I just hope they are weeding out those that are in it for the wrong reasons or violating terms of service. Small price to pay now but hopefully something that benefits us that are in it for the right reasons.
Thank you for openly sharing your experience with the program. I agree that the Amazon influencer program isn't going anywhere...but it is going to change and evolve just like anything else in this world. I'm still excited about it.
Yes! That is very frustrating. I think since they are just testing it and playing around with it, that is why they haven't explained it to us. I'm really hoping it's not permanent!
I sell on KDP as well - September was absolutely horrible for sales as well. Hoping everything picks up! New to the influencer program, hoping to get up 100 videos by Prime weekend.
Great question! No, I really don't. I started a TH-cam channel where I was posting all my videos too but then I couldn't keep up since I was producing Amazon reviews at such a high rate.
I think they’re also trying to get more traffic from us offsite in this quarter- I think they want that organic reach & are rewarding that. I’m not sure if they’re like consistent uploading or bulk uploads (1-2 times a month). What do you think, anecdotally?
I know they're still promoting it but hell are they crapping on my commissions. Im a one man show and it just seems ridiculous. I dont know HOW to adapt cause they don't tell us a damn thing as far as how to do better in these changes :/
I know it's frustrating. I think they aren't telling us anything because they don't know what changes are going to stick and what changes they want to keep. For now everything seems to be Amazon just testing different things. Try to stay strong at least through these Amazon Big Deals Days and let's see how it goes.
How do you see a conversion rat of a view on a video? When I look at my analytics, I only see clicks, which are 75% less than the number of views. Are views and clicks not related?
I Am getting a lot of views on my videos on the Amazon influence program but for some reason I'm not seeing no income coming in. I don't know if I'm checking the right page
Well, I’m glad I’m not the only one! August was my first month and it wasn’t bad. Not as big as your start, but it was at least growing. Then it tanked and I wasn’t sure why.
What's up girl! love the content! Do you know much about this promotional deal oct 1-dec-31st? I thought I would see it reflect in the payment from 0ct 1st, but it says the same % as usual. what are your thoughts?
What's up!!! Thank you so much for the love and the support! I got an email about that but I think it has to do with your regular store ID not your on-site commissions store ID. I don't know if you know what I'm talking about but basically the higher % would come into play if you sell things from your storefront or through promoting links. Not from the sales you make from on-site.
Great vid Mercedes, I have been in the program since July, but my earning dont really go up as I thought... I must be doing something wrong I guess because I dont see the it growing at all :( and I have more than 200 videos. Any ideas?
For me I just got done doing so many videos. Now, it's going to be very casual. I won't quit, but I'm not going to be putting as much into it as I have been, until they add the videos under the product again. Until then, I'll work on my off-site commission. Once it comes back, I'll be back hustling again. If they don't add the videos back under the products by prime day...I don't think they will. Fingers crossed.
Hi, It was this Amazon influencer that brought me to your channel. I heard about it on another channel but they wanted $90.00 for a tutorial on it. Still looks pretty good for a side hustle. You said they have changed the rules but didn't explain what they were and what has changed. Also you said that you are reinvesting by buying more things to review. Shouldn't you deduct that amount from the income?
Hi! Well, I'm so glad you found me! I give away a lot of free information that you could utilize without paying a penny! It is definitely a great side hustle! I have a video that I posted a few videos back where I discuss the changes further. I could do that but most of us just share our overall earnings. I try to reinvest around 20% of what I make back into Amazon to buy more products to review.
I also think that the earning aren’t always live or real. I had 400+ views on a video with a 17% average conversion rate. I could be wrong but that doesn’t make sense. The vid has likes as well. Sometimes my view count per vid will stop and I’ll see sales… all the while my view count for that specific product stays the same
That could be. The only thing I know is whatever is reflected in the top graph on your earnings page, that is what you will earn. If the bottom numbers don't match the graph on top, it doesn't matter because Amazon won't pay you out for it.
Hi, Mercedes! Thanks for your motivational videos! I'm inspired! But I'm afraid that I won't be accepted into the program because I'm a new author and I have no subscribers at all. I'm not an influential person. Please tell us how you started this. the path step by step 🙏❤ Thank you ❤
Hi! No problem at all! That's what my goal is on this channel! Have you tried to apply yet? Honestly, you don't have to be a big time influencer with thousands of followers. You'd be surprised. If you do get denied I would suggest growing a tiktok or instagram account around a very specific topic and follow similar accounts so they follow you back. In no time you'll grow and hopefully get into the program.
The program appears to be part of Amazon's flywheel, so it's feeding into their system. Super encouraging video, Mercedes, especially for us little guys. (My September earnings have been very depressing, too!)
Yea Sept 12th to now very depressing. Amazon had basically replaced us with these bad customer videos. Yea those are free. Makes me think we won't last much longer.. why pay commissions when its free? I have tons of videos, but many are gone like everyone else. I am working on getting more info.. but Yea super depressed.
Yeah, I noticed that too. I agree that the customer reviews are free but I don't think they are as good quality as Influencer reviews. I personally don't think it's going to stay and Amazon will see that our videos bring more sales then the junky customer videos. Fingers crossed.
@@mercedesgomeznow I know, there was an item I was killing it on... 10 to 20 a day... now zero.. no video.. customer video is someone complaining for almost 2 mins that the cord isn't long enough.. Cord length was in the product description. I doubt that video is selling 10 to 20 a day.
