{"id":374,"date":"2023-02-28T07:04:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T23:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/?p=374"},"modified":"2023-11-07T23:39:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T15:39:47","slug":"what-is-the-amazon-affiliate-program-and-how-to-become-an-amazon-associate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/?p=374","title":{"rendered":"What is the Amazon Affiliate Program and How to Become an Amazon Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-become-an-amazon-affiliate-program-associates-pat-flynn-team-1024x535.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Amazon is the most popular online shopping site in the English-speaking world. Chances are good that, even if you\u2019re not a regular Amazon customer, you\u2019ve bought something from this site in the past! (Or even 10 minutes ago.)<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being a huge buyer\u2019s destination, lots of people have also made money selling things on Amazon\u2014but that\u2019s not the only way to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpassiveincome.com\/passive-income-ideas\/\">generate passive income<\/a>\u00a0from this popular shopping site.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we\u2019re going to talk about the other way of making money on Amazon\u2014by promoting products\u00a0<em>others<\/em>\u00a0are selling, through the Amazon affiliate program, known as Amazon Associates.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll go into detail on how to get started with an Amazon Associates account, and how to get your first affiliate link! Then we\u2019ll cover the benefits and upside of using this platform as a source of some of your affiliate income, along with the downsides and challenges of using Amazon\u2019s affiliate program.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we\u2019ll go over some powerful tips to help you maximize your success earning an affiliate income from promoting Amazon products.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"contents\">Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpassiveincome.com\/guide\/amazon-affiliate-program\/#What-is-The-Amazon-Associates-Affiliate-Program-and-Why-Should-I-Join\">What is The Amazon Associates Affiliate Program and Why Should I Join? Amazon for Your Affiliate Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpassiveincome.com\/guide\/amazon-affiliate-program\/#How-to-Become-an-Amazon-Affiliate-15-Quick-Steps-to-Create-Your-Amazon-Associate-Account\">How to Become an Amazon Affiliate: 15 Quick Steps to Create Your Amazon Associate Account<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpassiveincome.com\/guide\/amazon-affiliate-program\/#How-to-Get-Amazon-Affiliate-Links-to-Promote\">How to Get Amazon Affiliate Links to Promote<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpassiveincome.com\/guide\/amazon-affiliate-program\/#8-Tips-for-Generating-Amazon-Affiliates-Income\">8 Tips for Generating Amazon Affiliate Income<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"What-is-The-Amazon-Associates-Affiliate-Program-and-Why-Should-I-Join\">What is The Amazon Associates Affiliate Program and Why Should I Join?<\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of reasons to choose Amazon Associates as an affiliate marketing option\u2014and we\u2019ll get to those in a moment. But I want to start by talking about maybe the biggest\u00a0<em>downside<\/em>\u00a0of using Amazon affiliate links:<\/p>\n<p>Amazon\u2019s affiliate commission rates\u2014the percentage of the sale price you receive when someone purchases a product you recommend\u2014are, well, not so great.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Amazon Product Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Affiliate Commission<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Amazon Gift Cards, Wine<\/td>\n<td>0.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Video Games &amp; Video Game Consoles<\/td>\n<td>1.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Televisions, Digital Video Games<\/td>\n<td>2.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PC, PC Components, DVD &amp; Blu-Ray<\/td>\n<td>2.50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Amazon Fresh, Toys<\/td>\n<td>3.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Amazon Fire Tablet Devices, Dash Buttons, Amazon Kindle Devices<\/td>\n<td>4.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical Books, Health &amp; Personal Care, Sports, Kitchen, Automotive, Baby Products<\/td>\n<td>4.50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Digital Music, Grocery, Physical Music, Handmade, Digital Videos<\/td>\n<td>5.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Outdoors, Tools<\/td>\n<td>5.50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Headphones, Beauty, Musical Instruments, Business &amp; Industrial Supplies<\/td>\n<td>6.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Apparel, Amazon Element Smart TV (with Fire TV), Amazon Fire TV Devices, Jewelry, Luggage, Shoes, Handbags &amp; Accessories, Watches, Amazon Echo Devices<\/td>\n<td>7.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Furniture, Home, Home Improvement, Lawn &amp; Garden, Pets Products, Pantry<\/td>\n<td>8.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Amazon Fashion Women, Men &amp; Kids Private Label, Luxury Beauty, Amazon Coins<\/td>\n<td>10.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>All Other Categories<\/td>\n<td>4.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><em>Source:\u00a0https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/operating\/schedule<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are other affiliate networks out there that offer higher commissions. Some, like ClickBank, offer rates as high as 75 percent for certain products. In comparison, Amazon\u2019s rates seem downright stingy.<\/p>\n<p>So why bother with the Amazon affiliate program when there are seemingly much higher commission rates waiting elsewhere? Thankfully, there are some great reasons to do just that.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"amazon-affiliate-program-advantage-1-it-s-where-lots-of-people-shop\">Amazon Affiliate Program Advantage #1: It\u2019s where\u00a0<em>lots<\/em>\u00a0of people shop<\/h3>\n<p>First, Amazon has something that tops all the others. You could call it brand equity, or trust, or name recognition. People know Amazon, and they trust it as a source to buy stuff. In 2017, more people\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.survata.com\/blog\/amazon-takes-49-percent-of-consumers-first-product-search-but-search-engines-rebound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">started their product searches<\/a>\u00a0on Amazon than anywhere else\u201449 percent compared to 36 percent for search engines like Google and 15 percent for retailers themselves.<\/p>\n<p>But more than just that,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2017\/12\/19\/more-than-75-percent-of-us-online-consumers-shop-on-amazon-most-of-the-time.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">75 percent of shoppers shop on Amazon<\/a>\u00a0most of the time. And Amazon has awesome conversion rates\u2014the rate at which a customer who visits the site actually purchases something. If you\u2019re talking about Prime customers, as many as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/2015\/06\/25\/amazon-prime-members-convert-74-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">74 percent of them convert<\/a>. That\u2019s compared to an average of less than 10 percent for most retail sites!<\/p>\n<p>So what Amazon Associates may lack in affiliate commission rates, it makes up in awareness, conversion rates, and shopper loyalty.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"amazon-affiliate-program-advantage-2-you-get-the-whole-cart\">Amazon Affiliate Program Advantage #2: You get the whole cart<\/h3>\n<p>That brings us to the next, and perhaps the biggest benefit of using Amazon affiliate links. That is, even if you have a link for a specific product, you can still make money on\u00a0<em>any product a person purchases<\/em>\u00a0after they click on your link.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right! Let\u2019s say your affiliate link promotes a book. Someone clicks on it, lands on Amazon, continues to shop, and decides to also buy a mattress. Guess what! You\u2019ll get a commission for the book and mattress purchase.<\/p>\n<p>And here\u2019s perhaps the best part: you\u2019ll get the mattress commission\u00a0<em>even if the person doesn\u2019t buy the book<\/em>! You see, when someone clicks on your link, Amazon adds a cookie to their browser that tracks\u00a0<em>anything<\/em>\u00a0they put in their shopping cart over the next 24 hours and gives you a commission if they purchase it.