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STIt took me over 6 months as a content creator to figure this out… and now every time I see another creator making this mistake, I have to tell them.
Because so many creators are leaving money on the table with Amazon affiliate links.
And I’m not here to gatekeep. These are the things I wish someone had explained to me when I started.
1️⃣ Always check Amazon Creator Connections first
If there’s something you’re planning to buy on Amazon, check Creator Connections first.
Brands run limited-time campaigns where they offer higher commissions for creators sharing their products, sometimes 2–5X the normal rate.
My rule: only promote products with great reviews and products you’ve actually tried and loved yourself.
2️⃣ Amazon Bonus Programs
Once you start generating consistent revenue, Amazon may invite you to their tiered bonus programs, where you earn extra payouts for hitting revenue targets.
I didn’t even know these existed when I started and was SHOKED when I got invited to participate.
3️⃣ Stop being afraid to post your links
Creators tell me they don’t want to share links because it feels “too salesy.”
But people come to Instagram to discover products.
And here’s the crazy part:
Even if someone clicks your link and doesn’t buy that product, if they add anything else to their Amazon cart and check out, you still earn a commission.
So stop being afraid to share the link.
4️⃣ I saved the best trick for last… deep linking
This is the trick that helped me 5X my commissions.
Most creators just use the Amazon affiliate link.
But I run my links through a deep linker (I personally use URLgenius).
A normal link opens Amazon in the Instagram browser.
A deep link opens the product directly inside the Amazon app.
Less friction means more completed purchases and more commission for you!
If you want me to connect you with my contact at URLgenius, DM me your email address and I’ll introduce you.
Comment COURSE if you want all of my secrets on how I’ve optimized monetizing my page as a creator in just one year.
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