The Official Amazon Associates Blog

Summer Pet Savings Event

Visit the Promotions Hub at Associates Central to link to the Summer Pet Savings Event for a selection of toys, treats and more for dogs, cats, fish, small animals and other pets.  Event runs thru August 12. 

Reminder to all Associates about Auto-tagging

We love to see our Associates drive traffic to Amazon in innovative and creative ways, but would like to remind Associates that they still need to make sure that their linking methods are not violating the Associates Program Operating Agreement.

Recently a number of Associates have violated the Associates Program Operating Agreement by intercepting users’ visits to Amazon and automatically inserting their Associates ID to artificially increase advertising fees. 

We work hard to keep our Associates Program as open as possible.  An important part of maintaining this openness is the strict prohibition on artificially creating sessions on the Amazon Site (contained in the Associates Program Participation Requirements):

 “You will not attempt to intercept or redirect (including via software installed on users’ computers) traffic from or on, or divert advertising fees from, any site that participates in the Program.”

“You will not artificially generate clicks or impressions on your site or create Sessions on the Amazon Site, whether by way of a robot or software program or otherwise.”

When Associates violate these requirements they are generating advertising fees they did not earn.  For example, a toolbar that automatically inserts an Associates ID into links to Amazon from a third party website is not eligible for advertising fees and is violating the requirements above.  Similarly, an Associate creating a false “click” by loading the Amazon Site in a hidden browser window (often without the knowledge of the user) is violating the requirements above. 

We want to remind all Associates that any use of automated scripts or other technologies that attempt to take credit for Amazon shopping by artificially generating clicks or initiating sessions may result in immediate termination of an Associate’s account and withholding of outstanding advertising fees.

Father's Day Watch Savings + FREE One-Day Shipping

Your audience will enjoy Father's Day Savings on Watch Brands including Citizen, Invicta, Tag Heuer, Casio, Bulova, Tissot, and more!  Plus, now until June 14, 2012 @ 3:00 p.m. Pacific time, they can enjoy FREE One-Day Shipping on select watches.

Visit the Promotions Hub at Associates Central for links and banners for this event and other Father's Day Gift Ideas. 

 

Prep for Father's Day with Special Gift Ideas

Start linking for Father's Day with special events, offers and great gift ideas in the Father’s Day Shop, Tools & Home Improvement, Auto, Sports & Outdoors, Books, Gift Cards, Kindle, and more.  Visit the Promotions Hub at Associates Central to get links and banners for all things Dad.

 

Get Ready for Summer Event

Now through June 30, link to our new Get Ready for Summer Event.  You will find outdoor fun in Toys & Games, Sports & Outdoors, Lawn, Garden & Patio, Books, Camera & Electronics, Clothing & Accessories and more.  Visit the Promotions Hub at Associates Central to get links and banners for this event.

Bling for Mom at Every Price

With Mother's Day less than a week away, it's not too late to promote special gifts for the special Mom.   See our selection of Jewelry & Watches by visiting the Fashion/Beauty/Baby tab in the Promotions Hub at Associates Central.  You will find links to gifts under $100, gifts for every Mom at every price, our gemstone store, luxury watches, clearance watches and more. Plus, your audience can enjoy Free One-Day Shipping on select Jewelry if they place their order by 3:00 p.m. (PST) on May 10. 

 

Next Level Fashion - Live From the Red Carpet!

Share the action of red carpet arrivals at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s renowned Costume Institute Benefit streamed live today, Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. EST on Amazon.com.  Be sure to also get your link to the Amazon Clothing Store on the Promotions Hub, under the Fashion/Beauty/Baby tab, at Associates Central.  Your audience will find top designer brands available for every season - women, men, juniors, kids and baby.

 

Link to Amazon's Arts, Crafts & Sewing Store for Mother's Day Gift Ideas

With Mother's Day coming up, your audience can give those creative-type Moms the gift of art, sewing and craft supplies. Visit the Promotions Hub at Associates Central to get your link and banners for our Arts, Crafts and Sewing store.

 

Amazon Gift Cards for Mother's Day - White Gift Box + Free One-Day Shipping

Promote Amazon.com Gift Cards for Mother’s Day and your audience can get a special Mother's Day Gift Card in a pretty white box and free One-Day Shipping. Visit the 'big events' tab in the Promotions Hub at Associates Central to get your link and banners for this event. 

Spring Luxury Watch Sale - Save Up to 70% Off

Promote the perfect gift for Mother's Day with our Spring Luxury Watch Sale.  You audience can save up to 70% off the finest watches from Gucci, Ebel, TAG Heuer, and others.  Visit the Promotions Hub under the Fashion/Beauty/Baby tab at Associates Central for your link to this event and other Jewelry & Watch specials.