# Amazon Importer 101: an affiliate guide

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### **Step 1: Understand Amazon Affiliate Program**

The **Amazon Associates Program** is an affiliate marketing initiative where you earn commissions by promoting Amazon products.

* **Create an Account**: Visit the [Amazon Associates Program](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/) website and click "Join Now."
* **Create an ID**: Select your preferred Amazon Associates ID, which will be used to track your affiliate earnings.
* **Fill Out Payment Information**: Complete the payment settings to receive commissions via direct deposit or check.

<table><thead><tr><th width="206.078125"> Question</th><th>Answer</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Is Amazon ID required?</strong></td><td>Yes, Amazon ID is required. <br><br>When a user clicks an Amazon link on your site and buys a product, you earn a commission. This is tracked by the Amazon affiliate network. </td></tr><tr><td><strong>How much commission can I earn?</strong></td><td>Commission rates vary by country-specific Amazon Affiliate Program and the type of product purchased. Please review the <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/node/topic/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ">Associates Program Advertising Fee Schedule</a> for detailed commission rates and applicable rules.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>How can I prevent my account from being suspended?</strong></td><td><p>1. After joining the Amazon Affiliate program, you need to sell at least 3 products within 90 days to remain an active affiliate, or your account will be deactivated. </p><p>2. Follow FTC guidelines for disclosures. </p><p>3. Don’t use Amazon Affiliate links in emails or PDFs. </p><p>4. Avoid misleading or inflated claims. </p><p>5. Don’t manipulate clicks or use link shorteners. </p><p>6. Don’t purchase through your own Affiliate links. </p><p>For more detailed rules, refer to Amazon’s <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/agreement">Operating Agreement</a>.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Step 2: Setting up the “Buy on Amazon” button

On the Settings page, click Activate, and then click Save in the Theme Editor.

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