{"id":2417,"date":"2025-03-04T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/?p=2417"},"modified":"2025-03-04T12:57:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T12:57:13","slug":"amazon-affiliate-program-how-to-become-an-amazon-associate-to-boost-income","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/04\/amazon-affiliate-program-how-to-become-an-amazon-associate-to-boost-income\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Affiliate Program: How to Become an Amazon Associate to Boost Income"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cClick the link in my bio to visit my Amazon storefront.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a line I hear <em>a lot<\/em> on TikTok. So, it wasn\u2019t too surprising to discover that Amazon&#8217;s Affiliate Program is the <a href=\"https:\/\/influencermarketinghub.com\/resources\/ebooks\/affiliate-marketing-benchmark-report\/\">leading affliate program by market share<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I know what you\u2019re thinking: can I actually make money from selling my favorite Amazon finds? And the answer is yes, if you do it correctly. Below, I\u2019ll walk you through the process of becoming an Amazon affiliate, how the program works, and tips to hit the ground running.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/cs\/ci\/?pg=cf96aefb-69c8-4bf6-b1b6-02c6da0b17f1&amp;pid=53&amp;ecid=&amp;hseid=&amp;hsic=\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img \" style=\"height: auto !important;width: auto !important;max-width: 100% !important;border-width: 0px\" alt=\"Download Now: Free Affiliate Marketing Kit\" height=\"58\" width=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/53\/cf96aefb-69c8-4bf6-b1b6-02c6da0b17f1.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-much-does-the-amazon-affiliate-program-pay\">How much does the Amazon Affiliate program pay?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-become-an-amazon-affiliate\">How to Become an Amazon Affiliate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-create-an-amazon-affiliate-link\">How to Create an Amazon Affiliate Link<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-amazon-affiliate-program\">What is the Amazon Affiliate program?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#eligibility-guidelines-for-the-amazon-associates-program\">Eligibility Guidelines for the Amazon Associates Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#amazon-program-requirements-and-rules\">Amazon Program Requirements and Rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-make-money-with-the-amazon-affiliate-program\">How to Make Money with the Amazon Affiliate Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#amazon-affiliate-marketing-program-faqs\">Amazon Affiliate Marketing Program FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#not-ready-to-join-amazon-associates-other-ways-to-make-money-on-amazon\">Not Ready to Join Amazon Associates? Other Ways to Make Money on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What is the Amazon Affiliate program?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Amazon Affiliate program, or <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\">Amazon Associates<\/a>, is an affiliate marketing program. Anyone with a website, blog, or social media account (TikTok and\/or YouTube) is welcome to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2018re approved, you can start advertising products from Amazon by sharing affiliate links. When customers click your links and make a purchase from Amazon, you\u2019ll earn a <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/node\/topic\/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ\">referral commission<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Still not sure what affiliate marketing is or what it\u2019s all about? Or unsure whether it\u2019s right for you? I\u2019ve got you.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is affiliate marketing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/affiliate-marketing-guide\">Affiliate marketing<\/a> is a marketing tactic where an online retailer gives niche website owners the ability to create unique product links (called affiliate links). The website owners must promote the link; in exchange, when someone visits the link and makes a purchase, the website owner automatically receives commission. As an affiliate, you only make money once the link is used in a transaction.<\/p>\n<p>In the United States alone, affiliate marketing spending is forecasted to grow to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/693438\/affiliate-marketing-spending\/\">13.2 billion U.S. dollars by 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%;height: auto;position: relative;overflow: hidden;padding: 0;max-width: 560px;max-height: 315px;min-width: 256px;margin: 0px auto\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative;overflow: hidden;max-width: 100%;padding-bottom: 56.25%;margin: 0\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Start Affiliate Marketing With No Experience or Money (4 Free Tools!)\" width=\"925\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L5bqv6Ct54k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Affiliate marketing is right for you if you already own a website or blog and your content offers opportunities for product mentions. For instance, if you own a recipe blog, you can create links for product ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not the best fit for you if you sell products directly on your website, although you can use a mixture of product selling and affiliate selling to earn money.<\/p>\n<p>As you begin this journey, remember that presenting your affiliate links on a well-designed website can make a big difference. HubSpot&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/cms\/drag-and-drop-website-builder\">drag-and-drop website builder<\/a> is a great tool to effortlessly create a professional-looking site to showcase your affiliate products.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How does the Amazon Affiliate program work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the Amazon Affiliate program, associates earn commission by creating unique product links, promoting the links on their website or social media, and driving referral traffic back to Amazon. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Website owners create an Amazon Affiliate account on the platform.<\/li>\n<li>Amazon gives each website owner a unique Associate ID.