<\/p>\n<p>As you can imagine, this can add up nicely for you.<\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s the bottom line for you as an affiliate marketer? Is Amazon Associates worth it as an affiliate revenue source?<\/p>\n<p>My opinion is that you should definitely consider Amazon Associates as you\u2019re building your \u201cportfolio\u201d of affiliate marketing options. Despite the low commission rates compared to some other affiliate networks, there are a couple powerful benefits that \u201cstack up\u201d to help make Amazon Associates a pretty strong affiliate network program.<\/p>\n<p>Affiliate marketing on Amazon may not make you rich (at least right away), but it\u2019s a really solid, reliable place to start. And even though the Amazon affiliate commission rates may not be as high as some networks, your likelihood of a sale is greater on Amazon. Plus, you can get a share of a customer\u2019s entire cart if they click on your affiliate link\u2014even if they end up buying something different from the original product you promoted. And the fact that it\u2019s the most popular online marketplace in the Western hemisphere is nothing to sneeze at!<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know the reasons to consider Amazon Associates as an affiliate marketing option, let\u2019s talk about how to sign up for an Amazon Associates account!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Become-an-Amazon-Affiliate-15-Quick-Steps-to-Create-Your-Amazon-Associate-Account\">How to Become an Amazon Affiliate: 15 Quick Steps to Create Your Amazon Associate Account<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve decided to go for it and sign up with the Amazon affiliate program, which is called Amazon Associates.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll now walk through exactly how to do that, so you can get started on your path to successful affiliate marketing on Amazon!<\/p>\n<p>1. First, go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/<\/a>\u00a0and click\u00a0<strong>Join Now for Free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4522 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/qGDJGrLhwPeALG9UY9X-6tHurA1mC0ZlWHIbhvEtEFMuLcvaulBbMBhJb3TIJ5F3aZlanMyxVgz5mnzdxsYqG-PGxLFsOqmuzu1Dm-LmvCBxsaMr6PR65fRnWvor6x3X6-e1537305548987.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/qGDJGrLhwPeALG9UY9X-6tHurA1mC0ZlWHIbhvEtEFMuLcvaulBbMBhJb3TIJ5F3aZlanMyxVgz5mnzdxsYqG-PGxLFsOqmuzu1Dm-LmvCBxsaMr6PR65fRnWvor6x3X6-e1537305548987.png 800w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_qGDJGrLhwPeALG9UY9X-6tHurA1mC0ZlWHIbhvEtEFMuLcvaulBbMBhJb3TIJ5F3aZlanMyxVgz5mnzdxsYqG-PGxLFsOqmuzu1Dm-LmvCBxsaMr6PR65fRnWvor6x3X6-e1537305548987-300x159.png 300w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_qGDJGrLhwPeALG9UY9X-6tHurA1mC0ZlWHIbhvEtEFMuLcvaulBbMBhJb3TIJ5F3aZlanMyxVgz5mnzdxsYqG-PGxLFsOqmuzu1Dm-LmvCBxsaMr6PR65fRnWvor6x3X6-e1537305548987-768x407.png 768w\" alt=\"what is amazon associates screenshot of sign up page\" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/qGDJGrLhwPeALG9UY9X-6tHurA1mC0ZlWHIbhvEtEFMuLcvaulBbMBhJb3TIJ5F3aZlanMyxVgz5mnzdxsYqG-PGxLFsOqmuzu1Dm-LmvCBxsaMr6PR65fRnWvor6x3X6-e1537305548987.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/qGDJGrLhwPeALG9UY9X-6tHurA1mC0ZlWHIbhvEtEFMuLcvaulBbMBhJb3TIJ5F3aZlanMyxVgz5mnzdxsYqG-PGxLFsOqmuzu1Dm-LmvCBxsaMr6PR65fRnWvor6x3X6-e1537305548987.png 800w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_qGDJGrLhwPeALG9UY9X-6tHurA1mC0ZlWHIbhvEtEFMuLcvaulBbMBhJb3TIJ5F3aZlanMyxVgz5mnzdxsYqG-PGxLFsOqmuzu1Dm-LmvCBxsaMr6PR65fRnWvor6x3X6-e1537305548987-300x159.png 300w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_qGDJGrLhwPeALG9UY9X-6tHurA1mC0ZlWHIbhvEtEFMuLcvaulBbMBhJb3TIJ5F3aZlanMyxVgz5mnzdxsYqG-PGxLFsOqmuzu1Dm-LmvCBxsaMr6PR65fRnWvor6x3X6-e1537305548987-768x407.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>2. Then, you\u2019ll see a page that gives you the option to either sign in or create a new Amazon account.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4514 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/G5g66kUrrF6g4_em-nSBMTPQJyJtbslLmWRKs0wXhW6mrzs9vzB_hQxr2rUuF-bMDxzyDXkVUp91Ie3aZtMn_6L1FkgXi3bHaBk8YogdwExmCCtilAOjdDCX-wxOmpONG.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/G5g66kUrrF6g4_em-nSBMTPQJyJtbslLmWRKs0wXhW6mrzs9vzB_hQxr2rUuF-bMDxzyDXkVUp91Ie3aZtMn_6L1FkgXi3bHaBk8YogdwExmCCtilAOjdDCX-wxOmpONG.png 780w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_G5g66kUrrF6g4_em-nSBMTPQJyJtbslLmWRKs0wXhW6mrzs9vzB_hQxr2rUuF-bMDxzyDXkVUp91Ie3aZtMn_6L1FkgXi3bHaBk8YogdwExmCCtilAOjdDCX-wxOmpONG-249x300.png 249w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_G5g66kUrrF6g4_em-nSBMTPQJyJtbslLmWRKs0wXhW6mrzs9vzB_hQxr2rUuF-bMDxzyDXkVUp91Ie3aZtMn_6L1FkgXi3bHaBk8YogdwExmCCtilAOjdDCX-wxOmpONG-768x924.png 768w\" alt=\"amazon associate account sign in page form\" width=\"780\" height=\"938\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/G5g66kUrrF6g4_em-nSBMTPQJyJtbslLmWRKs0wXhW6mrzs9vzB_hQxr2rUuF-bMDxzyDXkVUp91Ie3aZtMn_6L1FkgXi3bHaBk8YogdwExmCCtilAOjdDCX-wxOmpONG.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/G5g66kUrrF6g4_em-nSBMTPQJyJtbslLmWRKs0wXhW6mrzs9vzB_hQxr2rUuF-bMDxzyDXkVUp91Ie3aZtMn_6L1FkgXi3bHaBk8YogdwExmCCtilAOjdDCX-wxOmpONG.png 780w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_G5g66kUrrF6g4_em-nSBMTPQJyJtbslLmWRKs0wXhW6mrzs9vzB_hQxr2rUuF-bMDxzyDXkVUp91Ie3aZtMn_6L1FkgXi3bHaBk8YogdwExmCCtilAOjdDCX-wxOmpONG-249x300.png 249w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_G5g66kUrrF6g4_em-nSBMTPQJyJtbslLmWRKs0wXhW6mrzs9vzB_hQxr2rUuF-bMDxzyDXkVUp91Ie3aZtMn_6L1FkgXi3bHaBk8YogdwExmCCtilAOjdDCX-wxOmpONG-768x924.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>3. Next, you\u2019ll start creating your account by providing your physical address where payments should be sent. If the main contact for your Amazon Associates account is someone other than the person you list on the address, you\u2019ll need to select \u201cSomeone else\u201d and enter their details at the bottom of the form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4529 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R7NMAl7bYdkjGGzvGryWQtocTSogJLc2t65AJn_8bU7uKd_KMreU_-T_JZiLRKIaRx4W4N7_q98RfL7H5yLQPpH5Qbt6ScTTGjyJ8RKD4jfENILolphp1zlx9bqQJfHO8-e1537814465347.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R7NMAl7bYdkjGGzvGryWQtocTSogJLc2t65AJn_8bU7uKd_KMreU_-T_JZiLRKIaRx4W4N7_q98RfL7H5yLQPpH5Qbt6ScTTGjyJ8RKD4jfENILolphp1zlx9bqQJfHO8-e1537814465347.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_R7NMAl7bYdkjGGzvGryWQtocTSogJLc2t65AJn_8bU7uKd_KMreU_-T_JZiLRKIaRx4W4N7_q98RfL7H5yLQPpH5Qbt6ScTTGjyJ8RKD4jfENILolphp1zlx9bqQJfHO8-e1537814465347-150x150.png 150w\" alt=\"how to become an amazon affiliate amazon associates account sign up flow step 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"603\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R7NMAl7bYdkjGGzvGryWQtocTSogJLc2t65AJn_8bU7uKd_KMreU_-T_JZiLRKIaRx4W4N7_q98RfL7H5yLQPpH5Qbt6ScTTGjyJ8RKD4jfENILolphp1zlx9bqQJfHO8-e1537814465347.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R7NMAl7bYdkjGGzvGryWQtocTSogJLc2t65AJn_8bU7uKd_KMreU_-T_JZiLRKIaRx4W4N7_q98RfL7H5yLQPpH5Qbt6ScTTGjyJ8RKD4jfENILolphp1zlx9bqQJfHO8-e1537814465347.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_R7NMAl7bYdkjGGzvGryWQtocTSogJLc2t65AJn_8bU7uKd_KMreU_-T_JZiLRKIaRx4W4N7_q98RfL7H5yLQPpH5Qbt6ScTTGjyJ8RKD4jfENILolphp1zlx9bqQJfHO8-e1537814465347-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>4. Next, you\u2019ll enter the URLs of your website(s) and mobile apps (if applicable) you\u2019ll be using to promote your Amazon affiliate links. You need to enter at least one URL!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4551 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/uBq_18tWiPydcSFAD_DV3iG1ZHTHGORWnawH4shylhMYU9xEUSbtP434CskYF-kz-vxnVH8ZyM97ftugGaEO1dtvZ0rOYXsItAAdUXmbG3MorhaLkOa6t5ADtA-yWw1ZI-e1537814516346.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/uBq_18tWiPydcSFAD_DV3iG1ZHTHGORWnawH4shylhMYU9xEUSbtP434CskYF-kz-vxnVH8ZyM97ftugGaEO1dtvZ0rOYXsItAAdUXmbG3MorhaLkOa6t5ADtA-yWw1ZI-e1537814516346.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_uBq_18tWiPydcSFAD_DV3iG1ZHTHGORWnawH4shylhMYU9xEUSbtP434CskYF-kz-vxnVH8ZyM97ftugGaEO1dtvZ0rOYXsItAAdUXmbG3MorhaLkOa6t5ADtA-yWw1ZI-e1537814516346-300x249.png 300w\" alt=\"amazon associates affiliate program sign up flow 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"498\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/uBq_18tWiPydcSFAD_DV3iG1ZHTHGORWnawH4shylhMYU9xEUSbtP434CskYF-kz-vxnVH8ZyM97ftugGaEO1dtvZ0rOYXsItAAdUXmbG3MorhaLkOa6t5ADtA-yWw1ZI-e1537814516346.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/uBq_18tWiPydcSFAD_DV3iG1ZHTHGORWnawH4shylhMYU9xEUSbtP434CskYF-kz-vxnVH8ZyM97ftugGaEO1dtvZ0rOYXsItAAdUXmbG3MorhaLkOa6t5ADtA-yWw1ZI-e1537814516346.