Amazon Associates vs. Amazon Influencer Program

Section 1: What is the Amazon Associates Program?

Key Features:

   - Open to anyone with an online presence.

   - Referral links for any Amazon product.

   - Flexibility in how products can be promoted (blog posts, social media, etc.).

  Section 2: What is the Amazon Influencer Program?

Key Features:

   - Exclusive to social media influencers with a large and engaged following.

   - Personal Amazon storefront to showcase and curate recommended products.

   - Earn commissions from products sold via storefront or referral links.

   - Selective entry based on social media metrics.

Section 3: Key Differences Between the Programs

Eligibility:

   - Associates: Open to anyone with an online presence.

   - Influencers: Requires a substantial social media following.

Tools Available:

   - Associates: Uses individual affiliate links for specific products.

   - Influencers: Has a dedicated, personalized storefront to highlight recommended products.

Section 4: What Happens When Someone Clicks Your Amazon Referral Link?

How the Process Works:

Click on my link and the person is taken to THEIR OWN AMAZON ACCOUNT, where they are prompted to log in (if they aren’t already) to.

The ONLY difference with clicking on my link versus you going directly to your amazon account- is that IF you were to purchase something I would get a very small commission.

Section 5: What Can Amazon Associates See When Someone Makes a Purchase?

What I Can See:

   - Product name, category, quantity, and price.

   - Number of items sold and total value of sales.

   - Commission earned from each sale.

-What I Cannot See:

   - No access to personal information of the buyer (name, email, address, etc.).

   - Amazon ensures customer privacy is maintained.

- Example of Reported Data:

   - Item: "Wireless Bluetooth Headphones"

   - Quantity: 1

   - Sale Price: $49.99

   - Commission: $2.00 (4%)

I DO NOT SEE WHO BUYS OR EVEN WHO EVEN CLICKS ON MY LINK

WHY DO I DO IT?

"I enjoy being an Amazon Associate because it keeps me in the loop with what's trending, popular, and where the best deals are. I love staying informed, and being an Associate allows me to share this knowledge with others while they're casually scrolling through platforms like Facebook or Instagram. It’s a great way to help people discover new products and great deals without even needing to visit Amazon directly!"