22 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
22 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Do you still love Amazon with half commissions?

by BradRich
18 replies
Just wanted to hear all of your opinions about how you feel about the new amazon commission structure now that is has been basically cut in HALF.
#amazon #commissions #half #love
  • Profile picture of the author IMVIKING
    I never liked it because there is more money out there and everyone is using amazon atm
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6492005].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
    Banned
    I'm not worried about whether or not I love it. Whether or not my customers still love Amazon is what really matters. The profit margins have been cut down, and yeah that sucks. They aren't gone though, and I made the conscious adult decision to affiliate some of their products. No hard feelings or crying over here.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6492015].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
      If you actually read the new structure, you'll see that the cuts only pertain to a couple of product categories.

      I don't know if this anomaly is still active, but...

      At one time, you could get around the commission caps by choosing the right associate link. For example, I used to promote a marine stereo system. If I took the link from the Electronics category, I was capped at 4%. If I took the identical item from the Boating category, I wasn't.

      Granted, that's kind of hard to do with items like grocery items, but you can still use those to add to your item total.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6492137].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author matt78
        So far I'm still loving Amazon..as none of the things I promote got affected by the latest commission structure changes.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6492190].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author Tommyz
          Hello everyone I am a new member I am of the opinion that rules the Amazon and commissions I am very concerned and happy with the Commission received, on 1 July 2012, Amazon will issue new rules for use affiliate.
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6492427].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author wolfmmiii
    Nothing that I promote is affected. I'm doing as well as ever.
    Signature
    Want a REAL Online Business That's Fun to Run?
    CLICK HERE FOR INFO
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6492123].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author msu
    As JohnMcCabe said it's not an across the board cut - just some categories, so it's not nearly as bad as it could have been.
    Signature
    New to WordPress? Save time with my beginner's guide:
    WordPress Step-by-Step
    (for Kindle & Kindle Apps)

    I'm a top-notch WordPress developer: hire me
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6492457].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author KirkMcD
      Originally Posted by msu View Post

      As JohnMcCabe said it's not an across the board cut - just some categories, so it's not nearly as bad as it could have been.
      And by some categories, he means three. That's THREE in total.
      One wasn't even a category, it's one of their other sites.

      Everybody seems to also be ignoring the one category that was increased by, on average, 300%.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6493884].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author myob
        Consider also using your existing Amazon affiliate credentials for selling products from AmazonSupply.com. The commission has always been up to 15%, and this rate has not been affected.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6493931].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Michael Franklin
    Ironically, you will find a lot of great categories/niches that are wide open (that is LOW COMPETITION) in those categories NOT AFFECTED by these changes! So think about swimming where there are very little fish!
    Signature

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6492591].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author lifeisfun
    Is there a news link to this? Or amazon sent an email about it?
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6492979].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author fluffythewondercat
      Amazon sent out an email about it.

      I'd already put my Amazon Associates stuff on the back burner anyway since my other businesses are paying much better this summer. But I expect to return to it.

      fLufF
      --
      Signature
      Fiverr is looking for freelance writers for its blog. Details here.
      Love microjobs? Work when you want and get paid in cash the same day!
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6493045].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author AnniePot
        I've received notification from Amazon that as of July 1st, I won't be eligible to promote their products anyway, so to all intents and purposes I've walked away from them. It's a shame because I was just building some momentum.

        I considered selling the sites, but I think I'll hang on to them and look for alternative retailers to promote.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6493545].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author cjreynolds
          Originally Posted by AnniePot View Post

          I've received notification from Amazon that as of July 1st, I won't be eligible to promote their products anyway, so to all intents and purposes I've walked away from them. It's a shame because I was just building some momentum.

          I considered selling the sites, but I think I'll hang on to them and look for alternative retailers to promote.
          Are you living in a state that they dropped?
          Signature

          I just added this sig so I can refer to it in my posts...

          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6493589].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author lsargent
    Yeah, seems like this won't affect the majority of people profiting from their Associates programs. However if you're promoting products exclusively in these niches, it's probably gonna sting a little, but not the end of the world.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6493940].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author ezeway
      I wasnt affected by all those changes... but amazon just took away my very good site, because it had "kindle" in domain name... I had it for about 3 years... :confused:
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6493955].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Suze Thomas
    You have to be kidding?!! Amazon, who offered very small commissions, has cut them even more? I am so glad I never wasted time with them. I wonder if anyone makes any money with Amazon.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6494077].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author wolfmmiii
      Originally Posted by Suze Thomas View Post

      I wonder if anyone makes any money with Amazon.
      There are many of us making a killing with Amazon.
      Signature
      Want a REAL Online Business That's Fun to Run?
      CLICK HERE FOR INFO
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6494266].message }}

Trending Topics