How good is Amazon as an affiliate program?

sky · 05-18-2009, 01:03 PM

I didn't see anyone reply with Amazon to the question about the best affiliates. Is there some reason for that?

whitebark · 05-18-2009, 02:28 PM

I've been using them for four years or so. I don't have anything negative to say other than the conversion rate has always been lower than other affiliate services. But they always pay on time, and are always rolling out new ways to make money etc.

RogueWriter · 05-19-2009, 06:32 AM

I don't push amazon very much, but the nice thing about them is the wide variety. Whenever there is an item in a niche site that I cannot find elsewhere, it's bound to be in Amazon....

**enlytend** · 05-19-2009, 08:20 AM

They convert well enough for me, but they don't have very high commission rates or long cookie durations and there are so many other amazon affiliates out there that your cookie has a good chance of being overwritten if your visitors hit another site before buying. There are also the off-site links that *don't* earn commission (i.e. "leaks") on the product landing pages.

The "pros" are that they're easy to use and carry just about EVERYTHING.

I'll use Amazon if there's no "better" option - not my top merchant, but I do OK with them.

zorag · 05-26-2009, 04:09 AM

Am I correct in thinking that shopping.com offer CPC as opposed to CPA? And does anyone use one of their templates..

ben_at_run · 05-27-2009, 05:58 AM

I haven't use amazon still and may be mostly people also don't have use it so that's why people not replying.In other words i can not tell you about amazon.

ewen118 · 07-28-2009, 10:16 PM

I think amazon is good network

parkdollar · 08-04-2009, 08:45 AM

amazon is good network but their payout is too low...

mertaux5 · 08-05-2009, 03:29 AM

their affiliate program is fine but there's one catch: the customer must buy within 24 hours, or you won't get a commission

4u-domains · 08-07-2009, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by sky

I didn't see anyone reply with Amazon to the question about the best affiliates. Is there some reason for that?

Rubbish...

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/affiliate-talk/583938-how-good-is-amazon-affiliate-program.html

Well, always performed really poorly for me.

rufryder · 08-21-2009, 01:46 PM

I have a friend who uses amazon and like others said, not much of a payout.

bluearrow · 08-25-2009, 11:58 PM

Amazon is good depending on your niche and content. You write a blog about a product like Laptops, cameras or Plasma TVs it can convert well if visitors feel they can trust your recommendations I have a blog which I have able to keep the rate around 5% so far.

Adnan Khan · 08-29-2009, 01:03 PM

Amazon is one of the oldest company into this affiliate business. They're a huge company and no objection could be made on its legitimacy. Thousands of people have joined it and are earning a good amount of money through it.

Sandtree · 09-02-2009, 01:58 PM

I think amazon is good.

Leszek Krzywon · 09-04-2009, 12:06 PM

In my opinion Amazon isn't bad.

Trens · 09-04-2009, 07:35 PM

Amazon is really good as an affiliate program.

cheapguru · 09-08-2009, 10:36 AM

I all depends on what you are marketing w/ Amazon. It is a good source to see what niches are popular to go after.

As far as the payout, it depends on the sales volume you generate. Their commission structure is based on a performance factor...meaning that each month the % is reset and you must try to maintain the sales volume in order to get a higher percentage.

They do offer a flat commision rate which is 4% or so, but who wants that.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=583938
If you promote their "endless.com" products, I believe you can get up to 15%.

I currently avg about 6.5% with them, of course, I'm only promoting thru social site & with Google adwords...as my budget is limited.

Overall, I am happen with them as they always paid on time, offer a wide variety of widgets,links, options to promote products and has a very low "Refund" rate.

Be careful with using their name when promoting, read their TOS carefully as to what keywords you can't use. I learn this the hard way and have loss some commissions.

Alexia K. · 09-12-2009, 04:22 AM

In my opinion amazon is the great affiliate program.