<\/li>\n<li>Once the application has been approved, associates can begin creating affiliate links in their Amazon portal.<\/li>\n<li>Associates then share the links.<\/li>\n<li>Once someone clicks a link and makes a purchase, the associate earns commission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Amazon Associates led globally as the most-used affiliate program among the top one million websites by traffic in October 2024, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1498001\/affiliate-programs\/\">1.37% of them using it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s something that surprised me when I first joined the Affiliate program: not all products offer the same commission rate. The rate changes depending on the product category and can jump from anywhere between 1% to 20% of the sales price.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if I sell a hair dryer on Amazon, I can earn 10% from each sale. But if I sell an Amazon Fire Tablet, the commission rate drops to 4%. You can see a complete breakdown of Amazon&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/node\/topic\/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ\">product category commission rates<\/a> below:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"amazon associates commission rates by product category, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-1-20250218-393445.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/node\/topic\/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>At the beginning of your Amazon Associate journey, the numbers can skew on the low side, so I recommend having another form of income in addition to being an Amazon Associate.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Eligibility Guidelines for the Amazon Associates Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Although it is free to join the Amazon Associates program, you need to meet certain criteria in order to be eligible. To state the obvious, you need to have a valid Amazon account. You also need to promote products through an active channel, such as a website, blog, or TikTok account.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into the eligibility guidelines for each medium.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Most Amazon Affiliates promote Amazon products through their website or blog. To be eligible, websites must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be owned by the applicant.<\/li>\n<li>Have a minimum of 10 original blog posts, with the most recent one published within the last 60 days.<\/li>\n<li>Be publicly available (no closed groups or paywalls).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Mobile App<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>App versions of websites are also eligible for the Amazon Associates program. However, your app must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be available for free in the Google Play, Apple, or Amazon app stores.<\/li>\n<li>Provide original content.<\/li>\n<li>Look and function differently from Amazon\u2019s shopping app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Influencers are also eligible to participate in the Amazon Associates program, but there are entry requirements.<\/p>\n<p>You must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An active and public Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, or Twitch.tv account (Note: Applicants using Facebook and Instagram are required to use a business account).<\/li>\n<li>An established following with substantive engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2018s important to note that Amazon Associates\u2019 eligibility requirements may vary by country. So, I\u2019d make sure to check the specific requirements for your region.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Amazon Program Requirements and Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Being an Amazon Associate is a great way to monetize passion projects or make supplemental income from your brand. However, Amazon has requirements for associates to follow once you are accepted into the affiliate program, so it&#8217;s best to understand those before you dive in.<\/p>\n<p>After you sign up, you\u2019ll need to think about the requirements for the <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/node\/topic\/G8TW5AE9XL2VX9VM\">application review process<\/a>. Amazon requires new affiliates to make a minimum of three sales during their first 180 days. If you fail to do this, your account will be closed. However, you can reapply for the Amazon Associate program after you&#8217;ve made adjustments to your site.<\/p>\n<p>The Associates team also reviews websites, mobile apps, and social network accounts. They\u2019re looking for consistent, fresh, and original content that brings value to Amazon customers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"amazon affiliate content requirements, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-2-20250218-3554277.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/node\/topic\/G8TW5AE9XL2VX9VM\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Other requirements are in place for ethical promotion to prevent associates from gaming the system. Don&#8217;t skip over this \u2014 noncompliance can result in being banned from the program.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the big ones to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must disclose on your site or in your communication that you may be eligible to earn from your recommendations.<\/li>\n<li>You must not make false or deceptive claims in your recommendations.<\/li>\n<li>Your website must not contain unsuitable, explicit, or harmful content.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid referring to prices (with some exceptions) since prices frequently change.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use Amazon affiliate links in offline promotions, eBooks, or certain emails.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use link shorteners on affiliate links.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use unapproved Amazon trademarked materials that may misrepresent your relationship with Amazon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can read Amazon&#8217;s full policy <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/operating\/policies%23Associates%2520Program%2520Participation%2520Requirements\">here<\/a>. It\u2019s also a good idea to review the <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/operating\/agreement\">operating agreement<\/a> for associates for other requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Amazon\u2019s affiliate program is one of the most popular programs, but it isn\u2019t the only one. There are other <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/best-affiliate-programs\">affiliate programs<\/a> out there that are worth trying if you don\u2019t qualify to become an Amazon Associate.