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hello everyone!
Hope you are all enjoying your websites and current projects, hoping to get some help today understanding something with being an Amazon affiliate.
Here is the screenshot of the email I received today that I need some assistance deciphering.
Hey Ashley,
Where do you see that Amazon made such a statement as only those living in the US qualify as an affiliate of Amazon?
Being a Canadian myself, and having received the same announcement, I saw no such statement anywhere like you have claimed to have read.
Once you click the link that was offered in that email, you'll see a short list of changes that Amazon is legally bound to notify all affiliates of.
Hope you find this helpful.
Hi Triblu, I was referring the the screenshot I attached (in reply comment thread under my post), I had a hard time deciphering the message and thought maybe it meant as Canadians we are no longer part of the Associate Program, I'm glad you interpreted differently. Thank you for your response!
okay this is what I was referring to m,ore specifically, if I click on "whats changed" this is the message:
Associates Operating Agreement – What’s Changed
Here are all of the updates we will make to the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement and Program Policies effective November 1, 2024:
We have:
Added a section on our upcoming Creator Ads Boost program. This program is designed to provide additional earning opportunities for influencers in our Amazon Influencer Program (AIP). This program is currently only available to influencers in the US.
Specified that creators cannot accept compensation in exchange for posting a customer review on product detail pages in accordance with Amazon’s Community Guidelines.
Clarified that data provided to creators in connection with the Associates Program should only be used for performance monitoring purposes.
Added language to allow Amazon to contact creators via SMS and push.
So I was referring to the first section but I guess that means we cannot be apart of the Creator Ads Boost Program. I hope that is all it is referring to.
"This program is currently only available to influencers in the US."
Yes, that is exactly what is being stated and NOT that other countries cannot be an affiliate.
Am guessing that some fraudulent reviews have been posted too, given the warning on not "...accepting compensation in exchange for posting a customer review on product detail pages..."
When people try to 'game' the system, companies have to plug holes in their wording of agreements... and that is ALL that Amazon is doing with their latest announcement.
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Please help me understand the changes november st with amazon associates ?
hello everyone!
Hope you are all enjoying your websites and current projects, hoping to get some help today understanding something with being an Amazon affiliate.
You will need to click on the what's Changed link and make sure your website is still compliant with the Amazon Terms, likely it is. This notice is not a pink slip from their program just a rules update. Also Amazon typically if you do become not qualified which is generally fro low to no sales over a set period of time you can apply again and just update your ads.
Associates Operating Agreement – What’s Changed
Here are all of the updates we will make to the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement and Program Policies effective November 1, 2024:
We have:
Added a section on our upcoming Creator Ads Boost program. This program is designed to provide additional earning opportunities for influencers in our Amazon Influencer Program (AIP). This program is currently only available to influencers in the US.
Specified that creators cannot accept compensation in exchange for posting a customer review on product detail pages in accordance with Amazon’s Community Guidelines.
Clarified that data provided to creators in connection with the Associates Program should only be used for performance monitoring purposes.
Added language to allow Amazon to contact creators via SMS and push.
So I was referring to the first section but I guess that means we cannot be apart of the Creator Ads Boost Program. I hope that is all it is referring to.
"This program is currently only available to influencers in the US."
THank you for your response :)
Here is the screenshot of the email I received today that I need some assistance deciphering.
Hey Ashley,
Where do you see that Amazon made such a statement as only those living in the US qualify as an affiliate of Amazon?
Being a Canadian myself, and having received the same announcement, I saw no such statement anywhere like you have claimed to have read.
Once you click the link that was offered in that email, you'll see a short list of changes that Amazon is legally bound to notify all affiliates of.
Hope you find this helpful.
Hi Triblu, I was referring the the screenshot I attached (in reply comment thread under my post), I had a hard time deciphering the message and thought maybe it meant as Canadians we are no longer part of the Associate Program, I'm glad you interpreted differently. Thank you for your response!
okay this is what I was referring to m,ore specifically, if I click on "whats changed" this is the message:
Associates Operating Agreement – What’s Changed
Here are all of the updates we will make to the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement and Program Policies effective November 1, 2024:
We have:
Added a section on our upcoming Creator Ads Boost program. This program is designed to provide additional earning opportunities for influencers in our Amazon Influencer Program (AIP). This program is currently only available to influencers in the US.
