How I Finally Started Making Money as an Amazon Affiliate

If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried sharing your Amazon affiliate links everywhere—on social media, your website, even to your friends and family. But let’s be real: unless you have a massive following and can post deals every ten minutes, it’s hard to make a significant income that way. I know there are websites and social media accounts dedicated solely to sharing Amazon deals, but that’s just not me. I believe we can be more than just one thing, remember.

My brand isn’t just about product recommendations, and I didn’t want my social media to turn into a 24/7 Amazon promo channel.

So, how did I finally start making money as an Amazon influencer? It wasn’t by constantly sending my followers affiliate links. I discovered a way to generate income that aligned with what I truly enjoy—creating content.

The Turning Point:

During one of the Amazon Prime Days, I was doing what I usually do: sharing a bundle of my favorite deals. But then I had a lightbulb moment—what if I uploaded some of the videos I’d already created to Amazon? It wasn’t something I’d given much thought to before, but I figured, why not?

To my surprise, those videos started to generate income. I began seeing views, clicks, and conversions not just from the links I was sharing, but from the videos themselves. It turns out that Amazon customers were discovering my videos directly on the platform, and those views translated into sales. This wasn’t just a one-time fluke—over time, I realized that creating and uploading videos to Amazon could be a powerful income stream, without needing to bombard my audience with constant product links.

How to Do It:

My Amazon Storefront

1. Create High-Quality Videos: Your videos don’t have to be overly produced, but they should be clear, informative, and engaging. Think about what would catch your eye if you were shopping on Amazon.

2. Focus on Value: People watch product videos because they want to know if the item is worth buying. Provide honest reviews, demonstrate the product in use, and highlight any unique features.

3. Be Consistent: Like any content creation, consistency is key. Regularly uploading videos increases your chances of reaching a larger audience.

4. Optimize for Amazon’s Search: Use keywords in your video titles and descriptions to help your content get discovered by people searching for specific products.

5. Leverage Your Existing Content: If you’re already making videos for social media or other platforms, repurpose them for Amazon. Just make sure they meet Amazon’s guidelines.

6. Track Your Progress: Amazon provides reporting tools that allow you to see how your videos are performing. Pay attention to which types of videos generate the most clicks and conversions, and adjust your strategy accordingly.

7. Capture Everything: Start by filming everything you’ve ever purchased, even if you didn’t buy it on Amazon. As long as the product is available on the platform, you can feature it in your videos and start earning from your reviews!

Conclusion:

Making money as an Amazon influencer doesn’t have to mean spamming anyone who will listen with links. By focusing on content creation—specifically, videos—you can build a more sustainable and enjoyable income stream. If you’re a content creator struggling to make money as an Amazon affiliate, I encourage you to give video content a try. It might just be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.