Amazon Commissions - Info for New to Amazon Affiliates

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Hi Folks,

If you are a recently new Amazon affiliate, or deciding whether or not to promote Amazon products, I’d like to share with you one of the features of Amazon that does not apply to all affiliate programs.

I’ve had an Amazon affiliate account for a number of years but in spite of the length of time, the commissions I earn are quite low. Sometimes they are less than a dollar per item, or maybe up to $1.50. This is due to the products I promote, which are for small dogs.

Being an Amazon affiliate works quite well for me, although sometimes it lags a little and my mind goes off on a tangent of questions. Should I or, should I not! Of course I always remain with Amazon due to having received some very nice cheques in the mail.

Anyway today I was pleasantly surprised when I looked at my account to find that my most recent daily earnings reached double figures. Please don’t get too excited, but it seems a long time since I had similar earnings on any one day.

The figure is $13.63 and how did that happen? Well that is the interesting part of being an Amazon affiliate.


Someone who clicked on an Amazon affiliate link on my website decided to go beyond the usual dog products. Not only did they purchase some doggy items, they also purchased 3 pairs of shoes.


Of course the purchases could have been made by more than one visitor. But, I don’t think so.

To my way of thinking, these purchases tell a story.

For instance, if you own a dog, whatever the size – big or small – you will need to walk your dog. Sometimes you need a car harness for this pet. So, when making a purchase of a new leash and car harness, is it not a good time to purchase some quality walking shoes? It’s no good having the best harness for the pet and an ineffective pair of walking shoes. To my way of thinking, the leash and the shoes go together.

That is the story as I see it.

And how does that apply to you?

Well, when you decide on Amazon products to promote, if your website allows, you can promote products related to your niche.

But, even if your website doesn’t allow for promoting related products, please be aware that visitors who click on your affiliate link will search your site for other products. And that is why Amazon affiliate works for me.

This is not my first experience of different products being purchased. But, when that happened today, I thought it worthwhile sharing.

Hang in there with your Amazon affiliate account. You will make money! Choose your niche carefully and you will do well.

Finally, my website is old and has not received any attention this year. Just imagine what it could do if I were to spend time improving this website.

More food for thought!



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Thanks a lot for sharing.... May I ask you is there any other affiliate site offering commission for the purchase of other products or its only Amazon doing that.

Paul, to my knowledge, it is only Amazon that offers that option
However, there are so many large affiliate sites such as Walmart, Ebay and others, the names I can't recall. If you are interested, it is certainly worthwhile asking in the WA community. I'm sure there will be members who know the answer to your question.

All the best :)

Thanks a lot Madam...

Wow! I'm happy to know that Valerie!

Congrats to you!

Much more coming!

Thanks very much Louisa.

I'm sure there's more on the way, particularly when I take time to improve and update my website.

Cheers :)

hi Valerie,
That's a great point, find products that can compliment each other. Thanks for sharing. ;0)

My pleasure, Antonio.
Thanks so much for your comment.

Best wishes :)
Valerie

It’s neat that we can earn $$ on other items being purchased :)

It certainly is neat, Kristy.
Some people have earned really large commissions from unexpected purchases.
It just might be one of us, next time!

All the best :)

That has happened to me, too, Valerie.

I've had a visitor click an Amazon affiliate link on my gardening website and they ended up purchasing a set of kitchen spoons, ladles, and colanders. Go figure!

Another visitor recently clicked through on one of my greenhouse reviews and purchased a completely different greenhouse - that I had not reviewed - on Amazon.

Of course, in both cases, I got the commission!

Great stuff!

Jim

That's fantastic, Bob.
Well done, and thanks for sharing.
Here's hoping similar happenings soon eventuate :)

All the best :)

Valerie

Little by little, you're getting there!

Slowly does the job Robert.
Thanks very much for your comment :)

Hey Valerie, I've recently joined Amazon affiliate program and it's good to know more about benefit of choosing it as my affiliate network. Thanks for sharing your experience and congrats for achieving double digit success!

Thank you very much Priya.
Although a small success it's a pleasure to share and if helps someone, all the better..

Best wishes :)
Valerie

I love the idea, of having other related projects!
My, mind, was just thinking, books, only.
Thanks, for this, Valerie!
Barb

Thank you Barb.
You're very welcome and I hope this helps you develop a profitable Amazon website :)
Valerie

Yum yum.....I'm not an affiliate yet, but your experience is a good reason to do so. I wasn't aware of that. Thanks.
Debbie

Thanks Debbie.
It took me a while to get commissions from Amazon, but I'm happy with how it works for me now.
Best wishes with Amazon when you do start your affiliate account :)

Hi Valerie!

Congrats on your double digit success!

I have had a similar thing happen. Someone used one of my links, bought a product I recommended and also bought a $3,000 drone.

Totally unrelated to my niche but I'll take the referral!!

Wow!! That really is success, Howard.
Here's to many more like that :)

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