Welcome to the world of Amazon Associates! If you love sharing your favorite Amazon finds and want to earn some money while doing it, this is the right place for you. Let's dive into everything you need to know about becoming an Amazon Associate.
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What is Amazon Associates?
Amazon Associates is a program where you can earn money by sharing Amazon products. When someone buys something through your special link, you get a commission. It's like being a helper who gets a reward for telling others about cool things.
How To Get Started
- Sign Up: First, you need to create an account on Amazon Associates. It’s easy and free.
- Set Up Your Account: Go to Associates Central. This is where you will enter your tax and contact details. This information is important because it's how you will get paid.
- Understand the Rules: Make sure to read the Operating Agreement. This will help you know what you can and cannot do as an Amazon Associate.
- Update Your Website Information: Go to the "Edit Your Website Information" section in Associates Central. Add all the websites and social media accounts where you will share your Amazon links.
Finding Deals And Promotions
Amazon has a lot of deals and promo codes that you can share with your audience. Here’s how you can find them:
- Visit the "Promotions" tab in Associates Central.
- Check the "Amazon Promo Codes" tab daily for current and upcoming codes.
- Create affiliate links for each code and share them with your audience.
Quick Tip: Make sure to remove any links and related references to limited-time promotions from your site and/or social media as soon as that promotion ends.
Sharing Your Links
Now that you have your favorite Amazon finds and promo codes, it’s time to share them with your audience:
- Use the Site Stripe tool on desktop to create links easily.
- Use the Mobile GetLink tool if you are on your phone.
Tracking Your Earnings
It’s important to know how well you are doing. You can track your earnings and see key performance indicators like product clicks and ordered items on your Reports page in Associates Central.
Quick Tip: Commission income is paid approximately 60 days after the end of the month for which you're being paid.
Ways To Earn
There are many ways to earn money as an Amazon Associate:
- Share product links.
- Get sign-ups for Amazon subscriptions and services.
- Create your own merch on demand.
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Join Our Virtual Event
Want to learn more? Join our virtual event, "Amazon Associates 101: Everything You Need to Know to Start Earning." It's held on Wednesdays at 2PM ET/11 AM PT. You will learn everything you need to know to start creating and earning with Amazon, including account setup, all the ways to earn, and a live Q&A with Amazon Experts.
Important Links
- Associates Central
- Operating Agreement
- Edit Your Website Information
- Find Promo Codes
- Learn About Our Linking Tools
- Reports Page
Now you are ready to start your journey with Amazon Associates. Remember to always share honest reviews and have fun while doing it. Happy earning!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Amazon Associates?
Amazon Associates is an affiliate marketing program by Amazon.
How To Join Amazon Associates?
Sign up on the Amazon Associates website and complete the registration.
What Are Amazon Affiliate Links?
Amazon affiliate links are unique URLs that track referrals and commissions.
How Do I Earn With Amazon Associates?
Earn commissions by sharing affiliate links that lead to purchases.