The Official Amazon Associates Blog

Introducing the Automotive Part Finder Widget

Looking to help automotive shoppers and car enthusiasts find exactly what they want for their car or truck? The Amazon Automotive Store has launched a brand new tool that enables customers to find car parts for a specific year, make and model in just one click.

When customers enter their vehicle data into the Amazon Automotive Part Finder Widget, they’ll be taken to a categorized list of parts and accessories that fit their specified vehicle.

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Whether looking for high end performance parts, garage tools and equipment, or car care gifts, the Amazon Automotive Store offers over 3.5 million products for automotive shoppers.

As always, you can highlight bestselling products in the Automotive store through Product Links or custom marketing banners.

Come check out the new Automotive Part Finder Widget today!

Introducing Tax Software Downloads, Just in Time for Tax Season

Introducing the new Tax Software Downloads store. With Amazon Tax Software Downloads, customers can download tax software to their PC and have it instantly - with no shipping fees and no wasted packaging.

Your readers can access 10 major tax titles from Intuit's TurboTax and H&R Block's TaxCut, so they can start their returns with confidence.

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Amazon Associates are eligible to earn up to 8.5% on all qualifying purchases of Software Downloads. There is no limit on the number of items on which referral fees are earned.

To link directly to the Tax Software Downloads page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purhcaes, just copy the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=381910011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created Amazon Tax Software Downloads banners available to you in Associates Central, including those shown below:

Fridays Only - One Day Deals on Endless.com

Special Deals Every Friday at Endless.com
Impulse shopping at its best!  Our buyers are hand-picking top styles at unbelievable prices – and yes, they are shipped overnight for FREE. 

To link directly to the Friday Deals page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.endless.com/f/fridaydeal?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20 

More Sales and Top Picks at Endless.com

Sales and Current Promotions:
http://www.endless.com/Sale-Shoes-Handbags/b/sale/tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Our Picks for Top Trends this Season:
http://www.endless.com/f/trends/tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Bestsellers:
http://www.endless.com/f/bestsellers/tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

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Building links to Endless.com is no different than other products on Amazon.com.  To build a Product Link, simply visit the Product Links page in Associates Central and select “Endless.com” in the drop down menu. 

We have also made stylish Endless.com banner graphics available to you in Associates Central:

As with other ASINs you can also use the format below to build links directly to Endless.com items.  Simply replace the corresponding Endless.com ASIN from the product detail page for “XXXXX” and your Associates ID for “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” in the format below:

http://www.endless.com/dp/XXXXX/?tag=YourIDHere-20

25% to 70% Savings in Newly Updated Toys Outlet

The Toys Outlet has recently been updated! Let your readers know that they can save 25% to 70% on a large selection of action figures, games, construction toys, plush, and much more. Be sure to come back each week for newly discounted toys and an updated selection of toys and games. Also, check out our daily Gold Box promotions for hot new deals every day.

 

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To link directly to the Toys Outlet store and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just copy the following link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?ie=UTF8&node=1259521011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have general Toys banners available to you in Associates Central.

"Let's Get It On" Free Marvin Gaye Song for Valentine's Day

Give the Gift of Music on Valentine’s Day, Courtesy of Amazon MP3
Today and Saturday only (2/13/09, 2/14/09), Amazon MP3 is offering a free download of the quintessential Valentine’s Day song, “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye. We urge you to pick up one of our newly created banners and delight your online audience with the gift of music on this special occasion.

Free Stuff Drives More Sales!
It’s no secret that “Free” is a big motivator online. Use this free song to entice your audience to click through to Amazon where they are likely to buy more items. It only takes a few clicks to download the free song and begin shopping for more.

To link directly to the song and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NTNJD2?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have newly created banners for you like the ones shown below:

Take advantage of this promotion but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. PST on Sat., Feb. 14, 2009, the date the promotion expires.

More Events and Special Offers at Amazon MP3
100 Most Romantic Albums of All Time: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?&docId=1000336161&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

100 Greatest Debut Albums of All Time: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?&docId=1000332231&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Bestselling MP3 Songs from $0.79: http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/dmusic/digital-music-track?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Classic U2 for $5.99: http://www.amazon.com/U2/dp/B000QJP7SA/?&qid=1234048431&discographySort=salesrank&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Still Time to Give and Earn with Amazon Gift Cards

Enjoy a little Valentine’s Day sweetness with 6 percent referral fees on Amazon.com Gift Card referrals. Your readers still have time to choose a pretty Valentine’s Day design to e-mail for immediate delivery, or print out from any printer and slip into a card or package.

There are 2 easy ways your readers can give Gift Cards in time for Valentine’s Day (February 14):

1) E-mail a personalized gift card for immediate delivery.

2) Print a personalized gift card on your own printer. (Remember to have your credit card handy when you're ready to print).

To link to the Gift Card page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067L6TQ/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

You can also let your readers know that we have Amazon MP3-branded gift cards available for the music lovers in their lives, like this one:

To link to the Amazon MP3 gift cards and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?ie=UTF8&docId=1000323481&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have new Valentine’s Day Gift Card banners available to you in Associates Central.

Also, did you know you can get paid in Amazon.com Gift Cards? Take yourself shopping on Amazon.com (and avoid check processing fees) when you receive your referral fees as an Amazon.com Gift Card! Simply go to your "Account Settings" in Associates Central and change your payment method.

