The Official Amazon Associates Blog

College Essentials and Back to School Savings

2009-07-16T05:00:00-07:00

With a new school year just around the corner, your readers can save on everything they need to get their kids ready for the first day — whether it's kindergarten or college — at Amazon.com.

On the Back-to-School Savings page, they'll find backpacks, clothing, healthy snacks and every classroom supply that ever made it onto a teacher's list. The College Essentials page is one-stop shopping for the dorm or apartment dweller with laptops, textbooks, laundry bags, bedding, furniture, shower supplies, groceries and more.

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To link directly to these promotional pages and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link formats below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

College Essentials: http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=668781011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Back-to-School Savings: http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=1065840&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created new Back to School Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Amazon Kindle Now Only $299, Earn 10%

2009-07-08T15:00:00-07:00

We’re excited to announce that Amazon's bestselling 6-inch Kindle is now only $299. With this exciting new low price, summer reading just got a lot more fun!

Sleek and lightweight, Kindle is as thin as a typical magazine and holds over 1,500 books. An advanced display reads like real paper and boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and crisp images.

The Kindle Store now has over 300,000 books, magazines, newspapers, and blogs. With an advanced 3G wireless connection on your Kindle, you can start reading books in less than 60 seconds.

Build Links & Earn 10%

Amazon pays a 10% referral fee to Associates on each qualifying Kindle device sale they refer. This includes both Kindle and Kindle DX. There are several simple ways to earn referral fees on Kindle:

•    Link directly to the Kindle detail page using the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00154JDAI?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20
•    Display Kindle banners – new Kindle banners will be available very soon, so please check back shortly. In the meantime, there are several existing Kindle banners in various sizes available to you in Associates Central
•    Visit product links and select “Kindle Store” from the drop down menu
•    Are you an author? Place the Kindle Chicklet next to your other RSS chicklets or elsewhere on your site to let Kindle device owners know your content is available for download on Kindle. Please note that books formatted for Kindle are not eligible to receive referral fees through the Associates Program.

In addition to earning referral fees on the newly priced Kindle, Associates can also earn referral fees on qualifying sales of Kindle magazine, newspaper, and blog subscriptions.

Amazon Movies & TV Sales: Over 1000 DVDs on Sale, Save up to 60%

2009-07-01T05:00:00-07:00

The Amazon Movies & TV Team is offering several special sales during the month of July.

First is a Boxed Set Sale with savings of up to 60% off over 1000 boxed sets from July 7 through Aug. 4, 2009, while supplies last.

To link directly to the Boxed Set Sale page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=672575011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Next is our Sci-Fi Extravaganza with savings of up to 56% on over 600 Sci-Fi DVDs. This sale runs from July 1 through July 31, 2009, while supplies last:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?&plgroup=1&docId=1000390691&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

And just in time to entertain kids for the summer, we are having a huge Kids & Family DVD Sale: Savings up to 60% off and prices as low as $5.99. Sales dates are July 1 through July 31, 2009, while supplies last:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=672574011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

There is also an Anime DVD Sale with savings of up to 50% off over 700 Anime DVDs from now through July 27, 2009, while supplies last:

http://www.amazon.com/Anime-Manga-DVD/b/?node=517956&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Finally our HBO Sale is continuing through Aug. 15, 2009, with savings of up to 47% off HBO DVDs and Blu-ray:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?&docId=1000387281&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

And as always we have great everyday savings on new TV and Movies releasing on DVD and Blu-ray this month include Dexter: The Complete Third Season, Race to Witch Mountain, Thirtysomething: The Complete First Season, House, M.D. - Season Five, and much more!

http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=404332&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

And we have newly created DVD Banners available to you in Associates Central, so check them out!

Take advantage of these limited time promotions, but please be sure to remove the links at or before the conclusion of each event (11:59:59 pm Pacific on the day each promotion expires). We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or modify these promotions.

Earn Referral Fees on Windows 7, Available for Preorder Today

2009-06-26T05:00:00-07:00

Beginning today, June 26, 2009 Microsoft’s newest operating system Windows 7 will officially be available for preorder. To support this launch, two editions, Home Premium and Professional, will be made available for 50% off or more. This offer will last through July 11, 2009 or while supplies last, whichever comes first. Windows 7 is a truly exciting new Microsoft launch with great new features including Jump Lists, Aero Shake, Snap, new Device Stage Management, as well as new levels of home group network interaction. Your customers will be able to interactively learn about these features and more at the Amazon.com Windows 7 Resource Center.

