How to Become an Amazon Associate
The Amazon Associates program allows you to generate revenue
by placing links to Amazon products on your personal website. Each time someone
purchases a product by clicking on a link from your website, Amazon will give
you a small commission. With a few quick tips, you can easily apply to become
an Amazon Associate so that you can start generating revenue from your personal
website.
Part 1: Creating an Account
1.1
Set up your website or blog.
To apply for the
Amazon Associates program, you will need a website address. You will also need
to be able to describe basic information about your website.[1]
·
Consider developing a blog that will target a well-defined,
niche audience. You'll need to have a specific plan to attract followers before
creating your website.
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Be prepared to describe what your website is about, what other
advertising or affiliate listings you might have on your site, and what kind of
audience your website is targeting.
1.2
Visit the Amazon Affiliate program’s website to create an account.
Visit http://affiliate-program.amazon.com and click
“join now for free” in the top right corner of the screen. Sign into your
existing Amazon account if you are already an Amazon customer by entering your
email address and password. Click “sign in using our secure server” after
you’ve finished.[2]
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Logging in with your Amazon account will link your Associates
account. You can keep them separate, if you prefer, by creating a new Amazon
account.
1.3
Click “I am a new customer” to create a new Amazon account.
Enter your name, email
address, and choose a password to create a new account. Click “sign in using
our secure server” after entering the requested information.[3]
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If you are logging in with an existing account, verify that the
address and contact information listed for you is correct. Click “select a new
address” to make any necessary changes.
1.4
Indicate who is the main contact for the account.
Select the first
bubble, labeled “the payee listed above,” to indicate that you are setting the
account up for yourself. Select the second bubble, labeled “someone else…,” if
you are setting the account up as a representative of a company. Click “next:
your website profile” to finish setting up your Associates account.[4]
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You will be required to enter the company’s contact information
if you are not setting up the account for yourself.
Part 2: Building Your Profile
2.1
List the websites and mobile apps you plan to use as an Associate.
Compile a list of all
the websites and mobile apps where you plan to display Amazon Associate links,
banners, and ads. You must list at least one website or mobile app. The maximum
number of websites or apps you can list is 50.[5]
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Amazon is looking for Associates who have websites that are
highly trafficked, so it could hurt your chances of being accepted if you list
unpopular or obscure websites. Focus on quality over quantity.
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Make sure to list your websites or mobile apps in the form of a
URL.
2.2 Answer questions about traffic and content to complete your profile.
Describe your website
in as much detail as possible to have a better chance of being accepted as an
Amazon associate. Follow the prompts to indicate what type of website you have,
its subject matter, and how you drive traffic to your site.[6]
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Amazon will reject your application if your website does not
have at least 50% original content, so make sure to describe what unique
information you are providing to readers.
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Indicate what kinds of products your website will feature.
Consider focusing on higher priced items that feed naturally into the topics
featured in your blog. For example, you could list kitchen appliances if you
are writing a blog about cooking.
2.3
Wait for a phone call to verify your identity.
List your phone number
then wait for an automated phone call. You will be given a PIN number that you
will enter into the provided field to verify your identity.[7]
2.4
Read and agree to the contract terms, then click “finish.”
Click on the blue
hyperlink to read the Amazon Associates contract terms. Once you’ve read the
agreement, check the box to indicate that you agree to the stated terms. Click
“finish” to complete your application.[8]
·
Consider printing or downloading the contract agreement so that
you can refer to it later.
Part 3: Waiting for Approval
3.1
Remember your Associates ID number and wait for approval.
Write down your unique
Associates ID number that is generated for you once you’ve completed the
application. Amazon will contact you within 1 to 3 business days to let you
know whether your Associates account has been approved.[9]
·
Don’t lose your Associates ID number as you may need to verify
your account with it occasionally.
3.2
Study tips on how to start
making money with your Associates account.
Examine the tips
listed below where your Associates ID is displayed. This will give you an idea
of how to begin building links to Amazon products on your personal website or
mobile app.[10]
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Consider how to select products that can be easily integrated
with your website's content to generate increased product interest.
3.3
Skim through the Associates Central page and add links to your
website.
Browse the Associates
Central page to find interesting products to link to your website. You will be
permitted to add links as soon as you’ve submitted your application.[11]
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Keep in mind that you won’t be paid for any purchases made
through your links until your account has been approved.
3.4
Consider sharing product links on social media.
Look for products you
know your friends and family will like to share on social media, making sure
your affiliate code is in the link. This way, you can earn a little extra on
everything sold on Amazon's main page.[12]
·
To share a product link easily on Twitter, shorten the link
first with a service like bit.ly.
3.5
Choose how you'd like to get paid once your application is
accepted.
Visit your Associates
profile to indicate whether you'd like to receive a direct deposit, a check, or
an Amazon gift card as payment for any sales you make. Add different kinds of
product links and ads to your website to continue generating revenue.[13]
·
Explore the different advertisement options available through
the Associates Central page.
3.6
Improve your plan and resubmit an application if you are rejected.
Study your notification
letter to understand exactly why Amazon rejected your application to the
Associates Program. They will generally list several specific reasons that can
help you make necessary corrections before resubmitting an application.[14]
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If your website did not have enough original content, consider
re-thinking the subject of your blog. Choose a subject about which you can
write easily and are very familiar with.
·
If your website does not generate enough traffic for the
Associates Program, research and implement strategies to drive more traffic to your
website.
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