BREAKING: End Of Amazon Affiliate Program Or A New Beginning? The Truth About Affiliate Marketing

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024

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  • @lachlanblack3712
    @lachlanblack3712 4 года назад +65

    I only hit the 'Like' button because RUclips doesn't have a 'LOVE' button. Absolutely the best video I've seen in ages! Thank you Adam :)

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +8

      Thank you. I am getting back to the person I was when I started this RUclips journey.

  • @kevincolts
    @kevincolts 4 года назад +6

    My previous profession was as a financial advisor and the two things I counseled people on was risk tolerance and diversification. Online income is the same thing. One more thing to add to your income stream is a subscription services of some sort - income that comes in monthly from subscribers that trust you and/or your products. Thanks for this video, Adam!

  • @ByronTabor
    @ByronTabor 4 года назад +7

    The reality is, I don't need Amazon, neither does anyone else. Thanks for keeping us updated!

  • @claywalsh6853
    @claywalsh6853 4 года назад +5

    Luv your positive energy Adam. And you aren't just stating the problem clearly, but also offering suggestions and answers. Thanks for being so frank.

  • @PaulGJD
    @PaulGJD 4 года назад +58

    It has to do with Easter: don't put all your eggs in one basket ..

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +5

      Yup, exactly. Too many people do it.

    • @rupeshs7378
      @rupeshs7378 4 года назад

      On point comment. As Buffet says dont put both legs in water to test it.

  • @thirdshiftmillionaire6574
    @thirdshiftmillionaire6574 4 года назад +7

    Wow, I did not expect all of this. You shared a lot of knowledge and wisdom here👍

  • @barbiefigueroa
    @barbiefigueroa 4 года назад +1

    That’s why I stopped promoting Hostgator because I’d bring them customers and they paid me once and they kept making the recurring income. I moved on to a non-Wordpress site builder platform that pays 100% commission on the first sale and monthly recurring income... and they offer way more for the money. And I’ve never looked back.
    It’s so important to start taking more control of your cash register and start offering your own digital products and coaching services.
    Affiliate marketing is great as long as we view it as just One spoke in the MSI wheel.
    Great message! I didn’t know about the amazon affiliate pay cut! Glad I didn’t put a lot of effort into Amazon!

    • @dalaov5258
      @dalaov5258 4 года назад

      Host Gator is the worst. Stay away everyone. I know someone who has even gotten paid 😡

  • @LoveBombMedia
    @LoveBombMedia 4 года назад

    Truth!!!! Thank you. Switching my Amazon links to point to my new eCommerce stores.

  • @nosleeplessnights1
    @nosleeplessnights1 4 года назад +1

    Great video Adam, thank you. I've watched many of your WordPress videos and always found them helpful. You were the person who convinced me to change to the Astra theme (which worked out well, so thanks for that) and now it seems you'll also be the person who finally convinces me to try monetization strategies I'd never quite engaged with. I like the concept of not seeing yourself as an affiliate marketer and seeing yourself as an authority instead. I think hearing it out aloud helped me realize that that's what I've been doing for a while, just never quite expressed it in those terms. A voice of reason in uncertain times.

  • @bethw7
    @bethw7 4 года назад +1

    This excellent! You bring to mind some of the changes Etsy has made over the past couple of years (branding, fees, ads, metadata, promoting other shops with your products, etc). You're definitely going to have more people who use Etsy as a revenue stream tuning in. I'm giving Kadence a little time to see what Woocommerce tools roll out before I dive in. I really appreciate your expertise and generosity in helping others. You're a gem!

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +1

      So true! These platform are all out for themselves, it's always been that way, but we forget sometimes.

  • @rocketgrowthstrategiesdigi4535
    @rocketgrowthstrategiesdigi4535 4 года назад +1

    This is why I follow Adam. No nonsense info that is real, and you can use. Great job again sir.

  • @RichardWadeUK
    @RichardWadeUK 4 года назад +4

    I’m feeling your energy in this one Adam. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, as always.

