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Affiliate Marketing
Amazon Affiliate Sites
Build content sites that earn commissions on Amazon purchases.
Startup cost
$50–$500
Time to revenue
3-9 months
Difficulty
3/5
Income range
$500 - $25,000/mo
Overview
Amazon Associates pays a small commission on every purchase a referred visitor makes within 24 hours, even on items you didn't link to.
How it works
Choose product categories with buyer intent, publish in-depth roundups and reviews, rank in Google search, and monetize every click through Amazon's massive catalog.
Startup requirements
- WordPress site
- SEO keyword tool
- Amazon Associates approval
- Content writer or yourself
Estimated startup cost
$50 – $500
Time commitment
10–25 hrs / week
Income potential
$500 - $25,000/mo
Advantages
- Trusted brand converts well
- Earn on entire cart, not just linked item
- Huge product selection
Disadvantages
- Low commission rates (1-10%)
- Cookie only lasts 24 hours
- Amazon can change rates anytime
Who this opportunity is best for
Bloggers
Niche site builders
SEO enthusiasts
By the numbers
Scalability4/5
Passive income potential5/5
Difficulty3/5
Risk level2/5
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Weekly hours
- 10–25 hrs
- Content required
- Yes
- Client work
- No