5starAffiliates · 09-16-2009, 04:36 PM

The 24 hour cookie and low commission is a negative, but I think the breadth of products and the name recognition probably makes up somewhat for that.

pepperstix · 09-29-2009, 08:24 AM

Amazon affiliate program is good. Been using them about 10 years, I think. Get a small check every now-and-then and always surprised how popular book and CD sales still are. Their linkup with services like goldencan also is a plus. The Amazon creatives are getting better all the time.

BobTurker · 11-18-2009, 07:54 PM

Amazon is ok, but just ok. It does have a wide range of items for sale, which allow it to be tailored for your specific needs. There are definitely better affiliate programs out there for people who are a bit more savvy.

danstevenson · 12-01-2009, 09:07 AM

easy to sell the stuff but need to push a huge ammount of product to make ends meat

atrivlib · 12-09-2009, 09:00 AM

In some niches for US customer Amazon has a strong brand name so its converts well but make sure you target the products you feature very carefully to your audience.

CamMK27 · 12-13-2009, 10:48 AM

Although it is one of the biggest companies with an affiliate program, it still doesn't convert well and also the cookies are only for 24 hrs and that is ridiculous. Their commission payout is very low as well. Only 4% flat and it increases to 6% if you certain volume. The only good thing is that if you can't find a product in some niches elsewhere then you will most likely find it on Amazon.

My conversion rates have been very low with them while on the same site or page if I had other affiliate products then they converted well and also the commission was higher.

05-18-2009, 01:03 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
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05-18-2009, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
whitebark Part-Time Zombie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,495	I've been using them for four years or so. I don't have anything negative to say other than the conversion rate has always been lower than other affiliate services. But they always pay on time, and are always rolling out new ways to make money etc. __________________ *DOT CA DOMAINS DEMYSTIFIED!* Coupon Code \| Green Business Directory \| Zombie Movies Download BONG OF THE DEAD Today!

05-19-2009, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
RogueWriter NamePros Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Smalltown USA Posts: 5,024	I don't push amazon very much, but the nice thing about them is the wide variety. Whenever there is an item in a niche site that I cannot find elsewhere, it's bound to be in Amazon.... __________________ "I'm so mean I make MEDICINE sick." -Muhammad Ali

05-19-2009, 08:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
enlytend Forum Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,041 Follow @enlytend	They convert well enough for me, but they don't have very high commission rates or long cookie durations and there are so many other amazon affiliates out there that your cookie has a good chance of being overwritten if your visitors hit another site before buying. There are also the off-site links that don't earn commission (i.e. "leaks") on the product landing pages. The "pros" are that they're easy to use and carry just about EVERYTHING. I'll use Amazon if there's no "better" option - not my top merchant, but I do OK with them. __________________ Enlytend Solutions - Internet marketing and web development, specializing in local search optimization Was my advice helpful? Please consider a small donation to the National Canine Cancer Foundation - a tax deductible 501(c)(3)that directly funds cancer research

05-27-2009, 05:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
ben_at_run New Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 20	I haven't use amazon still and may be mostly people also don't have use it so that's why people not replying.In other words i can not tell you about amazon. __________________ Model Resume

05-26-2009, 04:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
zorag NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 404	Am I correct in thinking that shopping.com offer CPC as opposed to CPA? And does anyone use one of their templates..

07-28-2009, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
ewen118 New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5	I think amazon is good network

08-04-2009, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
parkdollar New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	amazon is good network but their payout is too low...

08-05-2009, 03:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
mertaux5 New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	their affiliate program is fine but there's one catch: the customer must buy within 24 hours, or you won't get a commission __________________ Drawing Classes Sewing Anolon Calphalon

08-21-2009, 01:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
rufryder NamePros Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 113	I have a friend who uses amazon and like others said, not much of a payout.