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Create a website or blog.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To start, you must have an active website, blog, app, TikTok account, or YouTube channel. Don\u2019t have a website yet? No worries. You can easily create and customize one using HubSpot\u2019s free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/cms\/drag-and-drop-website-builder\">drag-and-drop website builder<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To take it one step further, I recommend pre-populating your site (or social media channels) with content. That way, it appears active and authentic to both users and Amazon. HubSpot\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/content\">Content Hub<\/a> can lend a helping hand, with its blog capabilities and SEO recommendations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"hubspot\u2019s website builder, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-3-20250218-9418130.webp\"><\/p>\n<h6><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/cms\">Get started with HubSpot&#8217;s CMS to build your blog and website for free.<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Remember, you must be able to describe the purpose of your website as part of the application process. So, have a firm idea of why you\u2018re creating your site, the audience you\u2019ll target, and how you&#8217;ll bring in traffic.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still figuring it out, these resources can help you make these important decisions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/affiliate-marketing-guide\">Affiliate marketing for beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/what-to-sell-on-amazon\">What to sell on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/amazon-marketing-strategy\">Amazon marketing strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Navigate to the Amazon Associates homepage and click \u201cSign Up.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In order to become an Amazon affiliate, you&#8217;ll need to create your Amazon Associates account. To do that, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\">Amazon Associates homepage<\/a> and click <strong>Sign Up<\/strong>. From there, you&#8217;ll be prompted to log in to your existing Amazon account or create one.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"amazon associates homepage to sign up for the program, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-4-20250218-484245.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Enter your account information.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Next, enter your account info (including the name, address, and phone number of the payee).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"tab to enter your amazon associates account information, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-5-20250218-1898196.webp\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Enter your website address.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Enter your website address(es), apps, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"tab to enter your website address, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-6-20250218-5988633.webp\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Enter your preferred store ID.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Enter your preferred store ID (usually the same as your primary website name) and elaborate on the content you produce.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"tab to enter your preferred store id and content details, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-7-20250218-9815935.webp\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6<\/strong><strong>. Choose your payment method.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Choose whether to enter your payment (credit card) and tax ID information now or later. Then proceed to your dashboard.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"amazon associates thank you page, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-8-20250218-5770710.webp\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7<\/strong><strong>. Create Amazon Affiliate links.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2018ve created your account, you\u2019ll be sent to your personal Associate homepage. This is where you&#8217;ll find your performance dashboard (including an earnings overview, monthly summary, and total clicks).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"amazon associates account dashboard, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-9-20250218-9878119.webp\"><\/p>\n<p>This dashboard is also where you&#8217;ll search for relevant products to link to from your content.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Log in to your Amazon Associate account.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Doing this ensures that the link text is generated in a way that associates the product you&#8217;re promoting with your account.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Search the Amazon website for the product or page you want to link to.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Open the Amazon website and look for the product or page for which you want to generate an affiliate link.<\/p>\n<p>Why a page sometimes and not just a product? In my experience, targeted content has been a game-changer. Essentially, I can create links for a specific keyword within a product category.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if I&#8217;m running a spooky lawn decoration promotion for Halloween, I can post a link to that specific search. This lets me highlight many great options for my audience at the same time.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Use SiteStripe to generate an affiliate link.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a desktop or laptop, use the SiteStripe bar that shows up on the top of product pages when you&#8217;re logged in to your Amazon Associates account to generate an Amazon affiliate link.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"sitestripe bar on an amazon page, how to create an amazon affiliate link\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-10-20250218-6338607.