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_uBq_18tWiPydcSFAD_DV3iG1ZHTHGORWnawH4shylhMYU9xEUSbtP434CskYF-kz-vxnVH8ZyM97ftugGaEO1dtvZ0rOYXsItAAdUXmbG3MorhaLkOa6t5ADtA-yWw1ZI-e1537814516346-300x249.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>5. Now you can choose an\u00a0<strong>Associates Store ID<\/strong>. This is basically a username that identifies your affiliate account. If your preferred name isn\u2019t available, Amazon will suggest a similar one later on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4527 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R-wUNsrU3oiczXW4YeEKIjb47TY5DfJ3oIs0lGMqQQ83oxJswCLDEMABnmbhE0nwMLauz7GozdLS1fNeywrISPrku_s6csTAeukjgCW4NCjFEwClgX2-wXLDvgWl0Otq6-e1537814556356.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R-wUNsrU3oiczXW4YeEKIjb47TY5DfJ3oIs0lGMqQQ83oxJswCLDEMABnmbhE0nwMLauz7GozdLS1fNeywrISPrku_s6csTAeukjgCW4NCjFEwClgX2-wXLDvgWl0Otq6-e1537814556356.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_R-wUNsrU3oiczXW4YeEKIjb47TY5DfJ3oIs0lGMqQQ83oxJswCLDEMABnmbhE0nwMLauz7GozdLS1fNeywrISPrku_s6csTAeukjgCW4NCjFEwClgX2-wXLDvgWl0Otq6-e1537814556356-300x222.png 300w\" alt=\"affiliate marketing amazon associates sign u flow 3 \" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R-wUNsrU3oiczXW4YeEKIjb47TY5DfJ3oIs0lGMqQQ83oxJswCLDEMABnmbhE0nwMLauz7GozdLS1fNeywrISPrku_s6csTAeukjgCW4NCjFEwClgX2-wXLDvgWl0Otq6-e1537814556356.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R-wUNsrU3oiczXW4YeEKIjb47TY5DfJ3oIs0lGMqQQ83oxJswCLDEMABnmbhE0nwMLauz7GozdLS1fNeywrISPrku_s6csTAeukjgCW4NCjFEwClgX2-wXLDvgWl0Otq6-e1537814556356.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_R-wUNsrU3oiczXW4YeEKIjb47TY5DfJ3oIs0lGMqQQ83oxJswCLDEMABnmbhE0nwMLauz7GozdLS1fNeywrISPrku_s6csTAeukjgCW4NCjFEwClgX2-wXLDvgWl0Otq6-e1537814556356-300x222.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>6. You\u2019ll need to answer some questions about the type of site(s) you have and the kinds of Amazon products you plan to promote . . .<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4563 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ZBrJh-8TvOoV78p7C6-l-MRSDsZnsI41iW6lTU_xfPXnQwiTAkj5h2pzEhcXIDhx8MKnzATEZryftp222feRR8uvxyxqr5xmCcJ5Vut51E-Idd2fG1jeHnpT_hA_5gVOC-e1537814603890.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ZBrJh-8TvOoV78p7C6-l-MRSDsZnsI41iW6lTU_xfPXnQwiTAkj5h2pzEhcXIDhx8MKnzATEZryftp222feRR8uvxyxqr5xmCcJ5Vut51E-Idd2fG1jeHnpT_hA_5gVOC-e1537814603890.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_ZBrJh-8TvOoV78p7C6-l-MRSDsZnsI41iW6lTU_xfPXnQwiTAkj5h2pzEhcXIDhx8MKnzATEZryftp222feRR8uvxyxqr5xmCcJ5Vut51E-Idd2fG1jeHnpT_hA_5gVOC-e1537814603890-300x135.png 300w\" alt=\"how does amazon affiliate work amazon associates sign up flow topic selection\" width=\"600\" height=\"269\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ZBrJh-8TvOoV78p7C6-l-MRSDsZnsI41iW6lTU_xfPXnQwiTAkj5h2pzEhcXIDhx8MKnzATEZryftp222feRR8uvxyxqr5xmCcJ5Vut51E-Idd2fG1jeHnpT_hA_5gVOC-e1537814603890.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ZBrJh-8TvOoV78p7C6-l-MRSDsZnsI41iW6lTU_xfPXnQwiTAkj5h2pzEhcXIDhx8MKnzATEZryftp222feRR8uvxyxqr5xmCcJ5Vut51E-Idd2fG1jeHnpT_hA_5gVOC-e1537814603890.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_ZBrJh-8TvOoV78p7C6-l-MRSDsZnsI41iW6lTU_xfPXnQwiTAkj5h2pzEhcXIDhx8MKnzATEZryftp222feRR8uvxyxqr5xmCcJ5Vut51E-Idd2fG1jeHnpT_hA_5gVOC-e1537814603890-300x135.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>7. . . as well as a few more details about your site(s), including how you drive traffic to it and why you want to join the Amazon Associates affiliate program.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4565 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ZR53BtfV91anlkcr6WO8ZaKfpzusP-2TqahpQCct6VPUflZg1CwgrSo_yKrEMSdHXFtwgvnl0KPr7rjwJ9lIBKtN0LeXY0wjm6xuRgLLKI5ad27g-2D8UDEfLz6pV9-y7-e1537814640691.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ZR53BtfV91anlkcr6WO8ZaKfpzusP-2TqahpQCct6VPUflZg1CwgrSo_yKrEMSdHXFtwgvnl0KPr7rjwJ9lIBKtN0LeXY0wjm6xuRgLLKI5ad27g-2D8UDEfLz6pV9-y7-e1537814640691.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_ZR53BtfV91anlkcr6WO8ZaKfpzusP-2TqahpQCct6VPUflZg1CwgrSo_yKrEMSdHXFtwgvnl0KPr7rjwJ9lIBKtN0LeXY0wjm6xuRgLLKI5ad27g-2D8UDEfLz6pV9-y7-e1537814640691-300x213.png 300w\" alt=\"how much does amazon affiliate pay traffic and monetization selection \" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ZR53BtfV91anlkcr6WO8ZaKfpzusP-2TqahpQCct6VPUflZg1CwgrSo_yKrEMSdHXFtwgvnl0KPr7rjwJ9lIBKtN0LeXY0wjm6xuRgLLKI5ad27g-2D8UDEfLz6pV9-y7-e1537814640691.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ZR53BtfV91anlkcr6WO8ZaKfpzusP-2TqahpQCct6VPUflZg1CwgrSo_yKrEMSdHXFtwgvnl0KPr7rjwJ9lIBKtN0LeXY0wjm6xuRgLLKI5ad27g-2D8UDEfLz6pV9-y7-e1537814640691.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_ZR53BtfV91anlkcr6WO8ZaKfpzusP-2TqahpQCct6VPUflZg1CwgrSo_yKrEMSdHXFtwgvnl0KPr7rjwJ9lIBKtN0LeXY0wjm6xuRgLLKI5ad27g-2D8UDEfLz6pV9-y7-e1537814640691-300x213.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>8. You\u2019ll also be asked to confirm that none of the websites or apps listed are targeted at kids (those under 13), which is not allowed by the terms of the Amazon Associates affiliate program.<\/p>\n<p>9. Next up is identity verification. Enter your phone number and Amazon will call you asking you to verify a PIN number that will appear on the screen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4558 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/XJjFPl2rToYX9QB6tKjy_IKi1VC6KrDcaQhFnE06uf44_6uUupy08bh5VmmBh_uL_OqkBDDVH7DasatBpD-hSu1kJNLXuwzAKA3TbsHO7h8GBKhqFXFB4kBmjzrJPBKjW-e1537814680156.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/XJjFPl2rToYX9QB6tKjy_IKi1VC6KrDcaQhFnE06uf44_6uUupy08bh5VmmBh_uL_OqkBDDVH7DasatBpD-hSu1kJNLXuwzAKA3TbsHO7h8GBKhqFXFB4kBmjzrJPBKjW-e1537814680156.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_XJjFPl2rToYX9QB6tKjy_IKi1VC6KrDcaQhFnE06uf44_6uUupy08bh5VmmBh_uL_OqkBDDVH7DasatBpD-hSu1kJNLXuwzAKA3TbsHO7h8GBKhqFXFB4kBmjzrJPBKjW-e1537814680156-300x230.png 300w\" alt=\"what is an amazon affiliate associates sign up flow 4 \" width=\"600\" height=\"460\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/XJjFPl2rToYX9QB6tKjy_IKi1VC6KrDcaQhFnE06uf44_6uUupy08bh5VmmBh_uL_OqkBDDVH7DasatBpD-hSu1kJNLXuwzAKA3TbsHO7h8GBKhqFXFB4kBmjzrJPBKjW-e1537814680156.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/XJjFPl2rToYX9QB6tKjy_IKi1VC6KrDcaQhFnE06uf44_6uUupy08bh5VmmBh_uL_OqkBDDVH7DasatBpD-hSu1kJNLXuwzAKA3TbsHO7h8GBKhqFXFB4kBmjzrJPBKjW-e1537814680156.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_XJjFPl2rToYX9QB6tKjy_IKi1VC6KrDcaQhFnE06uf44_6uUupy08bh5VmmBh_uL_OqkBDDVH7DasatBpD-hSu1kJNLXuwzAKA3TbsHO7h8GBKhqFXFB4kBmjzrJPBKjW-e1537814680156-300x230.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>10. Click the checkbox agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement, then click Finish.<\/p>\n<p>Once your identity verification is complete, you\u2019ll see a congratulatory page.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4478 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-LI7AafgmvtN79xQVMfPu58sUhviRJoOvIQXm-KSXxGMi0B1SSuFDU9dUhuBjaatLQVqUBbqF4kQTS5KLf30AUYeJqcoNXhT05zl_7P2kEXg_zk6kEFkVeaUaeKSvMzD-e1537814715503.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-LI7AafgmvtN79xQVMfPu58sUhviRJoOvIQXm-KSXxGMi0B1SSuFDU9dUhuBjaatLQVqUBbqF4kQTS5KLf30AUYeJqcoNXhT05zl_7P2kEXg_zk6kEFkVeaUaeKSvMzD-e1537814715503.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_3-LI7AafgmvtN79xQVMfPu58sUhviRJoOvIQXm-KSXxGMi0B1SSuFDU9dUhuBjaatLQVqUBbqF4kQTS5KLf30AUYeJqcoNXhT05zl_7P2kEXg_zk6kEFkVeaUaeKSvMzD-e1537814715503-300x189.png 300w\" alt=\"amazon affiliate income Amazon Associates sign up flow 4 complete\" width=\"600\" height=\"377\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-LI7AafgmvtN79xQVMfPu58sUhviRJoOvIQXm-KSXxGMi0B1SSuFDU9dUhuBjaatLQVqUBbqF4kQTS5KLf30AUYeJqcoNXhT05zl_7P2kEXg_zk6kEFkVeaUaeKSvMzD-e1537814715503.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-LI7AafgmvtN79xQVMfPu58sUhviRJoOvIQXm-KSXxGMi0B1SSuFDU9dUhuBjaatLQVqUBbqF4kQTS5KLf30AUYeJqcoNXhT05zl_7P2kEXg_zk6kEFkVeaUaeKSvMzD-e1537814715503.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_3-LI7AafgmvtN79xQVMfPu58sUhviRJoOvIQXm-KSXxGMi0B1SSuFDU9dUhuBjaatLQVqUBbqF4kQTS5KLf30AUYeJqcoNXhT05zl_7P2kEXg_zk6kEFkVeaUaeKSvMzD-e1537814715503-300x189.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>11. Click Finish, and you\u2019ll see a page with your new Amazon Associate ID!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4506 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bArMgHhoaGlQkGqdN9iPMG8_kACiiiCraYUdQhSPxfyMiE1ElUtbdimZMGgG8Uj1nGZ6owsBqoIAh0sdus5O-3KeOKOgp_XqWfRm5u4JbP5KbSqWipjABJv1AnY_f0MN-e1537814750252.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bArMgHhoaGlQkGqdN9iPMG8_kACiiiCraYUdQhSPxfyMiE1ElUtbdimZMGgG8Uj1nGZ6owsBqoIAh0sdus5O-3KeOKOgp_XqWfRm5u4JbP5KbSqWipjABJv1AnY_f0MN-e1537814750252.