Amazon Affiliate Marketing DO's and DONT's for Beginner Bloggers

[@TheSheApproach]

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[@anayelirodriguez8278]

Big question please help i just signed up and added my instagram i have been posting on my story my links and have been getting clicks but my instagram account is private should i switch to public instead??

[@robertmcreal1834]

I'm an English speaking immigrant living in Italy and find it hard to sell in Italy than to other countries that are English-speaking. Can I use my english language blog to apply as an Amazon Affiliate? I would be very grateful if this question is answered from a knowledgeable person like you.

[@GinasOnlineFinds]

I got an email from compliance and have learned alot today!! They also provided me with a list of 100's of words that are not allowed to be used. So they said the word "amazon" cannot be used anywhere! My previous name had that word in there so I had to change all of my names on the accounts I have. I was also told by one rep that you dont need to put the disclaimer next to EVERY link post, that the bio alone is good enough but another rep said a disclaimer has to be put next to EVERY link! Even something as simple as "commission earned" or "paid link". So thankful for these videos! So many rules that people may not be aware of.

[@TheSheApproach]

Usually one disclaimer per page will do - but thanks for sharing! Glad this was helpful and I'm sure your advice will be helpful for others reading it as well.

[@crystalviolet2711]

Wait. What do you mean that you can't use the word Amazon? How is that even possible?

[@GinasOnlineFinds]

@@crystalviolet2711 what I have found is, we’re definitely not allowed to add the title to thumbnails, or when, posting on other social media platforms, we shouldn’t have the word typed on any of the videos. I still save influencers doing this all the time, but those are supposedly red flags.

[@Your_Daily_Devotionals]

Could I put a disclosure within a Facebook post??? Or would I have to create a landing page/sales funnel?

[@Magic_Hands]

Must put everywhere along with buy now button brother.

[@tequila3569]

I’m so glad I’ve found you. I’m just beginning as an Amazon affiliate and I have no followers, no content and no website. I’m researching. Currently. Your blog and videos are the best, it’s like a one stop shop.

[@TheSheApproach]

Welcome abroad. Glad it was helpful!

[@patni67]

@@TheSheApproach “welcome aboard"🙂

[@Moneykingkevo]

Just start getting on Facebook Twitter and start blogging build global traffic with likes and impressions my advice is to build that up before joining Amazon so when you get monetized after them 3 sales the pressure basically go away and don't get confused them clicks can still be sales from the product you promoted through your website... build a social media pages up first then get a custom website build... good luck 💪🏼💯

[@amydiazhollis6642]

Yes!!! Finally someone who covers the rules and caveats! Thank you so much. I learned a lot!

[@TheSheApproach]

So glad to hear! Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@PurposeDrivenChannel]

I was thinking the same thing, knows Dos and Dont is important.

[@amandagleeson2625]

Thanks Ana, this is the BEST and most practical video I have seen about starting in the Amazon affiliate program. You saved me from making a lot of mistakes that probably would have seen me disqualified from the program, but I have now been accepted with my 3 qualified sales 😃

[@TheSheApproach]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your encouraging comment!

[@Evri500]

Where do you have your links please?

[@tammieneall2892]

I love your information. Thank you so much. I just want to confirm if I am selling a digital product I cannot have affiliate links in there, correct? Because it’s not public someone has to buy the digital product. Can you confirm?

[@RidaAyoub-Agha]

I clicked on this vid a couple hours before I applied for amazon affiliates, and it SAVED me. I was doing so much wrong and this taught me all I needed to know. Thanks so much

[@TheSheApproach]

Haha, so glad to hear that!

[@boyanzhelev5956]

No extra talk,just buisness! Love it!

[@TheSheApproach]

Thanks so much!

[@nicholebutler9534]

On my Amazon mobile account I cannot see where I can attach a link for my FIRST video?? I see the sitestripe for my PC but not mobile. Help :)

[@stevejoneswildwriter]

Excellent tips: you’ve saved me from some errors that would have got me kicked out for sure!

[@turtleflo_]

Just signed up for Amazon associates so this is super helpful. It was very hard to figure out the navigation in there. Thank you!

[@TheSheApproach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShonWilsonOfficial]

So this is the video that first led me to your Facebook group. And having been in the group for several weeks now, I realize how much I really just don't know about this. So I'm visiting this video again! I'm so glad it's up here. Thanks, Ana! Also.. completely unrelated... you are gorgeous!

[@TheSheApproach]

Thank you so much!! So glad you're finding value in the video and the group! And hope this will translate into loads of affiliate sales for you.

[@Antonina81]

Sooo munch strange rules, I am even afraid to start not to trow all my time for nothing if I make mistake & they banned me.

