Anyone can monetize his blog or website with Amazon Associates Program. Publishers can signup as affiliates and receive a commission for referring customers to Amazon by placing links to Amazon on their websites if the referral results in a sale. Worldwide, Amazon has “over 900,000 members” in its affiliate programs.
In the middle of 2014, the Amazon Affiliate Program is used by 1.2% of all websites and it is the second most popular advertising network after Google Ads. It is frequently used by websites and non-profits to provide a way for supporters to earn them a commission. Associates can access the Amazon catalog directly on their websites by using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) XML service.
A new affiliate product, aStore, allows Associates to embed a subset of Amazon products within another website, or linked to another website. In June 2010, Amazon Seller Product Suggestions was launched to provide more transparency to sellers by recommending specific products to third-party sellers to sell on Amazon. Products suggested are based on customers’ browsing history
You can register with Amazon Associates to monetize your website with affiliate links and banners by following these steps:
- Sign up for Amazon Associates: To get started, you need to sign up for the Amazon Associates program. Visit the Amazon Associates website and create an account. You will need to provide information about your website, including its URL, niche, and how you plan to promote Amazon products.
- Wait for the account approval: After submitting your application, Amazon will review your website to ensure it meets its program requirements. Approval typically takes 1-3 days, and you will receive an email notification once your account is approved.
- Create affiliate links: Once you are approved, you can log in to your Amazon Associates account. From there, you can search for products on Amazon and generate unique affiliate links for those products. These links contain a special tracking code that identifies you as the affiliate who referred the customer.
- Promote Amazon products: Incorporate the affiliate links into your website or blog content. You can create product reviews, recommendations, or informational articles that include these links. When visitors click on your affiliate links and make a qualifying purchase on Amazon within a specified timeframe, you earn a commission on that sale.
- Earn money as commissions: The commission rates vary depending on the product category. Amazon Associates operates on a performance-based model, which means you earn a percentage of the total sale amount. Commission rates typically start low but increase as you refer more sales.
Amazon Associates provides various reports and analytics to help you track your performance. You can view data such as clicks, orders, conversion rates, and earnings. This information can guide you in optimizing your content and marketing strategies to maximize your earnings.
Once you start earning commissions, Amazon will hold your payments until you reach the payment threshold. The payment threshold depends on your selected payment method and location. Amazon offers various payment options, including direct deposit, Amazon gift cards, and checks.