The Official Amazon Associates Blog

Start Making Money with Amazon Associates on Google Blogger

2010-03-08T05:00:00-08:00

It has been several months since we introduced the integration of Amazon and Blogger and we wanted to remind you of all the great features you will have access to once you save your Associates ID on your Blogger Account.

Don’t have a Blogger Account yet? You can sign up for free right here and start earning right away!

This new integration allows you to monetize your content by adding relevant Amazon products to your blog posts without interrupting the blog writing process.

Monetize Your Blog with Dynamic Features
1) Search the Amazon Product Finder for products and add affiliate links and images to your blog post without leaving the blog posting page. Easily insert a link or image to that product which includes your Associates ID, enabling you to earn up to 15% in advertising fees:

2) Enhance your blog with our sidebar gadgets, including gadgets with MP3 clips from our DRM-free music store, Amazon Deals, Contextual Product Ads, and an Amazon Search box:

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Earn Advertising Fees on Microsoft Office Products, Including Office 2010

2010-03-05T10:00:00-08:00

As you may know, Microsoft will soon release Office 2010, the newest version of its essential productivity software. We are pleased to share an announcements about Office 2010 with you and your readers:

Customers who purchase and activate qualifying Office 2007 products between March 5 and September 30, 2010 can receive a free download of the corresponding Office 2010 product when Office 2010 is released, or purchase a product disc for a fee. Full offer details are available here.

Build Links & Make Money
To link directly to this offer and earn advertising fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

Buy Office 2007 qualifying products today and download Office 2010 for free:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?ie=UTF8&docId=1000485441&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have created a new banner, available to you in Associates Central, shown here:

For complete details, visit www.office.com/techg.

Earn up to 8.5% on Amazon Best Books of the Month Store

2010-03-03T05:00:00-08:00

The Amazon Books team invites you and your readers to discover the best new books to read every month. Our Best Books of the Month Store features editors’ picks and reviews of the best new reads in fiction, nonfiction, and books for young readers, available at 40% off all month long.

Build Links and Earn Money
To link to this page and earn advertising fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just copy the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=390919011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE

We also have several new Books banners for you in Associates Central, including a suite featuring some of our editors’ favorite books from 2009:

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Associates Program Operating Agreement Update

2010-03-01T10:00:00-08:00

The Associates Program Operating Agreement has been updated effective March 1, 2010. In addition to structural changes that make the information you want more accessible, some terms of the agreement have changed. For examples of those changes, click here and to read the updated Operating Agreement, click here. Your continued participation in the program on or after March 1 constitutes your acceptance of the updated agreement, so please be sure to review the updated Operating Agreement carefully.

Presidents Day Fashion Sale – Now Through Monday

2010-02-12T05:00:00-08:00

Want to help your readers get ready for spring? Let them know about this fashion deal at Amazon.com. Now through Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, take $10 off $50 clothing orders, or $25 off $100 clothing orders. Choose from fresh new styles, all eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping and Amazon Prime. It’s a great opportunity to outfit the whole family for the season ahead.

To link directly to this page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?node=2241669011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

As always, there are apparel banners available to you in Associates Central.

Take advantage of this promotion but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. PST on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, the date the promotion expires.

Amazon Video On Demand Launches HBO Titles & VIZIO TVs

2010-02-11T05:00:00-08:00

Hit TV Seasons from HBO Available on Amazon Video On Demand

Amazon Video On Demand -- your source for instant movie and TV entertainment -- is pleased to announce the launch of HBO as part of the Disc+ Program. Let your readers know that starting with hit series like "The Sopranos”, "True Blood (Season 1)”, and "Big Love (Season 1-3)”, customers can now buy select DVDs and get digital versions to watch instantly on Amazon Video On Demand. For more details visit the Disc + On Demand Store. These HBO titles are now also available to rent on a stand-alone basis from Amazon Video On Demand.

Go Digital with VIZIO HDTVs
The latest way to watch Amazon Video On Demand on your TV is also a great way to earn referral fees. Starting this month, Amazon customers can now instantly access over 50,000 movies & TV shows on VIZIO’s XVT Series HDTVs with VIZIO Internet Apps. Take advantage of the buzz around the launch of Amazon Video On Demand on VIZIO and help your customers turn their living rooms into digital entertainment centers.