  • @imkareem1600
    @imkareem1600 4 года назад +1

    I was drowning, and you gave me a hand, That's what your video made to me, Thank you, Adam.

  • @ZeryuGames
    @ZeryuGames 4 года назад

    You said what no one has the courage to say and I REALLY THANK YOU!!! Thanks for open my eyes. I will become better thanks this message

  • @George_Perez
    @George_Perez 4 года назад +25

    Thanks so much for sharing Adam, this really just emphasizes the need to have multiple streams of income, never depend so heavily on a platform you can't even control.. and there's never been a better time to double down and stay focused while most people just lope around and watch netflix all day, lets get it guys!! 💪

  • @kevinroberts3789
    @kevinroberts3789 4 года назад

    Glad I'm part of this tribe. Massively useful advice. Once again, thanks Adam! Looking forward to the book.

  • @nazm
    @nazm 4 года назад +1

    You are the best Adam. Cleared out a lot of my confusions.

  • @topgaming4637
    @topgaming4637 4 года назад +3

    Today you save my mind and my online bussiness. Tks u Adam !

  • @RyanSP
    @RyanSP 4 года назад +1

    Well said Adam and thanks for educating us about the truth behind affiliate marketing income.

  • @crcc23
    @crcc23 4 года назад

    Agree! Best advice! Minute 12:15. Don't be an affiliate marketer. Provide a service, product, advice or whatever. The affiliate income will come and it won't be your best source of income.

  • @irf202
    @irf202 4 года назад +2

    Good Topic Adam but also real sad 😭

  • @IntrovertWriter
    @IntrovertWriter 4 года назад

    Great advice Adam. It's a slow burn to start, but well worth it when fire is fully flamed and that cash flow is coming from all directions.

  • @shanewaterman4125
    @shanewaterman4125 4 года назад +5

    There's a basic rule of business which we seem to have a forgotten in recent years: If you're a small guy, a big guy will screw you over.... so PROTECT yourself against the big guys. This is what Adam is saying and I bang on about this to SME's all the time, whether that's online or B&M. Same rule applies. Too many have made easy, big money out of the web and ignored a SWOT for their business. Had they done one, the answer would (or SHOULD) have been staring them in the face.

  • @ThomasHenryHoran
    @ThomasHenryHoran 4 года назад

    Top notch video. FWIW, it's not just "affiliate" marketing. It's ALL sales. If you're selling X for Y, and you're number one, and selling like crazy, the company says, "Hmmm...that's a fat territory...let's put three more salesmen in that territory..." You have to be a shark--ALWAYS moving. Always.

  • @mousamchoudhury
    @mousamchoudhury 4 года назад +1

    Thank you Adam. Always love your content. I stated my blogging journey after watching your video in RUclips. RUclips suggested me one of your video and I just saw it casually. But after that I searched your videos and watched more and more. Ultimately I ended up beings a blogger. Thank you brother. Stay Safe ♥️

  • @yaredhaile8419
    @yaredhaile8419 4 года назад

    Thank you for the information. We need someone like you in this world.

  • @miledobri167
    @miledobri167 4 года назад +2

    Great video, as always, Adam. I agree with you. Amazon doesn't need us. On the other hand, we don't need Amazon. Except when we need something to buy. There are millions of other ways to make money online, and if experience has taught me anything, then it is a fact that every time, when one door closes, a few other doors open. So I think we'll be fine. Thank you for this video.

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +1

      Well said! And I wish I said that in my video. I need to consult you before recording :-)!

  • @RonDoyleVA
    @RonDoyleVA 4 года назад

    Thanks for honesty brother. Not many are any longer...much appreciated!

  • @ramontarruellasinternetmar565
    @ramontarruellasinternetmar565 4 года назад

    Very good video! Didn't know this amazon associates change, it will definitely hurt a lot of internet marketers. Thanks, for sharing!

  • @IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber
    @IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 года назад

    Great video thanks have subscribed. I have always spread my income 👍 those Amazon links take so long to build, particularly as I have audiences in several countries. I am going to bother doing it a lot less...