Specified that creators cannot accept compensation in exchange for posting a customer review on product detail pages in accordance with Amazon’s Community Guidelines.
Clarified that data provided to creators in connection with the Associates Program should only be used for performance monitoring purposes.
Added language to allow Amazon to contact creators via SMS and push.
So I was referring to the first section but I guess that means we cannot be apart of the Creator Ads Boost Program. I hope that is all it is referring to.
"This program is currently only available to influencers in the US."
Yes, that is exactly what is being stated and NOT that other countries cannot be an affiliate.
Am guessing that some fraudulent reviews have been posted too, given the warning on not "...accepting compensation in exchange for posting a customer review on product detail pages..."
When people try to 'game' the system, companies have to plug holes in their wording of agreements... and that is ALL that Amazon is doing with their latest announcement.
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Hi there,
I signed up as an Amazon associate over 7 years ago and when I first got into it I was using Native Ads and there were lots of banner options for many of thei
I think she is a Robot Brain. A nice robot. But one that gets confused sometimes.
Its okay I get confused ALOT. This whole post it proof 😅
Hi,
You can only use the text links now, that can be found in the top left hand corner of an Amazon search page.
When you enter a text link onto a page it opens up as a picture, so that is like a banner ad for a particular product.
Regards
Brian
I see the text links but no picture comes up. Someone else responded below that posters are gone, so that answers that part. Just not sure of the ideal way to use these text links. I was uploading my own picture online then attaching a link. I will text this on a page to see if a picture comes up. I had posted in in block editor and was only seeing the link. I'll try a few more times.... Thank you for your response.
Hi Diane
I'm struggling to figure out how to have an image appear with a text link. I feel like I'm missing something simple?
The option to use Amazon images through the SiteStripe bar was also removed last year.
The only way to use them now, is to apply for their API, but to do that you need to have met your initial sales target of 3 sales in 180 days, plus at least 1 sale in the last 30 days.
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Did amazon stop allowing associates to use posters?
Hi there,
I signed up as an Amazon associate over 7 years ago and when I first got into it I was using Native Ads and there were lots of banner options for many of thei
I think she is a Robot Brain. A nice robot. But one that gets confused sometimes.
Its okay I get confused ALOT. This whole post it proof 😅
Hi,
You can only use the text links now, that can be found in the top left hand corner of an Amazon search page.
When you enter a text link onto a page it opens up as a picture, so that is like a banner ad for a particular product.
Regards
Brian
I see the text links but no picture comes up. Someone else responded below that posters are gone, so that answers that part. Just not sure of the ideal way to use these text links. I was uploading my own picture online then attaching a link. I will text this on a page to see if a picture comes up. I had posted in in block editor and was only seeing the link. I'll try a few more times.... Thank you for your response.
Hi Diane
I'm struggling to figure out how to have an image appear with a text link. I feel like I'm missing something simple?
The option to use Amazon images through the SiteStripe bar was also removed last year.
The only way to use them now, is to apply for their API, but to do that you need to have met your initial sales target of 3 sales in 180 days, plus at least 1 sale in the last 30 days.
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Hello everyone
I'm trying not to go nutty here. I'm trying to do something I've done at least a dozen times in Block Editor and today for some reason it just won't let
Hi everyone problem solved. Weirdest thing though.
I reached out to Site support because another problem was that my website was super slow.
they responded with the following:
22 hrs ago:
Hi Ashley,
We found that your website is hosted on an old server class. If you want, we can move your website to our new server class, which has an updated PHP version. Once moved, there will be a short period of time when image uploads may not work. This is due to the fact that your domain is being moved to an entirely new server and that change needs to propagate throughout the internet. In most cases, this takes a few hours, but it can take up to 24 hours.
Also, please note that there is a possibility that some themes/plugins may face PHP compatibility issues with the latest PHP8 upgrade, which could bring your website down. And, if any problem occurs, then we will need to disable the themes/plugins to resolve the issue.
