Amazon Sitestripe Images are Going! ⚠️ (Here's what to do)

[@GeoTactics]

Amazon needs to have a better system. Lasso looks great... not crazy about yet another payment to have something that should be freely given to Amazon affiliate partners.

[@olliep8117]

Great tool for fixing this, but as with many bloggers right now, my income has been so decimated that I can't really afford to buy a Premium plan. Any manual ways to do this even if it takes us longer? For example, can we go through all our product pages where we have Sitestripe served images and just use the Clipper tool or something to take a screenshot of the image (same dimensions), and then reupload that in place of the Sitestripe image? Or would Az class that as breaking their ToS? Seems as they're taking away this option, there's got to be other ways of preserving these images.

[@Omnicras]

You could use the Amazon API but The images will include a lot of Amazon branding details. The HTML blocks also come with a lot of formatting differences that could be challenging to line up with your other images.

[@DougCunnington]

Alex, can you guys add it to Popcorn?

[@WPEagle]

Not really a theme thing... More plugin

[@mr.jawwad341]

As of previous years, the image link came up with the store tag itself. Dont know if lasso keeps that tag into it, as not using the store tag In to your images, you will surely get an email from Amazon saying you arent using images WITH your store. Getting image permissions from the seller is a real pain, lasso on other hand is way to expensive for all of this, this shuold be given away free of cost to Amazon Affiliates.

[@Raffay-qh9xj]

Bro how do I email Amazon? Please guide bro

[@simplifygardening]

I was half way through this video this afternoon and then you removed it lol. so had to come back to the reupload to see what changed lol. great video

[@WPEagle]

I uploaded a low quality one. I think I killed the reach by reuploading

[@LepoppetArtCrafts]

Can I use this for the Influencer program? Right now I'm generating images with PA-API.

[@Greg.Archuleta]

Does Lasso provide deeplinking? how do you deal with deeplinks on your wordpress sites? so that the links open inside the amazon app and not the web browser when people are using their phone? any insight? thanks.

[@WPEagle]

The phone should detect an Amazon link and open the app anyway

[@EliteFluidArtbyLoida]

I want the Lasso tool for migrating all Amazon links to Lasso.

[@doggofiles]

Hi. On my wordpress when i try to download the lasso plugin it says warning: lasso hasnt been tested for your version. Has anyone else had this? Thanks Leanne

[@WPEagle]

It should be fine 🙂

[@doggofiles]

@@WPEagle thanks 4 the reply

[@Omnicras]

I'm using Amazon API and I just finished learning how to handle all the formatting differences. I didn't realize that lasso lets you use an image without all the Amazon branding. That might be worth paying for right there. Can lasso track my income from all of my affiliate programs? That would be very useful. I'm having to use the spreadsheet right now to keep track of all my different programs.

[@WPEagle]

Hey - It's a cool tool. And yeah, Lasso tracks a lot of different programs. Do check that yours are included before you sign-up (and remember I have link for it in the description!)

[@thenailtherapist519]

as a non-tech person...what does the auto-migration tool do? Also, is there a free way to do what Lasso does?

[@WPEagle]

It switches all your sitestripe to api so they carry on working. The only free way is to do it all by hand.

[@timmybeanie]

Yes, that would be great! If they added that tool I would buy the plugin immediately.

[@sagorbonik5439]

How ??

[@DougCunnington]

Damn, Alex. Christy just pinged me to tell me about it. Craziness. Okay...I gotta finish watching your video... I'll publish 1 today or tomorrow...

[@joellesanders3428]

I've been blogging just over one year, so I am still a newbie. I have not yet added Lasso, I most defintely would if they had an auto migrator to correct my images to me Amazon's new rules.

[@teachnthrive1014]

Yes, please Lasso! I will glad buy your product if it has the capability to update all my photos on my sites!

[@theshiznit6836]

Yes Lasso! Please do this!

[@larryjoseph1170]

Interesting. You mentioned a free version option to try it out first, but I don't see that option on their site.

[@davec65]

I don't understand how the image source (html code) will "stop working" after 1st Dec. It's just html code relating to the image on the page??

[@WPEagle]

It pulls the image down from Amazon so they can switch it off

[@davec65]

@@WPEagle Ah I see. Thanks Alex

[@_aspenjay]

If you stop using Lasso, then what happens to your images that posted?

[@WPEagle]

That’s a good question. I guess you need to stay with them. I’ll find out

[@mikebeatty7348]

Did Lasso ever do this auto updater?

[@WPEagle]

Yes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4LMg4F7bZiZntUsi=Vc_gUwsp36hlZD7o

[@jamieif]

Great video as always Alex! 🔥

[@Makeupwithlyssa]

i just logged back in and was confused as to why it wasnt working.

[@TecTimmy]

Hey Alex, Hope life is good! I am just now scrambling to get this done. I have Lasso but I am not seeing the option to import SiteStripe from the bulk import drop-down. It only shows AAWP in the list. Any ideas? I double checked my API keys and reapplied my Lasso license but still don't see it. Sorry for the fire drill but am a bit desparate as it looks like Lasso team not back until Monday. My sites already down to a small fraction of traffic and income since the Google updates hit ($5K a month > $500) but I would like to salvage the little they are making if possible. Thanks!