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_bArMgHhoaGlQkGqdN9iPMG8_kACiiiCraYUdQhSPxfyMiE1ElUtbdimZMGgG8Uj1nGZ6owsBqoIAh0sdus5O-3KeOKOgp_XqWfRm5u4JbP5KbSqWipjABJv1AnY_f0MN-e1537814750252-300x212.png 300w\" alt=\"amazon affiliate commission rate associates sign up flow complete\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bArMgHhoaGlQkGqdN9iPMG8_kACiiiCraYUdQhSPxfyMiE1ElUtbdimZMGgG8Uj1nGZ6owsBqoIAh0sdus5O-3KeOKOgp_XqWfRm5u4JbP5KbSqWipjABJv1AnY_f0MN-e1537814750252.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bArMgHhoaGlQkGqdN9iPMG8_kACiiiCraYUdQhSPxfyMiE1ElUtbdimZMGgG8Uj1nGZ6owsBqoIAh0sdus5O-3KeOKOgp_XqWfRm5u4JbP5KbSqWipjABJv1AnY_f0MN-e1537814750252.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_bArMgHhoaGlQkGqdN9iPMG8_kACiiiCraYUdQhSPxfyMiE1ElUtbdimZMGgG8Uj1nGZ6owsBqoIAh0sdus5O-3KeOKOgp_XqWfRm5u4JbP5KbSqWipjABJv1AnY_f0MN-e1537814750252-300x212.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>12. Now you\u2019ll set up your payment details. You can choose to be paid via Amazon gift card, direct deposit (if you\u2019re in the US), or check.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4561 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/z8uFanyMHvJ3puJPyiy3im-t1BvDBl43BDoc11w7mWjfQQQr8f_RGt8cBLWzu6B4BHJzRJoWRBxXz0ex7Xyvcm-4eaKZOnEE4i9xtafohjHl1SNiZKmc7OXpmZt5eUM2Z-e1537814823595.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/z8uFanyMHvJ3puJPyiy3im-t1BvDBl43BDoc11w7mWjfQQQr8f_RGt8cBLWzu6B4BHJzRJoWRBxXz0ex7Xyvcm-4eaKZOnEE4i9xtafohjHl1SNiZKmc7OXpmZt5eUM2Z-e1537814823595.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_z8uFanyMHvJ3puJPyiy3im-t1BvDBl43BDoc11w7mWjfQQQr8f_RGt8cBLWzu6B4BHJzRJoWRBxXz0ex7Xyvcm-4eaKZOnEE4i9xtafohjHl1SNiZKmc7OXpmZt5eUM2Z-e1537814823595-300x179.png 300w\" alt=\"amazon affiliate income associates payment method selection screen\" width=\"600\" height=\"357\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/z8uFanyMHvJ3puJPyiy3im-t1BvDBl43BDoc11w7mWjfQQQr8f_RGt8cBLWzu6B4BHJzRJoWRBxXz0ex7Xyvcm-4eaKZOnEE4i9xtafohjHl1SNiZKmc7OXpmZt5eUM2Z-e1537814823595.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/z8uFanyMHvJ3puJPyiy3im-t1BvDBl43BDoc11w7mWjfQQQr8f_RGt8cBLWzu6B4BHJzRJoWRBxXz0ex7Xyvcm-4eaKZOnEE4i9xtafohjHl1SNiZKmc7OXpmZt5eUM2Z-e1537814823595.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_z8uFanyMHvJ3puJPyiy3im-t1BvDBl43BDoc11w7mWjfQQQr8f_RGt8cBLWzu6B4BHJzRJoWRBxXz0ex7Xyvcm-4eaKZOnEE4i9xtafohjHl1SNiZKmc7OXpmZt5eUM2Z-e1537814823595-300x179.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you choose gift card, it\u2019ll be sent to your primary email address. If you opt for direct deposit, a space will appear on the page below to enter your bank details. And if you want a check sent to your contact address, keep in mind that the minimum payout is greater than it is for gift cards or direct deposit ($100 vs. $10), and a processing fee applies.<\/p>\n<p>13. Then you\u2019ll fill out a tax interview to make sure everything is legal with the IRS. Make sure to double-check everything you enter on this form!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4486 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5Ib63qAWyiRm1ZAG_XvCiQ4coQv-Rq2CoZgLSEdqW9wJ1Wy1QJB_JVkiObi-8FiqY0FXCpbE65iF18zi7w-VBpeqmEfGZDhv0T428U_kIyhaCuY0xYY0boqMkg_yZLyuG-e1537814857385.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5Ib63qAWyiRm1ZAG_XvCiQ4coQv-Rq2CoZgLSEdqW9wJ1Wy1QJB_JVkiObi-8FiqY0FXCpbE65iF18zi7w-VBpeqmEfGZDhv0T428U_kIyhaCuY0xYY0boqMkg_yZLyuG-e1537814857385.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_5Ib63qAWyiRm1ZAG_XvCiQ4coQv-Rq2CoZgLSEdqW9wJ1Wy1QJB_JVkiObi-8FiqY0FXCpbE65iF18zi7w-VBpeqmEfGZDhv0T428U_kIyhaCuY0xYY0boqMkg_yZLyuG-e1537814857385-300x220.png 300w\" alt=\"amazon affiliate commission rate associates payment details\" width=\"600\" height=\"439\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5Ib63qAWyiRm1ZAG_XvCiQ4coQv-Rq2CoZgLSEdqW9wJ1Wy1QJB_JVkiObi-8FiqY0FXCpbE65iF18zi7w-VBpeqmEfGZDhv0T428U_kIyhaCuY0xYY0boqMkg_yZLyuG-e1537814857385.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5Ib63qAWyiRm1ZAG_XvCiQ4coQv-Rq2CoZgLSEdqW9wJ1Wy1QJB_JVkiObi-8FiqY0FXCpbE65iF18zi7w-VBpeqmEfGZDhv0T428U_kIyhaCuY0xYY0boqMkg_yZLyuG-e1537814857385.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_5Ib63qAWyiRm1ZAG_XvCiQ4coQv-Rq2CoZgLSEdqW9wJ1Wy1QJB_JVkiObi-8FiqY0FXCpbE65iF18zi7w-VBpeqmEfGZDhv0T428U_kIyhaCuY0xYY0boqMkg_yZLyuG-e1537814857385-300x220.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4516 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ijbwDI8x6bmSa5HdFNuIpDTIV9yPyDtCpMb1wRyHFPePXYmdcxERafj6tCdk3ZDSlUO2nUGN9m547SlQU756mhOEaKCT1_azZjKJ9-YrDygqEjbM9c1c1HWiDhfK579mR-e1537814914269.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ijbwDI8x6bmSa5HdFNuIpDTIV9yPyDtCpMb1wRyHFPePXYmdcxERafj6tCdk3ZDSlUO2nUGN9m547SlQU756mhOEaKCT1_azZjKJ9-YrDygqEjbM9c1c1HWiDhfK579mR-e1537814914269.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_ijbwDI8x6bmSa5HdFNuIpDTIV9yPyDtCpMb1wRyHFPePXYmdcxERafj6tCdk3ZDSlUO2nUGN9m547SlQU756mhOEaKCT1_azZjKJ9-YrDygqEjbM9c1c1HWiDhfK579mR-e1537814914269-300x257.png 300w\" alt=\"amazon affiliate commission rate associates tax verification\" width=\"600\" height=\"514\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ijbwDI8x6bmSa5HdFNuIpDTIV9yPyDtCpMb1wRyHFPePXYmdcxERafj6tCdk3ZDSlUO2nUGN9m547SlQU756mhOEaKCT1_azZjKJ9-YrDygqEjbM9c1c1HWiDhfK579mR-e1537814914269.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ijbwDI8x6bmSa5HdFNuIpDTIV9yPyDtCpMb1wRyHFPePXYmdcxERafj6tCdk3ZDSlUO2nUGN9m547SlQU756mhOEaKCT1_azZjKJ9-YrDygqEjbM9c1c1HWiDhfK579mR-e1537814914269.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_ijbwDI8x6bmSa5HdFNuIpDTIV9yPyDtCpMb1wRyHFPePXYmdcxERafj6tCdk3ZDSlUO2nUGN9m547SlQU756mhOEaKCT1_azZjKJ9-YrDygqEjbM9c1c1HWiDhfK579mR-e1537814914269-300x257.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>14. Click Save and Preview and you\u2019ll be given a preview of your W9 tax form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4556 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wJTdmZAiy7zGN3j_CGsh04ltL6NJFqbey0yedcW7hx4JjarrjDFo5TcSGPTHwJTz1luQmiZtU5C1ws0qppuWpdb6Nz97e_6OP6E4MxYcPIuaVmaEvVxbSb2cjwTd-jpZE-e1537814955109.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wJTdmZAiy7zGN3j_CGsh04ltL6NJFqbey0yedcW7hx4JjarrjDFo5TcSGPTHwJTz1luQmiZtU5C1ws0qppuWpdb6Nz97e_6OP6E4MxYcPIuaVmaEvVxbSb2cjwTd-jpZE-e1537814955109.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_wJTdmZAiy7zGN3j_CGsh04ltL6NJFqbey0yedcW7hx4JjarrjDFo5TcSGPTHwJTz1luQmiZtU5C1ws0qppuWpdb6Nz97e_6OP6E4MxYcPIuaVmaEvVxbSb2cjwTd-jpZE-e1537814955109-300x120.png 300w\" alt=\"amazon affiliate commission rate associates program tax information 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"240\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wJTdmZAiy7zGN3j_CGsh04ltL6NJFqbey0yedcW7hx4JjarrjDFo5TcSGPTHwJTz1luQmiZtU5C1ws0qppuWpdb6Nz97e_6OP6E4MxYcPIuaVmaEvVxbSb2cjwTd-jpZE-e1537814955109.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wJTdmZAiy7zGN3j_CGsh04ltL6NJFqbey0yedcW7hx4JjarrjDFo5TcSGPTHwJTz1luQmiZtU5C1ws0qppuWpdb6Nz97e_6OP6E4MxYcPIuaVmaEvVxbSb2cjwTd-jpZE-e1537814955109.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_wJTdmZAiy7zGN3j_CGsh04ltL6NJFqbey0yedcW7hx4JjarrjDFo5TcSGPTHwJTz1luQmiZtU5C1ws0qppuWpdb6Nz97e_6OP6E4MxYcPIuaVmaEvVxbSb2cjwTd-jpZE-e1537814955109-300x120.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4520 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/qfrM2pLfGMdwqjK7KiZL-qIMi9wK1MQBsSWHw3mHVB2j0FLeUcXm1ifBkt2ARD5b_MGQNk3ulSf66Opd7_fUK7z0dMQVh8huS2jUIA1XX1okeXWKmiDFtObe9C7rYgQqN-e1537814978146.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/qfrM2pLfGMdwqjK7KiZL-qIMi9wK1MQBsSWHw3mHVB2j0FLeUcXm1ifBkt2ARD5b_MGQNk3ulSf66Opd7_fUK7z0dMQVh8huS2jUIA1XX1okeXWKmiDFtObe9C7rYgQqN-e1537814978146.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_qfrM2pLfGMdwqjK7KiZL-qIMi9wK1MQBsSWHw3mHVB2j0FLeUcXm1ifBkt2ARD5b_MGQNk3ulSf66Opd7_fUK7z0dMQVh8huS2jUIA1XX1okeXWKmiDFtObe9C7rYgQqN-e1537814978146-300x203.png 300w\" alt=\"amazon affiliate commission rate associates program tax information 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"405\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/qfrM2pLfGMdwqjK7KiZL-qIMi9wK1MQBsSWHw3mHVB2j0FLeUcXm1ifBkt2ARD5b_MGQNk3ulSf66Opd7_fUK7z0dMQVh8huS2jUIA1XX1okeXWKmiDFtObe9C7rYgQqN-e1537814978146.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/qfrM2pLfGMdwqjK7KiZL-qIMi9wK1MQBsSWHw3mHVB2j0FLeUcXm1ifBkt2ARD5b_MGQNk3ulSf66Opd7_fUK7z0dMQVh8huS2jUIA1XX1okeXWKmiDFtObe9C7rYgQqN-e1537814978146.png 600w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_qfrM2pLfGMdwqjK7KiZL-qIMi9wK1MQBsSWHw3mHVB2j0FLeUcXm1ifBkt2ARD5b_MGQNk3ulSf66Opd7_fUK7z0dMQVh8huS2jUIA1XX1okeXWKmiDFtObe9C7rYgQqN-e1537814978146-300x203.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>15. Click through to the next page, and you\u2019re all done setting up your account!<\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s talk about how to get started promoting products using your brand-new Amazon affiliate links.