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AnniePot

13 years ago

I assume this can only be for UK sites. I've never encountered an issue such as you describe here in the US.

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celente 13 years ago

Originally Posted by AnniePot

I assume this can only be for UK sites. I've never encountered an issue such as you describe here in the US.

yes i think this is likely the case.
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cooler1

13 years ago

Im with Amazon.com I haven't experienced this. The clicks are recorded.

Does it only apply to Amazon.co.uk

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Tom Oxby 13 years ago

I use Amazon.com, Amazon UK and Amazon Canada and have had sales with all three using multiple sites (different domains). I have not found this to be an issue. The only thing I do use a different tracking number for each site.
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Tony Dean

13 years ago

The sites were using Amazon.com code, so the first site was registered with them and all the others were not. I have not used Amazon.co.uk I don't know if there is a difference with all Amazon divisions worldwide, I should imagine their rules are the same no matter where you are.

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AnniePot

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Tony Dean

The sites were using Amazon.com code, so the first site was registered with them and all the others were not. I have not used Amazon.co.uk I don't know if there is a difference with all Amazon divisions worldwide, I should imagine their rules are the same no matter where you are.

Well, I have multiple Amazon niche sites, plus 10 HubPages (testing the waters for new niches), and I've never been asked/directed to register any of them with Amazon prior ro any form of acceptance. All feed to the US Amazon.com :confused:

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cooler1

13 years ago

Does Amazon mention this anywhere on their site? You'd imagine they would as it's quite a big issue for affiliates.

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Bradley J Anderson

13 years ago

I've never been asked to approve any domains, either. I don't even remember supplying a domain to them.

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AnniePot 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Brad armPitt

I've never been asked to approve any domains, either. I don't even remember supplying a domain to them.

Me neither. It has to be a UK "thing"
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- cooler1 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by AnniePot
  
  Me neither. It has to be a UK "thing"
  
  The OP said he was using Amazon.com though not UK.
  
  Im confused as to what is going on but this doesn't apply to most people clearly.
  
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Tony Dean

13 years ago

Just visited Amazon.com did not take long. As I was told I needed to have each subsequent site 'approved' before I could use their code on them. This is what you signed up to:-

Associates Program Operating Agreement

"2. Enrollment
To begin the enrollment process, you must submit a complete and accurate Program application. You must identify your site in your application. We will evaluate your application and notify you of its acceptance or rejection. We may reject your application if we determine that your site is unsuitable."

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AnniePot

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Tony Dean

"2. Enrollment
To begin the enrollment process, you must submit a complete and accurate Program application. You must identify your site in your application. We will evaluate your application and notify you of its acceptance or rejection. We may reject your application if we determine that your site is unsuitable."

Yes, I totally understand (now), that this provision is part of their affiliate agreement. I've been an Amazon affiliate for many years (long before it became in vogue), so maybe longevity counts for something with them, because I've never been asked to register sites before they start earning me money. I have just one Amazon account and use multiple tracking IDs under that one account.

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Anup Mahajan

13 years ago

I have several sites displaying amazon products and I have never faced this issue. The clicks are registered properly without the need to approve the sites. Tony, it is correct that the enrollment requires a proper site but is it mentioned anywhere that each subsequent site would need an approval?

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Anup

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Tony Dean

13 years ago

Originally Posted by anup.mahajan

I have several sites displaying amazon products and I have never faced this issue. The clicks are registered properly without the need to approve the sites. Tony, it is correct that the enrollment requires a proper site but is it mentioned anywhere that each subsequent site would need an approval?

Regards,
Anup

I found this info regarding multiple web sites, you need to record all the web sites for your account:-

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I have more than one Web site. How do I enroll all of them in your program?

You may use a single account and Associates ID for multiple Web sites. You can list all of your Web sites in the description field in Your Associates Account Information. If you need separate reporting for each site, please visit "Your Account" and click on "Manage your Tracking ID" link to request unique tracking IDs for each site. Please note that there is a limit of 100 Tracking IDs per associate account. If you have further requirements, please contact Associates Customer Service

We do not recommend that you create an Associates account for each Web site. It will be much easier for you to keep track of your earnings if you use a single account.

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TiffanyLambert

13 years ago

I'm sure they tell you to get it approved but them saying all other site clicks aren't recorded is untrue - I'm constantly setting up new sites and making sales without approval.