[@WPEagle]

Oh no! Sorry I don’t know why that’s happening 😬

[@TecTimmy]

@@WPEagle Thanks for the fast response bud. Working with a few VAs on manually updating the images now. Sent them a link to your video so thanks also for saving me that step. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Cheers.

[@eddiesaig6677]

Hi Alex, so how do I add Amazon images from now on(without a plugin)? Can you make a tutorial, please?

[@aguadecalzonbarbietelenovela]

I too would love an auto updater from Lasso!

[@latteoatmeal7807]

Lasso is $40pm, so that's a no from me. $40 is way way too much. Any free stuff? thanks

[@WPEagle]

There is a free tool, well cheaper tool, at the end of the video

[@latteoatmeal7807]

hello, thanks for getting back to me, is that the free version of Lasso that's supposed to be coming out?? that seems like you were saying that. thanks@@WPEagle

[@thepodcasthaven]

lasso ok with amazons terms of service?

[@WPEagle]

Yeah. They use the API. Never heard of any problems

[@carsv.2501]

Does Lasso only works with Wordpress?

[@WPEagle]

At the moment, yes.

[@theshortordercook5542]

Any more updates from the Lasso team? Would love to see this ready any day especially with Black Friday almost here and people maybe looking for solutions! Good luck Lasso, let's do it!

[@WPEagle]

They are starting to roll it out 👍

[@theshortordercook5542]

Awesome thanks. I keep refreshing their site & coming here for the updates. Thank you for keeping us updated. It will be a blog/time saver! @@WPEagle

[@BeauBody]

I want Lasso to make the automigration tool! Thank you.

[@WPEagle]

They did!

[@beronli]

How i do that for free and I can't access for the API I a new in Amazon affiliate

[@WPEagle]

Carl has a video on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmXbn5iii9OZldE

[@beronli]

@@WPEagle thank you for your interest

[@justineeaglestone8303]

yes, the auto update tool is needed

[@steveiws]

Does Lasso negate the need for Thirsty Affiliate plugin?

[@WPEagle]

I think so 👍

[@phamp357]

Would love to see the auto-updating tool from Lasso!

[@BrentClair]

I was looking into lasso and found this video but this migrator would be perfect and I would definitely pick up this product.

[@WPEagle]

Good luck with fixing your images!

[@adamb.9510]

Definitely need the auto migrator. Thanks for making this video....huge help!

[@WPEagle]

It’s available now 👍

[@adamb.9510]

@@WPEagle Can you provide some information on where to go or how to use it? Is it from Lasso? Thanks

[@WPEagle]

@adamb.9510 sure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4LMg4F7bZiZntUsi=Kzfo0lloByGfBNTM

[@joannejensen4369]

Alex, Do you think there will be a Black Friday sale as it is pricey. If not will AAWP work for the Amazon changes that we need to do by Dec 31st??? Not sure which one to get. Please advise.

[@WPEagle]

Aawp will do the job. Lasso will have some offers next week 👍

[@joannejensen4369]

@@WPEagle Thank you Alex. I will us your link if it’s a decent $

[@joannejensen4369]

Do you have a AAWP link???

[@WPEagle]

Sure wpeagle.com/aawp

[@WPEagle]

Thanks so much !

[@JoJo_GSD]

Quick question..would images imported via Wzone still be ok? I hVe used those with text link from sitestripe no issues👍

[@WPEagle]

They should be ok

[@JoJo_GSD]

​@WPEagle cheers Alex. Im just taking a look at lasso.. looks brilliant 😃👍

[@icetwizzle2702]

Lasso please make an auto migrator for site stripe images

[@limpopoboy814]

What is the point of this from Amazon?

[@WPEagle]

Save them money I guess

[@thebikeracer]

How would this save Amazon money?

[@WPEagle]

@@thebikeracerbecause serving images uses bandwidth

[@HeritageMom]

Yes! I really want an auto updater please.

[@Lunaselenecreations]

Thanks, great info as always Alex! I too would love an auto updater from Lasso!

[@davec65]

Are there any issues with Amazon Associates if you just take your own photo?

[@WPEagle]

That’s fine although I don’t think you can add an affiliate link to the image

[@thebikeracer]

Sure you can. Just add the text link to the image. (I don’t think it’s against the T&C)

[@WPEagle]

I think that’s against tos

[@thebikeracer]

@@WPEagle If that's the case, how is it any different from what Lasso is doing? Lasso is grabbing the images via an API which isn't really any different than copy/paste - it's just done programatically. I'm not sure what the difference is, especially if Amazon is taking this functionality away. Both things can't be true. So frustrating really. At the end of the day, if we are only given a text link...we have to link from something whether it's text or an image.