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>From here, I click the <strong>Get Link<\/strong> button Then, I can choose to generate a short link or a full-length link in the popup. Now I can use that link in my promotions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"choose between a short or full amazon affiliate text link, how to create an amazon affiliate link\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-11-20250218-8134118.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on the mobile app, take advantage of Amazon\u2019s Mobile GetLink tool to create an Amazon affiliate link. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/amazon-affiliate-links-commission\/b?ie%3DUTF8%26node%3D53629917011\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4<strong>. Use the generated link on your site or other promotional materials according to Amazon&#8217;s standards.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Just remember that Amazon\u2018s guidelines prohibit the use of the link in offline promotions, certain emails, eBooks, or PDFs. As with most marketing and sales, quality content is at the heart of success. Ensure you\u2019re attracting your audience with quality content and share relevant affiliate links with them on your site or YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>Each link you generate will have a cookie that will then follow your website visitors after they click on the link. This is highly beneficial to you because it increases the likelihood of you receiving a commission for the sale. The only problem is that it only lasts for a limited amount of time.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How long does the Amazon Affiliate cookie last?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Amazon Affiliate cookie lasts for 24 hours after a website visitor clicks on the affiliate link. The cookie stays in their browser for that entire length of time. If they check out at any time in those 24 hours, the purchase will be credited to you.<\/p>\n<p>The Amazon Affiliate cookie is just one of the ways that the Amazon Affiliate program can help you make money. But first, you must get visitors to click on the link \u2014 and to do that, you need visitors in the first place.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Make Money with the Amazon Affiliate Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From my experience, applying for the Amazon Affiliate program and becoming an associate isn\u2019t really the hard part. The problem is making enough sales to turn your passion project into a source of income.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips on how to make money from the Amazon Affiliate program.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Choose a niche for your website.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"dog food reviews niche website, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-12-20250218-2327405.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfoodadvisor.com\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>As someone who&#8217;s been in the ecommerce space for years, I live by this key principle: &#8220;The riches are in the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/sales\/niche-market\">niches<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Becoming an Amazon Associate isn\u2019t a good idea if your website is about home improvement, beauty products, and novel writing all at the same time. To ensure you can make the most out of your affiliate partnership with Amazon, choose a single <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/sales\/lucrative-ecommerce-niches\">ecommerce niche<\/a> for your website.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, check out the Amazon storefront from lifestyle influencer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/brookeschofield\">Brooke Schofield<\/a>. Schofield positions herself as an expert on all things beauty and style, and the products in her storefront reflect this. Odds are, her audience will be interested in these products, too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"brooke schofield\u2019s amazon storefront, amazon affiliate storefront\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-13-20250218-8471121.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/brookeschofield\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>P.S. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/blog-niche-ideas\">101 niche ideas<\/a> to get your creative juices flowing.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you specialize in paleo cooking or DIY educational activities for teachers, your niche must be of interest to you \u2014 something you can constantly post about without getting tired. This gives you plenty of opportunities to naturally insert product links without being overly salesy.<\/p>\n<p>By choosing a niche, you also make your site look more authoritative to visitors, because talking about one thing all the time makes you look like an expert. Touching upon a wide breadth of topics could make it seem like you\u2019re writing content for the sake of writing content. You\u2019ll also typically have less competition if you focus on a highly specific topic that not many others have touched upon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helpful resource: <\/strong>Have an existing website and want to see how it stands in terms of page performance, SEO, mobile experience, and security? Check out HubSpot\u2019s free <a href=\"https:\/\/website.grader.com\">website grader<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Write product reviews and comparison posts.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google pixel phones comparison post, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-14-20250218-3015862.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-google-pixel-phone\/\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve discovered that one of the best ways to make money as an Amazon Associate is by writing product reviews and posts comparing two or more products. This gives you the opportunity to link to the products you\u2019re reviewing.<\/p>\n<p>The best part? These are usually high-intent posts, meaning that the person looking for a review is close to purchasing the product (if not ready to buy). After all, no one would look for a review of a product that they have no intention of buying.