The Official Amazon Associates Blog

Kids and Family Easter Store Now Open

Happy Easter! This year help your readers find everything for the holiday in Amazon’s Kids and Family Easter Store.

The following is a preview of a few of the great Amazon products your readers may be interested in. To link to each page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

•    Kids’ Easter Apparel: From Easter dresses to suits & sport coats, help your kids dress their best with adorable clothing from Amazon Apparel. Save up to 30% on select Kids’ clothes: http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Baby-Apparel/b/?ie=UTF8&node=1040662&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

•    Easter Treats: Get ready for Easter with chocolate bunnies, candies, and Easter baskets filled with yummy treats. Plus save $10 on select Easter baskets or save 15% or more on gourmet gifts this Easter, all at Amazon Gourmet: http://www.amazon.com/b/?ie=UTF8&node=682621011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

•    Easter Books: From Horton Hatches the Egg to Peter Rabbit, find new and classic stories that the whole family can enjoy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?ie=UTF8&docId=1000349121&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

•    Easter Toys: Fill your kids’ baskets with Easter toys starting at less than $10. Also explore games, plush, kites, traditional Easter goodies, and other spring favorites: http://www.amazon.com/Toys-Holiday-Event/b/?ie=UTF8&node=360960011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

 

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

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1267339011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20 

Banners are also available for the various categories here in Associates Central.

Standard IAB Sizes for Amazon Widgets Now Available

Creating Amazon widgets just got a whole lot easier. You can now create the most popular widgets in a variety of standard IAB sizes. We’ve introduced the following new features:

1. Search for widgets by size

You can now search for widgets that fit a specific IAB ad slot on your web page or blog. Navigate to the Widgets tab in Associate Central and click on ‘Search by Size’ in the left menu. Or navigate to https://widgets.amazon.com/Widgets-By-Size/. Then choose an IAB size from the ‘Select Size’ drop down to view supported widgets.

2. Select a preset IAB size or create a custom-sized widget

For the My Favorites and Search widgets, you now have the option to select a predefined IAB size or create a custom-sized widget. Choose IAB sized widgets when you have a predefined ad slot. Experiment with custom-sized widgets when you have more control over the layout of your web site.

3. Available in additional IAB sizes

The most popular widgets are now available in additional IAB sizes:
•    My Favorites is now available in 300x250, 336x280, 180x150, 160x600.
•    The Search widget is available in 300x250, 336x280, 160x600

Get started by clicking on the Widgets tab in Associate Central or visit https://widgets.amazon.com/.

Special Magazine Offer for Apparel and Shoes Orders

Starting now until April 3, 2009, spend $25 or more in apparel or shoes and get an annual subscription to Lucky (a $12 value) or Details (a $9.97 value) included with your purchase. In addition, for orders over $25 from select merchants, shipping is free.

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

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=1036592&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

In addition, find savings and deals on Apparel and Accessories on our On Sale Now page.

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

http://www.amazon.com/Sale-Apparel/b?ie=UTF8&node=13851881&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

As always, there are apparel banners available to you in Associates Central.

Take advantage of this promotion but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. PST on Friday, April 3, 2009, the date the promotion expires.

Special Limited Time Promotions in DVD & Blu-ray

The Amazon Movies & TV Team is offering several special sales in the month of March.

First is a Blu-ray sale with over 300 Blu-ray as Low as $13.99 from now until March 22, 2009 while supplies last. This is a great opportunity for your customers to build their Blu-ray libraries from Amazon’s great selection of titles including Iron Man, Transformers and Wall-E.

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

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000344851&plgroup=1&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Next is a chance for your customers to save up to $60 off James Bond on Blu-ray from now until March 23, 2009 while supplies last.

To link directly to the Bond Blu-ray sale page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000340851&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Finally, we have our Big DVD Sale with hundreds of DVDs as Low as $6.49 from now until March 30, 2009 while supplies last.

To link directly to the Big DVD Sale and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000344851&plgroup=1&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-2

There are further pre-order bargains on Quantum of Solace [Blu-ray], Slumdog Millionaire [Blu-ray] and Bolt [Blu-ray]. Also explore Amazon’s huge selection of over 1,500 Blu-ray titles, with everyday savings up to 40%.

As always, there are DVD Banners available in Associates Central.

Take advantage of these limited time promotions, but be sure to remove the links at or before the conclusion of each event (11:59:59 pm Pacific on the last day of each promotion).