We created a new VIZIO banner for you, available in Associates Central:

To link directly to Amazon Video On Demand 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/?&node=16261631&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

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Earn 10% with Kindle for Valentine's Day

2010-02-03T11:10:00-08:00

Let your readers know that they can give Kindle for Valentine’s Day with FREE Two-Day Shipping: Buy Kindle and select Two-Day Shipping when you check out (offer valid for Continental U.S.).

Order Kindle or Kindle DX from 11:00 am PST on February 3 to 9:00 am PST on February 11 for delivery on or before February 13. Giving Kindle as a gift? Be sure to check the box labeled “show gifting options” before you proceed to checkout so you can add a custom gift note and send the Kindle unregistered.

Build Links to Kindle & Make Money
Amazon pays a 10% referral fee to Associates on each qualifying Kindle device sale they refer. This includes the entire Kindle family of devices. There are several simple ways to earn referral fees on Kindle:

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

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015TG12Q?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

• Display Kindle banners – Kindle banners are available in various sizes
• Visit product links and select “Kindle Store” from the drop down menu

Valentine's Day: Irresistible Gifts at Sweet Prices

2010-02-01T05:00:00-08:00

This Valentine's Day, help your readers find everything from fragrances to watches to jewelry as they hunt for great values on the perfect Gifts for Her and Gifts for Him.

To celebrate the holiday this year, we have a brand-new set of Valentine's Day banners available to you in Associates Central, like this one shown below:

To link directly to the Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just follow the link format and replace “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1260395011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Or to link directly to Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just follow the link format and replace “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1260396011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

30% Savings on Valentine’s Day Jewelry:
From now through Feb. 11, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time, get an extra 30% off at checkout on select Valentine’s jewelry gifts at Amazon.com.

To link directly to this promotion and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just follow the link format and replace “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=2242952011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

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Take advantage of these promotions but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on the dates they expire.

Amazon Tax Central Store Promotions

2010-01-27T05:00:00-08:00

We are fast approaching April 15, 2010, and Amazon.com is helping everyone do their taxes this year for less. Amazon.com will be promoting additional savings on both boxed and downloadable versions of our most popular tax products, TurboTax and H&R Block At Home, during the following promotions:

January 24-30 – Save at least 25% on H&R Block At Home
January 31-Feb 6 – Save at least 25% on TurboTax
February 7-13 – Save at least 25% on H&R Block At Home
February 14-27 (2 weeks) – Save at least 25% on TurboTax
March 21-27 – Save at least 25% on H&R Block At Home

Amazon.com’s Tax Central store gives your readers all they need to make tax filing a breeze. They can order a large selection of boxed software and get free Super Saver shipping on orders over $25, or download software to their PCs and have it instantly.

Product Information:

TurboTax offers compelling features such as special guidance for users who are new to tax software, refund display on every page helps you keep track of your refund amount throughout the process and the ItsDeductible® feature allows you to value your donations without worry of accidentally over or under estimating.

H&R Block's At Home line is designed to guide you quickly and easily through your tax return process, with customized tax advice and guaranteed accuracy. With a new, easy-to-use interface, H&R Block At Home Deluxe searches for hundreds of deductions to get customers the biggest refund.

We have created new tax banners available to you in Associates Central, like the ones shown below:

To link directly to Tax Central and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/Tax-Preparation-Business-Office-Software/b/?ie=UTF8&node=229545&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Last Chance to Earn 20% on Amazon Game Downloads

2010-01-25T05:00:00-08:00

This is your last week to take advantage of the 20% referral fee on nearly all Amazon Game Downloads titles! This limited time offer expires on Jan. 31, 2010. Link directly to the Game Downloads store or use our product links and banners to earn double on qualifying products (restrictions apply).

With over 1,000 titles currently available, the Game Downloads store is a great destination for family entertainment and hours of fun. Make the most of the post-holidays by driving traffic to Amazon’s digital video game destination.

We also have several banners in various sizes available to you in Associates Central, like the one shown below:

To link directly to the Game Downloads page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=979455011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20