I’ve been with Amazon Associates for years and it has been a great source for income. Not as much as my other sources but its great to get the check after 4 months plus. And the effort is minimal on my part

And now Amazon Associates is trying to increase their reach to users who are becoming more Web 2.0. Now there is an option to embed Amazon products in your video uploads. Amazon would store your video and will be played via Amazon server. Cool right

I do plenty of video logs and reviews, so to have an associated product that would result in a CPA sale, that’s a clever idea!

Update: It seems the product isn’t showing up in the video. When I first uploaded the video, it was working fine. This is puzzling. I’ve sent a support ticket to Amazon. But still the idea behind this concept is cool

Sample video of the new video widget

Amazon Associates video widget FAQ

What is the Your Video Widget?

Your Video Widgets let you earn referral fees while sharing the videos you already post on your webpage. Use Your Video Widgets to make your videos more interesting, informative or entertaining by adding product links to them. You’ll earn referral fees when users click on product links and make purchases on Amazon.com.

What type of videos should I use?

Your video widgets add value to any video you would share on your website. Some examples include:

• Videos recommending, reviewing or demonstrating one or more products ( “A Comparison of High Definition Televisions”, “How to operate an MP3 player”, “How to glue a chair using a cabinet clamp”)
• Videos related to a topic or event (”My dog Skipper”, “A great outfit”, “Our family at Yellowstone”, “My Daughter’s Piano Recital”)
• Humorous, whimsical, or entertaining videos. Make it fun!
• Any existing videos you have – you don’t have to start from scratch to create Your Video Widgets!

How many products can I add to my Video?

You can add as many products to this widget as you wish, with the restriction that no two products can appear within 10 seconds of each other. Try to add products to your videos at times when they are most helpful or entertaining.

How will the widget look?

You can see just how the widget will look in the preview pane that is displayed while configuring a widget.

Where can I share my widget?

Use the embed code found on the preview pane to share Your Video Widgets anyplace you author HTML, like your website or blog.

Can other people add my video to their website?

Yes. After watching your video, your viewers have the option of adding your video to their own website. You will still be credited for referral fees generated by your video even if it is added to another website.

Will I earn referral fees if I add someone else’s Video to my website?

No, you will only earn referral fees for videos that you upload and add product links to.

How do I change or update my widget once I’ve put it on my page?

As a member of the Amazon Associate program, editing is easy! You can edit your widget from the ‘My Video Widgets’ page when you are signed in. Any changes you make here will automatically update the widgets on your page.

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