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Get-Amazon-Affiliate-Links-to-Promote\">How to Get Amazon Affiliate Links to Promote<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve set up your account, the next step is getting your first affiliate link. Thankfully, this part is a little shorter than setting up your account!<\/p>\n<p>Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/home<\/a>. On that page, you\u2019ll see the option to create an affiliate link for a specific product, either by searching or browsing for it.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll do a search for my book\u00a0<em>Will It Fly?<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4512 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bZCv96VP2EFsq45nOsabemV7TxSjjd55KzGpRAKtO0bSXs9sYV5dQ8Jz5ZsahNCKJ9WMoie6xdVNZN8kwvE9RwpCAyWTDwj0_dAQth5ipATOg2HT24Glp8anDsBgGIB-a-e1537815017174.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bZCv96VP2EFsq45nOsabemV7TxSjjd55KzGpRAKtO0bSXs9sYV5dQ8Jz5ZsahNCKJ9WMoie6xdVNZN8kwvE9RwpCAyWTDwj0_dAQth5ipATOg2HT24Glp8anDsBgGIB-a-e1537815017174.png 700w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_bZCv96VP2EFsq45nOsabemV7TxSjjd55KzGpRAKtO0bSXs9sYV5dQ8Jz5ZsahNCKJ9WMoie6xdVNZN8kwvE9RwpCAyWTDwj0_dAQth5ipATOg2HT24Glp8anDsBgGIB-a-e1537815017174-300x106.png 300w\" alt=\"How to Get Amazon Affiliate Links searching amazon associates \" width=\"700\" height=\"247\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bZCv96VP2EFsq45nOsabemV7TxSjjd55KzGpRAKtO0bSXs9sYV5dQ8Jz5ZsahNCKJ9WMoie6xdVNZN8kwvE9RwpCAyWTDwj0_dAQth5ipATOg2HT24Glp8anDsBgGIB-a-e1537815017174.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bZCv96VP2EFsq45nOsabemV7TxSjjd55KzGpRAKtO0bSXs9sYV5dQ8Jz5ZsahNCKJ9WMoie6xdVNZN8kwvE9RwpCAyWTDwj0_dAQth5ipATOg2HT24Glp8anDsBgGIB-a-e1537815017174.png 700w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_bZCv96VP2EFsq45nOsabemV7TxSjjd55KzGpRAKtO0bSXs9sYV5dQ8Jz5ZsahNCKJ9WMoie6xdVNZN8kwvE9RwpCAyWTDwj0_dAQth5ipATOg2HT24Glp8anDsBgGIB-a-e1537815017174-300x106.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There it is in the first result! From here, if you want to grab your affiliate link for this product, click on the down arrow next to the yellow \u201cGet link\u201d button to the right of the product name.<\/p>\n<p>A window will pop up with your affiliate link. You also have the option to shorten the URL using Amazon\u2019s link shortening tool, if you like.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4525 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/QVUGvRD4qPiKkAc2JQvUHUYoUhtlbkWDJIku_1-u1Dc1JZKYRmPAjQkHJjsJ7yrpyMyC6tCfWMyZNehedDtIKvdIFNsZ8nhzwFT6iyljSky_4li-_LxU50aWHlWPVzaz9-e1537815076507.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/QVUGvRD4qPiKkAc2JQvUHUYoUhtlbkWDJIku_1-u1Dc1JZKYRmPAjQkHJjsJ7yrpyMyC6tCfWMyZNehedDtIKvdIFNsZ8nhzwFT6iyljSky_4li-_LxU50aWHlWPVzaz9-e1537815076507.png 700w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_QVUGvRD4qPiKkAc2JQvUHUYoUhtlbkWDJIku_1-u1Dc1JZKYRmPAjQkHJjsJ7yrpyMyC6tCfWMyZNehedDtIKvdIFNsZ8nhzwFT6iyljSky_4li-_LxU50aWHlWPVzaz9-e1537815076507-300x102.png 300w\" alt=\"affiliate amazon links copy paste\" width=\"700\" height=\"239\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/QVUGvRD4qPiKkAc2JQvUHUYoUhtlbkWDJIku_1-u1Dc1JZKYRmPAjQkHJjsJ7yrpyMyC6tCfWMyZNehedDtIKvdIFNsZ8nhzwFT6iyljSky_4li-_LxU50aWHlWPVzaz9-e1537815076507.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/QVUGvRD4qPiKkAc2JQvUHUYoUhtlbkWDJIku_1-u1Dc1JZKYRmPAjQkHJjsJ7yrpyMyC6tCfWMyZNehedDtIKvdIFNsZ8nhzwFT6iyljSky_4li-_LxU50aWHlWPVzaz9-e1537815076507.png 700w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_QVUGvRD4qPiKkAc2JQvUHUYoUhtlbkWDJIku_1-u1Dc1JZKYRmPAjQkHJjsJ7yrpyMyC6tCfWMyZNehedDtIKvdIFNsZ8nhzwFT6iyljSky_4li-_LxU50aWHlWPVzaz9-e1537815076507-300x102.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can use this URL to hyperlink mentions of the product in your content. However, you also have other options for adding your affiliate link to your content, including adding a thumbnail image of the product. You can access these additional options by clicking the yellow \u201cGet link\u201d button itself (instead of the down arrow).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4509 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BCg8qep5EHhsB9hDBs_4Z4re3t2s4voBIHY9oDyw3IutNqJfZM5id2D4Rjda8xbYabNePFhzPtfXBvf9z-LLLn3sRmGuAOOvnN05A7FBwIwnyvpNOXmJn00I01pN7RjRr-e1537815154222.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BCg8qep5EHhsB9hDBs_4Z4re3t2s4voBIHY9oDyw3IutNqJfZM5id2D4Rjda8xbYabNePFhzPtfXBvf9z-LLLn3sRmGuAOOvnN05A7FBwIwnyvpNOXmJn00I01pN7RjRr-e1537815154222.png 700w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_BCg8qep5EHhsB9hDBs_4Z4re3t2s4voBIHY9oDyw3IutNqJfZM5id2D4Rjda8xbYabNePFhzPtfXBvf9z-LLLn3sRmGuAOOvnN05A7FBwIwnyvpNOXmJn00I01pN7RjRr-e1537815154222-300x151.png 300w\" alt=\"affiliate link amazon customizing html\" width=\"700\" height=\"353\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BCg8qep5EHhsB9hDBs_4Z4re3t2s4voBIHY9oDyw3IutNqJfZM5id2D4Rjda8xbYabNePFhzPtfXBvf9z-LLLn3sRmGuAOOvnN05A7FBwIwnyvpNOXmJn00I01pN7RjRr-e1537815154222.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BCg8qep5EHhsB9hDBs_4Z4re3t2s4voBIHY9oDyw3IutNqJfZM5id2D4Rjda8xbYabNePFhzPtfXBvf9z-LLLn3sRmGuAOOvnN05A7FBwIwnyvpNOXmJn00I01pN7RjRr-e1537815154222.png 700w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_BCg8qep5EHhsB9hDBs_4Z4re3t2s4voBIHY9oDyw3IutNqJfZM5id2D4Rjda8xbYabNePFhzPtfXBvf9z-LLLn3sRmGuAOOvnN05A7FBwIwnyvpNOXmJn00I01pN7RjRr-e1537815154222-300x151.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>From here, you can create a custom link with text, image, or both, plus custom colors for the background, title, and price of the item. The great part is, you just need to embed the code given to you, and all the correct product data (and formatting you selected) will be pulled from Amazon right to your site.<\/p>\n<p>Now your affiliate link is ready to be used in your content!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4549 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tvjp1GL9kW2Am7NQlNxkQRFBKHnOU4tPGB4oYIo2Un803bJTv0DNmhhE5UUBvz9iQfZ6lF-AQCegFuFPwIATb9pT9Jv8t46GFTkkDls7GWiZy4XO7SJZeEI_OI0zuIPQO-e1537815192494.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tvjp1GL9kW2Am7NQlNxkQRFBKHnOU4tPGB4oYIo2Un803bJTv0DNmhhE5UUBvz9iQfZ6lF-AQCegFuFPwIATb9pT9Jv8t46GFTkkDls7GWiZy4XO7SJZeEI_OI0zuIPQO-e1537815192494.png 700w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_tvjp1GL9kW2Am7NQlNxkQRFBKHnOU4tPGB4oYIo2Un803bJTv0DNmhhE5UUBvz9iQfZ6lF-AQCegFuFPwIATb9pT9Jv8t46GFTkkDls7GWiZy4XO7SJZeEI_OI0zuIPQO-e1537815192494-300x123.png 300w\" alt=\"referral links amazon copy html code\" width=\"700\" height=\"288\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tvjp1GL9kW2Am7NQlNxkQRFBKHnOU4tPGB4oYIo2Un803bJTv0DNmhhE5UUBvz9iQfZ6lF-AQCegFuFPwIATb9pT9Jv8t46GFTkkDls7GWiZy4XO7SJZeEI_OI0zuIPQO-e1537815192494.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tvjp1GL9kW2Am7NQlNxkQRFBKHnOU4tPGB4oYIo2Un803bJTv0DNmhhE5UUBvz9iQfZ6lF-AQCegFuFPwIATb9pT9Jv8t46GFTkkDls7GWiZy4XO7SJZeEI_OI0zuIPQO-e1537815192494.png 700w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_tvjp1GL9kW2Am7NQlNxkQRFBKHnOU4tPGB4oYIo2Un803bJTv0DNmhhE5UUBvz9iQfZ6lF-AQCegFuFPwIATb9pT9Jv8t46GFTkkDls7GWiZy4XO7SJZeEI_OI0zuIPQO-e1537815192494-300x123.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"8-Tips-for-Generating-Amazon-Affiliate-Income\">8 Tips for Generating Amazon Affiliate Income<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered the basics\u2014why you might choose the Amazon affiliate marketing program, and how to get started\u2014let\u2019s dig in to specific ways you can increase your chances of success as an Amazon Associate.<\/p>\n<p>As we talked about earlier, one of Amazon\u2019s biggest advantages as an affiliate network is the trust factor. People know and trust Amazon, so you shouldn\u2019t have to spend too much time convincing them that the site is worth buying from.<\/p>\n<p>But that doesn\u2019t mean you can just sit back and watch the affiliate sales roll in.<\/p>\n<p>There are several tips and tactics you can use to improve your affiliate marketing on Amazon, to increase your conversion rates and income and create a better experience for your audience when they purchase products through your Amazon affiliate program links.<\/p>\n<p>In this section, we\u2019ll talk through some of the things you should do as an Amazon Associate, along with several things you should definitely\u00a0<em>avoid<\/em>\u00a0doing if you want to succeed.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"must-do-1-get-to-know-the-amazon-affiliate-product-you-re-promoting\">Must do #1: Get to know the Amazon affiliate product you\u2019re promoting<\/h3>\n<p>This tip is a must for any affiliate product or service you\u2019re promoting. Ideally, it\u2019s something you\u2019ve used yourself, have benefited from, and know inside and out.