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AMAZON AFFILIATE -- HOW BAD IS USING THE BRANDNAME IN AN EMD?

by ZeeMan
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Hi Guys,

How bad is it to use the brandname in a new EMD to promote an Amazon Product?

Is it really really that bad? If so, what will happen?

Eg.

brand-name.net
brandnamexyz.net
brandnamereview.net

Thanks!
#affiliate #amazon #bad #brandname #emd
  • Profile picture of the author yourreviewer
    Read the thread below

    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...my-domain.html
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  • Profile picture of the author RichardF
    In most cases you can get away with it, but why bother? I'd rather spend a little more effort to rank a domain I know can't be taken away at any time.
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    • Profile picture of the author ZeeMan
      I don't get it...

      If I set up a review blog on 1 particular product that I'm promoting through Amazon, surely I'm making money for the brand in question - the domain?

      What are you more experienced Amazon Aff doing with brand name products? What domains are you using?

      What if I use:

      brandnamereview.net --- is this still an issue?

      Thanks
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      • Profile picture of the author mooble
        What the hell is with all this talk about getting sued over it? I mean really? I have a couple micro niche sites that use a brand name. I thought the worst they could do was take the domain from you. Why would they bother suing a domain that gets maybe a hundred visits per month? Plus the sites are going to be promoting their products anyways... doesn't make any sense. Can someone show proof of a case where someone was SUED over using a brand name in a domain?
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        • Profile picture of the author WPMaker
          Originally Posted by mooble View Post

          What the hell is with all this talk about getting sued over it? I mean really? I have a couple micro niche sites that use a brand name. I thought the worst they could do was take the domain from you. Why would they bother suing a domain that gets maybe a hundred visits per month? Plus the sites are going to be promoting their products anyways... doesn't make any sense. Can someone show proof of a case where someone was SUED over using a brand name in a domain?
          I think exacly the same. They would sue or get the domain if you offer other products under their name or talk bad words about them. But if you are promoting their products for free why would they do it? I would be more than happy to have people promoting my products with micro sites
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          • Profile picture of the author ZeeMan
            My point exactly...

            ANY business in the world would jump at the opportunity for others to sell their products on a commission only basis.

            It would be a different case if the site is loaded with their competitors products but I am only selling 1 of their products.
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  • Profile picture of the author BigG95
    I have a bunch of Amazon sites, some with most without brandnames. I had one I had to take of, because I received a letter from their lawyer threatening me for a huge fine.
    It was kickersubwoofers.org.

    FYI
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    • Profile picture of the author mooble
      Originally Posted by BigG95 View Post

      I have a bunch of Amazon sites, some with most without brandnames. I had one I had to take of, because I received a letter from their lawyer threatening me for a huge fine.
      It was kickersubwoofers.org.

      FYI
      how much is a "huge" fine? and my question (not to you specifically) is what can they base this fine off of legally?
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    • Profile picture of the author WPMaker
      Originally Posted by BigG95 View Post

      I have a bunch of Amazon sites, some with most without brandnames. I had one I had to take of, because I received a letter from their lawyer threatening me for a huge fine.
      It was kickersubwoofers.org.

      FYI
      LOL. I won't ever understand how you can do business that way. You advertised their products for free and they told you to take the site down :rolleyes:
      They should just tell you to make a link to their website and put a banner or something.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris215
    I currently have a (8 weeks old) brandnamereview.org site that gets about 6-7k UV/day, it's pretty much a news/review site that I try to generate some commission through amazon. I wasn't aware if it would be problem so far nothing but hopefully it stays that way..
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