08-25-2009, 11:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
bluearrow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,013	Amazon is good depending on your niche and content. You write a blog about a product like Laptops, cameras or Plasma TVs it can convert well if visitors feel they can trust your recommendations I have a blog which I have able to keep the rate around 5% so far. __________________ Free Online Calls Pen Tablets Free Online Fax ~ Remote PC Software ~ Car Insurance FREE SMS \| Send Free SMS \| Free SMS Messaging Earn Money Online

08-29-2009, 01:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Adnan Khan NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US Posts: 71	Amazon is one of the oldest company into this affiliate business. They're a huge company and no objection could be made on its legitimacy. Thousands of people have joined it and are earning a good amount of money through it.

09-02-2009, 01:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sandtree NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 57	I think amazon is good.

09-04-2009, 12:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Leszek Krzywon New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Poland Posts: 2	In my opinion Amazon isn't bad. __________________ Affiliate Linking: Affiliate links are not permitted under NP Forum rules.

09-04-2009, 07:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
Trens Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 58	Amazon is really good as an affiliate program.

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09-08-2009, 10:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
cheapguru NamePros Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 27 Follow @cheapguru	I all depends on what you are marketing w/ Amazon. It is a good source to see what niches are popular to go after. As far as the payout, it depends on the sales volume you generate. Their commission structure is based on a performance factor...meaning that each month the % is reset and you must try to maintain the sales volume in order to get a higher percentage. They do offer a flat commision rate which is 4% or so, but who wants that. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=583938 If you promote their "endless.com" products, I believe you can get up to 15%. I currently avg about 6.5% with them, of course, I'm only promoting thru social site & with Google adwords...as my budget is limited. Overall, I am happen with them as they always paid on time, offer a wide variety of widgets,links, options to promote products and has a very low "Refund" rate. Be careful with using their name when promoting, read their TOS carefully as to what keywords you can't use. I learn this the hard way and have loss some commissions. __________________ Want 50 One Way High PR Backlinks For FREE? Take SEnuke for a No Cost Test Drive Today. Did you know you can make money with infoproducts in any niche? Click here to find out how?

09-12-2009, 04:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
Alexia K. Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9	In my opinion amazon is the great affiliate program.

09-16-2009, 04:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
5starAffiliates NamePros Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCAL Posts: 113	The 24 hour cookie and low commission is a negative, but I think the breadth of products and the name recognition probably makes up somewhat for that. __________________ Linda Buquet :: Affiliate Management Consultant High Paying, Honest 5 Star Affiliate Programs Leading Affiliate Marketing Blog :: PRO Affiliate Forums

09-29-2009, 08:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
pepperstix NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 113	Amazon is good Amazon affiliate program is good. Been using them about 10 years, I think. Get a small check every now-and-then and always surprised how popular book and CD sales still are. Their linkup with services like goldencan also is a plus. The Amazon creatives are getting better all the time.

11-18-2009, 07:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
BobTurker NamePros Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49	Amazon is ok, but just ok. It does have a wide range of items for sale, which allow it to be tailored for your specific needs. There are definitely better affiliate programs out there for people who are a bit more savvy.

12-01-2009, 09:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
danstevenson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,357	easy to sell the stuff but need to push a huge ammount of product to make ends meat

12-09-2009, 09:00 AM	#23 (permalink)
atrivlib NamePros Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43	US customer in some niches In some niches for US customer Amazon has a strong brand name so its converts well but make sure you target the products you feature very carefully to your audience. __________________ Hello folks- Computer is running slow - Slow Internet - Slow Internet connection SB01 - SB02 - SB03 -

12-13-2009, 10:48 AM	#24 (permalink)
CamMK27 NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SixFigureOnline.com Posts: 707	Although it is one of the biggest companies with an affiliate program, it still doesn't convert well and also the cookies are only for 24 hrs and that is ridiculous. Their commission payout is very low as well. Only 4% flat and it increases to 6% if you certain volume. The only good thing is that if you can't find a product in some niches elsewhere then you will most likely find it on Amazon. My conversion rates have been very low with them while on the same site or page if I had other affiliate products then they converted well and also the commission was higher. __________________ MobilePhoneCity.Net \| DentalPlansProvider.com \| PeopleSearchOn.com

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How good is Amazon as an affiliate program?

Amazon is good

US customer in some niches