The Official Amazon Associates Blog

Earn on Video Game Magazine Subscriptions, $5 each

From 5/30 to 6/5, let your readers know that our bestselling video game magazine subscriptions are priced at only $5 each, some as much as $19.95 off.  We’ve got all the platforms covered with:   Nintendo Power, The Official Xbox Magazine, The Official PlayStation Magazine and PC Gamer.  Start a new subscription, renew an existing one or give as a gift and pay only $5 for each 1-year subscription. 

Build Links & Earn Money

To link directly to the sale page and earn advertising 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=1000492081&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Introducing Free Returns on Eligible Clothing Items at the Clothing & Accessories Store

Shopping Amazon.com’s Clothing & Accessories Store is easier than ever.  Now your readers can order clothing fulfilled by  Amazon.com without having to worry about return costs. If it doesn’t fit or isn’t 100% to their liking, a new qualifying eligible item can be returned at no additional cost. Visit the Clothing & Accessories Store to learn more.

Build Links & Earn Money

To link directly to the sale page and earn advertising 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?ie=UTF8&node=1036592&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created several new Apparel Banners in various sizes available to you in Associates Central, like the one shown below:

Get a Jump on Your Summer with Outdoor Toys at Amazon.com

Summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to get ready for summer outdoor fun. Please let your readers know about the Amazon.com Outdoor Fun Store which offers a large selection of outdoor toys that customers can enjoy with their children and that will help them make the most of long summer days.

The Outdoor Store has everything to keep kids active all summer, including bikes, skates, ride-ons , playhouses, swings, gyms, trampolines, inflatable bouncers and much more. And your readers can create their own backyard water park with our pools and accessories, waterslides and sprinklers.

Also, visit our Summer Catalog 2010 for the top Amazon.com outdoor toys, sporting goods, patio items, and home improvement items.

Build Links & Earn Money

To link directly to the above promotions and earn advertising fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

Outdoor Fun Store: http://www.amazon.com/Seasonal-Toys-Games/b/?node=359068011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Summer Catalog 2010: http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1267122011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

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

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Earn Money on our Memorial Day Clothing Sale

During our May 26-31, 2010 Memorial Day Sale, your readers can take $10 off a $50 clothing order, or $25 off a $100 clothing order at the Clothing Store at Amazon.com. These timely savings include everything they need to kick off summer in style. They can apply them to top fashion brands for men, women, and kids, all direct from Amazon.com and eligible for FREE Super Savings Shipping and Free Returns and Amazon Prime.  Learn more.

Build Links & Make Money

To link directly to the sale page and earn advertising 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/browse.html/?node=1036592&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

As always, we have several Apparel banners in various sizes available to you in Associates Central. 

Earn on new Amazon 3D 101 Store

With the worldwide success of Avatar and other 3D theatrical releases, a lot of customers are excited about the advances in and accessibility of 3D, and the impending launch of 3D cable channels (ESPN 3D, DIRECTV 3D, etc.), 3D video games, and more, is making it the next big thing.

Amazon.com has you covered in terms of keeping your customers informed of the latest and greatest in 3D technology with our launch of 3D 101 (amazon.com/3d), a new site dedicated to anything 3D.

Key features of the Amazon 3D 101 site include:

• A large selection of 3D products spanning multiple categories (HDTVs, Blu-ray players, monitors, movies, and more).
• Educational videos that help customers easily understand what 3D is and how it works.
• Buying guides aimed at helping customers find everything they need to create the best 3D experience at home.

Build Links & Earn Money
Take advantage of the buzz around 3D! To link directly to the Amazon 3D 101 page and earn advertising fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID: 

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2248313011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created new 3D Banners available to you in Associates Central like this shown here:

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Amazon and Endless Flip-Flop Promotion – Save $10 on $50 Orders of Select Flip-Flops

Until June 2, 2010, help your readers save money and prepare for summer at the same time with our Spring Flip-Flop promotion. The promotion applies to select brands such as Reef, Havaianas, Sanuk, Quiksilver and Ocean Minded. 

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

For Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?node=2240799011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

For endless.com:
http://www.endless.com/s/?keywords=2FLIPS420&node=241745011&sort=-product_site_launch_date&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have Shoe banners and Endless banners available in Associates Central.

Earn on Tools and Home Improvement Gifts for Father's Day

Let your readers know they can find the perfect gift for Dad in the Tools & Home Improvement Gift Store, where you'll find Black & Decker power tools, all-purpose Leatherman multitools, Duracell flashlights, and more. They'll also discover gifts to delight the woodworker, DIY weekend warrior, and gadget guy.

In addition to great gift ideas, we're featuring a number of sizzling deals in June, such as an extra 20% off Gladiator GarageWorks storage products sold and shipped by Amazon.com, including durable storage cabinets, wall storage systems, and the Chillerator while supplies last.