  • @drspock742
    @drspock742 4 года назад +24

    Thank you for this Adam. I've known for a couple of years now that Amazon is a pretty unethical business. They are not only doing this with affiliate marketers but also with people who sell their own products on the Amazon platform. Some of my friends burned their fingers with them and cost them over $85k on sales. Practically they even steel product ideas from their own users and start to sell the same kind of product against your product. They can see the stats for anything that goes through their platform so they can see what is selling and the marketing did not cost them anything this way, their users paid for that. In my friends case Amazon started to sell the same kind of product but with bad quality ones and my friends ended up with the bad reviews. They actually used their ads, not sure how it works I never wanted to do anything with Amazon after hearing this. Just to top things, they actually talked to some Amazon representative and the guy practically said to them that 'It is our platform we do whatever we want'. They did not want to stop doing this after many talks and contacts until they finally had to bring in lawyers, then all of the sudden it stopped. I first heard of this incident in 2017 so who knows how long they have been doing this kind of practice.

    • @husainsaifee1
      @husainsaifee1 4 года назад +5

      I was once a seller on Amazon. They are blood suckers. Stopped doing it.

  • @AlexVegamobile
    @AlexVegamobile 4 года назад +3

    Bold video, Adam! Thanks for sharing and speaking out as well as offering a possible solution. Keep it up!

  • @atifkamal4061
    @atifkamal4061 4 года назад

    Thank you Adam for timely revealing the information.

  • @husainsaifee1
    @husainsaifee1 4 года назад +2

    Tx Adam. Personal experience makes your thoughts relevant.

  • @rashn2065
    @rashn2065 4 года назад

    I feel so POSITIVE after watching your video. You have no idea

  • @makelifeholistic
    @makelifeholistic 4 года назад

    Thanks, maturely presented, enlightening and empowering video. Affiliate marketing had become like a business poem.

  • @fidahussain6366
    @fidahussain6366 4 года назад

    100% True. Companies need to improve their policies for affiliate programs.

  • @elizabethpresleyhazard2348
    @elizabethpresleyhazard2348 4 года назад

    Hello Adam, Well I just signed on as a subscriber. It's late where I live but I'll be back tomorrow. Thank you for this video. In these days of absolute financial uncertainty, it's nice to find someone like you who offers hope to people who have to find ways to work from home. As a person with MS, I can't be out there working at a job in the regular workforce because I'm considered high risk. Thankfully, I have sold things online before, dropshipping, sold things I own but won't ever use again on eBay.
    I'm all ears to learn what I can - I look forward to reading, seeing, learning more! ~ Stay safe & Peace! :-)

  • @LuisArriaza
    @LuisArriaza 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic advice Adam, apply ctrl+alt+del to Amazon and look for the manufacturers directly, I like that!!! Thanks.

  • @terryhatziieremias
    @terryhatziieremias 4 года назад +25

    Adam the ugly truth is that their stock still will go up. In this new economy Amazon is a monopoly

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +6

      Yep, they just cut their expenses massively. They just don't need affiliates.

    • @reevanrodrigues
      @reevanrodrigues 4 года назад +3

      @@WPCrafter, Yes. And this is a nice lesson to learn for everybody who is focusing on shortcuts and building just affiliate marketing websites. If anyone wants to survive then focus on building a genuine brand (Personal or Organisation brand). Nice video Adam.

    • @Apexzy
      @Apexzy 4 года назад +1

      Of course it will. Why won't it? Amazon is buying their own stocks. That's why it's gaining traction. But a very insightful video. Just Subscribed to his channel.

  • @mikeh2b
    @mikeh2b 4 года назад +6

    Wow, those are big news Adam. I am about to start an affiliate project for SAAS and WordPress products. Thanks for this video!

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +4

      Heed the warnings and you will be fine. There is a ton of money in affiliate marketing, but just to it the right way and you will be successful.

