affiliate_program_right_for_you\" >Is Amazon\u2019s affiliate program right for you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_affiliate_marketing\"><\/span>What is affiliate marketing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Affiliate or associate marketing programs like Amazon\u2019s are basically arrangements in which an online merchant like Amazon pays affiliate websites a commission to send them traffic and\/or sales. Affiliate sites link to the merchant site and are paid according to the program\u2019s agreements. Amazon\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/operating\/policies#:~:text=1.%20Qualifying%20Purchases%20and%20Qualifying%20Revenue\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">affiliate program<\/a>, for example, pays affiliate sites based on the number of people they send to Amazon who also make purchases on the site within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>There are several benefits to affiliate marketing for both the merchant and participating affiliates. For the merchant, it\u2019s an opportunity to expand its reach and increase sales through affordable marketing. Because affiliate marketing is performance-based \u2014 affiliates are paid only when the desired action takes place \u2014 participants in the affiliate program are also motivated to drive conversions.<\/p>\n<p>For affiliates, an associate marketing program provides an opportunity to become involved in ecommerce without having to establish or maintain their own store. It also provides the opportunity to monetize a website, blog or social media and earn a commission.<\/p>\n<p>There are three types of affiliate marketing:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Pay-per-sale<\/b>: In this type of program, the merchant pays an affiliate when the affiliate sends a customer who makes a purchase. Some merchants pay the affiliate a fixed rate per sale, while others, like Amazon, pay a percentage of the sale.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pay-per-click<\/b>: In this arrangement, the affiliate is paid based on how many visitors arrive at the merchant\u2019s site via the affiliate link, and the affiliate is paid regardless of whether visitors make a purchase.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pay-per-lead<\/b>: This type of program pays affiliates based on the number of visitors to the merchant\u2019s site who sign up as leads or fill out the requested information on the website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Amazon falls in the first category, and affiliates can earn<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/sales\/amazon-affiliate#:~:text=How%20much%20does%20the%20Amazon,make%20a%20percentage%20per%20sale.\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> as much as $20,000 a year<\/a> depending on their platform size. So, how does it work?<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Amazon3.jpg?w=993&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Amazons_affiliate_program_work\"><\/span>How does Amazon\u2019s affiliate program work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amazon Associates is essentially a referral program that pays a commission to referring websites. So when you send a customer to Amazon via a link on your website, you get a percentage of the sale of whatever they purchase over the next 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Your commission varies, though, depending on what type of item a customer purchases. Refer to the chart below to see what Amazon\u2019s fixed standard program fee rate is for various product categories.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118697\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 640px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118697\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/node\/topic\/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s important to keep in mind that the percentage of the sale you receive isn\u2019t the only factor in your commission. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sellbrite.com\/blog\/product-page-conversions\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">conversion rate<\/a> also matters because it reflects how many people are actually clicking an affiliate link and making a purchase after visiting your site.<\/p>\n<p>Your conversion rate is the percentage of visitors to your website who make a purchase via your affiliate link out of the total number of visitors to your site. For example, if during the month of August, your website receives 5,000 visitors and 10 of those visitors made a purchase after clicking on your affiliate link, that would be a conversion rate of 0.2 percent.<\/p>\n<p>The average affiliate conversion rate is 0.5 percent to 1 percent. However, some affiliates regularly have much higher conversion rates.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Estimating your potential Amazon affiliate profits can be tricky and involves more than just your conversion rate and Amazon\u2019s fee rates. Learn more about estimating profits from Amazon Associates links \u2014 and get access to a free calculation tool \u2014 here.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Because you get a percentage of everything a customer buys from Amazon within 24 hours of when they arrive at <a href=\"http:\/\/Amazon.com\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Amazon.com<\/a> from an affiliate link, there\u2019s also the potential to earn more revenue from products that you don\u2019t specifically advertise. For example, if you run a beauty blog that features affiliate links to luxury beauty items, which have a fee rate of 10 percent, you may get 10 percent of the purchase of a high-end moisturizer, but also 8 percent of the cost of a box of dog treats if the customer also purchases biscuits.