The Amazon affiliate program is one of the largest affiliate programs in the world. It is very reliable and safe for the publishers as well as the readers.

The feature which makes this program different from other affiliate programs is the wide variety of products available on Amazon. This makes it possible for every blog owner to find something interesting to promote on their blogs. Most new and established bloggers know the importance and opportunities offered by this program. However, not all of them understand the basics of this program and how they can master it.

Today we are going to take you through the basics of the Amazon affiliate program and help you master this revenue source to monetize your blog easily.

How to make money through Amazon?

What is the Amazon affiliate program?

It is the process of earning commissions by promoting the products listed in Amazon. You can link to any product listed in Amazon from any article on your website. When a visitor clicks on that link and makes a purchase, you get a commission. This commission can range from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars depending on the price of the product.

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Tips to stay ahead of the competition

Now let us discuss how you can use it to earn thousands of dollars. Here are some tips to set your blog apart from other affiliate blogs and catapult your income to new levels.

Choose the right niche which has low competition and high profitability.



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1. The most common mistake that most new and even established bloggers make is that they choose the wrong niche. Some people choose a niche which has high competition, while some others choose a niche which is not very profitable. It is advisable to choose a niche which has very little competition and can convert well.
   
   For example, if you choose to promote beauty products, you will see high competition and your blog will not rank easily in Google. So, the chances of conversion decrease automatically. On the other hand, if you choose a niche like automobile parts or sports goods, your blog will rank easily since these niches do not have much competition.

2. If you promote cheap products, which cost $10, on your blog, the maximum commission you can get is around $1 – $2. On the other hand, if you promote a product which cost a $1000, you will get $90 – $100 from one sale. Therefore, promote products which offer high commissions and have a decent price.
   
   The bottom line is to choose a niche which has low completion and converts well with higher commissions. You can get this data easily by analyzing keywords using various keyword finder tools.

Write long-form content and update it regularly.

3. Most people tend to ignore this step, but when people say that content is the king, they are most definitely right. Most amateur affiliate bloggers simply rewrite, or even copy the product descriptions from the Amazon website. This almost always ends up hurting the credibility of the blog in the long run.
   
   With Amazon affiliate blogs, long-form content of more than 2000 words proves to be much more successful and converts well. Your readers will begin to trust the detailed opinions shared on the blog, thereby convincing them to buy the product.
   
   Another common mistake is that, once the content is published, most publishers think that their work is over. Updating your articles every once in a while makes Google think that you have added more valuable information recently. In turn, Google ranks you higher than your competitors in search results. Using the exact keyword in the blog post URL also helps significantly in terms of ranking.

Optimise the conversion rate by using a link localizer and using dramatic buy buttons

4. Geo-targeting is another key step in building a successful Amazon affiliate website. Almost 90% of affiliate marketers do not use this feature and this is what will make you different from these marketers.
   
   Using link localizers while adding links will help you target all countries at once. For example, if a visitor from Canada clicks on the product link you are promoting, it will take him or her to the Canada Amazon store if you use the link localizer. You can use any plugin like EasyAzon or tools like Geni.us to target visitors geographically. This will enhance your affiliate earnings significantly.


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5. The next important thing for any Amazon affiliate blog is the buy button that you use beneath the products. Using a red buy button will lead to more conversions and clicks rather than using a pale buy button, as bright colors attract the visitor’s attention. Also make sure that the buy button is neither very small nor too big and it looks genuine.

Promote genuinely

6. Now that your niche selection and content publishing has been taken care of, it is time to let the world know about your blog. Whenever you post a new article, share it on major social media sites and platforms like Quora or Reddit. Social media can help you get instant traffic to the article and boost your conversions.
   
   Do not just stuff your links on any irrelevant platforms. Promote genuinely, while providing value, on relevant forums and blogs to get a good amount of referral traffic. Email marketing is another great way to promote affiliate links.

So these are some of the unwritten rules in the world of affiliate marketing which can help you create a highly successful Amazon affiliate blog from scratch without any significant investment.

If you are willing to spend a few hours daily on developing your blog and promoting the content, you can help you reach new heights in just a few months. Make sure that you choose the right niche and promote products which will genuinely help your readers.

Do you plan to start an Amazon affiliate blog or are running a successful affiliate blog? Any tips that you want to share with our readers?

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