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Amazon excluding more products from having affiliate commissions

by Jeannie Crabtree
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I had not seen this posted today so am reminding everyone that Amazon
is excluding more products from having an affiliate commission.

You might want to check this page
https://affiliate-program.amazon.com...ing/exclusions

Added:
As suggested in the thread below, then look for alternative providers if you find
something you will no longer get a commission on from Amazon.
#affiliate #amazon #commissions #excluding #products
  • Profile picture of the author CatherineMay
    Oh my gosh! I do have items on this list! And they're not electronics.

    I had no idea that such a list even existed...thanks for the education. I can understand excluding hot electronic items, but why the other things? How often does this list get changed? Are exclusions sometimes lifted?
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeannie Crabtree
      You are welcome. I don't think it has any particular update date.

      I just heard about it today. I was going to write about the juicers.

      We will probably see more exclusions as time goes on.


      Originally Posted by CatherineMay View Post

      Oh my gosh! I do have items on this list! And they're not electronics.

      I had no idea that such a list even existed...thanks for the education. I can understand excluding hot electronic items, but why the other things? How often does this list get changed? Are exclusions sometimes lifted?
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  • Profile picture of the author mdc2727
    Thanks for that.. My amazon sales have really tanked in last 3 months anyway with the new tax laws..
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  • Profile picture of the author AuthorityRush
    Thanks Jeannie, didn't even know that existed. And here I thought I knew a few things about Amazon.
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  • Profile picture of the author JamesPenn
    Does anyone know why these items are excluded? It's quite a mixed list.
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    • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
      Originally Posted by JamesPenn View Post

      Does anyone know why these items are excluded? It's quite a mixed list.
      My psychic powers tell me some of these are products heavily exploited through click fraud and other shady methods, and it was cheaper and easier to exclude them from the program altogether than to investigate every suspicious-looking site that promotes them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Deepak Media
    It could be because of the restrictions from the seller. or too low margins that they can't afford to give away commissions on those sales.
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  • Profile picture of the author JabMonkey
    I know someone personally who is promoting those juicers. Thanks for the link!
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    • Profile picture of the author webcashuk
      I always think things like this are so harsh.People spend so much time and effort promoting and helping Amazon in this case grow and then boom just like that they remove it .I think this is yet another example of why it is essential that you spread your business over many different models, in some ways this week has has been one of the worst with this Amazon news on top of the google EMD fiasco

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      • Profile picture of the author thedog
        Originally Posted by webcashuk View Post

        I always think things like this are so harsh.People spend so much time and effort promoting and helping Amazon in this case grow and then boom just like that they remove it .I think this is yet another example of why it is essential that you spread your business over many different models, in some ways this week has has been one of the worst with this Amazon news on top of the google EMD fiasco

        Peter
        Agree, my advice to any of those hit is to change up you affiliate links, CJ or Overstock may be good options.

        If your sites have been getting good traffic, you can even try contacting the manufactures directly, and drop ship or sell them yourself.

        The EMD thing really is a load of nonsense, how this has any baring on the quality of a site... that said, my EMD's are still doing well on Yahoo and Bing...
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        • Profile picture of the author Jeannie Crabtree
          Good suggestion. It was late when I posted and that idea did not come to mind. See if you can affiliate with that product from another source before deleting the review.

          I agree with your comments on the EMD's. I have some that have not dropped, some that did that were newer and I am still building up. The ones that did not drop were quality and had good backlinks, although not a lot and were not new.

          Originally Posted by thedog View Post

          Agree, my advice to any of those hit is to change up you affiliate links, CJ or Overstock may be good options.

          If your sites have been getting good traffic, you can even try contacting the manufactures directly, and drop ship or sell them yourself.

          The EMD thing really is a load of nonsense, how this has any baring on the quality of a site... that said, my EMD's are still doing well on Yahoo and Bing...
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      • Profile picture of the author Jeannie Crabtree
        Good point to spread your business over different models. If you rely on one, your business is toast when it dissapears. I remember one a few years ago I was given 25% commission. It hurt when that dissapeared.

        Another idea is to have something of your own, or like your own. I joined a membership I get most of the profit from a sale and will see how that will work out. Then you have more control over it.


        Originally Posted by webcashuk View Post

        I always think things like this are so harsh.People spend so much time and effort promoting and helping Amazon in this case grow and then boom just like that they remove it .I think this is yet another example of why it is essential that you spread your business over many different models, in some ways this week has has been one of the worst with this Amazon news on top of the google EMD fiasco

        Peter
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  • Profile picture of the author stamford
    thanks for pointing this out to us
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  • Profile picture of the author cooler1
    That's odd.