<\/p>\n<p>However, to earn a commission from Amazon purchases, a customer must place an order within 24 hours of arriving at <a href=\"http:\/\/Amazon.com\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Amazon.com<\/a> from your affiliate link. Once that 24-hour window closes \u2014 or if the customer re-enters Amazon through another affiliate\u2019s link, you won\u2019t earn any fees from subsequent purchases. However, if the customer returns to Amazon via one of your affiliate links, a new 24-hour window opens, and you\u2019ll again be eligible to earn fees based on the customer\u2019s order.<\/p>\n<p>If a customer arrives at Amazon from one of your affiliate links, adds an item to their shopping cart, and leaves Amazon without completing their order, it\u2019s still possible for you to earn a percentage of that sale. As long as the item was added to the shopper\u2019s cart within that 24-hour window, you\u2019ll receive the referral fee if the order is placed before the shopping cart expires, which is typically 90 days.<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AmazonEverything-You-Need-To-Know.jpg?w=993&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amazon_Affiliate_program_Pros_and_cons\"><\/span>Amazon Affiliate program: Pros and cons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, and most importantly, anyone can easily become an Amazon affiliate. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/signup\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">register and start sharing<\/a> affiliate links in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amazon is an ecommerce authority. The retail giant is a trusted, well-known brand, so affiliates don\u2019t need to sell visitors on purchasing from the website.<\/li>\n<li>There are many products to advertise. With more than 3 billion items for sale, in addition to services like Prime Video, there\u2019s no shortage of products to promote via affiliate links.<\/li>\n<li>Participants earn income from products besides the ones they 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. And because Amazon is skilled at conversion and upselling, it\u2019s very likely that a customer will add multiple items to their cart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A major downside to Amazon\u2019s affiliate program is that <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/node\/topic\/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">commissions<\/a> are very low in some categories. While the Amazon Associates program has a commission rate of up to 10 percent for some items, such as luxury beauty products, others, such as video game consoles, are as low as 1 percent. Some other cons include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/operating\/agreement\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement<\/a> can be difficult to understand and is frequently updated, so members can easily be found not in compliance if they don\u2019t stay up to date.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t already have a website with product reviews or other suitable content that would be a good fit for affiliate links, creating one can require a lot of time, effort, and upkeep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Given the benefits and challenges, who should become an Amazon affiliate?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Just because you don\u2019t have a personal blog or a website with product reviews doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t become an Amazon affiliate. You can launch a website that includes affiliate links to products you endorse and continue to add content and links over time. While your site may not be immediately profitable, this is a good way to create a steady stream of additional income in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a YouTube channel or are interested in starting one, you can also include affiliate links in YouTube videos. Adding affiliate links to videos can make them more professional and enhance the user experience by providing additional value.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon affiliate links can also be shared on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, making the affiliate program a great option for anyone who\u2019s active on social media. You don\u2019t need a large following to benefit from using such links. Promoting products you know and love is powerful word-of-mouth marketing, and friends and family may be more likely to take your recommendations because you\u2019re a trusted source.<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Amazon2.jpg?w=993&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_become_an_Amazon_affiliate\"><\/span>How to become an Amazon affiliate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Registering for the Amazon Associates program is a simple process. To begin, simply visit <a href=\"http:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">affiliate-program.amazon.com<\/a> and click \u201cSign up.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118698\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 640px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118698\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll have to enter your account information, including your name, address and phone number. Next, you\u2019ll be asked to enter the websites and mobile app URLs where you plan to display banners, ads or affiliate links. You can enter up to 50 websites and mobile app URLs combined.<\/p>\n<p>In the following section, you\u2019ll select a store ID and provide information about your websites or mobile apps and what kind of products you intend to promote, as illustrated below.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also choose the topics from a drop-down menu \u2014 such as apparel, books, gaming or movies \u2014 that best describe your websites or mobile apps.