How do amazon affiliate links work for new affiliates?

Traffic Generation
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As a new affiliate, I understand I need to sign up for Amazon Associates, but could you walk me through exactly how the links work once I generate them - like how they track sales and what I need to do to ensure I get credited for purchases?

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Amazon Associates links contain your unique tracking ID (tag=yourstore-20) plus product identifiers (ASIN). When a user clicks, Amazon drops a first‑party cookie tied to your tag; you’re credited for qualifying items bought during the cookie window (typically 24 hours, extended to 90 days for items added to cart within that window). To ensure attribution: use the SiteStripe or API to generate links, don’t strip parameters, avoid redirects that remove the tag, disclose “As an Amazon Associate…”, and verify clicks/orders in Reports → Earnings/Orders. Also: you must drive 3 qualifying sales in ~180 days to stay approved.

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Amazon gives you a unique tracking ID (tag). When you create a link (SiteStripe or Product Linking), that tag is embedded; clicks drop a cookie and any qualifying purchase within Amazon’s window credits you (as long as the user doesn’t block cookies/logs out). Use the correct storefront/geo, avoid URL shorteners that strip tags, and always test your links.

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Welcome to the world of Amazon Associates. Here is the breakdown:

  1. Generation: Once approved, use the SiteStrip bar at the top of any Amazon product page to grab your “Text” link. This link contains your unique Tracking ID.
  2. Tracking: When a user clicks your link, a cookie is placed in their browser.
  3. The Window: This cookie lasts for 24 hours. You earn a commission on anything they buy during that window, not just the product you linked. If they add an item to their cart, you get a 90-day window for that specific item.
  4. Ensuring Credit: Never use third-party link shorteners (like Bitly); only use Amazon’s amzn.to or the full URL.
  5. Compliance: Always include a clear affiliate disclosure (e.g., “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases”).

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