Amazon - 3 Strikes You're OUT! Alternatives? 11/21/2023
First of all, thank you to all who are suggesting using Lasso as the alternative... but what Amazon keeps doing still p....... me off! We work hard, and they keep changing the links. As many of you may know, Amazon has done this before.
They encouraged us to use Native Ads, which we did. They encouraged us to use Site Stripe, which we did. Now, they want us to use the API but will throttle affiliates.... taking the traffic, but not paying Affiliates? Truly? They can kiss my royal..... This, for me, is strike three.
Reliable Alternatives?
LASSO: (GetLasso.co) Yes, it's $39 a month or cheaper if you pay annually. Yes, this is a good alternative, and I think $39 is worth trying it out - especially NOW. Like RIGHT NOW. Why not use the season'straffic to test it out? ...Yes, it has Amazon links, so while you're establishing affiliations with other companies, you won't be "THROTTLED" and taken advantage of by a company that clearly does not appreciate its affiliates.
IMPACT: (Impact.com) I went to Impact, got approved for some, including SAAKA Sportswear, but some of those links are not working. So, I just wrote to them to find out what is wrong there. ...Obviously, if the links are not working... why use them? So, I may be deleting my account as I continue to search for reliability.
LINKSHARE: (Linkshare.com) I have a very old (2007?) account - prior to them being affiliated with Rakuten. I will be dusting it off and will try to get back any good graces that may be there... or will re-apply.
COMMISSION JUNCTION: (cj.com) My account password is not recognized. More than likely, my old account has been purged. ...
MARKETHEALTH: (MarketHealth.com) Apparently, my account has been purged, so I'll have to re-apply if Lasso doesn't work out or if Linkshare doesn't have all that I'm looking for...
Seeing that I did use Amazon as the main "go-to" Affiliate hub... because they simply have everything and it WAS easier. I would much rather have just one centralized hub... maybe two at most. I will have to check my worn and torn little notebook for any other sites that I had joined long ago. But... I think I'm going with Lasso and re-applying to Linkshare! Although I do like the centralized hub with only one place to go, going to two is not soooo baaaaad... And, I won't be relying on BOZO or his link games anymore.
So, I'm hoping Lasso and Linkshare will cover much, if not all of the products that I feature. I have to check them both out to see who else they carry, but for now... "it's a yes from me."
In the meantime, if anyone knows of any other newer RELIABLE Affiliate site that allows for deep linking to specific products WITH PICTURES, please share!
~To Your Success!
~MMH (aka, Toni)
Recent Comments
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Hi Toni,
I just signed up for Lasso yesterday, it looks like a great plugin.
However, in order to be a part of their migration tool which automatically migrates Amazon Sitestripe images over to lasso, you need to sign up for their yearly plan.
It’s definitely expensive and the last thing I wanted to spend my money on especially this time of year!
I am an affiliate with other programs such as Etsy (Awin) and they value and treat their associates with respect!
Well, I'm going to install Lasso Lite via the WP Plug-in page. It does have the import option, for free. I want to see if it works... So, I'll be baaaaaak....
Had a look at Lasso - looks very neat and top class. I assume your traffic numbers justify paying this extra cost.
🌟 Nellya
Right now, no. I have been neglecting my sites for personal reasons as I take care of my mom...multiple operations, etc. I have been working on them for a few weeks now to get back into it, but now the change! Yes, I do expect my sites to generate money. But, again, why give BOZO ANY of my Christmas traffic? Many of my text and image links are not even working correctly... so I'm not really sure if Amazon is waiting for Dec 31st. The text and image pictures are not showing! Therefore, I no longer trust them! I don't trust their numbers, I don't trust the charts... I don't trust the earnings... Nope, I learned my lesson. And, when I do switch to another hub, and I do generate sales and earnings prior to Christmas, then I will know for sure that Amazon has been throttling much more and for much longer than I had suspected. ...and yes, I have been suspecting for a long while now.
I totally hear you. Other options such as Linkshare and CJ will likely generate higher payouts for you. Looking forward to reading more about it!
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I know what you mean, Toni! That's why I never became an Amazon Affiliate!
Jeff