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll need to describe how you drive traffic to your sites, how you generate income from your sites and apps, how you typically build links and how many total unique visitors you get on a monthly basis.<\/p>\n<p>Once this section is complete, you simply have to enter your phone number, click \u201cCall Me Now\u201d and answer when you receive a call from Amazon. You\u2019ll be instructed to input a four-digit PIN, and then your account will be set up.<\/p>\n<p>From here, you can choose whether to enter your payment and tax information now or later, and then proceed to your dashboard to begin creating Amazon affiliate links.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_create_Amazon_affiliate_links\"><\/span>How to create Amazon affiliate links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created your account, you\u2019ll be taken to your Amazon Associates dashboard, where you\u2019ll be able to view a variety of analytics, including earnings revenue, as well as create affiliate links. You can create Amazon affiliate links in two ways: by using the <b>Product Link Tool<\/b> or using <b>SiteStripe<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_affiliate_links_with_Amazons_Product_Link_Tool\"><\/span>Creating affiliate links with Amazon\u2019s Product Link Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Product Link Tool is the most common way to create an affiliate link. To access it, simply click \u201cProduct Linking\u201d at the top of the Amazon Associates dashboard and select \u201cProduct Links,\u201d as illustrated below.<\/p>\n<p>This will take you to a screen where you can search for a product. You can enter a search term that\u2019s fairly generic, such as \u201cheadphones,\u201d or you can search for a specific brand, model or product. For example, if you\u2019re creating an affiliate link for a review, you can search for the term \u201cheadphones,\u201d or more specifically, for the exact product you\u2019re reviewing, like \u201cSony Noise Cancelling Headphones.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve entered your query, the search results will appear below, and you can select the product you\u2019d like to create an affiliate link for. To get this link, simply click \u201cGet link\u201d next to the product you\u2019d like to advertise, as in the example below.<\/p>\n<p>A box will pop up with your affiliate link, and you can copy the HTML code for your site as-is, or you can customize it first. Your ad can be an image and text, just text or an image only. You can also customize the look of the ad. For example, you could change the title or price color to match the branding of your website.<\/p>\n<p>Once the code is copied, simply paste it into the code for your website.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_affiliate_links_with_SiteStripe\"><\/span>Create affiliate links with SiteStripe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The SiteStripe tool allows you to create an affiliate link directly from any item\u2019s Amazon product page. Once you\u2019ve set up your Amazon Associates account, the tool will automatically appear at the top of any <a href=\"http:\/\/Amazon.com\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Amazon.com<\/a> page as long as you\u2019re logged into your account.<\/p>\n<p>To use SiteStripe, simply visit any Amazon product page for the item you\u2019d like to create an affiliate link for.<\/p>\n<p>The SiteStripe bar at the top of the page enables you to create several different types of links. You can create a native ad as illustrated above, or you can get a plain-text link, an image with an embedded link, or a text-plus-image ad. You can also click to share on Facebook or Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected the type of affiliate link you\u2019d like, the ad code will appear in a box beneath it, and you\u2019ll simply need to copy the code and paste it on your website or social.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amazon_affiliate_program_Getting_paid\"><\/span>Amazon affiliate program: Getting paid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Profits earned from Amazon\u2019s affiliate program are paid approximately 60 days following the end of each calendar month.<\/p>\n<p>Payments can be made by direct deposit, by check or via Amazon gift card. The payment option you select plays a role in how often you\u2019ll receive payment because Amazon has a minimum payment amount for each type, as indicated below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Direct deposit<\/b>: If you choose to receive payments via direct deposit, you\u2019ll need to provide Amazon with your banking information, which includes the bank name, account number and other identifying information. Amazon will hold payment until you earn the payment minimum of $10.<\/li>\n<li><b>Check<\/b>: For payment by check, you need to supply Amazon with only a mailing address. Amazon will hold your payment until you reach the minimum payment of $100 + a $15 check-processing fee.<\/li>\n<li><b>Amazon gift card<\/b>: For this payment method, Amazon will send gift cards to the primary email address on your account in the amount you\u2019ve earned. Fees will be held until you reach the payment minimum of $10.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_to_maximize_profits_from_the_Amazon_Affiliate_program\"><\/span>Strategies to maximize profits from the Amazon Affiliate program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking to turn your website into a profitable Amazon affiliate site? Try these tips to grow traffic to your site and maximize your Amazon payouts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Find_a_niche\"><\/span>1. Find a niche.