Constructing Amazon affiliate links for forums?

Discussion in 'Amazon' started by Drizzt78, Jan 28, 2011.

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    I'm running a movie review forum, and have recently applied for the amazon affiliate program. Threw a bunch of amazon links into movie review posts on the first few pages of the forum... and seem to be getting not hits (clicks, much less sales). The amazon link builder provides links for websites rather than forums, so I have to construct my links by hand, and am not sure that I'm doing it properly.

    I was about to provide an example of an amazon link with my referal ID tacked on at the end... but unfortunately, the forum does not allow that. So, I have to ask you guys to show me a how to build a proper link.
     
    Drizzt78, Jan 28, 2011 IP
  2. usasportstraining

    usasportstraining Notable Member

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    Just tack ?tag=YourAmazonCode-20 to the end of the Amazon link.
     
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  3. Drizzt78

    Drizzt78 Peon

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    It won't work without the "tag" part? Because I've been going movie-name/B003WQB2JM/myamazoncode-20
     
    Drizzt78, Jan 28, 2011 IP
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    you can check your link with the link checker on Amazon Associates to see if it's working, it's under the Links and Banners dropdown menu
     
    new2younow, Jan 29, 2011 IP
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    Cheers, that works.
     
    Drizzt78, Jan 30, 2011 IP