Notes on Amazon Associates Program Strategy

Introduction

• Presented by Anna, an expert in affiliate marketing and blogging strategies.
• Focus on how to effectively share Amazon affiliate links to earn commissions.

Amazon's Rules for Affiliates

• Prohibited Sharing Locations:
  • Emails
  • eBooks
  • PDFs
  • Private communities or conversations
• Allowed Sharing Locations: Need to identify effective strategies for promoting products without violating Amazon's rules.

Top 10 Places to Share Amazon Affiliate Links

1. Blog Content

• Best place to share affiliate links.
• Strategy: Create content that solves specific problems (e.g., how-to articles).
  • Example: A post about removing ticks from dogs with product recommendations embedded.
• Formats to Use: Text links, images.
• Recommendation: Start a self-hosted WordPress blog for full control.

2. Gift Guides/Product Comparisons

• These types of posts convert well due to user intent to buy.
• Examples: Best French press coffee makers.
• Specificity in recommendations enhances conversion rates (e.g., gifts for specific dog breeds).

3. Resource Pages or Libraries

• Organize products mentioned across various posts for easy access.
• Example: Create a favorites page using Elementor plugin.

4. Website Menu

• Add resource pages to main website menu for easy navigation.

5. Blog Sidebar

• High visibility area for affiliate links.
• Use banners or direct links to promote products or resource pages.

6. YouTube Video Descriptions

• Include Amazon affiliate links in video descriptions using Amazon's site stripe for clean links.
• Tip: Organize links by content topic and mention products in the video to encourage clicks.

7. YouTube Comments

• Pin comments that include affiliate links to ensure visibility.
• Keep links relevant to the video content.

8. YouTube Channel Links

• Utilize channel homepage to include links to resource/shop pages.

9. Public Social Media Profiles and Posts

• Share links through public accounts (Instagram bios, TikTok profiles, etc.).
• Use tools like Linktree to manage multiple links.

10. Public Groups or Forums

• Share links in public Facebook groups, being mindful of rules against promotion.
• Offer value by answering questions and linking to relevant blog posts instead of direct product links.

Conclusion

• Key Takeaway: Focus on providing valuable content that helps the audience make informed decisions rather than spamming links.
• Consider creating a resource library to share links in compliance with Amazon's rules.
• Don’t forget to disclose your affiliate links in all instances.