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Websites that earn most of their revenue through the Amazon Associates program are known as <a href=\"https:\/\/techtage.com\/amazon-affiliate-niche-site-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">niche sites<\/a>, and the key to setting up a successful niche site is to first determine which part of the ecommerce marketplace you\u2019ll target.<\/p>\n<p>Finding a profitable, low-competition niche can be challenging, but it\u2019s a good idea to look for a niche that you have knowledge of or an avid interest in. For example, if you\u2019re into natural skincare, you may want to start a beauty blog, or if you\u2019re interested in gaming, you may want to review games or gaming consoles.<\/p>\n<p>Creating review-focused content is one of the best ways to establish a profitable affiliate site; however, it can be repetitive and challenging to upkeep if you\u2019re writing about home improvement products when you have no interest in the topic. You\u2019ll also struggle to create compelling content if you don\u2019t understand the market or the audience you\u2019re targeting.<\/p>\n<p>However, having an interest in your topic alone isn\u2019t enough to make your niche site competitive. Before settling on a niche, do some keyword research to determine how competitive various niches are and which keywords you could most easily rank for.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_regular_original_content\"><\/span>2. Create regular, original content.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While you can promote Amazon products on social media or on YouTube, most people \u2014 including those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sellbrite.com\/blog\/six-figure-affiliate-marketing-business\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">making six figures from affiliate links<\/a> \u2014 do it by blogging. While writing single product reviews of various Amazon products is a popular option, there are other ways to create review-oriented content that can be more engaging.<\/p>\n<p>Writing roundups of a few similar products can be effective. This could include reviews of the \u201cThe 5 Best Handheld Mixers\u201d or creating a roundup of several reviews that declares a winner and a runner-up, such as \u201cThe Best Fitness Tracker You Can Buy on Amazon.\u201d For example, in the screenshot from <a href=\"https:\/\/thewirecutter.com\/reviews\/mosquito-control-gear\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Wirecutter<\/a> below, the writer reviewed a few mosquito control devices and identified the top pick that performed the best.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118708\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 640px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118708\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118708\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/mosquito-control-gear\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Wirecutter<\/a><i><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another option is to create product tutorials or articles that demonstrate how a specific product provides solutions, such as \u201cHow to Use Your Ninja Air Fryer\u201d or \u201c10 Tips to Use Your Ninja Air Fryer.\u201d For example, the screenshot from <a href=\"https:\/\/thewirecutter.com\/reviews\/how-to-back-up-your-computer\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Wirecutter<\/a> below is from an article titled \u201cHow to Back Up Your Computer,\u201d which details the process of backing up a computer and highlights various products you can use.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118710\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 640px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118710\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/how-to-back-up-your-computer\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Wirecutter<\/a><i><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to post regularly to keep your site up to date and to create unique content that doesn\u2019t simply rehash a product\u2019s Amazon description. If you\u2019re not testing a product yourself, read other people\u2019s reviews of it to create content that\u2019s both original and useful for potential buyers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Optimize_for_specific_products\"><\/span>3. Optimize for specific products.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most traffic to affiliate websites comes from product-related searches or searches for reviews of specific products, so use long-tail terms and use the exact keyword in your URL. For example, if you\u2019re writing a review of a certain appliance, include the product\u2019s brand and model number, such as \u201cReview of AmazonBasics Hardside Spinner Luggage \u2013 28-Inch,\u201d both in the title and the URL if you can.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>To learn more about optimizing for search, check out eCommerce SEO \u2014 How to boost eCommerce search rankings in 8 steps.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_a_link_localizer\"><\/span>4. Use a link localizer.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Link localizers enable you to redirect visitors from certain countries to a specific site. For example, if a UK-based user visits your website and clicks an Amazon affiliate link, a link localizer will direct the user to <a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">amazon.co.uk<\/a>. If you don\u2019t use a link localizer for your affiliate links, you won\u2019t get paid a commission for the foreign traffic you drive to Amazon.<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Amazon1.jpg?w=993&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Amazons_affiliate_program_right_for_you\"><\/span>Is Amazon\u2019s affiliate program right for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to consider before signing up for Amazon Associates. 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