Real Tips for Making Money With the Amazon Influencer Program

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If you’re here then I’m sure you want to get started and make lots of money, but I want to tell you a little truth about how to make the Amazon Influencer program work for you. The Amazon Influencer Program is a way for content creators and social media influencers to monetize their content by promoting Amazon products. Influencers can earn a commission on any products that their followers purchase through their affiliate links. BUT it’s not as easy as you may think. Oftentimes, people glamorize this journey and it’s not that easy for everyone. There are several factors that play into your success with the Amazon Influencer Program.


How to Become an Amazon Influencer


To become an Amazon Influencer, you need to meet the following requirements:

Once you meet the requirements, you can apply to join the Amazon Influencer Program. The application process typically takes a few weeks.

My experience with the Amazon Influencer Program as a Small Content Creator 

I have been a part of the AIP for 3 years now and never really knew how to make it work for me. It wasn’t until a year ago that I decided to get serious about Amazon. Like many of you, I kept seeing people online saying they were making 100s and 1000s of dollars a week or a month in passive income from Amazon and I’m like huh? How are they doing it? 

While some people have good resources, no one ever really talked about the real work that goes into it. You’ll constantly here “be consistent” post several videos, read guidelines, blah, blah, blah. You can be consistent but if you’re not promoting, consistency will only get you so far. 

As of November 2024, I’ve noticed that Amazon is heavily pushing their “shop by interest” or Inspire content. Those videos are what I consider to be “social media” style videos. Short and entertaining. Then you have your longer review style videos that would appear on product pages. I have yet to figure out how they decide which videos go where, I’m still playing trial and error.

I am proud to say I’ve officially made my first $100 after being consistent for 4-5 months. I didn’t see the uptick until I started sharing my own content. I did this by adding it to other social media platforms such as Pinterest and Youtube and finding ways to incorporate the products I was promoting into my content and letting my audience know where they can find them.

I do believe that if you’re already a large creator or review products with an active and engaged audience you’ll be able to thrive with this program, but if you’re a newbie give it time! 


Are you ready to get started?


How to Promote Amazon Products as an Influencer

Once you're approved for the Amazon Influencer Program, you can start promoting Amazon products to your followers. You can do this by creating content that features Amazon products, such as product reviews, tutorials, or gift guides. I have found that short videos and aesthetic photos work the best. Users want you to get straight to the point while being honest.


When you promote Amazon products, you'll need to include your affiliate link in your content. This is the link that your followers will use to purchase the products and you'll earn a commission on any sales. Always follow FTC guidelines or you will be penalized. 


Benefits of the Amazon Influencer Program

There are many benefits to joining the Amazon Influencer Program, including:

  • The ability to monetize your content and earn a commission on sales

  • Access to exclusive Amazon products and events

  • Support from Amazon's influencer team

  • Opportunities to collaborate with other influencers

If you're a content creator or social media influencer who's passionate about Amazon products, the Amazon Influencer Program is a great way to monetize your content and reach a wider audience. However, this isn’t a get rich quick type of thing. It takes work. If you have any questions or tips drop them below, let’s chat!