Have You Set Up Your Amazon aStore Yet?
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My thoughts on the Amazon’s new aStores [Beta] for their current affiliate program.
One thing I liked about it is how quick and easy is to set up. Unlike the time it takes to use the ‘Build Links‘ feature for single product searches which require separate codes for each individual product then to having to insert each section of code into your HTML pages. The shortest code in Amazon link history!
Another problem I have with Amazon is the payout rate of only 4% average. I know they have put in performance related commission incentives to get many more affiliates to use non book items so that other categories get publicized. Some people have mixed views on how much they could realistically make as an Amazon affiliate.
On the other hand there are an elite few who claim to make a nice sum from their sales. Maybe sites that a have a focus on products from Amazon are better performers such as Steve Nash who has a super home shopping site. Yep he’s also from the
I was intrigued at how John Jantsch has integrated his own site header and footer so that visitors can easily return back to his site without the need to open new browser window. I’m not that proficient with coding so I have opted for a stand alone Amazon aStore much like Darren Prowse who has also discussed the service.
Makes good housekeeping for my blog as I only need to ad a short link to the store for featured products instead of listing each item one by one. Quick, fast, and simple to complete. Go Amazon go!
Like all affiliate products it is ALWAYS best if you have the flexibility to be able to integrate your own sites ‘look and feel’ to blend with your site as you would for AdSense or other programs. This creates a more aesthetically pleasing design.
Unfortunately there is no easy option to host aStore at your own web site. All stores remain on the Amazon domain and unless you’re savvy with iframe type coding. Maybe they will change this after results from Beta testing and feedback from affiliates.
If you haven’t joined Amazon Associates then do so right away and begin setting up your own Amazon aStore.
If you have had a chance to use the aStore what do you think?
I’d be happy to feature your own aStore especially if you have been successful at integrating the code into your site!
Thanks for reading,
Nancy P Redford
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