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BarryOnline

13 years ago

I've never had any problem like this.

I have Amazon affilaite links set up on multiple domains with different tracking ID's

My account shows click tracking & converion rates for all domains

All without any approval.

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jan roos 13 years ago

This is not true at all.

When I opened my account I used my IM blog as my website which has no Amazon products on it.

I then created all my Amazon sites and sent the traffic to Amazon and all got tracked 100%.

Everything is still tracked just fine.

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fitz10

13 years ago

I've had many Amazon sites and have never run into this problem. I had one initial domain approved but use the same code on all my Amazon sites.

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Sardent 13 years ago

I've seen the request for websites and such that the OP posted.
But I don't think this has to do with being an affiliate.
Without digging thru stuff again, my memory says this was for accepting Amazon payments on your site. You can't just put the code there your site has to be approved.

Never had a problem using affiliate code anywhere. Hubpages, Squidoo, blogs, Facebook, everywhere.
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TBInternetMarketing 13 years ago

Yip, never had this issue either. Sounds like a strange one.
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Zeus66

13 years ago

This is false. You've confused it with being approved on a site-by-site basis when wanting to get set up to accept Amazon payments at your sites, not for Amazon Associates doing affiliate marketing.

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jan roos

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Zeus66

This is false. You've confused it with being approved on a site-by-site basis when wanting to get set up to accept Amazon payments at your sites, not for Amazon Associates doing affiliate marketing.

By accepting Amazon payments at my sites do u mean setting up an astore?

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JohnMcCabe

13 years ago

Originally Posted by jan roos

By accepting Amazon payments at my sites do u mean setting up an astore?

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Jan, they don't publicize it, but Amazon has a payment service similar to Google Checkout or even , slightly, to Paypal.

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Found this:

Checkout by Amazon

Checkout by Amazon is a complete checkout and payments service for e–commerce retailers. Offer Checkout by Amazon to enable millions of Amazon customers to use shipping addresses and payment information in their Amazon.com accounts to buy on your e–commerce or mobile website. Customers complete purchases quickly and conveniently, without ever leaving your website.

https://payments.amazon.com/sdui/sdu...sCBA_MMLanding

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jan roos

13 years ago

Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe

Jan, they don't publicize it, but Amazon has a payment service similar to Google Checkout or even , slightly, to Paypal.

Edit:

Found this:

[B]

https://payments.amazon.com/sdui/sdu...sCBA_MMLanding

Thanks John, that's interesting. I'm thinking that could possibly boost conversions for an ecommerce site.

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Centimetro

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Zeus66

This is false. You've confused it with being approved on a site-by-site basis when wanting to get set up to accept Amazon payments at your sites, not for Amazon Associates doing affiliate marketing.

Yeah, this is probably the case

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David Lamb

13 years ago

Tony,

Seeing as you seem to be the only person experiencing this problem, I think you should look closer to home for a solution.

Are you using the same merchant ID for each site? If so, you'll have no way of knowing which site got the clicks.

Are you using some kind of plugin for link cloaking? If so, are you sure it's sending your affiliate codes properly?

Are you using an Amazon AWS plugin to pull in product information? If so, are you sure you have it set up properly?

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panamahomes

13 years ago

I think you should contact Amazon and get an explanation from them about this. It seems clear you are the only person or at least one of very few who are having this problem. I have had multiple sites promoting products and never had that problem, they all count.

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Fermina

13 years ago

Never had that issue as well. I only have 2 sites using Amazon as my aff program and they all get tracked. Maybe you misunderstood?

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Tony Dean

13 years ago

I used to use re-directs which may have caused the problem but Amazon seems to have softened there attiturde (maybe a change of staff!). I just received a reply on the email from their customer service for associates:-

"
If you would like to add another website or multiple websites to your
existing Associates account, we first need to view and approve the
site's content before it can be added. We like for members to add all
of their sites to their account in order for us to test links within
those sites. Again, if you add a link to any site without letting us
know, the links are still active on that site, we would just not know
where all of your links activity is coming from as you did not add
additional URLs to your account. Please send us the URLs for the sites, and we will review them and let
you know our decision. Once approved, we will send you instructions on
how to add the URLs to your account. You can contact us back by using
the secure form at the following specialized link: http://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/contact/ "

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