Amazon
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The Man The Legend
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- Dec 23, 2005
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I've looked into using Amazon as an affiliate, i've heard that it is all very easy to set up!
Amazon Associates Program Cons:
* only quarterly payments (many other programs are monthly)
* commissions can be lower than some other programs (although they have an incentive/bonus program that increases the % when you sell certain targets)
* incentive program can be a little complicated to understand
* some of their buttons and link methods are a little dated
* not great on some products internationally (ie while Amazon will send books and some products internationally some of the bigger ticket items will not be sent overseas. So if you have a non US readership you might have to also sign up for other Amazon affiliate programs (ie they also have a UK, Canadian, Japanese one etc this can get a little messy)).
* only quarterly payments (many other programs are monthly)
* commissions can be lower than some other programs (although they have an incentive/bonus program that increases the % when you sell certain targets)
* incentive program can be a little complicated to understand
* some of their buttons and link methods are a little dated
* not great on some products internationally (ie while Amazon will send books and some products internationally some of the bigger ticket items will not be sent overseas. So if you have a non US readership you might have to also sign up for other Amazon affiliate programs (ie they also have a UK, Canadian, Japanese one etc this can get a little messy)).
- Oct 27, 2005
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I'd have to disagree with you jojo...I buy all my stuff at amazon. There prices are so much lower than say bestbuy or barns and noble. True Ebay is cheap too, it all depends on what your looking to buy.
Also if you are a "Prime" member (meaning you pay $79 a year) you get Free 2nd day shipping on all products and overnight shipping for only $3.99 regardless of the product size. This feature has come in handy so many times when I have been in a bind and needed an item ASAP.
Also if you are a "Prime" member (meaning you pay $79 a year) you get Free 2nd day shipping on all products and overnight shipping for only $3.99 regardless of the product size. This feature has come in handy so many times when I have been in a bind and needed an item ASAP.
Professional
Registered Member
- Dec 24, 2006
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i would never sell as an amazon affiliate
less than 6% a sale? get screwed..
less than 6% a sale? get screwed..
- Oct 27, 2005
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Thats too wish they paid more! I think I would make more money working for McDonalds part time 
You need a lot of sites or a lot of traffic when working for amazon at least this is my personal opinion. Your results may vary and if they do please let me know!
You need a lot of sites or a lot of traffic when working for amazon at least this is my personal opinion. Your results may vary and if they do please let me know!
gulftrotter
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- May 13, 2009
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Hi BHWM,
I Promote AMZ items on my site (new site live since mid May): items link without its picture.
So far 180 visits on my site, around 80 clicks on my AMZ links but NO SALES !!
I am trying to find out what is the problem,
advices, tricks.. are welcome, you can also PM me.
Thanks a lot.
I Promote AMZ items on my site (new site live since mid May): items link without its picture.
So far 180 visits on my site, around 80 clicks on my AMZ links but NO SALES !!
I am trying to find out what is the problem,
advices, tricks.. are welcome, you can also PM me.
Thanks a lot.
gulftrotter
Regular Member
- May 13, 2009
- 430
- 50