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This sucks.. (Amazon won't take affiliates from Illinois)

by netguy12
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I tried to join amazon's affiliate program and I found out that I cant because they dont allow people from illinois to be affiliates...SUCKS.
#sucks
  • Profile picture of the author SteveJohnson
    So move somewhere else.

    Is this really worth a thread?
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    • Profile picture of the author tpw
      Originally Posted by SteveJohnson View Post

      So move somewhere else.

      Is this really worth a thread?

      It is just an opportunity to whine about what he cannot do, rather than to focus on those things that he can do and do well.
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  • Profile picture of the author lkpub
    Try using Skimlinks or Viglink and avoid the problem altogether... it's free and let's you promote a multitude of programs... including Amazon... makes no difference what state you live in... I use Skimlinks on all of my sites and am very happy with it so far... makes life so much easier for a number of reasons and includes tracking and other features for your site...

    Hope that helps...
    Linda =}
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    • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
      Originally Posted by lkpub View Post

      Try using Skimlinks or Viglink and avoid the problem altogether... it's free and let's you promote a multitude of programs... including Amazon... makes no difference what state you live in... I use Skimlinks on all of my sites and am very happy with it so far... makes life so much easier for a number of reasons and includes tracking and other features for your site...

      Hope that helps...
      Linda =}
      i don't do amazon, so maybe this question is just dumb, but it was the first thing i thought of when i read your reply.

      If amazon says no, and you do a work around to do it anyway,
      what happens when they cut the check ?

      or do you have to have a work around to get payed as well ?
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      • Profile picture of the author lkpub
        Originally Posted by kenmichaels View Post

        i don't do amazon, so maybe this question is just dumb, but it was the first thing i thought of when i read your reply.

        If amazon says no, and you do a work around to do it anyway,
        what happens when they cut the check ?

        or do you have to have a work around to get payed as well ?
        Amazon doesn't pay you... Skimlinks does... Amazon pays Skimlinks... they take a small percentage and then pay you once you've accrued $10 in your account which is not hard to do... go to the site and read what they're all about and how it works... same with Viglink and Squidoo... they all issue you a commissions check... Amazon or the affiliate programs pay them and then they pay you... so it doesn't matter where you live... you're not signing up with Amazon... you're signing up with Skimlinks or whatever....
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  • Profile picture of the author Kim Standerline
    I believe in some States in the US they have banned affiliates because of the local tax laws and how it affects them as a company.

    Kim
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    • Profile picture of the author netguy12
      Originally Posted by SteveJohnson View Post

      So move somewhere else.

      Is this really worth a thread?
      It might not be to you, but to others..yes...maybe.


      Originally Posted by lkpub View Post

      Try using Skimlinks or Viglink and avoid the problem altogether... it's free and let's you promote a multitude of programs... including Amazon... makes no difference what state you live in... I use Skimlinks on all of my sites and am very happy with it so far... makes life so much easier for a number of reasons and includes tracking and other features for your site...

      Hope that helps...
      Linda =}
      Hey Linda,
      I will definitely look into those programs, thanks for the helpful links and info.



      Originally Posted by Kim Standerline View Post

      I believe in some States in the US they have banned affiliates because of the local tax laws and how it affects them as a company.

      Kim
      Yeah thats probably true, I have heard a few things about that lately actually.
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      • Profile picture of the author lkpub
        Originally Posted by netguy12 View Post

        It might not be to you, but to others..yes...maybe.
        I agree... if it wasn't a problem for him he wouldn't have posted... the WF is here to help, especially those who are new or confused about internet marketing...

        Originally Posted by netguy12 View Post

        Hey Linda,
        I will definitely look into those programs, thanks for the helpful links and info.
        Glad I could help ya out... they even have their own affiliate program...

        Originally Posted by dsouravs View Post

        Yes this is worth a thread.
        The OP faced a prob. and got his answer...
        Me too....got 2 more new stuffs to look at...

        Thnx Linda.
        My pleasure... glad to help... =}

        There's another way around the problem also, but it's not on your own websites... you can use Squidoo and their Amazon or eBay modules etc too... I create Squidoo sites for backlinks to my main niche sites for a little extra "marketing" and traffic... I've made a number of sales there too... Just have to play by their rules...

        Good Luck... Wishing ya's success...
        Linda =}
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  • Profile picture of the author dsouravs
    Yes this is worth a thread.
    The OP faced a prob. and got his answer...
    Me too....got 2 more new stuffs to look at...

    Thnx Linda.
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    • Profile picture of the author maclennan
      I know that amazon will not work in some of the US states because of taxes.. there is always other retailer programmes to use though..
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