<\/p>\n<p>I talk about this a lot, and it comes back to\u00a0<em>trust<\/em>. What makes people want to buy from you, or purchase a product you\u2019re promoting as an affiliate? It\u2019s not a slick sales pitch. That may work for a little while, but what will get you lasting results is building a relationship with your audience based on trust.<\/p>\n<p>And only promoting products you know and have used and benefited from is a great way to establish trust, because it shows your audience that you\u2019re not going to try to sell them on something you don\u2019t already trust yourself.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s like that old commercial where the guy says, \u201cI&#8217;m not just the president of Hair Club for Men. I\u2019m also a member.\u201d (Okay, I\u2019m probably dating myself here, but hopefully you get the point!)<\/p>\n<p>This point is especially important when it comes to affiliate marketing on Amazon. Why? One of the things about Amazon Associates affiliate marketing you need to watch for is that once you\u2019re up and running as an affiliate, the barrier to entry to promote a new product is pretty low.<\/p>\n<p>Because Amazon has a huge selection, and it\u2019s so easy to generate an affiliate link for just about any product, it can be easy to fall into the trap of promoting an Amazon affiliate product without getting to know the product first. As a result, it can be really easy to start promoting something you don\u2019t know very well, and risking the trust of your audience in the process.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"must-do-2-show-people-what-they-re-going-to-get-unbox-the-mystery\">Must do #2: Show people what they\u2019re going to get\u2014unbox the mystery<\/h3>\n<p>This next one is not exclusive to Amazon, but it\u2019s probably going to give you the biggest bang for your buck with Amazon. That is, showing people what they\u2019re going to get before they get it. Instead of just talking about the product or sharing a little information about it, then posting your affiliate link and leaving it at that, you can give people a much richer preview of their potential experience with a given product.<\/p>\n<p>A great way to do this is to go into deep detail about what the product is and how it works, by shooting a video.<\/p>\n<p>The unboxing videos I\u2019ve created for products I promote, both physical and digital, have worked really well for me in terms of driving purchases and affiliate income.<\/p>\n<p>Videos are a great way to show the ease of use of a particular product, and give your audience a chance to imagine themselves using it.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve created unboxing videos for a number of Amazon products in particular, like the one where I unboxed three different podcasting microphones under $75:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-embed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"708862212\" title=\"Best Podcast Microphone \ud83c\udfa4 (Under $75 + USB)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UnxJO_lzof8?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smartpassiveincome.com\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8349083_321=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>What&#8217;s the best podcast microphone you can use to still sound like a pro? Which ones are easy to use (i.e. via USB) and won&#8217;t cost you a ton? In this video I&#8217;m going to unbox and demo 3 of the most popular USB microphones podcasters use that are each under $75.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Videos also make it easier to build a relationship with your audience; you can talk right to them, and they can hear your voice (and see your face, though that\u2019s not always necessary). Plus, not only are you sharing what the product looks like and how it works, since\u00a0<em>you\u2019re<\/em>\u00a0the one who\u2019s showing your audience how it works, you\u2019re also building your authority with them as an expert they can trust.<\/p>\n<p>And the best part? No pitch is even required! Just show people how the product works, be honest and thorough, and the power of video will do the rest.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"must-do-3-be-honest\">Must do #3: Be honest<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s another tip that doesn\u2019t just apply to Amazon affiliate program links, but is crucial to remember if you want to be successful promoting Amazon products: be honest. This may sound like one of those \u201cd\u2019uh!\u201d tips, but trust me when I say that it can still trip people up.<\/p>\n<p>The first place where honesty is crucial in affiliate marketing with Amazon Associates is in how you represent the product itself. This may go without saying, but if you oversell or flat-out lie about what a product can do for someone, it\u2019s going to backfire, big time. And not just in terms of your affiliate sales for that product, but in the likelihood people will continue to trust you at all. You can always find new affiliate products to promote, but once you\u2019ve lost your audience\u2019s trust, it\u2019s hard if not impossible to gain it back. This is why using a product yourself and getting to know it inside and out is extra important, because the chances you\u2019ll misrepresent the thing you\u2019re promoting are much, much lower when you\u2019re an expert on it.<\/p>\n<p>The second place where honesty is crucial is in how you represent your affiliate links themselves. I always recommend being honest with the fact that you can earn a commission when people use your affiliate links to purchase a product. In fact, the FTC requires that you disclose when you\u2019re using affiliate links, but beyond even that, it\u2019s just good practice to let people know that you\u2019ll make money when they purchase via a link on your site.<\/p>\n<p>This can be as simple as adding a single disclaimer at the top of a blog post in which you\u2019re sharing affiliate links. I\u2019ve had people tell me it feels odd to tell visitors that you\u2019re making money from an action they\u2019re taking, and I get it, but the truth is this: it doesn\u2019t cost those visitors anything to use your link (beyond the cost of the product), and once you help them, they\u2019ll often look for ways to help you in return. And providing affiliate links is an easy way to let them do that, at no extra cost to them!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"must-do-4-offer-people-support-for-amazon-products-they-purchase-through-your-links\">Must do #4: Offer people support for Amazon products they purchase through your links<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, when promoting a product with the Amazon affiliate program, offer to help your audience with the product. Be a source of support. If people have questions or people want to know more about the thing you\u2019re promoting, make their decision easier and offer them that support! But, you might think,\u00a0<em>am I going to have people beating down my door asking for help with the product?<\/em>\u00a0<em>I\u2019m too busy for that!<\/em>\u00a0Here\u2019s the thing. Very few people will actually take you up on that offer. But a lot more people will see your offer of assistance and appreciate it. They\u2019ll see you as an authority figure, and someone they can trust to help them out if they need it, someone who stands behind the products they promote,\u00a0<em>even if those products aren\u2019t your own<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, if somebody does come to you with a question about the product you\u2019re promoting, that means they\u2019re probably interested in buying it, and by being there in a support role, you can help move them closer to a purchase decision. That\u2019s a win for them, and a win for you.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"must-do-5-use-geniuslink-to-optimize-your-amazon-affiliate-program-links-internationally\">Must do #5: Use Geniuslink to optimize your Amazon affiliate program links internationally<\/h3>\n<p>Earlier in this article, I showed you how to sign up for an Amazon Associates account on Amazon.com, which is the company\u2019s US-based site. But this is not Amazon\u2019s only affiliate site.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it has affiliate programs in 11 other countries, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/associates.amazon.