[@TheSheApproach]

There's a learning curve, but once you know the rules, it's so easy to get into a routine with creating content and sharing affiliate links. So don't worry!

[@BeatsbyNT]

Do you need to have two seperate Amazon affiliate accounts if you have links on your KZbin channel and Blog or it can be done from one account?

[@MusicintheCenter]

I'm new at affiliate marketing and found this video so helpful. I've saved it and will return as I begin walking this path. Thanks for such rich content!

[@SASQUATCHTHEORY]

Thank you for sharing and there isn't much information on how to do all of this. Like for example how do they want you to film the product in our videos or how are people posting it to their websites. Someone needs to do live chats on how to do things and answer questions for a fee. Thank you for the help

[@TheSheApproach]

Good point - I guess they want people to feature the physical products for that.

[@HealthyBusinessTech]

Thank you for this very clear list of do’s and don’ts - I thought I was pretty up to date on my understanding of their policies but I learned a few things from you. Much appreciated! ❤

[@TheSheApproach]

So glad this helped! Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@mdrn.activations]

Thank you for this video. It was exactly what I was looking for after being kicked out once already.

[@TheSheApproach]

So glad to hear! Hope you get approved this time around.

[@setszone]

Thanks Ana. Your videos are very helpful and the fact that you don't hide details, is a good approach.

[@TheSheApproach]

Thank you!

[@alamshaheer88]

Thank you so much for the video, I am watching it in 2024, and I will try to do the things that you mentioned and try to get rid of don'ts

[@TheSheApproach]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@raymondreddington7402]

This is wonderful and insightful. I just published my first book, and setup my affiliates profile for the first , so I am glad I know the rules before actually diving into it

[@HomeKeepingChannel]

You are brilliant - I have no idea about making money and your videos are so helpful to someone who in the 50 plus age gap now learning all these things. You explain things so fully. Have sub and will join your FB group too. Keep up the good work.

[@TheSheApproach]

Happy to help!

[@lakshanpeiris6]

Hi, can i use amazon product videos and images for promote that product in youtube.

[@TheSheApproach]

There isn't an easy way to add Amazon images or videos in your KZbin content, but I have seen people screen share and show products off that way.

[@sayakakondo]

Thanks for this video! I just started with my amazon affiliate, and you answered many of my questions!

[@TheSheApproach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AshPhoenixhok]

woah just got saved big time from being banned. I would have definitely done more than half of the donts if it weren't for you. Thanks!!!

[@Nine_Finger_Wrenching]

Oh wow. I think I need to redo everything Ive been working on the last two days. All my KZbin descriptions I think I may have misworded it.

[@piercedyouth]

Invaluable info, thank you so much. Brand new and have been trying to find all of this stuff out. Amazon really don't do a great job of telling you all of this stuff from what I can see which I find really odd!

[@TheSheApproach]

So so glad it helped! And I know right - took me years to find some of this stuff, and I've learned some the hard way haha.

[@JoeJacksonsBelt]

@@TheSheApproach Damn you're beautiful 😍 💕 ✨ can I cook for you while you teach me affilite marketing fair exchange 😉

[@angelajohnson7935]

I am a newbie and this video was perfect timing and very helpful. Thanks

[@TheSheApproach]

Yeyy - so happy to hear that!

[@KMoneytime]

Thanks for this video! That was A LOT of info I didn't know. A lof of bad practices I've seen people using, too.

[@TheSheApproach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Philippines888]

What about the photo? We can’t copy the photo from Amazon that we need to promote on a website?

[@TheSheApproach]

I have a full video tutorial on how you're allowed to share images here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWjOmqGbosaYe9ksi=ltKlucOJkoNR0bJS

[@idedobe]

I created a title "Popular products under $100", and added a list of products and links below it. Is this also a violation of the part of not being allowed to list prices?

[@TheSheApproach]

I think using a ballpark is fine, as long as you don't share the exact price of each product. If you wanted to include prices, you can do so by using a tool like Lasso for example - thesheapproach.com/lasso - as this is allowed to pull and update the price of the listings every 24 hours as requested by Amazon.

[@SlidellEsthetician]

So we can’t post to groups but you suggested that we post to your group.. how does that make sense?

[@DoctorNOS]

I’m in Amazon influencer. Can you help on that

[@TheSheApproach]

Sure! What do you need help with? I have a post with some useful info on being an Amazon Influencer on my website: thesheapproach.com/differences-amazon-affiliate-vs-influencer-program/.

[@DoctorNOS]

@@TheSheApproach thank you so much

[@karissasmalley4491]

That banging that kept happening in the background was jarring to me since I was listening with earbuds.