<\/p>\n<p>Product comparison posts offer an even greater opportunity to sell because if the visitor decides one product isn\u2019t for them, you\u2019re offering them several alternatives to choose from. It\u2019s a win-win all around and a sure way to drive more referrals toward Amazon.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Blog consistently.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"pinch of yum blog, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-15-20250218-1701580.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/blog\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>At the core of a strong Amazon Affiliate strategy is a blog that gives you plenty of opportunities to include product mentions and links. For that reason, I recommend blogging consistently.<\/p>\n<p>A global survey in July and August 2023 showed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/487495\/bloggers-posting-frequency-us\/\">almost one in four bloggers<\/a> post a blog weekly. And, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/314422\/blogging-format-content\/\">most popular types of blog content<\/a> among bloggers include how-to articles and lists.<\/p>\n<p>Try to go for one blog post per week, but quality does matter more than quantity. If you write two well-researched posts per month, you may drive more qualified traffic to Amazon than if you wrote eight poorly-written posts. (If you need inspiration, here are six <a href=\"https:\/\/offers.hubspot.com\/blog-post-templates\">blog post templates<\/a> you can use to get started.)<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, implement a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/content-marketing\">content marketing strategy<\/a> that will help you create blog posts that are topically relevant. And SEO is vital \u2014 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-marketing-survey\/\">survey by Authority Hacker<\/a> revealed that 78.3% of affiliate marketers use it as a primary traffic source, with organic social media coming in at a distant second with 35.5%. You\u2019ll want to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/seo\">SEO basics<\/a> to make sure you\u2019re optimizing your site for online search.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Create a storefront.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"jackie aina&#039;s amazon storefront, amazon affiliate storefront\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-16-20250218-8830017.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/jackieaina\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend creating an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/amazon-storefront-start\/b?ie%3DUTF8%26node%3D53641474011\">Amazon storefront<\/a> that acts as a one-stop shop for all your content and product recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>They require minimal upkeep and content writing. Once visitors get to your storefront, it&#8217;ll be simple and easy for them to browse through the products. Another benefit is that the links aren\u2019t buried within other content.<\/p>\n<p>The one thing you\u2019ll need to do is check the links on a monthly basis to ensure your Amazon affiliate storefront drives referrals. Sometimes, product pages move, or products are removed entirely from Amazon. You want to make sure every product is still available on the retailer\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can share your social media links, curate idea lists (with product links), create shoppable images and videos, and allow people to follow you.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b?node%3D53643234011\">guide<\/a> on setting up your storefront, whether on desktop or mobile. However, note that to create a storefront, you need to be eligible for the Amazon Influencer Program (more about the program below).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Become an Amazon Influencer.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/influencers\">Amazon Influencer Program<\/a> is an extension of the Associates program for social media creators, influencers, and managers. It works in the same way, but you earn commission by sharing URLs and affiliate links on your social media channels and also driving traffic to your Amazon storefront.<\/p>\n<p>You can create your page to showcase your favorite products for people to browse through and buy from. The image below is an example of an influencer storefront from Hailee Catalano, a chef and food influencer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"amazon influencer program storefront example, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-17-20250218-1382655.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/influencer-307a6b74\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> This program is best for content creators who have a social media following and are looking for more ways to earn. You need to have a YouTube, TikTok, Facebook business, or Instagram business account, and Amazon will review your follower count and other engagement signals when making approvals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Share promo codes.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Promo codes inspire a sense of urgency as people don\u2019t want to miss out on deals, which makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b?node%3D53643931011\">Amazon\u2019s promo code tool<\/a> a great opportunity to make money as an Amazon Affiliate. You can search for active and upcoming codes and by category to find deals that align with your niche.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Any Associate or Influencer can take advantage of promo code opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Join Creator Connections and partner with brands for extra commission.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b?node%3D53638653011\">Creator Connections<\/a> is a new program for influencers and associates to partner with brands, promote their products, and earn extra commission.<\/p>\n<p>You have complete control over your partnerships, so you can opt-in to brand campaigns that align with your niche and audience interests. The expected deliverables are content featuring the product(s) brands are promoting.<\/p>\n<p>Brands set the non-negotiable commission rates, but anything you earn is added on top of the standard influencer and associate rate. If you\u2019re interested in the program, I recommend reading the <a href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/Associates\/Marketing\/Amazon_Creator_Connections_Getting_Started_Guide.pdf\">Creator Connections<\/a> guide for a full breakdown of how it works.