I agree about helping... I was just confused on the transaction part but I get what you are saying if an affiliate account has a bunch of problematic transaction they may think the affiliate is gaming the system some way (how it would work I am not sure)... I just didn't think of that. The transactions and the $ amount screamed seller account/drop shipping or something of that nature but I get it now.... I think
You hit the nail on the head
Example :
I'm selling a box of marshmallows for $5.00
Its a new account
- A buyer comes in and buys 4 orders using my link.
I can't control if the customer is a fraudster or if this person has other intentions but Amazon is looking at me ( business ) whether its a link or product as the liaison for the quality of customers I bring. They realize I have no control over who clicks on a link but they look at your account more closely if you are new or if you have an overwhelming number of fraudulent payments going through using your link.
Things To Consider:
- Truth - Consider using a different program or affiliate system if you intend on scamming anyone for payments. Pulling more than $4,000 worth of payments in a short time screams fraud to any company especially with the influx of fraud going around this time of year. With bots and paid traffic, they are monitoring this for your benefit to consider if they can put you in better-paying programs in the future. They are also getting a base view of the amount of traffic you generate ( if your using a link).
- Worth - Ask yourself losing a legit Amazon account is worth it. You can get $8,000 worth of fraud payments coming in, in their eyes whether it's $8 or $8,000 they hold you accountable to a specific degree. Is it really worth losing out on having their affiliate program? You can set up 10 websites over the course of a year or one major website over the course of a year, with quality link placement that can bring you in a ton of money but you can lose it just as quickly trying to make a quick buck. Amazon has the tendency to not just take your balance back to $0 ( meaning any real traffic or money you would have made is now gone) but they will block you out completely.
- Consider The Future - With Xmas around the corner, money to be made, Cyber deals and more, this is the worst time to lose access to your account. You can clear over $2,000 in affiliate income a day during this time a year, most marketers make more. It's not worth losing your account over a dumb action.
Ways to Optimize Your Account:
- Hire Writers - If you have an Amazon account, consider hiring writers to do guest posting or post placements with links ( affiliate links) for you. You can also set up your own site that will allow you to focus on a specific niche to place more than just Amazon links but other ad options. ( This also works for your benefit in the long run because you can charge for advertising or offer link exchange program).
- Pinterest and more - Consider having a graphic designer create custom pictures that links back to either your site or to the amazon link ( product). Don't just approach it one way, appeal to the " VISUAL" customer.
- Hire A Marketer - Hire someone to cover all of your bases with articles, social marketing, and more. Consider going into a contract with trackable links ( google shortner , etc) so everything remains transparent and offer payments at the end of the month of based on reaching specific payment threshold.
If you need recommendations for writers, marketers or other info I'm always here.