    • @india.middleast
      @india.middleast 4 года назад

      @@WPCrafter could u please share it and help the needy plz

  • @JohnMiller-qy8yw
    @JohnMiller-qy8yw 4 года назад

    Thanks Adam. Helpful as always.

  • @tomcaldwell5750
    @tomcaldwell5750 4 года назад

    Eye opening. Thank you

  • @SurinderSingh-se7ug
    @SurinderSingh-se7ug 4 года назад

    Thanks Adam..Really valuable insight.

  • @Idogomusic
    @Idogomusic 4 года назад

    That was to the point. Right on

  • @brodtstuff
    @brodtstuff Год назад

    Really appreciate your insights, some of the best I've run across on the internet!

  • @employed247
    @employed247 4 года назад

    Adam.. Well said... I've been an entrepreneur or "on my own" for 40 years. This is what I've always warned others of. Well done!

  • @fabriziomolinari7953
    @fabriziomolinari7953 4 года назад

    I guess I needed to hear that. It kind of hurts to hear that. Some times we put too much trust on Affiliate products. But I can feel change is coming on many fronts. Happy to be subscribed to your channel, just don't forget about the small fries that don't want to invest. I´m sure there is a way.

  • @RunnersRunning
    @RunnersRunning 4 года назад

    Thanks, Adam. Great video I was looking at doing an affiliate Amazon website and then heard what they had done. Your video gave me some clarity as to the direction I should move in.

  • @doubler287
    @doubler287 4 года назад

    Adam! Thank you for this video. More importantly thank you for your high integrity.

  • @GeminiCaron
    @GeminiCaron 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for this information, pure gold x

  • @dkhealing5665
    @dkhealing5665 4 года назад

    I just subscribed to you & liked this video. I’ve just started doing affiliate marketing a few weeks ago, but what you’re saying has been something that has been on my mind even after a couple of weeks of doing this. I really believe that if you’re just an affiliate, or their salesman, they could lay you off at any time! I see that those selling their own products they created or bought at wholesale through other websites and are selling them on amazon, or anywhere else, they are the ones making the real money. You’re right my friend! I just need a product that I can do that with. Can you help me with this?

  • @DonnaWhite94
    @DonnaWhite94 4 года назад

    Another thing that Amazon has been doing to me is not paying any commission on certain items. One of the items was a cricut machine. No commission at all. And no answer from support on why. When that kept happening, I started thinking on getting away from promoting Amazon. Thanks so much for the tips on what to do instead. I will be watching your other videos. Take care, EVERYONE!

  • @bitoy2006
    @bitoy2006 4 года назад

    very straightforward..thanks for the information..

  • @alundavies1843
    @alundavies1843 4 года назад

    Great video Adam and definitely good for thought

  • @scarecrow1984
    @scarecrow1984 4 года назад

    As always...you're the MAN! Thank you for this update. Gonna share it with my home-based business colleagues!

  • @plunkett1209
    @plunkett1209 4 года назад +4

    There should be some software where we can track affiliate purchase.
    This is stealing if companies are not paying affiliate comission for the purchase.
    Non ethical businesses

  • @krzysztofmmichaluk
    @krzysztofmmichaluk 4 года назад

    Thanks for your wise words. You just confirmed my thoughts.

  • @QueenBaha
    @QueenBaha 4 года назад

    Love this channel....PERIOD

  • @terryhatziieremias
    @terryhatziieremias 4 года назад +5

    Why those big guys want more money all the time? The explanation is really good Adam. It's business

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +5

      Thank you. I think this is the first time I have publicly talked like this, it feels good.

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +2

      @That Dude Because YOU are the one to put in the work based on what they say they will pay you AFTER you produce results. Then AFTER you put in the work, they flip the script on you and say they will instead pay you 80% less.

    • @merafi3064
      @merafi3064 4 года назад

      @That Dude Change is inevitable, but adjustible. Thats the purport of Adam's emotional out-cry

  • @themysticsoulvine3205
    @themysticsoulvine3205 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for you honesty great information, well sad 😊🙏 l just subbed👍

  • @jtown2040
    @jtown2040 4 года назад

    Many thanks for the heads up!