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Amazon Associates are eligible to earn up to 8.5% on all qualifying purchases of Windows 7. There is no limit on the number of items on which referral fees are earned.

To link directly to the Windows 7 Resource Center page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just copy the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1286119011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Here are the links to the software:

Windows7 Home Premium Upgrade: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-GFC-00020-W7HPU/dp/B002DHLUWK?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Windows7 Professional Upgrade: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-GFC-00020-W7HPU/dp/B002DHGM50?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created new Windows 7 Preorder banners available to you in Associates Central:

Kindle DX, Amazon’s Newest Addition to the Kindle Family, is Now Available to Order!

2009-06-16T09:37:11-07:00

Last month we introduced you to the Amazon Kindle DX, and today it is available to order. Earn 10% in referral fees on all Kindle devices, including the Kindle DX.

With a beautiful large screen, Kindle DX’s display is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines and blogs. Kindle DX’s display is two and a half times the size of the Kindle display. Whether you’re reading the latest bestseller or a financial report, text and images are amazingly sharp on the 9.7-inch screen.

Kindle DX is as thin as a magazine and holds up to 3,500 books. With Kindle DX’s native PDF support, you can carry and read your personal and professional libraries on the go. In addition to the new large display format and incredible storage capacity, the Kindle DX also boasts an Auto-Rotating Screen which changes from portrait to landscape mode as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages.

Kindle DX Features
•Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
•Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
•Beautiful Large Display: 9.7” diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images
•Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
•Built-in PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and work documents on the go
•Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
•Books in Under 60 Seconds: You get free wireless delivery of books in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
•Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging
•Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable
•Big Selection, Low Prices: Over 300,000 books;New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are only $9.99, unless marked otherwise
•More Than Books: U.S. and international newspapers including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, magazines including The New Yorker and Time, plus popular blogs, all auto-delivered wirelessly

Build Links & Earn 10%
Let your readers know that the Amazon Kindle DX is available today. There are several simple ways for you to earn referral fees on the new Kindle DX:

• To link directly to the Kindle DX page, use the following link format replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-DX-Amazons-Wireless-Generation/dp/B0015TCML0?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

• Visit product links, select “Kindle Store” from the drop down menu, type “Kindle DX” into the search box, then hit “go”

• We also have new Kindle banners available to you in Associates Central

Associates can earn referral fees on qualifying sales of the following Kindle products: Kindle device sales (this includes Kindle and Kindle DX), magazine, newspaper, and blog subscriptions. Please note that books formatted for Kindle are not eligible to receive referral fees through the Associates program.

Amazon.com Gift Card for Dad- Earn 6 Percent

2009-06-15T05:00:00-07:00

Celebrate Dad with an Amazon.com Gift Card – and earn 6 percent referral fees on qualifying Amazon.com Gift Card purchases. Your readers still have time to choose from three Father’s Day designs to e-mail for immediate delivery, or print out from any printer and slip into a card or package.

There are 2 easy ways your readers can give Amazon.com Gift Cards in time for Father's Day (June 21):

1) E-mail a personalized gift card for immediate delivery.

2) Print a personalized gift card on your own printer. (Remember to have your credit card handy when you're ready to print).

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To link to the Gift Card page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067L6TQ/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have Amazon.com Gift Card Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Also, did you know you can get paid in Amazon.com Gift Cards? Take yourself shopping on Amazon.com (and avoid check processing fees) when you receive your referral fees as an Amazon.com Gift Card! Simply go to your "Account Settings" in Associates Central and change your payment method.

Let Customers Know about Create Your Own Ring and Earn Referral Fees

2009-06-04T05:00:00-07:00

Amazon’s Create Your Own Ring store allows you and your readers to learn about engagement rings, certified loose diamonds, and more. Additionally, we have a Create Your Own Ring Tool that helps you customize and build the perfect engagement ring in three simple steps.

Why Buy From Amazon.com?

First, your readers will save money. Because of our lower overhead (we don’t need fancy display cases and velvet-cushioned seating), we can sell the same ring as a conventional jeweler, for about a third less than their price.

Second, we’ve got no commissions to make, so there’s no pressure to make a decision; instead, we educate and guide, and let customers choose at their leisure.

Third, because all of our diamonds are graded by highly trained gemologists and come with a certificate, you can be confident our diamonds measure up to their stated qualities. And because our diamonds are certified conflict-free in accordance with the Kimberly Process, your customers can buy with a clear conscience.

Finally, when your readers buy from Amazon--a name you’ve come to trust for other online purchases--you know the ring will be covered by Amazon’s proven returns policy.