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Influencers and associates who can find participating brands that align with your niche. If there aren\u2019t any relevant opportunities, another revenue stream might be a better option because you risk turning audiences away by sharing irrelevant content.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. Create shoppable videos.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A great way to drive commissions is to create videos. You can create new content, upload your existing product-related content, and even livestream.<\/p>\n<p>My recommendation is to champion your favorite products in all video content. You can create unboxing videos, share honest reviews, and tell audiences how they can make the most out of the products you\u2019re recommending to get the same benefits you have.<\/p>\n<p>You can include shoppable links in your videos and earn commission on qualifying purchases attributed to the in-video links.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>This is best for associates and influencers who regularly create video content and have an audience of followers who have shown interest in video.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. Promote Amazon\u2019s subscription services.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Amazon has 40+ different subscription offers you can promote to your audience to earn special commission income. For example, you can advertise Amazon Prime and earn a commission for anyone who uses your link to sign up.<\/p>\n<p>To see available bounties, sign in to your seller account, click Help, then Commission Income Statement, then scroll to Bounty Events to find active opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Earrings for successful sign-ups are called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b?node%3D53634300011\">bounties<\/a>, and you earn a fixed fee for every qualified bounty action. Commission starts at $2 and goes up to $25, and you can find the complete list of bounties and rates by <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/help\/node\/topic\/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> I recommend this option for all associates and influencers looking to earn extra commission.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>10. Advertise your website on social media and search engines.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Without traffic, you won\u2019t be able to drive referrals to Amazon and earn commission \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-marketing-survey\/\">45.3% of affiliate marketers<\/a> report getting traffic as their top challenge. Writing good content, learning SEO, and creating a content marketing strategy will get you far. But you want to make sure you\u2019re covering all your bases.<\/p>\n<p>Invest in paid social ads, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/ppc\">pay-per-click ads<\/a> on Google. While advertising may sound expensive, the investment can be quite affordable, especially if you\u2019re using the PPC model.<\/p>\n<p>You only pay when someone clicks on your ads, and the best part is that you can set a budget so that you\u2019re not overcharged. It\u2019s an easy way to drive traffic to your site; all you need to do is create ad imagery with a tool such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\">Canva<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helpful resource: <\/strong>Here are some guides to get you started with paid ads:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/google-adwords-ppc\">The Ultimate Guide to Google Ads [Examples]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.hubspot.com\/courses\/instagram-advertising\">Instagram Ads Course: Learn How to Advertise on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/facebook-paid-ad-checklist\">How to Run Facebook Ads: A Step-by-Step Guide to Advertising on Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/linkedin-advertising-campaigns\">How to Run LinkedIn Ad Campaigns: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Amazon Affiliate Marketing Program FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve created a strong strategy for getting your Amazon Affiliate website off the ground, it\u2019s time to get paid.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can anyone be an Amazon Affiliate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes! However, acceptance into the program is subject to meeting their eligibility requirements and adhering to their policies and guidelines. As long as you have a suitable platform, such as a website, mobile app, or YouTube channel, and comply with Amazon&#8217;s terms.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do Amazon Affiliates make money?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Amazon affiliates have the potential to make money through commissions earned on qualifying purchases made by visitors who click on their affiliate links. However, it\u2018s important to note that success as an Amazon affiliate depends on factors such as the quality and relevance of your content, the growth of your website\u2019s traffic, the level of engagement with your audience, and the effectiveness of your promotional strategies.<\/p>\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-marketing-survey\/\">survey by Authority Hacker<\/a>, 67.2% of affiliate marketers earning an average monthly income between $100 and $500 use Amazon Associates. This reduces slightly to 62.5% for those making an average between $500 and $2,500 monthly. Finally, among the high earners, i.e., those with average monthly earnings of over $10,000, a substantive 48.7% use the platform.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How do Amazon associates get paid?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Amazon associates get paid by direct deposit. You\u2019ll automatically receive the funds in your bank account. Alternatively, you can opt to receive an Amazon gift card or a check by mail.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>When do Amazon associates get paid?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Amazon associates get paid monthly, but there\u2019s a catch: You get paid 60 days after the end of the month. For instance, you\u2019ll get paid at the end of March for the commission you earned in January.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>When does commission get officially attributed to Amazon associates?