Nov 4 • Affiliates
Amazon Affiliate & How 2 Go About It
Perfect — let’s talk Amazon Affiliates, also called the Amazon Associates Program. It’s basically Amazon’s way of saying, “You bring the traffic, we’ll split the bag.” You don’t need inventory, shipping, or customer service — just a smart content strategy and consistent promotion.
Here’s how to do it right, step-by-step — with both setup and money-making strategy.
🪜 Step-by-Step: How to Get an Amazon Affiliate Storefront
1. Sign up for the Amazon Associates Program
- Go to affiliate-program.amazon.com and hit “Sign Up.”
- Log in using your regular Amazon account or create a new one just for business use.
- Fill in details like your name, address, and how you plan to promote links (socials, website, YouTube, TikTok, etc.).
💡 Pro Tip: You don’t need a website to join, but you must show Amazon where you’ll post links (a TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube channel works fine).
2. Get approved (this part’s important)
- You’ll be given a temporary account right away.
- You must generate at least 3 qualified purchases from your affiliate links within the first 180 days.
- Once you do, Amazon reviews your account for full approval. If you don’t make those 3 sales — they’ll deactivate you (you can reapply later).
3. Create your “Storefront”
There are two ways to do this as an affiliate:
Option A: Use Amazon’s built-in Storefront (for Influencers)
If you have a decent social following (Amazon usually looks for 1K+ engaged followers on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube):
- Apply for the Amazon Influencer Program (on the same site: affiliate-program.amazon.com/influencers).
- Once approved, you get your own Amazon Storefront link like:amazon.com/shop/yourusername
- You can group products into “Idea Lists” like Soft Life Essentials, Self-Care Sundays, or Home Glow Up Picks.
Option B: Build your own Storefront off Amazon
If you’re not accepted as an Influencer yet:
- Use Canva, Notion, Linktree, or your own site to design a landing page with affiliate links.
- Example: Make a “Soft Gyal Starter Kit” page linking to Amazon products (each with your affiliate link).
4. Add products and get affiliate links
- Log in to your Amazon Associates dashboard.
- Use the Product Linking → Product Links tool to find any Amazon product.
- Click Get Link → choose Text, Image, or Text+Image.
- Or, if you’re browsing Amazon, use the SiteStripe bar that appears at the top of your screen — it lets you copy links instantly.
5. Create content around your store
You make money from traffic — not from sitting pretty. Here’s how to drive it:
🔥 Content ideas:
- TikTok / Reels: “Amazon Finds That Make My Life Softer 💅🏽” or “What’s In My Night Routine (All from Amazon 🛍️).”
- YouTube: Do hauls, unboxings, product reviews, or “Shop with me” vlogs.
- Pinterest: Post aesthetic lifestyle boards and link pins directly to your Amazon products.
- Blog / Email: Share product lists, gift guides, and affiliate roundups.
6. Track, test, and tweak
- Use the Amazon Associates dashboard to see which products convert.
- Focus on what gets clicks and commissions.
- Swap out underperforming items or create more content around top sellers.
💰 Commissions range from about 1% to 10%, depending on the product category (beauty, fashion, home, etc. pay the best).
🚀 How to Promote Like a Pro (Without Being Spammy)
- Tell stories, not sales pitches.Instead of “Buy this,” try “I’ve been using this body butter for 3 weeks — and my skin? Baby soft. Here’s the link.”
- Make “lists” that vibe with your brand.Examples: Soft Life Self-Care Cart Level-Up Luxury On a Budget Pretty Boss Desk Setup Home Spa Night Essentials
- Use short branded URLs.Create a memorable link using Bitly or your own domain (like softlifeboutique.com/amazon).
- Stay compliant.Always disclose that you earn commissions — e.g., “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.” (Amazon’s rule, not optional.)
💎 Bonus Tip: Combine it with your other platforms
If you’re already coaching or running Soft Life University content:
- Add your storefront link in your bio or email signature.
- Feature your top picks in challenges, blog posts, or workshops.
- Build themed Amazon “collections” that align with your monthly vibe — “Soft Fall Essentials,” “Glow-Up Season,” “Money Moves Office Setup.”
If you want, I can help you map out:
- A “Soft Life Amazon Storefront” layout with category ideas.
- Sample affiliate captions + hashtags that fit your brand. Let me know if y’all would you like me to make that next?
Here’s my storefront link
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