How Your Customers Use Create Your Own Ring

Try it yourself, and then let your customers know how simple it is to use Create Your Own Ring.

Open up Amazon’s Create Your Own Ring page, and the first thing you’ll encounter is a set of sliding bars to help you narrow your choices and select your diamond. Start by picking your diamond shape. Then you can further refine your search by adjusting the sliders to set a range for price, carat weight, cut, color, and clarity. You can click “see results” at any point in the process to view all the diamonds that match your criteria.

Once you’ve found and selected the diamond you want, you will move on to choose the setting. Here, you can narrow your choices to a particular style of setting or a specific metal type. The images will show you how your diamond will look mounted in the setting.
After you’ve chosen the setting that appeals to you, all that remains is to select the ring size, and then—you’re ready to order.

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To link directly to Create Your Own Ring and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?ie=UTF8&node=671810011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created new stylish Create Your Own Ring banners available to you in Associates Central.

Movies & TV Father's Day Sale: Save up to 60% on over 1000 DVDs for Dad

2009-06-02T05:00:00-07:00

The Amazon Movies & TV Team is offering several great sales in the month of June:

First, the Father’s Day DVD and Blu-ray Sale offers up to 60% off on over 1000 DVDs for Dad, and up to 50% off Blu-ray selections for Dad. Each week of the sale we will be highlighting a specific genre: Comedy Dad (5/29-6/4), TV Dad (6/5-6/11), and Drama Dad (6/12-6/21). This sale is going on now through June 21, 2009 while supplies last.

To link directly to the Father's Day Sale page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/dvds-used-hd-action-comedy-oscar/b?ie=UTF8&node=300187&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

The Movies & TV Team is also celebrating Pride Month with savings of up to 60% off select Gay & Lesbian DVDs, from now through June 30, 2009:

http://www.amazon.com/Gay-Lesbian-DVD/b/?node=301667&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

There is also a great Classics Movies Sale with DVDs priced as low as $5.99, while supplies last, from now through June 30, 2009:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=680913011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Don’t miss the Warner Big DVD Sale with hundreds of select DVDs priced as low as $5.99. This sale runs now through June 29, 2009 while supplies last:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1061354&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

And finally, just in time for summer re-runs, we have a CBS TV Sale where customers can save at least 40% on a great selection of TV on DVD. Sale starts now and ends June 16, 2009, while supplies last:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000380541&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Looking forward, here’s a head’s up on a few of the sales Movies & TV has coming in July:

Boxed Set Sale (7/1-7/31)
Kids & Family Sale (7/1-7/31)
Sci-Fi Sale (7/1-7/31)
Anime Sale (6/30-7/27)
TV Funny Families (7/28-8/17)

As always, we have DVD Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Perfect Deals for Dads this Father's Day

2009-06-01T05:00:00-07:00

This Father's day (June 21, 2009), Amazon.com is making it easy to find gifts that dads really want… at great prices. Customers will find gift ideas for the Techie Dad, the Do-It-Yourself Dad, the Active Dad, the Hungry Dad, even the Remote-Holding Dad at www.amazon.com/fathersday. There are hammocks to help Dad relax; tools to help him be The Grill King; and ideas for stocking his Man Cave (BeerTender, anyone?).

Plus, your readers may also want to check out the special deals in Automotive, Apparel, Power Tools, and Watches.

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To link directly to the Father's Day page on Amazon and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

Father's Day: http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=502661011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created new Father's Day Banners available to you in Associates Central. Here are a couple samples:

Get a Jump on Your Summer with Outdoor Toys at Amazon.com

2009-05-14T05:00:00-07:00

Summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to get ready for summer outdoor fun. Please let your readers know about the Amazon.com Outdoor Fun Store which offers a large selection of outdoor toys that customers can enjoy with their children and that will help them make the most of long summer days.

The Outdoor Store has everything to keep kids active all summer, including bikes, skates, ride-ons , playhouses, swings, gyms, trampolines, inflatable bouncers and much more. And your readers can create their own backyard water park with our pools and accessories, waterslides, and sprinklers.

Also, visit our Summer Catalog 2009 for the top Amazon.com outdoor toys, sporting goods, patio items, and home improvement items.

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To link directly to the above promotions and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purhcases, copy the link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

Outdoor Fun Store: http://www.amazon.com/Seasonal-Toys-Games/b/?node=359068011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Summer Catalog 2009: http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1267122011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

As always, we have Toys Banners available to you in Associates Central.