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Amazon associates officially earn commission when the order has shipped. If the customer cancels the order before it\u2019s shipped, you won\u2019t receive commission. If the customer returns the product after purchase, the commission will be deducted from your earnings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How long do Amazon Affiliate links last?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Amazon affiliate links can last indefinitely as long as your affiliate account remains active and in compliance with Amazon&#8217;s terms and conditions. Once you generate an affiliate link through the Amazon Associates program, it remains valid until you deactivate or delete it.<\/p>\n<p>However, you can only earn commission on an item placed in a customer&#8217;s shopping cart within 24 hours of them clicking on your affiliate link. If it takes longer than 24 hours for a customer to make a purchase from your affiliate link, you will not be granted commission.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Not Ready to Join Amazon Associates? Other Ways to Make Money on Amazon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Not ready to join the Associates program but still want to use Amazon to generate income? No problem \u2014 here\u2019s how to make money on Amazon.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Sell handmade items with Amazon Handmade.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/programs\/handmade\">Amazon Handmade<\/a> is a great option for anyone creating handmade and homemade items. You have to be approved to be part of the market community, but acceptance is a stamp of authenticity that tells buyers you sell genuine, quality handmade products.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll list your goods in a Handmade storefront, and the accepted product areas are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accessories, jewelry, handbags, and watches<\/li>\n<li>Artwork<\/li>\n<li>Baby items<\/li>\n<li>Beauty and personal care<\/li>\n<li>Clothing and shoes<\/li>\n<li>Home, outdoor, and home care products<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen and dining<\/li>\n<li>Pet supplies<\/li>\n<li>Sporting goods<\/li>\n<li>Stationary and party supplies<\/li>\n<li>Toys and games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make sure you can spend as much time as possible making your goods instead of admin work, you can use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to store your products at fulfillment centers and have Amazon Associates handle packaging, shipping, and customer support. It is a paid service, and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/fulfillment-by-amazon\">click here<\/a> to find a breakdown of costs.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How much money can you make with Amazon Handmade?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Amazon takes a 15% referral fee from every sale.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of costs to you, the $39.99 monthly fee for a professional selling account is waived after the first month if you\u2019re an approved Handmade seller. If you use FBA, you\u2019ll have additional costs for shipping and storage.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Publish your books with Kindle Direct Publishing.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kdp.amazon.com\/\">Kindle Direct Publishing<\/a> lets you publish print books and eBooks. It\u2019s a self-publishing tool, so you have full ownership of your book content and control over your book design, price, publishing schedule, and advertising. It\u2019s an appealing option for those who don\u2019t want the more strict process of a publishing house.<\/p>\n<p>If you own the rights to an already published book, you can still use KPD and the same ISBN, so long as you maintain the same title, author, and binding type.<\/p>\n<p>I do have to note that self-publishing means that you have to handle the promotion that a publishing house or agent would typically do. The tradeoff with KDP is that you have more creative freedom.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How much money can you make with Kindle Direct Publishing?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Books are printed on demand, and you <a href=\"https:\/\/kdp.amazon.com\/en_US\/help\/topic\/G202181110\">earn royalties<\/a> based on format minus printing costs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>60% royalty for paperback books<\/li>\n<li>Up to 70% royalties for eBook<\/li>\n<li>Fixed 60% royalties for hardcover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"us sample pricing for kindle direct publishing, how to become an amazon affiliate\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/amazon-affiliate-18-20250218-6448726.webp\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/kdp.amazon.com\/en_US\/earn\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can also opt-in to Kindle Unlimited, where you get additional royalties based on the number of eBook pages read during first-time reads.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Help shoppers create custom goods with Amazon Custom.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/programs\/custom\">Amazon Custom<\/a> lets you create custom products for customers. Your products will appear on the custom products storefront, and you can gain exposure with sponsored product advertising.<\/p>\n<p>You can customize products in three ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Text customizations,<\/strong> where buyers choose text, color, and font for embroidery, printing, painting, engraving, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Image and logo customizations<\/strong>, where customers upload images to add to your products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product configurations,<\/strong> where customers can build their own products from a drop-down list of options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can offer customizations to any product category you\u2019re authorized to sell, except for media categories and personal electronic devices like laptops and consoles.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How much money can you make with Amazon Custom?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Income from Amazon Custom depends on the type of product you sell and Amazon\u2019s referral fee.<\/p>\n<p>Associated costs for you are the Professional Seller account monthly fee ($39.99) and shipping and handling costs (FBA is unavailable for customized products). The more customizations you offer, the more work you\u2019ll have to do.