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the UK<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/partnernet.amazon.de\/\">Germany<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/partenaires.amazon.fr\/\">France<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/programma-affiliazione.amazon.it\/\">Italy<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.amazon.co.jp\/\">Japan<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/associates.amazon.cn\/join\">China<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/afiliados.amazon.es\/\">Spain<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.in\/\">India<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/afiliados.amazon.com.mx\/\">Mexico<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/associados.amazon.com.br\/\">Brazil<\/a>. And in order to earn affiliate income from those sites, you need to set up an account on each of them\u2014your US affiliate account doesn\u2019t automatically \u201ccover\u201d you on the international sites.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right: if you promote an affiliate link for a podcasting microphone on Amazon.com, you won\u2019t get paid if someone in England clicks on your link but buys the microphone from Amazon.co.uk.<\/p>\n<p>So what can you do? Create an account on the US site plus all 11 of the different international Amazon sites, and create 12 separate affiliate links for each product you want to promote . . . then add all 12 links to each mention of that product in your blog post? Phew! That sounds exhausting, and unlikely to be effective either.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where Geniuslink comes in. This tool lets you do two powerful things that can make your international Amazon affiliate marketing program much simpler and more effective.<\/p>\n<p>First, Geniuslink lets you identify where a website visitor is in the world based on their browser\u2019s geolocation, then send them to a specific page based on that location.<\/p>\n<p>Second, it allows you to create a universal link for each of your Amazon affiliate products that uses a visitor\u2019s geolocation to determine which international Amazon store to send them to.<\/p>\n<p>Translation: Geniuslink lets you use one link (not 12!) for each Amazon affiliate product you\u2019re promoting in your content. Then it does the work on the back end to send the person who clicks on your link to the right Amazon site for their location in the world.<\/p>\n<p>This is super useful, and will help you make more money as an Amazon Associate by tapping into customers around the world.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s so useful that I recommend it as one of the 12 tools you need (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpassiveincome.com\/guide\/affiliate-marketing-strategies\/affiliate-marketing-tools\/\">see my affiliate marketing tools guide here<\/a>) to help you optimize your affiliate marketing efforts overall\u2014not just on Amazon! So check it out.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"must-do-6-take-advantage-of-the-holiday-season\">Must do #6: Take advantage of the holiday season<\/h3>\n<p>This next one is a short one, but it\u2019s a big one. As you probably know (and have experienced!), the holiday season is a huge shopping period\u2014which means it\u2019s also potentially a great time for affiliate sales. The lead-up to the holiday shopping period is an important time to promote your affiliate links, so you might want to think about doubling down on your promotional efforts in the fall.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, you\u2019ll want to be careful not to overpromote your affiliate products this time of year\u2014people are expecting a lot of marketing, but you still want to be careful not to oversaturate your audience.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it can be especially tempting this time of year to \u201ccatch the wave\u201d of holiday shopping excitement and\u2014as we talked about earlier\u2014start promoting products you don\u2019t know well and haven\u2019t even used personally. While that may lead to some extra sales in the short term, in the long run you risk your audience\u2019s trust by promoting products you don\u2019t know and can\u2019t stand behind.<\/p>\n<p>So take advantage of the holiday shopping period, but don\u2019t get carried away!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"must-do-7-read-the-amazon-associates-fine-print\">Must do #7: Read the Amazon Associates fine print<\/h3>\n<p>Okay, so far we\u2019ve talked about some of the key strategies for success as an Amazon affiliate, focused mostly on the positives\u2014the\u00a0<em>what to dos<\/em>\u2014along with a few things to avoid. Now let\u2019s talk about a few more things on the negative side of the equation: the practices you need to avoid if you want to grow your affiliate income (and yes, avoid getting in trouble with Amazon).<\/p>\n<p>Amazon is known for sometimes coming down hard on sellers, affiliates, and other partners who don\u2019t follow the rules. This is maybe the other big downside of being an Amazon affiliate program member\u2014Amazon is big enough to boss you around if you step out of line, and there\u2019s usually not much you can do about it. I\u2019ve heard stories of affiliates having their accounts closed without any chance for recourse or appeal when they went against one of Amazon\u2019s affiliate policies.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, Amazon will give you a warning if you\u2019re not following one of their policies, but in any case, it\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry!<\/p>\n<p>A big part of this is reading and understanding the fine print in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/operating\/policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon\u2019s affiliate policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, to make things super clear, I\u2019m going to focus on several excerpts from those policies that you should be aware of. I\u2019ll share the exact language from Amazon\u2019s policy documents, followed by my own comments.<\/p>\n<p>The first policy has to do with what kind of website you use to promote your affiliate links (and yes, you need to have a website if you want to be an affiliate marketer!). Amazon has a list of what it calls \u201cunsuitable sites\u201d that they won\u2019t allow into the Associates program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amazon\u2019s language:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>\u201cUnsuitable Sites include those that:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>promote or contain sexually explicit or obscene materials;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>promote violence or contain violent materials;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>promote or contain false, deceptive, libelous or defamatory materials;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>promote or contain materials or activity that is hateful, harassing, harmful, invasive of another\u2019s privacy, abusive, or discriminatory (including on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age);<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>promote or undertake illegal activities;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>are directed toward children under 13 years of age, as defined by the Children\u2019s Online Privacy Protection Act (15 U.S.C. \u00a7\u00a7 6501-6506) and any regulations promulgated thereunder, or otherwise knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13 years of age;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>include any trademark of Amazon or its affiliates, or a variant or misspelling of a trademark of Amazon or its affiliates in any domain name, subdomain name, in any \u201ctag\u201d or Associates ID, or in any username, group name, or other identifier on any social networking site (see a non-exhaustive list of our trademarks here); or<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>otherwise violate any intellectual property rights.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Translation:<\/strong>\u00a0Amazon won\u2019t let you join their affiliate program if your site is involved in anything illegal, deceptive, violent, or hateful. But even if this doesn\u2019t describe your site (and I hope it doesn\u2019t!), keep in mind that sites of an \u201cadult\u201d nature may not be allowed either. Also, even if your site is totally family friendly, if it\u2019s focused on kids it may not be allowed, as Amazon says it won\u2019t accept sites directed toward kids who aren\u2019t teenagers yet.<br \/>\nNext, Amazon\u2019s policy on where you can use your affiliate links (what Amazon calls \u201cSpecial Links\u201d) and where you can\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amazon\u2019s language:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>\u201c\u2026 you will not engage in any promotional, marketing, or other advertising activities in any offline manner, including by using any of our or our affiliates\u2019 trademarks or logos (including any Amazon Mark), any Content, or any Special Link in connection with an offline promotion or in any other offline manner (e.g., in any printed material, mailing, SMS, MMS, email or attachment to email, or other document, or any oral solicitation).