Comments on: Amazon Updates User Interface for Associate

By: nazzman

nazzman — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:11:22 +0000

I deal with Amazon as an affiliate and vendor. I find, in general, their support and tracking are OK but not great. This update to the first page is welcome, anyway.

It is worth digging into the Amazon affiliate program’s various ways of presenting links; there are quote a few and it does take some dedication to figure them out and test them. As a group, they’re pretty versatile. The Amazon Store program seems pretty much a joke, though. No one in the forum is reporting sales.

I had pretty decent results with Amazon links the first few months, but all of a sudden the orders dropped to almost nothing while traffic increased. Been wondering about that.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:24:18 +0000

I haven’t had a lot of luck making money with amazon but I’ll keep on trying because from what I’ve read it takes a lot of time, and it isn’t that much work to continue using it.

I love the new interface of it and it makes it a lot easier to navigate through and get what you need. I hope they continue to improve of though because I’m sure there are still things they can improve.

By: Samir

Samir — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:02:31 +0000

Thanks for the heads up Darren. It is certainly a huge improvement over the previous click and dig interface.

It is especially useful to someone like me who is just beginning in this and doesn’t really have any earning to speak of. At least now I know I made nothing quicker than all that multi-page Hollywood buildup I had to sit through before. ;)

I know you have posted here explaining how Amazon is really more of a long term bet rather than an instant money maker, so I shall be patient. Looking forward to more of these improvements from them.

By: Amanda M. Gladden

Amanda M. Gladden — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:15:17 +0000

Blog Opinion, even if someone buys Amazon products using their own affiliate link, it’s my understanding that Amazon filters out those purchases so that affiliates are not able to make a commission on their own purchases. I’ve had some success on 1 site selling gift certificates.

I agree, the Earning Summary on the page right after I log in is a welcome change :))

By: Terra Andersen

Terra Andersen — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:10:30 +0000

I like it! I do also wish they’d update their banners and ads…

By: AgentSully

AgentSully — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:20:15 +0000

It certainly looks a lot nicer now, but when you drill down it seems much the same.

What do you find to be the most effective way to convert sales for amazon?

For me it seems to be when I’m not “trying” so hard, when I mention a book in a post as an aside.

By: officedoodler

officedoodler — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:10:09 +0000

I’ve tried Amazon Affiliate Program and have had no luck with it either. hmmm

By: Darren Rowse

Darren Rowse — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:28:49 +0000

Blog Opinion - check out this post from last week where I talk about my experience with Amazon as an Affiliate.

By: Bush Mackel

Bush Mackel — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:55:00 +0000

I had the same question as you Blog Opinion. I’m not really well versed in the Amazon game, or the affiliate game in general.

By: Nathania Johnson - Guest Blogger

Nathania Johnson - Guest Blogger — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:30:48 +0000

I do like the new interface. It’s cleaner and minimalistic. Shows your earnings without so many clicks.

I do agree that updating the banners and things is a good idea.

By: Blog Opinion

Blog Opinion — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:13:00 +0000

Do you make profits from amazon . I tried it out . No good results. New fresh look may attract the users . But I heard that many shoppers buy those product under their own affiliate link . Is it right ? I need tips to make some from my amazon affiliate link .