So, please confirm if you wish to move your website to the latest PHP8 server.
-----------------------------
So I agreed to let them place my website on the new server - and guess what? I am able to embed youtube videos again.
I do not comprehend what the issue was being on the old server. As I would embed YouTube videos in the past. But anyways my problem is resolved.
Thank you all who reached out to help.
Just a quick question to TheAbiePPus. Are you human? or AI ? Not trying to be rude just curious. You seem to be everywhere at once.
Thanks again everyone it can be frustrating when you can't fix something and I always appreciate the responses.
Ashley
I am glad you have it resolved. Woohoo! It deserves a little dance...
Keep succeeding, Ashley!
Abie
(Honestly, you've hurt my feelings :P) Lmao
Also, I know exactly where that is coming from, lololol.
==
On a different note, I am developing an AI chatbot called 'Aibe.' Since you asked, I hope my efforts will one day materialize.
Does it allow embedding at the source?
Some troubleshooting tips
Invalid URL
Browser Extensions or Ad Blockers
Theme or Plugin Conflicts
JavaScript Errors:
Right-click on the page, select "Inspect," then go to the "Console" tab to look for errors.
Clear Cache
WordPress Settings:
Ensure that embedding is not disabled in your WordPress settings.
Go to Settings > Media and check if embeds have any restrictions.
Kyle's How to Embed a Youtube Video into Your Website Abie
Thank you I tried all this but still it did not work.
I was even having trouble with updating Wordpress and my site taking a long time to load in the dashboard so I wrote Site Support and they responded with this: (Maybe this is the problem?)
22 hrs ago:
Hi Ashley,
We found that your website is hosted on an old server class. If you want, we can move your website to our new server class, which has an updated PHP version. Once moved, there will be a short period of time when image uploads may not work. This is due to the fact that your domain is being moved to an entirely new server and that change needs to propagate throughout the internet. In most cases, this takes a few hours, but it can take up to 24 hours.
Also, please note that there is a possibility that some themes/plugins may face PHP compatibility issues with the latest PHP8 upgrade, which could bring your website down. And, if any problem occurs, then we will need to disable the themes/plugins to resolve the issue.
So, please confirm if you wish to move your website to the latest PHP8 server.
I'm scared to do this move to the new server though as recently a couple of months ago I messed up my homepage by trying to add something to the menu Site support did a backup for me but then I lost three months of data. They repaired it but it took them a month and a half and then I had to re-add all my photos. Maybe I was moved to an old server during that repair. And they said they had to re code a bunch of stuff so everything might get really messed up again if they move me?
If you still have issues going forward and cannot resolve them, I will proceed with their solution.
I cannot make that decision for you; you would want to weigh your options before proceeding.
I realize this response may not be sufficient or helpful enough. But I appreciate your notes.
Abie
Hey Ashley,
When you uploaded your video to YouTube, check to see if you left it set to Private. If so, simply go to Edit and change it to Unlisted or Public, which ever you wish.
Unlisted will set your video so that you can embed it on your website but it will NOT be found in searches in YouTube or online.
Public will set your video so that it can be embedded AND found online and in YouTube searches.
Hope you find this helpful.
I did check and I did mark the video as PUBLIC, so this is not the issue. I am going a bit nutty why it will not let me embed the video. Thank you
Some troubleshooting tips
Invalid URL
Browser Extensions or Ad Blockers
Theme or Plugin Conflicts
JavaScript Errors:
Right-click on the page, select "Inspect," then go to the "Console" tab to look for errors.
Clear Cache
WordPress Settings:
Ensure that embedding is not disabled in your WordPress settings.
Go to Settings > Media and check if embeds have any restrictions.
Abie
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Did something change with adding youtube videos in block editor?
Hello everyone
I'm trying not to go nutty here. I'm trying to do something I've done at least a dozen times in Block Editor and today for some reason it just won't let
Hi everyone problem solved. Weirdest thing though.
I reached out to Site support because another problem was that my website was super slow.
they responded with the following:
22 hrs ago:
Hi Ashley,
We found that your website is hosted on an old server class. If you want, we can move your website to our new server class, which has an updated PHP version. Once moved, there will be a short period of time when image uploads may not work. This is due to the fact that your domain is being moved to an entirely new server and that change needs to propagate throughout the internet. In most cases, this takes a few hours, but it can take up to 24 hours.