[@petemiles2474]

​@@thebikeracer The difference is that when using the API, Amazon retains the ability to respond to product producer requests to remove or update product images when they wish to do so. The images selected via API would either stop displaying or be replaced with the latest default product image. When using copy/paste and uploading the image to the WP image library, Amazon and their suppliers do not have this ability. It would also be less obvious that the product URL no longer exists. Ultimately, this leads to outdated product information on websites not regularly updated, which is bad for everyone.

[@mattfeastonline]

Good video Alex!

[@tari3l328]

Great tool but to expensive for beginners... I begin with LeSecteur's Amazon Image extractor (similar to Lasso but less expensive)

[@joe77992]

it would be great if Lasso could make an auto integration link or tool!

[@WPEagle]

They have !

[@chucktrim1a11]

l would love the auto updater/ image duplicator tool from lasso, ask him to please continue forward with this... Someone needs to move forward with this, why not be the benchmark!!! Also, just started watching your videos Alex, followed you from Darrell, you are awesome!!!

[@kinzanews]

Great way of geting me informed😊hmmmm tell me how to get image for my affiliate website

[@WPEagle]

Personally, I just take them from Amazon but I don't link to Amazon with them. Be warned tho, this might get you in trouble :)

[@dinorossi6611]

Alex, great video... I was going to include this in my email to you .. but forgot. So, can we do the fixes you demoed in the video with a free version of Lasso? It seems to me that we are screw#d until January. Maybe it is better to utilize a third party software like Lasso so they keep up with the Amazon changes in the future through updates. Man, what a pain. But I am revamping my sites anyway so yeah. No need to rush on a reply to me. I wish you'd make a video on Backlink disowning and all that stuff... how is it done and so on. I am sure you will. And that video on your WP Eagle website rebuild using popcorn. I need that too. But Alexey style, step by step one :). Thanks Alex.

[@arzufeimova4276]

That Lasso Auto-Migration functionality seems super helpful! Would love it if the developers can do it for us!

[@WPEagle]

It’s ready! Go get it !

[@knotweedremovaltips]

Very much need the auto link from lasso. Cheers Alex

[@barsk76]

Maynnnnn we missed your videos. Where have you been broh!!!

[@WPEagle]

Life stuff. I’m back. Got lots of things lined up for you all

[@barsk76]

welcome back bro🤙🤙 @@WPEagle

[@ElwinMarlatt]

Would love to see the auto update tool. Looking forward to the laso video been playing with it a bit extremely power ull to for any affiliate

[@srobert1234]

I would love to have Lasso auto-fix my sitestripe images!

[@CarlGarside]

Just another restriction 😢

[@fredhodson5463]

With the time constraints that I have, I would love to have Lasso update tool. 👍👍👍

[@raju7695]

i want that tool.

[@WPEagle]

Get it!

[@Josh-qg6uu]

Need it badly, No time to manually change images over!!

[@theshortordercook5542]

Yes Lasso build it and we will come! $

[@nycroads]

This is not helpful. Basically, Amazon is cutting the small publishers loose and focusing exclusively on e-commerce affiliates.

[@WPEagle]

Do they even want affiliates any more?!

[@Qaiseosolutions]

Possible Reasons for Change: 1. Encouraging API Usage: 1.1 Amazon might want to promote the use of its Amazon Product Advertising API. 1.2 The API allows more customization for developers in creating product links and widgets. 2. Cost Reduction: 2.1 Removing SiteStripe images and text+images could be a cost-saving measure. 2.2 Hosting and serving images can be expensive. 3. Improving Performance: 3.1 Amazon may aim to enhance the performance of its affiliate program. 3.2 Removing images could lead to quicker loading times, improving user experience.

[@BarryLivingstone]

Yes we want it

[@sanchezmarketing]

Would love the auto-migration tool!

[@JBSalsa1]

Yes interested

[@cledob]

Need the auto-migrator!

[@claytonbenyou5252]

Yes please!

[@discovermetaldetecting]

......what are we going to get hit by next I wonder? Yes.....Lasso auto migrate sounds like an essential plugin!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, we would love the auto migrator update. Thanks for asking and showing us an alternative.

[@joannejensen4369]

Yes need this.👍🇨🇦

[@bizcraftzone]

Interestingly, everyone talks about Lasso, but Lasso has a 3/5 star rating...

[@dacoup5955]

200+ dollars just to use an affiliate image link? ... ridiculious, no way i'm paying that.

[@WPEagle]

It does some good analytics too 🙂

[@jaidenBenzz]

Thanks for sharing great information, Amazon Associate def not working, thanks for your knowledge through this video. June.1.2024

[@WPEagle]

what's not working?

[@ShaikhaInk]

Yes plz let them do this

[@pioneersmokehouseschannel]

that would be a great tool

[@GeoffLee-y2v]

Auto migrate = new Lasso customer!

[@CombatCLIPZZ955]

yes we want lasso auto migration

[@bhawnatheentertainer]

Yes....we do need the migratr

[@KoelnGuido]

THREE SALES! It’s so easy…

[@wastedtalentinc8007]

2023….. not impressed lol

[@darijus26]

Would love to see the auto-updating tool from Lasso!