The Amazon Associates Program

Overview

Starting in 1996, the Amazon Associates programme was the first online affiliate programme of its kind. Today, it is the largest and most successful online affiliate programme, with over 900,000 members joining world wide. If you are a Web site owner, Amazon seller, or Web Developer, you can start earning money today and earn up to 10% in referral fees.

How the Programme Works

1. Associates drive internet traffic to Amazon.co.uk through specially formatted links that allow us to track sales and other activity.
2. Associates earn up to 10% in referral fees on all qualifying revenue made through their links.
3. We send quarterly payment to Associates.

Once you join the programme, we will give you access to Associates Central, our extranet exclusive to our Associates. This is the place where you will build your links, view your traffic and earnings reports, and read about the latest news and opportunities available to you through the programme.

Participation is Easy and Free

1. Complete the online application.
2. Create & post your links to Amazon.com using our Build Links tool in Associates Central.
3. Begin tracking your traffic and earnings reports online. Reports are updated daily.