[@TheSheApproach]

Sorry about that! Working on getting the audio quality up.

[@ThePsychicStylist]

Incredibly helpful and fast! Thank you! I already sent 2 in an email so I'm so glad I learned not to do that again! So many rules but you made it easy to remember!

[@thesurvivalistcamp]

I actually love the sound of you, I just subscribed to hear you more because you're just gorgeous (respectfully)

[@fj.days0]

Thanks for this vides, and I would like to mention the mic 🎙️ is just perfect 👍🏼.

[@LiviaPewtress]

Thank you! I'm just learning about this and so grateful for your tips. I was about to make a big mistake :)

[@TheSheApproach]

So glad this helped!

[@jayvandenburgh855]

I could use some advice. I just built a niche Facebook for a localized market. I would like to add Amazon affiliate links to this page, but I understand I can only do this if the group is public and not private. I had hoped by being private I could avoid being hit by spammers. So that's one issue. For the second issue, keep in mind that this is a gardening-themed troup and I wish to promote certain seeds. How can I display an image of the item without violating any of Amazon's rules? Posting a link in a text file doesn't show an image of a tomato or pepper. Suggestions?

[@TheSheApproach]

Images get shown automatically in the preview for Facebook (and that's allowed), so your linked posts will have an image automatically. In terms of making the group public, you can turn on post approval so you have to manually approve new posts which will keep the spam at bay, or keep the group private and share links to public landing pages instead of direct Amazon links. I have a video on it about Pinterest, but applies to Facebook links too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWrNlJl-nd2kn6csi=Ft1Oe9q-crBXUFiX

[@absolutetenacity]

Some really great tips! I just joined your FB group!

[@TheSheApproach]

So glad this was helpful! And yey!! Looking forward to seeing you inside the community there.

[@absolutetenacity]

@@TheSheApproach Ana, is the Smart Blogging Approach FB Group still active?

[@TheSheApproach]

@@absolutetenacity Yes, it is!! I just manually approved you to join. Here's the direct link - facebook.com/groups/smartblogging/. Apologies for the wait. My VA usually allows people in each week.

[@richardvillanueva8907]

i just finished answering questions to join the group on fb

[@thesoundofeverything8023]

Suuuuper helpful! Wow! Im sorry for those who started without watching this video. So thank you. It seems the work required do not worth the profit .. but I am gonna go a bit further before discard the idea. Much luck to you all and tks Ana! Ur awesome!!!

[@TheSheApproach]

Thank you for watching!

[@berna_bookish]

Oh my gosh! Thanks so much ANA!! This video is super helpful!!

[@TheSheApproach]

I'm so glad!

[@dnartworksusa6648]

Thank you ! it was so informative ! and so clear and to the point.

[@adrianaerickson6428]

Thank you so much for your tips. I am new and just learning and don't have an account yet.and I will check it a video teaching how to register. ❤

[@Mmo2718success]

Just found your channel. Excellent, help me to understand more about Amazon. Big thanksss

[@TheSheApproach]

Thank you!!

[@fergus3116]

There is a feature on the amazon page to shorten yor link. I do this and three days later they ban me for it.

[@TheSheApproach]

You can use the Amazon generated shortened link - just no other link shorteners.

[@sidharthchawda]

Thank you, but you haven't mentioned regarding the amazon images. Can we import product images from amazon?

[@TheSheApproach]

You can use their site stripe and add their images to your blog via the HTML code they provide, or with the help of Amazon approved tools such as www.thesheapproach.com/lasso. But you are not able to screenshot or download images and use them as your own otherwise.

[@art.is.journey]

Thank you so much for this useful video! You gain a new subscriber☺

[@TheSheApproach]

Thank you so much!

[@RobertViani]

Halfway in and already I know this is the best Amazon Affiliate 101 video. Thanks and very well done!

[@TheSheApproach]

Wow, thank you so much! Hope you found it helpful.

[@edburnett4568]

Ana, thank you for this wonderful and insightful video. I'm just getting started and I consider this my kickstart. Thank you!

[@TheSheApproach]

Thank you, Ed! Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@bleswinjoy1942]

Are there any problems while sharing affiliate links to telegram public channels

[@TheSheApproach]

Hmm. Are those visible to non-users as well? If you need to have a telegram account to see them, it's not allowed.

[@JessicaGonzalez-kb1qh]

wow this video is overwhelming!!!!