\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Translation:<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t put your affiliate links anywhere except on your website, blog posts, or online videos. Period. That means no links in emails, lead magnet PDFs, printed flyers, ebooks\u2026 if it\u2019s not a blog post or web page, don\u2019t use your affiliate link there.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, if you try to add an Amazon Associates link to a Kindle ebook, you\u2019ll get a message like this:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4480 lazy loaded aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3RYD-9K5QFLm4lNvnKD87hk1RW6XNWryTrdVsbYWkbXzLU6MEisdLAcG20EnMxLFJh2x0Bp5mo8rm89L0DrfGg4qzz-O605bLb9NhNR0Dq5uP7y7WSe15tNEknOccRe3E.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3RYD-9K5QFLm4lNvnKD87hk1RW6XNWryTrdVsbYWkbXzLU6MEisdLAcG20EnMxLFJh2x0Bp5mo8rm89L0DrfGg4qzz-O605bLb9NhNR0Dq5uP7y7WSe15tNEknOccRe3E.png 502w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_3RYD-9K5QFLm4lNvnKD87hk1RW6XNWryTrdVsbYWkbXzLU6MEisdLAcG20EnMxLFJh2x0Bp5mo8rm89L0DrfGg4qzz-O605bLb9NhNR0Dq5uP7y7WSe15tNEknOccRe3E-300x161.png 300w\" alt=\"amazon affiliate program failed to add link to kindle book\" width=\"502\" height=\"270\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3RYD-9K5QFLm4lNvnKD87hk1RW6XNWryTrdVsbYWkbXzLU6MEisdLAcG20EnMxLFJh2x0Bp5mo8rm89L0DrfGg4qzz-O605bLb9NhNR0Dq5uP7y7WSe15tNEknOccRe3E.png\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3RYD-9K5QFLm4lNvnKD87hk1RW6XNWryTrdVsbYWkbXzLU6MEisdLAcG20EnMxLFJh2x0Bp5mo8rm89L0DrfGg4qzz-O605bLb9NhNR0Dq5uP7y7WSe15tNEknOccRe3E.png 502w, http:\/\/www.bestelectronicstips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_3RYD-9K5QFLm4lNvnKD87hk1RW6XNWryTrdVsbYWkbXzLU6MEisdLAcG20EnMxLFJh2x0Bp5mo8rm89L0DrfGg4qzz-O605bLb9NhNR0Dq5uP7y7WSe15tNEknOccRe3E-300x161.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Which is actually pretty helpful, if you think about it. But you won\u2019t get a friendly warning like this if you try to use your affiliate link in an email, so just remember: blog post or web page only.<\/p>\n<p>The next policy covers the importance of being honest about the Amazon affiliate program products you\u2019re promoting using your affiliate links.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amazon\u2019s language:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>\u201cYou must not make inaccurate, overbroad, deceptive or otherwise misleading claims about any Product, the Amazon Site, or any of our policies, promotions, or prices.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Translation:<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t lie about the Amazon affiliate products you\u2019re promoting. This seems pretty obvious, but this also means not overpromising or misrepresenting the products you\u2019re promoting, even in a small way. (For instance, don\u2019t say the camera you\u2019re promoting has 20 megapixels when it really only has 15.) Now, of course innocent mistakes and typos can still happen to anyone, so double-check everything you write about the products you\u2019re promoting to make sure it\u2019s accurate.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, something you shouldn\u2019t encourage your audience to do with your affiliate links.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amazon\u2019s language:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>\u201cYou must not encourage customers to bookmark your Special Links.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Translation:<\/strong>\u00a0This one\u2019s pretty self-explanatory. Don\u2019t ask people to bookmark your affiliate link for later use.<\/p>\n<p>Those are a few of Amazon\u2019s affiliate marketing policies I want you to be aware of as you\u2019re getting started, but that\u2019s definitely not all of them. That\u2019s why I still recommend you review all of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/operating\/policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">policies<\/a>\u00a0for yourself too.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"must-do-8-don-t-put-all-your-eggs-in-the-amazon-affiliate-program-basket\">Must do #8: Don\u2019t put all your eggs in the Amazon Affiliate Program basket<\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least, don\u2019t make Amazon Associates your only affiliate marketing option. I\u2019m a huge proponent of diversifying your income sources, and doing so has been a big reason for my own success.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the reason I recommend diversifying is because, as we talked about earlier, Amazon affiliate commission rates tend to be lower than they are from other affiliate income sources. I\u2019ve seen this in my own affiliate marketing, where my commission rates and overall income from Amazon are not as high as they are for many of the products and services I promote on other platforms and from other companies.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon Associates is not my biggest source of affiliate income. But for some of you out there, it might be (or might someday). It\u2019s just as important for you to diversify\u2014maybe even more important\u2014for the simple reason that relying too heavily on one source of income could leave you in a tough spot if that income source were to dry up for any reason.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve seen too many folks in the online business space \u201cbet it all\u201d on one source of income, and when that income source didn\u2019t pan out the way they wanted to, they didn\u2019t have a backup plan in place to weather the storm.<\/p>\n<p>If you become wildly successful as an Amazon affiliate program member, hopefully using the tips I\u2019ve shared in this article, then great! But I still recommend you not put all your affiliate eggs in the Amazon Associates basket\u2014or any single basket.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cta-one-mb-block-456b37a1-d6e6-4376-9c84-844e33ded777\" class=\"block-wrap block-wrap-cta-one alignfull\">\n<div class=\"cta-one lazy\" data-bg=\"url('')\" data-was-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"cta-content\">\n<h4>Free Webinar<\/h4>\n<h2 class=\"cta-one__heading\">Affiliate Marketing Masterclass<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cta-one__content\">In this 90-minute recorded, on-demand webinar, you\u2019ll learn how to find products and make the most of your affiliate campaigns.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-action\">\n<div class=\"spi-button__link\"><a class=\"button button--white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpassiveincome.com\/guide\/amazon-affiliate-program\/#mb-block-456b37a1-d6e6-4376-9c84-844e33ded777\" rel=\"modal:open\">GET THE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"success-with-the-amazon-affiliate-program-is-about-trust\">Success with the Amazon Affiliate Program is About Trust<\/h2>\n<p>Amazon is the most popular marketplace in North America, and it\u2019s growing worldwide too. It\u2019s the single biggest place where US shoppers start their product searches, so it\u2019s definitely a smart option to add to your affiliate marketing repertoire.<\/p>\n<p>To be successful as an Amazon affiliate marketing program member, you need to understand a few important best practices specific to Amazon Associates, including how to maximize your affiliate income potential across Amazon\u2019s international sites, and how to promote your affiliate links correctly so you don\u2019t go against Amazon\u2019s strict policies.<\/p>\n<p>But beyond these specific points, promoting Amazon affiliate program products really involves the same ground rules that apply to affiliate marketing in any form or on any other site or network. That is, know the products you\u2019re promoting, be honest in how you represent those products, and give people enough information to make an informed decision about the product.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most importantly, though, successful affiliate marketing on Amazon is built on the same foundational principle that all affiliate marketing, and all online marketing and business, is based: trust. In the end, Amazon Associates is another tool that helps you help your audience and build their trust further, by promoting products that will help them achieve their goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Amazon is the most popular online shopping site in the English-speaking world. Chances are good that, even if you\u2019re not a regular Amazon customer, you\u2019ve bought something from this site in the past! (Or even 10 minutes ago.) 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