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Amazon Associates and my domain

Discussion in 'Amazon' started by justPlugIn, May 13, 2010.

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    Hi all,

    I am thinking about joining Amazon Associates and I want to do it right. I understand one can get rejected and I want to make it in, in first round.

    I understand that Amazon is interested in seeing my domain before they approve.

    What do they actually look for?
    1. Will an empty domain (no content) be enough?
    2. Are they interested to see how I market stuff?
    3. Is the domain name structure important to them? - At the moment (started only 2 weeks ago) I am using a free domain just to learn how stuff works. Does Amazon look for top level domains? i.e. www.myDomain.com and forbids www.forum.myDomain.com... www.blog.myDomain.com etc?

    Any other tips you could give me for a smooth joining their program?
     
    justPlugIn, May 13, 2010 IP
  2. J1218

    J1218 Well-Known Member

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    From what I've heard (although I haven't tested it) you can get accepted into Amazon's program with something like a Squidoo lens or Hub on Hubpages. It's not supposed to be difficult to get accepted into like some CPA networks are.

    Not saying you have to use a lens or hub, but that's apparently how easy it is.
     
    J1218, May 13, 2010 IP
  3. freshdevelopment

    freshdevelopment Notable Member

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    I have had customers register Amazon accounts without a website. Just make sure anything you enter has good spelling and grammar, but I suspect most of the applications are automated.
     
    freshdevelopment, May 14, 2010 IP
  4. justPlugIn

    justPlugIn Peon

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    Thank you J1218 and freshdevelopment,

    after reading both your responses I am somewhat relaxed - I have a lens at Squidoo and an article on a site I created (WordPress) and I got good feedback on them. So I guess I will try it with one of them.
    I would have sent you a link so you can maybe tell me what you think about what I wrote, but I can't yet post links on this forum as I am too new. I know that affiliates never show their sites to anyone but I am just beginning and I am interested to know what someone with more experience would think about it.

    Maybe one day soon :)
     
    justPlugIn, May 14, 2010 IP
  5. marshall_26

    marshall_26 Peon

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    yeah... amazon isn't real selective although you want to read over their terms especially "identifying yourself as an associate" or they will shut you down quick.
     
    marshall_26, May 14, 2010 IP
  6. billybala

    billybala Active Member

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    My account just approved by amazon. i would suggest provide a details description on your website and how will you advertise it.

    I got rejected once b4 and their reason is amazon don't accept pay traffic or redirect traffic. so better not mentioned this.
     
    billybala, May 14, 2010 IP
  7. justPlugIn

    justPlugIn Peon

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    #7
    This post is becoming very informative :)
    Great answers - you really help
     
    justPlugIn, May 15, 2010 IP
  8. etmcl

    etmcl Peon

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    I haven't heard of anyone having much problem being accepted. I was accepted before I even had content on my website.
     
    etmcl, May 16, 2010 IP
  9. justPlugIn

    justPlugIn Peon

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    I read all kind of things - not necessary about Amazon that made me a bit shaky. I guess I was over reacting over it instead of just going ahead and trying. I simply want to make it through in my first "run". Don't want to get rejected and have to start all over again.
    Thank you for the information
     
    justPlugIn, May 16, 2010 IP
  10. mt4928

    mt4928 Peon

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    #10
    You can use free blog for apply Amazon Association.
    And if you want to register new domain don't use word of Amazon
     
    mt4928, May 17, 2010 IP
  11. justPlugIn

    justPlugIn Peon

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    I don't understand what "don't use word of Amazon" mean - could you please elaborate?
     
    justPlugIn, May 17, 2010 IP
  12. justPlugIn

    justPlugIn Peon

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    I just received the following notice: "Congratulations, your application to the Amazon.com Associates Program has been approved."

    :)

    Thank you for all for your calming responses!
     
    justPlugIn, May 17, 2010 IP
  13. mountainfrog

    mountainfrog Peon

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    Congratulations!
     
    mountainfrog, May 19, 2010 IP
  14. Adraco

    Adraco Active Member

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    Now go get some of those sales! Hunt them, chase them, do what ever it takes (as long as it's legal and acceptable under TOS) to get them in the door, then ship them off to Amazon and make the sale. You can easily follow your sales progress via the completely free program down in my signature.
     
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  15. odls

    odls Active Member

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    It means don't use amazon or something very similar in your domain name, such as amazan. If so they'll close your account.
     
    odls, May 25, 2010 IP
  16. oishiman

    oishiman Peon

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    ........? ? ?
     
    oishiman, May 26, 2010 IP
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    Robineast Peon

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    I's very easy
     
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    slimjim2010 Peon

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    You can sign-up for Amazon thru Blogger, might better your chances (who knows)?
     
    slimjim2010, May 26, 2010 IP
  19. justPlugIn

    justPlugIn Peon

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    Ahhh... now I understand what you mean. Sure - I will never register a domain containing the Amazon's name:
    1. It is forbidden by Amazon.
    2. It is as not original as one can get.
    3. It looks like something very not creative. :)

    It reminds me that when I was a kid I once bought a small bag from the company famous "MIKE". I didn't even notice it until I came home. Finally as the logo was printed on the bag my brother suggested we just peal off the "M" and make it into an "N" - that worked rather fine...

    I registered my own domain with names fitting to my own niches - I think that is a better idea than having a domain name called Ambazon.com
     
    justPlugIn, May 26, 2010 IP