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Deliver with Amazon Flex.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/flex.amazon.com\/\">Amazon Flex<\/a>, you use your own car to deliver Amazon packages.<\/p>\n<p>Hence the name; it\u2019s a highly flexible income-earning opportunity, as you set your own hours by reserving time blocks. You can schedule your shifts in advance or pick up time slots based on your in-the-moment availability.<\/p>\n<p>It does have strict participation requirements. You must be 21+ years of age, have a valid driver&#8217;s license for the country you\u2019re driving in, and have a social security number (U.S. drivers, check requirements for other countries). You\u2019ll also need access to a mid-sized or larger car, auto insurance, and a smartphone to access the app.<\/p>\n<p>Flex is also committed to driver safety by offering safety recommendations, an anti-harassment policy, and a dedicated support team for you to surface any safety issues while delivering, and an Amazon Emergency Helpline.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How much money can you make with Amazon Flex?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Flex drivers earn between $18 and $25 per hour, but total payouts will vary based on location, tips, and how long it takes to complete deliveries. Since pay is hourly, you\u2019ll know how much you make before starting each shift.<\/p>\n<p>The flexibility also shines in terms of how you get paid. You can choose to get paid every day, once per week, or whatever best aligns with your schedule. You can also choose how you get paid, either through direct deposit or an Amazon Flex Debit Card, which gives you cash back and various savings opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>All drivers can also earn <a href=\"https:\/\/flex.amazon.com\/amazonflexrewards\">Flex Rewards<\/a>, which build up as you make more deliveries. Perks include discounts for car maintenance and gas, and you can level up to get Preferred Scheduling for even more control over your working hours.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Amazon Merch on Demand<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re an artist or designer, <a href=\"https:\/\/merch.amazon.com\/landing\">Merch on Demand<\/a> is a great option for making money on Amazon. You simply upload your unique artwork and designs, the product you want it on, and desired colors, add a product description, and get ready to sell.<\/p>\n<p>I think that the on-demand aspect is really the selling point \u2014 you do the designing, and Amazon does the producing. Every time an order is placed, Amazon prints the unique order, ships it out, and covers customer service.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How much money can you make with Amazon Merch on Demand?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You can suggest a list price, but there\u2019s no guarantee that Amazon will go with it. Either way, you\u2019ll earn a royalty for every sale, and you can find a full breakdown by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/merch.amazon.com\/resource\/201858580\">here<\/a>. As an example, a standard shirt sold for $15.99 earns a royalty of $1.93.<\/p>\n<p>The five opportunities I mentioned above are the most common ways to make money on Amazon; most people can take advantage of them. There are additional unique opportunities that I\u2019ll list below, but they have more specific requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Amazon Business<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Businesses that want to sell B2B<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/programs\/amazon-business\">Amazon Business<\/a> helps you sell B2B. You can directly connect with relevant businesses, and since many buy in bulk, you can increase your revenue share by selling in larger quantities with bulk order pricing models. You need a professional selling account ($39.99\/mo), and Amazon takes a referral fee for every purchase.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Amazon Hub Delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong>: Established small business owners looking to increase revenue<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/logistics.amazon.com\/hubdelivery\/marketing\">Amazon Hub Delivery<\/a> is a new program for established local businesses to deliver packages to their surrounding community. Amazon brings packages to your business. You and your staff handle delivery, and you\u2019re paid for every package you deliver.<\/p>\n<p>You can earn up to $27,000 annually in extra income through the program, and you don\u2019t need any previous delivery experience to participate. <a href=\"https:\/\/logistics.amazon.com\/hubdelivery\/marketing\/become-a-partner\">Click here<\/a> to check if Amazon Hub Delivery is available in your area.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. Professional Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Assembly and installation experts<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/programs\/professional-services\">Professional Services<\/a> lets you offer assembly service and appliance installations to customers who have purchased a qualifying product from the Amazon Store. You need to apply and be approved, and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/programs\/professional-services\">click here<\/a> to learn about the application and selection process.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. Amazon Developer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Experienced developers and engineers<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.amazon.com\/apps-and-games\">Amazon Developer<\/a> is an opportunity for experienced developers and designers to build apps and games for the Amazon App Store. You can earn money by choosing a monetization model that aligns with your needs, and <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.amazon.com\/docs\/reports-promo\/small-business-accelerator.html\">small business developers<\/a> (those who earn less than $1 million in annual revenue) earn an increased 80\/20 revenue share.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Started with the Amazon Affiliate Program Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In my opinion, the Amazon Affiliate program is an excellent way to turn a side passion into a source of passive income. Looking for a place to start? 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