  • @bojan9168
    @bojan9168 4 года назад +1

    What if the print on demand company is not near you or the costumer.What price will the shipping be?

  • @abdullahbasha2735
    @abdullahbasha2735 4 года назад

    Gr8 video Adam, that is the truth and part of the game.

  • @hossamsalem8878
    @hossamsalem8878 4 года назад

    OMG dude .. Insane amount of useful information .. Respect!!!!

  • @LinusLorentzen
    @LinusLorentzen 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
    BTW. I closed my amazon account a few months ago.

  • @rasheedag2835
    @rasheedag2835 4 года назад

    Thanks Adam for this video. It's very inspiring. All the very best to you in making these videos.

  • @nadarfa9413
    @nadarfa9413 4 года назад +18

    Let us help Wal-Mart. Competition will make Amazon review their strategy.

    • @hairypotato4241
      @hairypotato4241 4 года назад +5

      Or Target - much better to their employees than Wal-mart and their affiliate program is up to 8% with a 7-day cookie.

    • @drewconroy5938
      @drewconroy5938 4 года назад +4

      I will tell you, Walmart a great alternative to Amazon depending on what niche you are in.

  • @staceem
    @staceem 4 года назад

    Thanks so much Adam. Excellent info! :)

  • @gabrielapiccott3397
    @gabrielapiccott3397 4 года назад

    Thanks 🙏🏻 for opening your heart to us very eye opener video

  • @yourhighness007
    @yourhighness007 4 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot Adam.
    Your videos are enough to create websites and become an affiliate marketer.

  • @rogervalle2211
    @rogervalle2211 4 года назад

    Great video Adam. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge!

  • @MAKEMONEYMARK8
    @MAKEMONEYMARK8 4 года назад

    Scary situation ... must up with multiple affiliates . Great Tips

  • @adnanbachrouri5010
    @adnanbachrouri5010 4 года назад

    I LOVE THIS GUY HONESTY.

  • @adammacfie8591
    @adammacfie8591 4 года назад

    Cheers Adam - subscribed!

  • @issyh64
    @issyh64 4 года назад

    Thanks so much Adam. Appreciate your invaluable and very informative advice. There are suddenly too many gurus and millionaires showing up on YT claiming to offer the best course to enroll for. For Petes sake , just how many courses can one enroll for and which one to trust ?. Its just too overwhelming.

  • @mauamolat
    @mauamolat 4 года назад

    This is why I chose to make website for free and sell hosting myself :) I am liking you more Adam

  • @carloslfu
    @carloslfu 4 года назад

    Great content! Thanks! 💪

  • @juleshumboldt7680
    @juleshumboldt7680 4 года назад

    Do this and do that will not be the answer for those who place all their bets on affiliate marketing, because they have nothing else to sell. The way someone sets up his business has to fit to his personality. The affiliate marketing business is perfect for webmasters, who prefer to work behind the scene. And it could be done by following a playbook, tutorial or guideline without the need to be a person with star qualities. This is the majority. Even the most talented singer would always do backing vocals without a solid stage performance. Natural born business men and influencers may easily shift their business models. But "be your own brand" also means "expose yourself to the world". For many people a
    terrifying thought. - Nevertheless, a very valuable video, as always.

  • @truefreedom3835
    @truefreedom3835 4 года назад

    Thanks Adam, that is so awesome! WHat do you think of Etsy and Share A Sale?

  • @RawndaFlowers
    @RawndaFlowers 4 года назад

    Your right! Amazon got what they needed and now they don’t need influencers BUT I also believe that Because Amazon did this, they will pay in that Influencers will start driving people away from Amazon and yes it will take time BUT little by little people will move away from Amazon

  • @marketeandotehoy
    @marketeandotehoy 4 года назад

    Yes awesome video man thanks! new sub here! Hi from Utah!

  • @godscommandmentsaretruthis2837
    @godscommandmentsaretruthis2837 4 года назад

    very helpful video... well done sir. Just subscribed!