    Those products listed like the iPod Touch, etc.. can you still get commisions promoting an iPod Touch if you promote one which has a different ASIN number from the one listed?
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeannie Crabtree
      I don't know Cooler, you need to contact Amazon with questions.


      Originally Posted by cooler1 View Post

      That's odd.

      Those products listed like the iPod Touch, etc.. can you still get commisions promoting an iPod Touch if you promote one which has a different ASIN number from the one listed?
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  • Profile picture of the author kindsvater
    A big shin kicker are Amazon's "product ads" for other sites sprinkled in with their search results. I can understand why there are no commissions given Amazon's current setup, although Amazon could, if it tried hard enough, do a per click revenue share.

    The fact Amazon is sending my affiliate traffic to other websites where Amazon gets paid, and I don't, is simply wrong.

    The rest is very disturbing and a real slippery slope: There is nothing magical about these products:

    • Cascade ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh Scent, 60-Count Container; ASIN: B002KYB7UQ (Effective from October 1, 2012);

    • Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology; ASIN: B001FWXKMM (Effective from October 1, 2012).

    Amazon should get a backbone and either tell these product providers affiliates will earn commissions, or up the price to accommodate commissions.

    Check back this time, next year, and there may be thousands of items listed, including those mainly only sold during the Christmas sales crush.

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    • Profile picture of the author cooler1
      Originally Posted by kindsvater View Post

      A big shin kicker are Amazon's "product ads" for other sites sprinkled in with their search results. I can understand why there are no commissions given Amazon's current setup, although Amazon could, if it tried hard enough, do a per click revenue share.
      Hasn't that always been the case, if someone orders from an external site which is listed on Amazon then you don't get the commision? Just wondering what is new in that regard.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeannie Crabtree
      Brian,
      You make some good points. Affiliates need to be aware of this leakage of vistor going to the product ads. I don't really see this talked about much.

      As far as the excluding of items for affiliates to get commissions, When I had that problem with a cease and desist letter from a beauty product company complaining about my selling their product, is when I got a bigger picture.

      Amazon can say no to giving a commission and the provider can say no to it. (But they both have to be in agreement with that) Or it appears Amazon can have exclusive rights to sell something without offering commissions as well.

      It is a slippery slope, and I think it will only get worse. That is why people should not rely on just Amazon, or any one affiliate program, they need to branch out. As far out as owning and offering their own "stuff" if possible.

      Jeannie


      Originally Posted by kindsvater View Post

      A big shin kicker are Amazon's "product ads" for other sites sprinkled in with their search results. I can understand why there are no commissions given Amazon's current setup, although Amazon could, if it tried hard enough, do a per click revenue share.

      The fact Amazon is sending my affiliate traffic to other websites where Amazon gets paid, and I don't, is simply wrong.

      The rest is very disturbing and a real slippery slope: There is nothing magical about these products:

      • Cascade ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh Scent, 60-Count Container; ASIN: B002KYB7UQ (Effective from October 1, 2012);

      • Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology; ASIN: B001FWXKMM (Effective from October 1, 2012).

      Amazon should get a backbone and either tell these product providers affiliates will earn commissions, or up the price to accommodate commissions.

      Check back this time, next year, and there may be thousands of items listed, including those mainly only sold during the Christmas sales crush.

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  • Profile picture of the author TheMacMan
    Do you know if this is for all amazon affiliate programs,

    UK
    FR
    Etc...

    Or just US?
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeannie Crabtree
      Ha, I finally figured out how to do a multi quote. :-)

      I don't know much about it, other than what I read at the page I linked to. If you have questions, contact Amazon.


      Originally Posted by TheMacMan View Post

      Do you know if this is for all amazon affiliate programs,

      UK
      FR
      Etc...

      Or just US?
      Originally Posted by pro31lady View Post

      Thanks for posting this. I had not seen it so ....thankfully nothing I promote is on there but it is good to keep an eye on. Are these all products from external sites?
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  • Profile picture of the author Stuart Walker
    Shows just how vital it is to diversify and not put all your eggs in one basket. Remember Amazon aren't the only retailer of physical goods out there so it might be a good idea to start testing out other retailers that stock your products as well as new ways to monetize your sites.
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