Amazon Affiliates help! Not effective.

by dwall
6 replies
I recently signed up with amazon affiliates and began running the ads through my wordpress based site. Everything has gone well except for the fact that Amazon doesn't to my knowledge actually suggest related products Via the Omakase widget. Also Amazon doesn't show related products in the product clouds posted randomly around each page. Do these widgets really work and I'm having trouble? Should I use a different widget? Need help, Thanks for reading.

My site is getting around 250+ visits a day. Theme: Literary Blog. Writers Advice. And Free Giveaways.

Looking for a lot of replies and suggestions. Need advice.
#affiliates #amazon #effective
  • Profile picture of the author Nick Logan
    I never use Omakase widget since all my sites are very targeted niche sites. This widget would work for broader niches better. I found also that Amazon's banners convert awfully. The best way to promote Amazon is through links in the posts (prefferable reviews of concrete products).
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    • Profile picture of the author dwall
      Originally Posted by Project View Post

      I never use Omakase widget since all my sites are very targeted niche sites. This widget would work for broader niches better. I found also that Amazon's banners convert awfully. The best way to promote Amazon is through links in the posts (prefferable reviews of concrete products).
      Thanks. So I shouldn't use the Omakase widget at all? My site does cover a few topics though.
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  • Profile picture of the author eklipz316
    I'm not sure about Omakase widget but the best way I've found to make money with Amazon is if your site is highly targeted and can put general ads up, or by talking about specific products and linking to the Amazon sales page for that product.

    You may want to try a different form of adverting as well and see how it does. I don't find that Amazon works very well with board topics with board ads. They do way better when it's targeted.
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    • Profile picture of the author dwall
      Originally Posted by eklipz316 View Post

      I'm not sure about Omakase widget but the best way I've found to make money with Amazon is if your site is highly targeted and can put general ads up, or by talking about specific products and linking to the Amazon sales page for that product.

      You may want to try a different form of adverting as well and see how it does. I don't find that Amazon works very well with board topics with board ads. They do way better when it's targeted.
      I am not currently eligible for Adsense. What would you recommend for CPM/CPC ads for a website getting around 250 visitors a day? .
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  • Profile picture of the author dwall
    Bump- Still looking for replies and help.
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  • Profile picture of the author wordpressdoctor
    Maybe you should focus on a buyers niche. I don't see a bunch of free loaders buying anything.
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