[@afrorumsamplepacks]

For real like Amazon damn😅

[@monicafrancescangeli5260]

I appreciate this super helpful as I'm just starting out. :)

[@CaoYali]

We have a number of products on our amazon store and wrote the articles for the blogs now i want to learn that on which platform i want to do blogs as we don't have our company website

[@TheSheApproach]

Could you start a blogging platform on the side? I recommend a self-hosted Wordpress blog.

[@CaoYali]

@@TheSheApproach Sorry to disturb you again can you send me the link of the self-hosted wordpress blog🤝

[@CaoYali]

@@TheSheApproach Can you guide me how

[@KristiChildress]

I have a question for your Facebook group how do we share it in there without getting in trouble?

[@deanne2375]

So associates url referral link how do l get that or create it

[@Meliane13888]

Thank you!! This was such an amazing introduction to my startup!

[@TheSheApproach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikelillie2338]

If I put a link on a photo post on instagram, can it work like a hyperlink or do viewers have to copy and paste into their browser? If they copy and paste will amazing be able to track it??

[@TheSheApproach]

Still need help making your first 3 Amazon sales? Join my Facebook group for bloggers and participate in our monthly help thread: facebook.com/groups/smartblogging/.

[@ammadqureshi5061]

Wonderful video....One of few bloggers who always tell truth

[@ErikaTelfer-sx3sz]

Hi Ana, do you have advice on cloaking your storefront ID?

[@TheSheApproach]

@@ErikaTelfer-sx3sz What do you mean by that? You are now allowed to cloak or hide your auto-generated link, and that has to have your store ID in it to be viable.

[@da8675]

Thank you. I have 2 affiliate blog websites going on for 3 months now but have yet to make a sale. Therefore, I have joined the group hoping someone could help me achieve my first 3.

[@Karrokick]

Just applied to join your group. Hope I can make Amazon happy.

[@septem40]

Wow, thank you! This information is great.

[@SteveAllen-v2i]

Excellent Video, extremely useful, I will try some of your other products.

[@TheSheApproach]

Great to hear!

[@CSSRocks1]

That's crazy about friends and family. normally that's how a business starts! Thanks for the amazing information!

[@TheSheApproach]

That's true - but Amazon doesn't want people buying just to help you out strangely!

[@Esscapades]

This was very helpful, wish I watched this sooner. Thanks

[@alexandragonzalez8182]

how do you get the photos or videos of the product, and how do i set up the taxes thing and payment method?

[@TheSheApproach]

I have a video on how to grab the photos of the products here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIWqfop-gZl-Y80 For the tax step, you simply need to fill out a form from the settings page.

[@CortneyCostello-z4h]

I am a brand new affiliate. Are we allowed to text an affiliate link to a client of our business? Or must they click it from the website or social media only??

[@LifeAndShare99]

You are fantastic like always. Thanks so much

[@RajusVlogs-kp7ph]

Nicely explain and also you looked so pretty. Thanks for Share.

[@liftoffandtravel]

Really helpful video, good easy to follow sections and advice 🙂

[@claramatielo4874]

Hello, you didn’t talk about this , but doesn’t we need to have more than 500 folowers to share our link in social media?

[@TheSheApproach]

Nope - no minimum requirement. I joined with a blog that has no social media presence. As long as you have a website, you're good to go. Or in some cases, you can join as your platform of choice being a social media channel instead. But starting a blog is recommended!

[@joshandjillonthehill]

What if you got your Amazon associate for your blog but down the road your start a KZbin channel. Can you post a link for a product on KZbin directing them straight to Amazon or does it have to still direct them to your blog? 7:27

[@TheSheApproach]

Yes, you can. You might need to add your KZbin channel as an asset to your affiliate account, basically claiming that you will also share affiliate links on there.

[@joshandjillonthehill]

@@TheSheApproach thank you! I appreciate your feedback!

[@jorgernunez4329]

Excellent content, and you have excellent diction, thank you very much

[@TheSheApproach]

Thank you very much!

[@josephgarcia9076]

How do I get the image of the Amazon product to put in my blog review so that there they can click on a button to go to Amazon how do I obtain that picture

[@TheSheApproach]

I have a tutorial on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIWqfop-gZl-Y80.

[@CAMTechChris]

Ana, thank you for this video! Saved me a lot of trouble setting up my Affiliate account on KZbin.

[@TheSheApproach]

So so glad it helped!

[@artofnoly9754]

Tx for the inside oil.

[@geo4147]

just started and thanks, picked up some useful tips and will watch again

[@TheSheApproach]

Great to hear!

[@hamstermr.jeffrey5051]

Looks like I can learn a LOT from your content, therefore I just Subscribed! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@TheSheApproach]

Welcome aboard!