The New Amazon Kindle 2 Has Arrived, Earn 10%

We’re excited to introduce Amazon Kindle 2, the next generation wireless reading device. With a sleek and thin design that makes Kindle 2 as thin as a typical magazine and lighter than a paperpack, the new Kindle has seven times more storage and now holds over 1,500 books. It has a longer battery life and faster page turns. An advanced display provides even crisper images and clearer text for an improved book-like reading experience. And Kindle 2 even reads to you, with “Read to Me”, our new Text to Speech feature.

With Kindle 2 we kept everything readers love about the original Kindle—the convenience of reading what you want, when you want it, the immediacy of getting a book wirelessly delivered in less than 60 seconds, and Kindle’s ability to “disappear” in your hands so you can get lost in the author’s words. We’re also excited to announce that the Kindle Store has over 230,000 ebooks available

You can earn 10% in referral fees on Amazon Kindle 2! To link to directly to Kindle 2 and earn referral fees on the subsequent following purchases, use the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00154JDAI?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Let your readers know that Kindle 2 is available for pre-order starting today for $359 at http://amazon.com/kindle and will ship later this month . We also have a wide variety of Kindle accessories available, including new covers from Cole Haan, Patagonia, and Belkin and more.

New Features & Enhancements

• Slim & Lightweight: Just over 1/3 inch and 10.2 ounces
• Books in under 60 seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
• Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for crisp images and text; even reads well in bright sunlight
• Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
• More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books
• Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns
• Read-to-Me: Text-to-Speech feature means Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud.
• No Wireless Bills: No monthly wireless bills, data plans, or commitments. Amazon pays for Kindle’s wireless connectivity so you won’t see a monthly wireless bill.
• Large Selection: Over 230,000 books, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines and blogs available
• Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise

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There are several simple ways for you to earn referral fees on the new Kindle 2:

• To link directly to the Kindle 2 page, use the following link format replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00154JDAI?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20
• There are several new Kindle 2 banners in various sizes available to you in Associates Central
• Visit product links and select “Kindle Store” from the drop down menu
• Are you an author? Place the Kindle Chicklet next to your other RSS chicklets or elsewhere on your site to let Kindle device owners know your content is available for download on Kindle 2

Introducing Amazon Game Downloads, Earn 10%

The Associates program is excited to introduce the Amazon Game Downloads store. With Amazon Game Downloads, customers can download games to their PC and play instantly! This new service allows your customers to enjoy the latest casual gaming titles such as FishCo, Jewel Quest III and Home Sweet Home 2: Kitchens and Baths.

Through Amazon Game Downloads your customers will have access to over 600 games priced at $9.99 or less. Players can also try games for a free 30 minute trial period.

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Amazon Associates are eligible to earn 10% on all qualifying purchases of Game Downloads. There is no limit on the number of items on which referral fees are earned (subject to a referral fee cap of $1.50 per unit).

To link directly to the Game Downloads page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just copy the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=979455011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created Amazon Game Downloads banner graphics available to you in Associates Central, including those shown below:

Grocery and Health & Personal Care Limited Time Promotions

The Amazon.com Grocery and Health & Personal Care stores have a number of great limited-time promotional discounts of which you can make your readers aware in February.

To link to the promotions and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID. Promotions include:

•    Axe, Lipton, Slimfast, and other Unilever brands – Save $25 on orders of $75 or more - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000335161&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

•    LaVazza Coffee - Save 15% (30% on Subscribe and Save orders) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000335961&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

•    Kitchens of India meals – Save 30% (45% on Subscribe and Save orders) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000332661&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

•    Valentine’s Fragrances – Save $10 on orders of $59 or more of fragrance brands including Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Lovely, and more - http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=16254781&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

•    Omron Health Monitors – Save $10 on orders of $49 or more of pedometers, blood pressure monitors, and more - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000331681&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

To make your readers aware of all Grocery or Health & Personal Care promotions, link to the Sales and Special Offer pages on each store at:

Grocery - http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=52129011&tag=YOUR_ID-HERE-20

Health & Personal Care - http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=13661571&tag=YOUR_ID-HERE-20

Most of the promotions on those pages run through February 28, 2009, and if you link to the Sales and Special Offers pages on either (or both) the Grocery or Health & Personal Care stores on Amazon.com, your readers will always click through to offers that are kept fresh with the best deals in the two stores. Take advantage of these promotions but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on the dates they expire.

Earn Increased Referral Fee on Novel "Third Wish"

Amazon is thrilled to offer new release Third Wish by bestselling author Robert Fulghum. For the month of February 2009, Amazon Associates can now earn an increased referral fee rate of 10% on qualifying purchases of the Third Wish (2-Volume Boxed Set with CD).

First published in the Czech Republic (where it quickly became a bestseller), Third Wish is a sweeping, lavishly plotted novel in five parts, bound together by a profound love story that spans the globe. It is at once a classic quest novel and a rich parable for our times, inspired by the works of Lewis Carroll, Milan Kundera, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez, among others. Presented in a boxed set as two richly illustrated paperback volumes with an accompanying CD musical soundtrack, this is a true one-of-a-kind novel.

Third Wish is available now on Amazon and Amazon Kindle. Share our page for Third Wish with your readers so they can sample original music inspired by the book and read early customer feedback and a note from the author.

To link to this page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just copy the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/Third-Wish-2-Boxed-Set/dp/1603800433/?ie=UTF8&qid=1233247697&sr=11-1&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

To build a Product Link, simply visit the Product Links page in Associates Central and select “Books” in the drop down menu. Then type in "1603800433" for the ISBN number.

We have also created a Third Wish banner available in Associates Central.