Also, please note that there is a possibility that some themes/plugins may face PHP compatibility issues with the latest PHP8 upgrade, which could bring your website down. And, if any problem occurs, then we will need to disable the themes/plugins to resolve the issue.
So, please confirm if you wish to move your website to the latest PHP8 server.
-----------------------------
So I agreed to let them place my website on the new server - and guess what? I am able to embed youtube videos again.
I do not comprehend what the issue was being on the old server. As I would embed YouTube videos in the past. But anyways my problem is resolved.
Thank you all who reached out to help.
Just a quick question to TheAbiePPus. Are you human? or AI ? Not trying to be rude just curious. You seem to be everywhere at once.
Thanks again everyone it can be frustrating when you can't fix something and I always appreciate the responses.
Ashley
I am glad you have it resolved. Woohoo! It deserves a little dance...
Keep succeeding, Ashley!
Abie
(Honestly, you've hurt my feelings :P) Lmao
Also, I know exactly where that is coming from, lololol.
==
On a different note, I am developing an AI chatbot called 'Aibe.' Since you asked, I hope my efforts will one day materialize.
Does it allow embedding at the source?
Some troubleshooting tips
Invalid URL
Browser Extensions or Ad Blockers
Theme or Plugin Conflicts
JavaScript Errors:
Right-click on the page, select "Inspect," then go to the "Console" tab to look for errors.
Clear Cache
WordPress Settings:
Ensure that embedding is not disabled in your WordPress settings.
Go to Settings > Media and check if embeds have any restrictions.
Kyle's How to Embed a Youtube Video into Your Website Abie
Thank you I tried all this but still it did not work.
I was even having trouble with updating Wordpress and my site taking a long time to load in the dashboard so I wrote Site Support and they responded with this: (Maybe this is the problem?)
22 hrs ago:
Hi Ashley,
We found that your website is hosted on an old server class. If you want, we can move your website to our new server class, which has an updated PHP version. Once moved, there will be a short period of time when image uploads may not work. This is due to the fact that your domain is being moved to an entirely new server and that change needs to propagate throughout the internet. In most cases, this takes a few hours, but it can take up to 24 hours.
Also, please note that there is a possibility that some themes/plugins may face PHP compatibility issues with the latest PHP8 upgrade, which could bring your website down. And, if any problem occurs, then we will need to disable the themes/plugins to resolve the issue.
So, please confirm if you wish to move your website to the latest PHP8 server.
I'm scared to do this move to the new server though as recently a couple of months ago I messed up my homepage by trying to add something to the menu Site support did a backup for me but then I lost three months of data. They repaired it but it took them a month and a half and then I had to re-add all my photos. Maybe I was moved to an old server during that repair. And they said they had to re code a bunch of stuff so everything might get really messed up again if they move me?
If you still have issues going forward and cannot resolve them, I will proceed with their solution.
I cannot make that decision for you; you would want to weigh your options before proceeding.
I realize this response may not be sufficient or helpful enough. But I appreciate your notes.
Abie
Hey Ashley,
When you uploaded your video to YouTube, check to see if you left it set to Private. If so, simply go to Edit and change it to Unlisted or Public, which ever you wish.
Unlisted will set your video so that you can embed it on your website but it will NOT be found in searches in YouTube or online.
Public will set your video so that it can be embedded AND found online and in YouTube searches.
Hope you find this helpful.
I did check and I did mark the video as PUBLIC, so this is not the issue. I am going a bit nutty why it will not let me embed the video. Thank you
Some troubleshooting tips
Invalid URL
Browser Extensions or Ad Blockers
Theme or Plugin Conflicts
JavaScript Errors:
Right-click on the page, select "Inspect," then go to the "Console" tab to look for errors.
Clear Cache
WordPress Settings:
Ensure that embedding is not disabled in your WordPress settings.
Go to Settings > Media and check if embeds have any restrictions.