New Playmobil Toys and Special Offers from Amazon.com Toys

Amazon.com Toys is pleased to offer a new selection of Playmobil toys. Link to our Playmobil Store and let your readers choose from many popular collections, including Pirates, Knights, Police, Farm, Airport, Construction, and many more. And for an even greater value, many Playmobil toys are now eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping (restrictions apply) and Amazon Prime(TM) (restrictions apply).

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

http://www.amazon.com/Promotions/b/?ie=UTF8&node=1244079011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

What's New at Amazon.com Toys
•    Lego: Limited-edition LEGO Mindstorms Black NXT Brick (supplies are limited and offer while supplies last)
•    Watchmen Toys: Check out our great selection of action figures and collectibles inspired by the new Watchmen movie
•    Toys Outlet: Get 25% to 70% off preschool toys, action figures, construction toys, and more
•    New from Fisher Price: Check out the new preschool toy releases
•    New Easter Store: Fill their baskets with Easter toys starting at less than $10
•    St. Patrick's Day: Shop special-edition collectible dolls and party supplies

As always, we have Toys Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Some of these are limited time promotions. Please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. PST on the dates the promotions expire.

Contractor Supply Store Now Open on Amazon

The Contractor Supply Store - the destination for framers, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, and other contractors - is now open on Amazon. Contractors can now order professional-grade products - many of which are available in bulk quantities--on the website, via smartphone, or by calling a toll-free number. Convenient job site delivery, FREE Super Saver Shipping (restrictions apply), Two-Day Shipping for Prime members on select products (restrictions apply), and corporate accounts (approval required) make this store the destination for busy contractors.

Hurry - launch promotions end on March 31, 2009. Launch promotions include a free Panasonic Blu-ray player when you spend $600 on select Panasonic power tools and an extra 15% off when you spend $250 on Milwaukee Sawzall blades (restrictions apply to both promotions).

Take advantage of this promotion but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. PST on Tues., March 31, 2009, the date the promotion expires.

Build Links and Make Money
To link directly to the Contractor Supply Store and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just copy the link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1259929011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created new Contractor Supply banners available to you in Associates Central.

Amazon Grocery Limited Time Promotions in March

The Amazon.com Grocery store has a number of great limited-time promotional discounts of which you can make your readers aware in March.

To link to our Grocery Promotions and Special Offer page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

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

Some of our top promotions are below. You can link to specific promotions using the following links, again replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

•    Annie’s Homegrown Mac & Cheese – Save up to 30% on eligible Annie’s products; 45% with Subscribe and Save: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000341741&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20
•    Starbucks Coffee - Save $10 when you purchase two eligible Starbucks products: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000342481&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20
•    Altoids, Wrigley, and Orbit - Save $15 when you spend $39 on eligible products: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000342161&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20
•    Pet Food and Snacks – Save up to 50% on eligible pet food and snack products: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000339841&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Most of the Grocery promotions referenced run through March 31, 2009, and if you link to the Grocery Promotions and Special Offers page on Amazon.com your readers will click through to offers that are kept fresh with the best deals in the store. Take advantage of these promotions but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on the dates they expire.

As always, we have Grocery Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Amazon Video on Demand Now Available on Roku Player

On March 3 Amazon announced the availability of Amazon Video On Demand and its library of more than 40,000 movies and TV shows on the Roku Digital Video Player.

Now, for the first time the $99 Roku Player can be purchased through Amazon.com. Take advantage of the buzz around the launch of Amazon Video On Demand on the Roku Player and earn referral fees on each qualifying Roku sale. The Roku player is one of the most compelling new ways for customers to instantly watch their favorite movies and TV shows, and at $99 is also one of the most affordable. The Roku player works with virtually any TV, takes just minutes to set up and is also compatible with the Netflix “Watch Instantly” service.

To link directly to the Roku Player on Amazon.com 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/Roku-Digital-Video-Player/dp/B001PIBE8I?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

With the Roku player and Amazon Video On Demand, Amazon customers can:
•    Watch new release movies, most on the same day they are available on DVD
•    Catch up on the latest episodes of popular TV shows such as “House” and “The Office”
•    Shop from Amazon's deep catalog of more than 40,000 videos without leaving the couch or paying a monthly subscription fee

As always, you can also find Amazon Video on Demand banners available in Associates Central.

Microsoft XP Still Available on Amazon.com

Did you know that Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and XP Professional are still available on Amazon? Promote XP Home Edition or XP Professional on your site and you could earn up to 8.5% in referral fees.

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

For Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00022PTRU?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

For XP Professional: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00022PTI4?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have great savings on Software Deals of the Week. To link directly 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/gp/feature.html/?ie=UTF8&docId=1000324481&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

As always, we have Software banners available to you in Associates Central.