How to Properly Disclose Affiliate Links (Amazon Associates)
Published on September 1, 2025
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As an Amazon affiliate, you may earn commissions when readers buy through your links. It’s super important to be open about this, both for trust and to follow the law.
How to Properly Disclose Affiliate Links (Amazon Associates)
What You Need to Know
FTC rules require you to clearly state your affiliate relationship. Phrases like “This post contains affiliate links” or “I may earn a commission” are enough .
Amazon requires this line
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”
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This must appear clearly on your site .
Where to Disclose
Near each affiliate link, such as directly beside them or in the first paragraph .
Site-wide, in places like your footer, About page, or sidebar .
On social media, include easy-to-understand tags like #ad or #PaidLink. However, keep in mind that hashtags alone may not satisfy FTC rules—you may still need a short statement .
Why It Matters
- Builds trust with your audience.
- Protects you from legal issues and account suspension.
Question for you
How do you include your Amazon disclosure on your blog posts so that it’s both compliant and viewer-friendly? Let us know—thanks!
– Paul
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