[@BibleTreasuresAndReviews]

Thank you very much! I'm so happy I found your video!😃

[@MotifMusicStudios]

This is just the video I was hoping for. Thank you.

[@TheSheApproach]

So glad to hear!

[@cassaundragirard7941]

So if you have a landing page and send that to your email list wouldn’t Amazon be able to track that they clicked off email to landing page then the Amazon store?

[@TheSheApproach]

Nope, and it doesn't matter. You are able to send what traffic you want to your blog pages, social media etc. But the Amazon link/product image needs to be on that page, and not behind any "online wall".

[@awaken_nation7]

Useful information. Thank you

[@rianovercash7121]

SO HELPFUL! ive had an account for 10 days and I'm so lost and overwhelmed!

[@TheSheApproach]

So glad this helped! Keep going with it.

[@arobertsonian]

How is it going

[@Sunnyside2424]

Can you share a link for the microphone you are using please

[@TheSheApproach]

It's the Rode NT-USB mike - amzn.to/44SaeXJ.

[@Djinnaat]

That's so confusing! If my family follows my SM and/or blog, they can't use my link if there is something they like?

[@TheSheApproach]

They can, but if Amazon sees they are in the same household or nearby, they won't pay you for those sales. It happens - so don't worry about it.

[@delash]

Interesting! I want to register for Amazon affiliate. Thank you for this interesting video

[@TheSheApproach]

Go for it! And so glad this video helped.

[@MsFefe1992]

How do I create a storefront for my affiliate program with amazon. Do I need to create an actual website outside of amazon?

[@TheSheApproach]

Only influencers get an Amazon based storefront. If you want to create something similar, you will need to build it on your own website and platform. I recommend a self-hosted website - I have a tutorial on how to build one here - thesheapproach.thrivecart.com/start-a-profitable-blog-course/ - and the free Elementor page builder (all drag and drop, and what I used to create my shop page).

[@yttech.7108]

Thank you so much for this useful content, I really enjoy this video!!

[@TheSheApproach]

You're so welcome!

[@BaddieInWellness]

Thank you Ana, my links are still showing not clickable I have done everything in the book and still are not clickable. I sent you a PM with the link can you take a look at it? I don’t know what to do anymore thanks!

[@professornugzen]

Thank you for being honest

[@abramarie]

Can we make short videos of a product we purchased and liked from Amazon and post that with a link? Is that ok?

[@TheSheApproach]

Yes, absolutely! You can also show the products in your videos or take your own photos of them, you just can't use Amazon's images (unless you go about the the right way).

[@jasperburchfield2028]

Amazon is getting rid of their banner ads. Can I make my own banner ads and link them to Amazon?

[@digitalmumlife1]

Super helpful thank you.

[@Someday-dm4hg]

So what if you start a blog, accumulate followers, those followers then use the amazon affiliate links in your blog to buy the product you are promoting in your blog...will amazon think you are somehow related to or friends with that person??

[@JiggyWiggyPuzzles]

My links are not showing up links. What am I doing wrong?

[@TheSheApproach]

Make sure you're logged into Amazon as a customer with the same email address you used for your affiliate account.

[@MikeHootner]

Great video thank you.

[@aysaryousef6076]

Can I promote a KZbin Comparison Video via Google ads, to let the buyers click on the amazon affiliate links in the description?

[@TheSheApproach]

Yes, you should be able to.

[@its_naturally_emani]

I'm all in. Young lady, I am so proud of you. Thank you for setting up such amazing helpful content. It is so helpful.

[@TheSheApproach]

Thank you!

[@MariaKlann]

Thanks for the great information! What do you think of the videos made for youtube that are in ESPANGLISH? Do you have any video that talk about it?

[@JarOfLooseScrews]

Really appreciate the clear breakdown and advice, many thanks!

[@TheSheApproach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crand20033]

It too complicated and too hard so I won't attempt it. I would lose money just on the fees involved to start.

[@Matlinks-S]

Thanks ma, I have learnt alot... from Zambia

[@marmaro123]

Hi! Thank you for your video! However, I still have one question about posting images. Is it allowed to take image from amazon change the background of it, make it more unique and post on Pinterest with affiliate link?

[@TheSheApproach]

The answer is still no, you can't download photos and edit them. You're better off trying to take your own photos, or using stock photos. But technically, photos that are edited, are harder to track down by Amazon.

[@Your_Daily_Devotionals]

Could I use that disclosure on a Facebook post with my affiliate link? Or what? I have to use a landing page/ sales funnel in order to have the commission disclosure?

[@TheSheApproach]

Nope - you don't need a landing page for the disclosure specifically. The disclosure just needs to be put on the same page/platform as the actual affiliate link.