The Official Amazon Associates Blog

Hit the Books and Save!

Amazon.com's Textbook Store supports higher learning at lower prices with savings of up to 30% on over 100,000 new textbooks shipped from and sold by Amazon.com. In addition, students can also save up to 90% off the list price of millions of used listings. All used textbook purchases are backed by our A-to-z Guarantee.

To link to the Amazon.com's Textbook Store and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just copy the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=465600&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE

We also have several banners for you available in Associates Central.

Take advantage of this promotion but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on 2/14, the date it expires.

Amazon to Attend Affiliate Summit West Jan. 11-13

Amazon will be attending the Affiliate Summit West Conference (affiliatesummit.org) in Las Vegas, January 11-13, 2009.  At this conference, Amazon will be hosting a table at the Sunday, Jan. 11 Meet Market (Table # 95)  and a session on “How to Monetize Your Site with Widgets” on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 11:30 am.   This presentation will discuss how to enhance your site using various widgets, what works and what doesn't, and how effective different widgets may be on your site.  We'll show you easy ways you can implement widgets to help monetize your site right away.  If you’re attending the conference, please stop by our table and our session!

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions

Happy New Year! As 2009 begins, your readers may start thinking about the changes they’d like to make. To help them get started, Amazon.com is featuring a "Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions" event, filled with hundreds of products and great savings. Losing weight, getting in shape, and curbing bad habits are just a few of the resolutions Amazon.com can help your readers with. They can also cast a vote for their top New Year’s Resolutions and see which ones are the most popular. Become a part of the resolution revolution, and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases!

The following is a preview of a few resolutions accompanied by great Amazon products your readers may be interested in:

    * Lose weight: The Grocery and Health and Personal Care categories of Amazon.com have a number of great deals on products that can help you and your readers meet those New Year’s Resolutions goals. Promotions are good through Jan. 31: Save $10 off purchases of $49 or more of Clif/Luna bars, Save $15 off purchases of $49or more of Kellogg and Kashi, Save $10 off purchases of $29 ore more of Taylor/Salter scales, Save $10 off purchases of $29 or more of South Beach Living, and Save 10% off Alli Weight Loss Aid.
    * Start a new hobby: Always wanted to keep chickens, bottle your own wine, or learn to knit? We can help with most any hobby.
    * Upgrade your technology: This year, discover how much easier--and more enjoyable--next-gen technologies can make your life. From digital SLRs that make it simple to capture crystal-clear memories to new TV tech that makes cozy nights at home more inviting, Amazon.com carries it all. To help you get started, between Jan. 6 and 16, buy two blu-ray discs, get one free! (Select discs only.)

To see Amazon.com’s list of Top 10 Resolutions and find out which ones are getting the most customer votes, go here.

To link directly to the New Year's Resolution page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=1240668011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Some of these promotions are offered only for a limited time. Take advantage of these great promotions, but please be sure to remove your links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on the dates they expire.

Cheers to a happy and successful 2009!

Not Too Late to Get Them What They've Always Wanted!

With the holidays upon us, you can reassure your readers that they still have plenty of time to give the perfect, last-minute gift with Amazon.com Gift Cards. Earn 6 percent referral fees on Amazon.com Gift Card purchases and help your readers take the guess work out of finding the perfect gift for teenage Sally, crazy Uncle Harry, or Grandma and Grandpa.

Now your readers can select from a variety of holiday-inspired Amazon.com Gift Card designs they can e-mail for immediate delivery, print out from any printer and slip into a card or package. Or they can simply drop a physical Gift Card into their Amazon.com shopping cart.
There are 4 easy ways your readers can give Gift Cards:

1) E-mail a personalized gift card for immediate delivery.
2) Print a personalized gift card on your own printer. (Remember to have your credit card handy when you're ready to print).
3) Mail a personalized gift card (shipping is free, of course). Please allow 5-7 business days for delivery.
4) Add a $25, $50, or $100 Gift Card – or a box of them! – to your other purchases in your Amazon.com shopping cart.

Build Links
We have new holiday banners available to you in Associates Central.

To link directly to these pages and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067L6TQ/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Also, did you know you can get paid in Amazon.com Gift Cards? Take yourself shopping on Amazon.com (and avoid check processing fees) when you receive your referral fees as an Amazon.com Gift Card! Simply go to your "Account Settings" in Associates Central and change your payment method.

Still Time to Promote Popular Gift Ideas this Holiday Season!

'Tis the season to be merry, and there's still time to promote best sellers and popular gift ideas! To link directly to these products and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the respective link formats provided after each product, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

    * Samsung Touch of Color T260HD 26-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor -Beautiful inside and out, the Samsung Touch Of Color Monitor is a great way to get the most out of your PC--as well as watch your favorite 1080p HDTV broadcasts. It features an embedded DTV tuner that enables you to watch digital HD broadcasts without a special receiving set. And with six image input terminals, you can connect several pieces of digital equipment to the T260HD and use them simultaneously. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AYCNIW/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Chronograph Canvas Watch is powered by the Eco-Drive movement, which runs continuously in any kind of natural or artificial light for a lifetime of use. Fueled by light, it never needs a battery. This watch has a stainless steel case, military green strap, and a 1 second chronograph and 12/24 hour time indicator. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EQR6H0/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * 14k Gold, Round, Diamond Stud Earrings -Extra 40% Off at Checkout. Simple enough for daytime wear, yet radiant with evening attire, diamond stud earrings offer sophistication and versatility all in one beautiful package. Available in 14 karat white or yellow gold. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F4BZMS/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube -Ideal for children of all ages! Create original music from 5 different instruments (French horn, flute, piano, violin and harp) or play music from eight Mozart compositions. Large colorful buttons light up to the tempo of the music. Soft, rounded corners make it easy for a baby to hold. Batteries included. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TFLB/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Keurig B30 Mini Personal Single-Serve Brewing System -The new mini brewer from Keurig is perfect for coffee lovers and makes a single-serving in less than three minutes, with no messy grinding and no cleanup. The unit uses Keurig's patented K-Cups, which offer over 70 varieties of pre-measured gourmet coffee and tea from a variety of premium brands. Ten K-Cups come with the machine. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CTXWM6/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Il Divo -refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to remind the world just what we’ve been missing. The original and most popular operatic quartet returns with its richest, most dynamic and diverse album, "The Promise". LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GU04KY/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Maxim -on sale for only $5, and is one of over a hundred magazines on sale through December 31. Find great gifts for everyone on your list, and print out personalized magazine gift cards right away. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005NIPP/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Philips Sonicare Elite e9500 Custom Care Power Toothbrush -Your readers can get a promotional certificate good for $40 off a future Amazon.com purchase when they spend $139 on select Norelco, Sonicare, and Bliss Philips products offered by Amazon.com. Eligible products include Sonicare Elite power toothbrushes and Norelco arcitec shavers. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EHNDD0/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit -Transform your music gaming into a cooperative band experience. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 2 and continuing each day for 15 consecutive days, Amazon Video Games will be featuring one new, terrific deal for your gaming pleasure, kicking off with the Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit (available for multiple platforms). Quantities will be limited! LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?&docId=1000304231&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * The Dark Knight on Blu-ray DVD -Available now, Batman and the Joker will be unleashed on Gotham—and the world—just in time for the holidays. Find The Dark Knight on DVD, Blu-ray, and special editions (plus other Batman-related products) in our Dark Knight store. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?node=668888011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Other Great Gift Items
The 2008 Holiday Toy List features the most wanted, most wished for toys of the season. Watch the hottest Toys, Video Games, Electronics and more in action, and discover the perfect holiday gift by age or by price. Upload holiday banners. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/holidaytoylist?&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

You can always give the Gift of Shopping. Earn 6% referral fees on Amazon.com Gift Card purchases and help your readers give their loved ones some shopping therapy for the holidays. Amazon.com Gift Cards are redeemable on millions of items, and you can print or email a variety of designs for last-minute stocking stuffers. Upload festive holiday banners. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067L6TQ/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Take advantage of these promotions but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on the dates they expire.

Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year!

Holiday Promotions Plus $5 in AmazonMP3 Downloads on Endless.com, Earn 15% Today

Introduce customers to Free Overnight Shipping and let them know that they’ll receive $5 in AmazonMP3 downloads for orders over $50. Customers can save on shoes, slippers, boots, handbags and you can earn 15% referral fees on purchases made at Endless.com (http://endless.com). Endless.com offers free overnight shipping and free return shipping on thousands of top brand name women’s, men’s and kids' shoes & handbags as well as a 100% price match guarantee, and an easy shopping experience.

Limited Time Promotions

HOLIDAY SAVINGS through 12/24:
•    Orders over $50 get $5 in AmazonMP3 Downloads (see details)
•    Save $20 on $80 orders of select slippers for the whole family including brands such as Acorn, Slippers International, and Dearfoams.
•    Save $25 on $125 orders of select top shoe brands for women, men, and kids including Nine West, Steve Madden, adidas, New Balance, Naturalizer, and more.
•    Save 20% on Two Pairs of Boots including top brands such as Dolce Vita, Jessica Simpson, Timberland, Sorel, and dozens more fashion and outdoor brands.
•    Save $25 on $125 orders of select handbags including popular brands such as HOBO International, Big Buddha, B. Makowsky, Latico, and others.

Remember, all items marked “FREE Overnight Shipping” can be ordered until 12/23 5:15PST for holiday delivery!

Build Links

Building links to Endless.com is no different than other products on Amazon.com. To build a Product Link, simply visit the Product Links page in Associates Central and select “Endless.com” in the drop down menu.

We have also created many new holiday and promotional Endless.com banner graphics available to you in Associates Central:

As with other ASINs you can also use the format below to build links directly to Endless.com items. Simply replace the corresponding Endless.com ASIN from the product detail page for “XXXXX” and your Associates ID for “YourIDHere-20” in the format below:

http://www.endless.com/dp/XXXXX/?tag=YourIDHere-20

Learn More

Take advantage of these promotions but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on 12/24, the date they expire. To learn more about Endless.com, please visit the About Us page on Endless.com where you will find more information on what makes Endless.com the best destination for all shoe lovers.

Get Them What They've Always Wanted, and Earn 6%!

Celebrate the season with 6 percent referral fees on Amazon.com Gift Card purchases. Did you know that gift cards are the most-wished-for gift this holiday season? Redeemable for millions of items, Amazon.com Gift Cards take the guess work out of shopping for hard-to-shop-for loved ones, allowing the recipient to choose exactly what they want for the holidays.

Now your readers can select from a variety of holiday-inspired Amazon.com Gift Card designs they can e-mail for immediate delivery, print out from any printer and slip into a card or package. Or they can simply drop a physical Gift Card into their Amazon.com shopping cart.

There are 4 easy ways your readers can give Gift Cards:

1) E-mail a personalized gift card for immediate delivery.
2) Print a personalized gift card on your own printer. (Remember to have your credit card handy when you're ready to print).
3) Mail a personalized gift card (shipping is free, of course). Please allow 5-7 business days for delivery.
4) Add a $25, $50, or $100 Gift Card – or a box of them! – to your other purchases in your Amazon.com shopping cart.

Build Links
We have new holiday banners available to you in Associates Central.

To link directly to these pages and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067L6TQ/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Also, did you know you can get paid in Amazon.com Gift Cards? Take yourself shopping on Amazon.com (and avoid check processing fees) when you receive your referral fees as an Amazon.com Gift Card! Simply go to your "Account Settings" in Associates Central and change your payment method.

Spend $25 and get $5 credit at AmazonMP3!

Amazon MP3, Amazon’s music download store, is pleased to announce a cross-promotion with our CD and Electronics stores where purchases of $25 or more of qualifying CD’s or Electronic items from Amazon.com gets customers a $5 credit at Amazon MP3. This promotion will run now through Christmas Day. (Details here.)

We hope this helps you create more exciting ways to boost your site’s activity while increasing your referral revenue this holiday season.

Cross-Promotions with AmazonMP3
Let your readers know they can purchase a minimum of $25 worth of product(s) from our Music CD, Audio/Video, Camera, Photo & Video, Office Products, PC or Wireless stores in a single order and receive the $5 credit at AmazonMP3. To link directly to the AmazonMP3 page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=163856011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

And to make the deal even sweeter, both our Amazon CD and Electronics stores are promoting great deals and gift list ideas for the holiday season, so it will be easy to take advantage of this offer.

To link directly to these pages and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

For CD: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Music-2008/b/?node=284005011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

For Electronics: http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=540734&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

What can you get for a $5 credit on AmazonMP3? Your readers can find albums at $4.99 or less with Amazon MP3 Special Deals. To link directly to the AmazonMP3 page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=678551011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Promote Amazon MP3 Directly
Put music on your site now with our MP3 Clips Widget where you can quickly post custom playlists of music with 30 second previews, over sized album cover art and built-in buy links already tagged with your Associate ID* (*you must be logged in to Associate Central).

We also have MP3 banners available to you in Associates Central.

Take advantage of this promotion but, if you are specifically advertising this cross promotion, please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on Thursday, 12/25, the date which it expires.

Popular Gifts Ideas this Holiday Season!

'Tis the season to be merry! Amazon has many reasons for you and your readers to celebrate, including these amazing products that include best sellers and popular gift ideas. To link directly to these products and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the respective link formats provided after each product, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

    * Samsung Touch of Color T260HD 26-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor -Beautiful inside and out, the Samsung Touch Of Color Monitor is a great way to get the most out of your PC--as well as watch your favorite 1080p HDTV broadcasts. It features an embedded DTV tuner that enables you to watch digital HD broadcasts without a special receiving set. And with six image input terminals, you can connect several pieces of digital equipment to the T260HD and use them simultaneously. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AYCNIW/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Chronograph Canvas Watch is powered by the Eco-Drive movement, which runs continuously in any kind of natural or artificial light for a lifetime of use. Fueled by light, it never needs a battery. This watch has a stainless steel case, military green strap, and a 1 second chronograph and 12/24 hour time indicator. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EQR6H0/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * 14k Gold, Round, Diamond Stud Earrings -Extra 40% Off at Checkout. Simple enough for daytime wear, yet radiant with evening attire, diamond stud earrings offer sophistication and versatility all in one beautiful package. Available in 14 karat white or yellow gold. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F4BZMS/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube -Ideal for children of all ages! Create original music from 5 different instruments (French horn, flute, piano, violin and harp) or play music from eight Mozart compositions. Large colorful buttons light up to the tempo of the music. Soft, rounded corners make it easy for a baby to hold. Batteries included. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TFLB/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Keurig B30 Mini Personal Single-Serve Brewing System -The new mini brewer from Keurig is perfect for coffee lovers and makes a single-serving in less than three minutes, with no messy grinding and no cleanup. The unit uses Keurig's patented K-Cups, which offer over 70 varieties of pre-measured gourmet coffee and tea from a variety of premium brands. Ten K-Cups come with the machine. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CTXWM6/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Il Divo -refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to remind the world just what we’ve been missing. The original and most popular operatic quartet returns with its richest, most dynamic and diverse album, "The Promise". LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GU04KY/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Maxim -on sale for only $5, and is one of over a hundred magazines on sale through December 31. Find great gifts for everyone on your list, and print out personalized magazine gift cards right away. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005NIPP/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Philips Sonicare Elite e9500 Custom Care Power Toothbrush -Your readers can get a promotional certificate good for $40 off a future Amazon.com purchase when they spend $139 on select Norelco, Sonicare, and Bliss Philips products offered by Amazon.com. Eligible products include Sonicare Elite power toothbrushes and Norelco arcitec shavers. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EHNDD0/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit -Transform your music gaming into a cooperative band experience. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 2 and continuing each day for 15 consecutive days, Amazon Video Games will be featuring one new, terrific deal for your gaming pleasure, kicking off with the Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit (available for multiple platforms). Quantities will be limited! LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?&docId=1000304231&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * The Dark Knight on Blu-ray DVD -Available on Dec. 9, Batman and the Joker will be unleashed on Gotham—and the world—just in time for the holidays. Find The Dark Knight on DVD, Blu-ray, and special editions (plus other Batman-related products) in our Dark Knight store. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?node=668888011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Other Great Gift Items
The 2008 Holiday Toy List features the most wanted, most wished for toys of the season. Watch the hottest Toys, Video Games, Electronics and more in action, and discover the perfect holiday gift by age or by price. Upload holiday banners. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/holidaytoylist?&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

You can always give the Gift of Shopping. Earn 6% referral fees on Amazon.com Gift Card purchases and help your readers give their loved ones some shopping therapy for the holidays. Amazon.com Gift Cards are redeemable on millions of items, and you can print or email a variety of designs for last-minute stocking stuffers. Upload festive holiday banners. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067L6TQ/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Take advantage of these promotions but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on the dates they expire.

Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year!

Black Friday 2008 Has Arrived at Amazon.com!

It's that time of year again! Thanksgiving is only a few days away, which means the biggest shopping day of the year is also fast approaching. Be sure to read below and see what Amazon has to offer you and your readers this year!

Great Black Friday Deals. No Black Friday Blues.

Black Friday deals start today!  Don't spend Black Friday 2008 jostling for bargains and parking spots. Amazon will have amazing deals to help you and your site visitors get holiday shopping done for less. Our Black Friday page (www.amazon.com/blackfriday) is the central point to find all our Black Friday deals, including the Gold Box hourly deals featured from midnight to 11pm PST and thousands of products that are on sale for a limited time only.

This represents a tremendous opportunity for you to earn referral fees by sending your site visitors to the deals and events available on Amazon.com. So, let your readers know that this year they shouldn’t fight the crowds when they can shop online at Amazon.com from the convenience (and comfort) of their keyboards. To link directly to this page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=384082011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

6 rounds. 18 deals. Ready, Set, Vote!

Amazon Customers Vote is back for 2008 and voting has already begun! Customers Vote is a special end-of-year promotion where you and your site visitors can vote for the deal you'd like to buy at an amazing discount. There will be six rounds of voting with three products in each round. Beginning Thursday, November 27, 2008 each day a new winning product will be announced, and randomly selected customers who voted in that round will receive an invitation to participate in the race to buy the winning product.

To link directly to this page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://promotions.amazon.com/gp/cv?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Take advantage of this promotion but be sure to remove your links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2008, the day the promotion expires.

We look forward to working with you to make this holiday shopping season a success. Happy Holidays!