Abie
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Hello Everyone,
My theme is WooComerce Storefront as my main website is a bookstore, so my homepage shows "Newest in" Products and then there are categories for shoppin
can you add blockd to your home page - if so then there is a query loop block where you can actually have posts linked to...
there are plugins for better post queries and the main query loop is not that brilliant...
or you could design columns with links to your categories with images....
with the block editor - as long as you can edit your home page - you can do whatever you want to....
How can I create latest posts section on my homepage?
Hello Everyone,
My theme is WooComerce Storefront as my main website is a bookstore, so my homepage shows "Newest in" Products and then there are categories for shoppin
can you add blockd to your home page - if so then there is a query loop block where you can actually have posts linked to...
there are plugins for better post queries and the main query loop is not that brilliant...
or you could design columns with links to your categories with images....
with the block editor - as long as you can edit your home page - you can do whatever you want to....
Hi Everyone, Hoping for a helping hand!
I'm posting an article on my niche website and would like to add a WA banner between the post's content.
I've done this
You cAan see the example below of how it was done :)
Also check out this resource
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/beginners-guide-on-how-to-add-a-link-in-wordpress/#linkhtml
Hey Ashley,
I'm wondering if you've done the same thing as I have before...
Do you use the AdBlocker addon in your browser?
If you do, then you'll need to preview your page in another browser to see the banner.
I've done this soooo many times now that it ain't funny... and yet... LOL, I still end up doing it.
So... if you use the Firefox browser and that has the AdBlocker addon installed, use the Opera browser to check out your page to make sure the alignment, etc., is the way you want it to look.
Hope you find this helpful.
I sorted it! I wasn't selecting that "+" sybol to find the "custom HTLM" selection. Thank you
Once your website is live, you will have an image file, so you grab an image from you computer and import it over.
why not just add a custom html block and copy/paste the html for the banner....
you can then preview the html to see what it is going to look like...
That is exactly what Ive been doinng, I paste it "edit HTML", but when I view it.....nothing, no banner
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How do I add a wa banner in block editor?
Hi Everyone, Hoping for a helping hand!
I'm posting an article on my niche website and would like to add a WA banner between the post's content.
I've done this
You cAan see the example below of how it was done :)
Also check out this resource
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/beginners-guide-on-how-to-add-a-link-in-wordpress/#linkhtml
Hey Ashley,
I'm wondering if you've done the same thing as I have before...
Do you use the AdBlocker addon in your browser?
If you do, then you'll need to preview your page in another browser to see the banner.
I've done this soooo many times now that it ain't funny... and yet... LOL, I still end up doing it.
So... if you use the Firefox browser and that has the AdBlocker addon installed, use the Opera browser to check out your page to make sure the alignment, etc., is the way you want it to look.
Hope you find this helpful.
I sorted it! I wasn't selecting that "+" sybol to find the "custom HTLM" selection. Thank you
Once your website is live, you will have an image file, so you grab an image from you computer and import it over.
why not just add a custom html block and copy/paste the html for the banner....
you can then preview the html to see what it is going to look like...
That is exactly what Ive been doinng, I paste it "edit HTML", but when I view it.....nothing, no banner
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You will need to click on the what's Changed link and make sure your website is still compliant with the Amazon Terms, likely it is. This notice is not a pink slip from their program just a rules update. Also Amazon typically if you do become not qualified which is generally fro low to no sales over a set period of time you can apply again and just update your ads.
Associates Operating Agreement – What’s Changed
Here are all of the updates we will make to the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement and Program Policies effective November 1, 2024:
We have:
Added a section on our upcoming Creator Ads Boost program. This program is designed to provide additional earning opportunities for influencers in our Amazon Influencer Program (AIP). This program is currently only available to influencers in the US.
Specified that creators cannot accept compensation in exchange for posting a customer review on product detail pages in accordance with Amazon’s Community Guidelines.
Clarified that data provided to creators in connection with the Associates Program should only be used for performance monitoring purposes.
Added language to allow Amazon to contact creators via SMS and push.
So I was referring to the first section but I guess that means we cannot be apart of the Creator Ads Boost Program. I hope that is all it is referring to.
"This program is currently only available to influencers in the US."
THank you for your response :)