  •  4 года назад

    Wow!!! Excellent content.Many thanks for sharing this tips. After watching this video i definitely changed my mind about affiliate marketing. Greetings from Brazil!!!

  • @kerryd2060
    @kerryd2060 4 года назад +1

    BlueHost has gone down hill. I just switched to a new host because I discovered my email for my domain on BlueHost had stopped working, for how long, I don't know. BlueHost can never figure out any problems. So I transferred my domains to SiteGround.

  • @AndreaLivieriPhoto
    @AndreaLivieriPhoto 4 года назад

    Awesome value in this video Adam. I've been following your channel for years and your videos are always so interesting and very useful. Thanks so much for sharing so much valuable information! Horns up 😃

  • @jozefsedlak5178
    @jozefsedlak5178 4 года назад

    Great video Adam, time to make a change!

  • @balazsmenyhart2645
    @balazsmenyhart2645 4 года назад

    Its the first video Ive seen from you. I loved it! Thx for these useful information! Great job!

  • @bappyr
    @bappyr 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Lord Varys.

  • @daleneff89
    @daleneff89 4 года назад

    Thank you for slapping me alongside of my head. Awesome truth. Love it. woke me up.

  • @ultracobrax
    @ultracobrax 4 года назад

    Thank you Adam. Always the best advice and honesty. Shame on them. These greedy bastards are so short minded.

  • @SpiritedHumaneering
    @SpiritedHumaneering 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this Adam! I am just getting started and because of this major learning you just shared, I can now avoid all sorts of issues later on. Thanks again for sharing your experiences!

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @terrielynncolorado3954
    @terrielynncolorado3954 4 года назад

    Adam, have you finished your "Print on Demand" video? Looking forward to it.
    Terrie

  • @StevenSchoolAlchemy
    @StevenSchoolAlchemy 4 года назад

    Cutting costs is just business. New companies use affiliate marketing to help build their business, Amazon is so big now that i would venture to say they probably don't even need the affiliate marketing anymore. I have actually done the amazon affiliate marketing program for several years now and i think i may actually have discovered a better way to promote it than in my previous attempts. Internet business is something that takes time to build.

  • @Faisalkhamis1177
    @Faisalkhamis1177 4 года назад

    Thanks Adam for your great advice. Loved it

  • @chrismaddox3d
    @chrismaddox3d 4 года назад +1

    I do Amazon FBA and they won't let us send in non essential items for the last month, i am getting sales but way less than i had, i am so glad i was doing print on demand in a niche before this happened and i am working on a new blog for this niche as well, i have done dropshipping last year and it does take lots of good customer service, you made so many good points you really have to diversify your income stream, great video keep them coming, Thanks

    • @WPCrafter
      @WPCrafter  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for sharing your perspective. And its great that you don't have all your eggs in one basket to get through these strange times.

  • @garylambert1416
    @garylambert1416 4 года назад

    EXCELLENT I AM ON THE WAY BECOMING AFFILIATE MYSELF TO BE SUCCESSFUL I BEED TO EDUCATE MY ABOUT PRODUCTS AND SERVICE KEEP UP THE GREAT IN GIVING ADVICE

  • @kerawelt2008
    @kerawelt2008 4 года назад

    Riveting piece of advice ! Thanks a zillion times !

  • @dr.earnest.ujaama
    @dr.earnest.ujaama 4 года назад

    This was great! You are awesome. The best advice I've heard since the announcement. Funny part is, I was just setting up a business with beginning Amazon affiliate marketers as my primary customers. Before I saw your video, I began thinking of another strategy. I'm so tired of these mega corps who put profits before people and forgotten the word, integrity. We need a revolution to teach these mega corps a lesson and spread the wealth among the people. Why do we let them get away with their bull&%#! RUclipsrs must unite to ignite this revolution and Google should be on the list along with Amazon. :)))) I'm not kidding.

  • @bongskibeatadventures9197
    @bongskibeatadventures9197 4 года назад

    Very insightful & interesting!