To maintain a healthy Amazon Associate account, you must adhere strictly to Amazon's program policies. Below are the best practices to prevent account suspensions.
Avoid these common mistakes to keep your Amazon Associates account safe:
- Don't share affiliate links in emails.
Link users to your website instead. - Don't place affiliate links in eBooks or PDFs.
Amazon prohibits affiliate links in downloadable documents. - Don't display static prices or availability.
Use the Amazon Product Advertising API or simply use buttons like "Check Price" instead. - Don't copy Amazon ratings or reviews.
Display them only if they're updated dynamically through the API. - Always add an affiliate disclosure.
Example: "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases." - Don't shorten or cloak affiliate links.
Users should clearly know they're being redirected to Amazon. - Never use your own affiliate links for personal purchases.
This is strictly against Amazon's policy. - Avoid prohibited content.
Don't promote affiliate links on websites with explicit or violent content. - Follow Amazon's trademark rules.
KindleReviews.comabc.com/amazon-kindle-review - Don't run Google Shopping or Bing Shopping ads directly to Amazon affiliate links.
- Make at least 3 qualifying sales within 90 days.
Otherwise, your account may be closed. You can reapply later if needed.
Quick Tips
- Use affiliate links only on approved websites or blogs.
- Keep product information accurate and up to date.
- Stay transparent with an affiliate disclosure.
- Follow Amazon's Operating Agreement to avoid account suspension.