Amazon offers a number of programs for content creators to monetize their audiences.
How Influencers Make Money On Amazon, From Affiliate Links To Livestreaming
The e-commerce giant has affiliate-marketing tools and ways to sell products live.
How Influencers Make Money On Amazon, From Affiliate Links To Livestreaming
Here are some of the ways influencers are earning money on Amazon, and how much they’ve made.
How Influencers Make Money On Amazon, From Affiliate Links To Livestreaming
In recent months, Amazon has grown its influencer program, and the suite of tools it offers social-media creators to let them earn money on the platform.
How Influencers Make Money On Amazon, From Affiliate Links To Livestreaming
Amazon’s influencer program offers a variety of different tools and programs used by creators on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The company has even recruited influencers, and offered secret payments, to get them to join its livestreaming platform and sell products.
How Influencers Make Money On Amazon, From Affiliate Links To Livestreaming
Here’s a breakdown of Amazon’s five main influencer programs:
How Influencers Make Money On Amazon, From Affiliate Links To Livestreaming
Amazon launched its live-shopping feature for influencers in 2019. The feature is part of a larger push by many platforms to bring the concept of influencers selling products live and directly to fans to the US. For every item an influencer mentions during a livestream, a special link is added under the video directing viewers to the product. Creators earn a commission — between 1% and 10% — every time someone purchases a product with their link.
How Influencers Make Money On Amazon, From Affiliate Links To Livestreaming
Although live commerce has taken off in other regions, the trend has struggled to gain mass popularity in the US. And some creators told Insider that Amazon Live just wasn’t worth it for them.
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Amazon’s most widely used program for influencers is its affiliate marketing program, which has proven to be a valuable platform for many tech, fashion, and beauty creators. Some influencers are even earning commissions by reviewing products and creating unboxing videos for Amazon.
One influencer spoke with Insider about how he was able to build the income from his Amazon product review videos to $16,000 per month. (Read the full breakdown…
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