Azaan
Supreme Member
- Jul 27, 2018
- 1,401
- 2,532
In this post I'll be covering how to get do-follow links from Amazon. The same links that got my journey started.
I first saw this method being discussed here, and I have a lot to owe to @RealDaddy . He's a true man who, rather than get angered by competition, encouraged it and took the time to help.
There are definitely a lot of other marketplaces you can try, all with varying difficulty and success rates. Amazon is amongst the easiest for beginners and has some of the highest approval rates.
The apps you publish are usually syndicated throughout all regions of the marketplace, at least in the case of Amazon and Google.
If your website has a certificate from Lets Encrypt, you will not be able to use your site URL as the web app link (but can still get a backlink). This is a real bummer but there are ways to get through, either by using another domain as the main focus of the app, or condensing your content into a simple site which you can upload as a ZIP.
Where will my links be placed?
Your links will be placed on the following domains:
Here is an example link:
For other links you simply have to change the TLD and that is where the link will be located. For example, amazon.ca :
- Head over to this URL https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games and create a developer account.
- Head to https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games/console/apps/list.html and click on 'Add a new app' in the top right, and select 'Mobile Web'
- Complete the basic app details. The best category to choose is 'References -> Guides and How To's' in my experience.
Example:
Ensure that you place your desired link in the customer support website section.
- On the Availability and Pricing page, you will be able to change the TLDs that your link is placed on. The default options are fine if you would like your link to be placed on all TLDs. If you want to select specific regions and TLDs, select the 'Only in selected regions' option and choose the countries you'd like.
Example:
- On the Description page, provide some descriptions about your site (the 'app) and add a few bullet points. Ensure that the description is relevant and fits the URL you'll be promoting.
Example:
- Then you'll need to add product images on the Image page. As it's a webapp, it's best to take screenshots of the URL you are promoting and then resizing them to a suitable size. For the icons you can use your site favicon or any other relevant logo, resized to the correct dimensions. Video and promotional image are not needed.
Example:
- You'll then find yourself on the Content Rating page. Select 'None' for all checkboxes, and set the target demographic to 18+
- You'll now be on the home stretch. Select 'No' on Amazon DRM, and add your link in the App URL field. Scroll down and check both 'Export compliance' and 'Distribution Rights' boxes.
- Click the Save button, and then hit the 'Submit App' button at the top of the page.
Now you'll have to wait until the app is approved. This takes from 1-7 days. If your app is not approved, try again following the advice that Amazon has given.
-
Hopefully this wasn't too hard to read. If you have any questions just send them over and I'll try and answer.
I first saw this method being discussed here, and I have a lot to owe to @RealDaddy . He's a true man who, rather than get angered by competition, encouraged it and took the time to help.
There are definitely a lot of other marketplaces you can try, all with varying difficulty and success rates. Amazon is amongst the easiest for beginners and has some of the highest approval rates.
Things to know
Before getting started, you should know that these links are by no means going to propel your site to the top of the SERPs. They're great for new sites and for anyone looking to diversify their link profile.The apps you publish are usually syndicated throughout all regions of the marketplace, at least in the case of Amazon and Google.
If your website has a certificate from Lets Encrypt, you will not be able to use your site URL as the web app link (but can still get a backlink). This is a real bummer but there are ways to get through, either by using another domain as the main focus of the app, or condensing your content into a simple site which you can upload as a ZIP.
Where will my links be placed?
Your links will be placed on the following domains:
Here is an example link:
For other links you simply have to change the TLD and that is where the link will be located. For example, amazon.ca :
Creating the link
- Head over to this URL https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games and create a developer account.
- Head to https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games/console/apps/list.html and click on 'Add a new app' in the top right, and select 'Mobile Web'
- Complete the basic app details. The best category to choose is 'References -> Guides and How To's' in my experience.
Example:
Ensure that you place your desired link in the customer support website section.
- On the Availability and Pricing page, you will be able to change the TLDs that your link is placed on. The default options are fine if you would like your link to be placed on all TLDs. If you want to select specific regions and TLDs, select the 'Only in selected regions' option and choose the countries you'd like.
Example:
- On the Description page, provide some descriptions about your site (the 'app) and add a few bullet points. Ensure that the description is relevant and fits the URL you'll be promoting.
Example:
- Then you'll need to add product images on the Image page. As it's a webapp, it's best to take screenshots of the URL you are promoting and then resizing them to a suitable size. For the icons you can use your site favicon or any other relevant logo, resized to the correct dimensions. Video and promotional image are not needed.
Example:
- You'll then find yourself on the Content Rating page. Select 'None' for all checkboxes, and set the target demographic to 18+
- You'll now be on the home stretch. Select 'No' on Amazon DRM, and add your link in the App URL field. Scroll down and check both 'Export compliance' and 'Distribution Rights' boxes.
- Click the Save button, and then hit the 'Submit App' button at the top of the page.
Now you'll have to wait until the app is approved. This takes from 1-7 days. If your app is not approved, try again following the advice that Amazon has given.
Indexing
These links used to index naturally but recent changes have meant that you'll need to index them yourselves. I'm not too up to date on current indexing services that work so you'd have to do this yourself-
Hopefully this wasn't too hard to read. If you have any questions just send them over and I'll try and answer.
Last edited:
