In this article we are taking a look at why Amazon and Amazon’s affiliate program (known as Amazon Associates) is so popular. Read on to find out why Amazon has the best conversion rates, how to get the 90 day cookie, the quantity of products and more facts.
Amazon got it’s name of course from the famed Amazon River, the longest river in the world. Delving into that correlation, Amazon the company flows into so many areas of life! Ever since it’s inception in 1994 and later online in 1995, its become the world’s largest online retailer and for good reason: from books to vitamins to clothing and of course electronics, Amazon covers everything from A to Z!
They had first started as an online bookseller, but then quickly branched into selling DVDs, CD’s, Video and MP3 downloads/streaming (Amazon Prime), Software, Video Games, Electronics, Apparel, Food, Furniture, Toys, Jewelry and is a major provider of cloud computing services. The company also produces consumer electronics – notably the Amazon Kindle E-book Reader and the Kindle Fire Tablet. As of August 2013, they even started selling art from galleries and resellers.
In 2008, the domain Amazon.com attracted over 615 million visitors annually; more than Walmart!
Some of the traits of this company that are worth mentioning are:
Whatever you are looking for, chances are, you will be able to find it and at a good price at Amazon. Not only are mainstream manufacturers selling on their website, but other marketplaces as well. Though the company is based in Seattle, WA, they are international; therefore their reach is great.
The choices are many, and what makes shopping less painful is that your purchase is backed by Amazon’s guarantee. Because of that, people trust Amazon and know that they will go out of their way to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Amazon has a high conversion rate, meaning that the product that is ordered will be sent in a timely manner! If a product is not available, they are able to let you know in real time.
Anyone can sell at Amazon. They are called affiliate sellers. But don’t let that scare you! Each seller is strictly monitored for fraudulent practices as well as their suitability to be selling on Amazon itself Amazon derives about 40% of its sales from the Amazon Associates and third-party sellers who sell products on Amazon. Associates receive a commission for referring customers to Amazon by placing links on their websites to Amazon, if the referral results in a sale. Worldwide, Amazon has over 900,000 members in its affiliate programs.
Amazon reported over 1.3 million sellers sold products through Amazon’s World Wide Web sites in 2007. Unlike eBay, Amazon sellers do not have to maintain separate payment accounts; all payments are handled by Amazon.
Being an international company, they are available in countries such as: the UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, India and the USA. In 2011, Amazon showed an interest in branching out to Poland, the Netherlands and Sweden as well.
Some keynotes to remember:
- When using Fresh Store Builder you are guaranteed a 90 Day Cookie.
- Amazon is a stable company, therefore your payments are guaranteed.
- Millions upon millions have access to the internet, and shop at Amazon as a priority.
- Having a shop with that kind of exposure can guarantee a prosperous endeavor.
- Anyone can be an Amazon Affiliate – just search for Amazon Associates
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