After Father's Day, you can drive traffic to the following Tools & Home Improvement destinations:

• Tools & Home Improvement: tools, outdoor lighting, kitchen and bath fixtures, flashlights, door hardware and locks, home automation, building supplies, and more
• Power & Hand Tools: cordless drills, saws, grinders, multifunction power tools, knives, multitools, tool accessories, and more
• Deals & Bargains: hot deals on everything from plumbing fixtures to tools
• Reconditioned Tools: wide selection of factory-reconditioned tools from top brands

Build Links & Earn Money

We have created New Tools Banners available to you in Associates Central like these shown here:

To link directly to the Tools page and earn advertising 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=506798&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

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Earn up to 15% on presents for Moms, Dads, and Grads from endless.com

It’s that time of the year – celebrate Moms, Dads, and Grads and help your readers find the perfect presents for everyone. Earn up to 15% on referrals to endless.com –the exciting shoes and accessories destination.

endless.com is dedicated to providing the best prices, selection, and overall shopping experience - enabling customers to get their fashion fix faster with free overnight shipping on new styles, free return shipping, and 100% price guarantee. Visit http://www.endless.com to learn more. 

It's about time...
Drum roll, please…watches have arrived on endless.com! Shop styles from Citizen, Bulova, Seiko, Movado, Casio, AK Anne Klein, and more. As an endless Associate you can earn up to 8.5% on watch referrals. Also, be sure to watch out for this special promotion: 

•    From May 5th until June 2nd, your readers can save up to $60 off of select men’s dress shoes, men’s accessories, and watches. Check out the great styles in this promotion at http://www.endless.com/s/?keywords=DRESCOD.

Fabulous Finds:
Earn up to 15% on referrals to endless shoes, handbags, and more. Don’t forget, endless.com is THE destination for shoe and accessory lovers, so we’ve created a destination just for you – endless.com Tab the in Associates Central! 

- Link to Top-selling Products on endless with 1-click
- Download the latest text links, banners, and images
- Be the first to find out about our fabulous deals and upcoming promotions. Here’s a sneak peak: 

• We are excited to announce our 2010 Spring/Summer Bridal Guide. Why should the dress get all the attention? Check out our selection of shoes and accessories for the Bride, the Groom, the Bridal Party and even the Honeymoon!
• We’ve got another reason to love Fridays! Visit us every Friday at http://www.endless.com/f/fridaydeal/ for a special one-day-only offer.
• Get ready for summer with beach-ready brights and soak up some fun. Starting 5/5, buy 2 pairs of select flip flops for men, women, and kids and get 20% off your order.

Build Links & Earn Money

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 “YourIDHere-20” in the format below:

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

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To learn more about endless.com, please visit the About Us page on endless.com where you will find more information on what makes endless.com the best destination for all shoe lovers.

Changes to Amazon Kindle Advertising Fees

We’re sending this note to announce a couple of changes to the Associates Program that relate to Amazon Kindle. Kindle is the #1 bestselling, most-gifted, and most wished-for product at Amazon.com. Please read on for further details.

Earn Advertising Fees on Kindle Books
Amazon is excited to announce that effective May 1, 2010, you can earn advertising fees on Kindle books. With over 500,000 books, including 105 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, Kindle books represent another great way to earn money advertising Amazon products. Advertising fees range from 4 to 8.5%. 

Kindle Device Advertising Fee Rates Have Changed
Also effective May 1, 2010, Kindle devices have a new advertising fee. Kindle devices will be included in the “General Products” category and are eligible for 4 to 8.5% in advertising fees depending on the number of qualifying products you refer. Kindle newspapers, magazines, blogs, and other subscriptions will also be included in the "General Products" category. See the Operating Agreement for more information. 

New Kindle Landing Page: Build Links to Kindle & Make Money
We’d like to invite you to browse through our new Kindle page in Associates Central which gives you an overview of all the tools you’ll need to easily build links and earn money on everything Kindle related, all in one place! 

There are several simple ways to earn advertising fees on Kindle, and now Kindle books: 

• Link directly to the Kindle detail page using the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015T963C?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20
• Link directly to the Kindle books page using the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID: http://www.amazon.com/b?node=1286228011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20
• Display Kindle banners – New Rotating Kindle banners are available in various sizes
• Visit product links and select “Kindle Store” from the drop down menu

In addition to earning advertising fees on Kindle devices and Kindle books, Associates can also earn advertising fees on qualifying sales of Kindle accessories and magazine, newspaper, & blog subscriptions.

We want to thank you for your continued participation in the Amazon Associates Program, and invite you to start or continue advertising Kindle devices and Kindle books. Stay connected by following us on Twitter and finding us on Facebook.