Your depressing earnings would change my life 😂 I got into the program Sep 15 and so far I’ve made 10$ 😂 I’m not quitting though I know it will just keep getting better.
This money is life changing for sure. I try to not come off as greedy and I am so appreciative of this extra money. I'm just showing that the program is down from what we were seeing earlier in the year.
I'm a little confused how you managed to review 763 products by your 4th month. Everyone I hear talking about the influencer program is saying "start by reviewing products in your house" how is it possible you had that many products just laying around. I think it's a little disingenuous to say you've earned 19k when a large chunk of that is probably spent on products to review?
Great video, great attitude, and your thumbnails are soooo good!
THANK YOU!!! I appreciate your kind words always! I'm looking forward to seeing your September earnings!
Ugh Amazon testing weeks are the worst! Hopefully earnings can be recuperated with prime week shippings!
I agree! It's so sad to check earnings during times like this but when things are good I love checking my earnings lol
Yes! ❤
I just hope they are weeding out those that are in it for the wrong reasons or violating terms of service. Small price to pay now but hopefully something that benefits us that are in it for the right reasons.
Thats a great way to look at it! That could be a real possibility!
Great to meet you today! I enjoyed our happy hour🤣 🌴aloha and thank you so much Mercedes. Jamie💫
Thank you for openly sharing your experience with the program. I agree that the Amazon influencer program isn't going anywhere...but it is going to change and evolve just like anything else in this world. I'm still excited about it.
Of course! Thank you for your support! I agree 100%.
Thank you so much for always staying positive.
Someone has to do it hahaha! I'm just kidding. My goal for this channel is to motivate people so I'm so glad it's working! Thank you for the support!
A HUGE problem is that they have taken the carousel all together off most listings with NO explaination.
Yes! That is very frustrating. I think since they are just testing it and playing around with it, that is why they haven't explained it to us. I'm really hoping it's not permanent!
And some carousels with merchants that have 10 videos?! It’s kinda confusing
I love how you keep such accurate records of everything! You are a real inspiration!
Fantastic DEEP DIVE! Thanks for sharing! I am a small influencer but I ain't tapping out anytime soon!
I sell on KDP as well - September was absolutely horrible for sales as well. Hoping everything picks up! New to the influencer program, hoping to get up 100 videos by Prime weekend.
That's interesting. 100 videos is a great goal! You can do it!
Hey thank you for this videos. I have a question: do you share your reviews videos only on Amazon, or do you also share them on social media?"
Great question! No, I really don't. I started a TH-cam channel where I was posting all my videos too but then I couldn't keep up since I was producing Amazon reviews at such a high rate.
@@mercedesgomeznow 😘
Still haven't gotten thru first step,have video s ready to go,thank you for your encouragement
You can do it! Of course that's what I'm here for!
I think they’re also trying to get more traffic from us offsite in this quarter- I think they want that organic reach & are rewarding that.
I’m not sure if they’re like consistent uploading or bulk uploads (1-2 times a month). What do you think, anecdotally?
I know they're still promoting it but hell are they crapping on my commissions. Im a one man show and it just seems ridiculous. I dont know HOW to adapt cause they don't tell us a damn thing as far as how to do better in these changes :/
I know it's frustrating. I think they aren't telling us anything because they don't know what changes are going to stick and what changes they want to keep. For now everything seems to be Amazon just testing different things. Try to stay strong at least through these Amazon Big Deals Days and let's see how it goes.
How do you see a conversion rat of a view on a video? When I look at my analytics, I only see clicks, which are 75% less than the number of views. Are views and clicks not related?
I love your content and your honesty.
I Am getting a lot of views on my videos on the Amazon influence program but for some reason I'm not seeing no income coming in. I don't know if I'm checking the right page
Well, I’m glad I’m not the only one! August was my first month and it wasn’t bad. Not as big as your start, but it was at least growing. Then it tanked and I wasn’t sure why.
What's up girl! love the content! Do you know much about this promotional deal oct 1-dec-31st? I thought I would see it reflect in the payment from 0ct 1st, but it says the same % as usual. what are your thoughts?
Are you talking about the affiliate program, I received and signed up for higher commissions which is separate from the Influencer program.
What's up!!! Thank you so much for the love and the support! I got an email about that but I think it has to do with your regular store ID not your on-site commissions store ID. I don't know if you know what I'm talking about but basically the higher % would come into play if you sell things from your storefront or through promoting links. Not from the sales you make from on-site.
Well I hope it stays around. I just got past step one and submitted my 3 videos waiting to see if I will be approved.
Great vid Mercedes, I have been in the program since July, but my earning dont really go up as I thought... I must be doing something wrong I guess because I dont see the it growing at all :( and I have more than 200 videos. Any ideas?
For me I just got done doing so many videos. Now, it's going to be very casual. I won't quit, but I'm not going to be putting as much into it as I have been, until they add the videos under the product again. Until then, I'll work on my off-site commission. Once it comes back, I'll be back hustling again. If they don't add the videos back under the products by prime day...I don't think they will. Fingers crossed.
Hi, It was this Amazon influencer that brought me to your channel. I heard about it on another channel but they wanted $90.00 for a tutorial on it. Still looks pretty good for a side hustle. You said they have changed the rules but didn't explain what they were and what has changed. Also you said that you are reinvesting by buying more things to review. Shouldn't you deduct that amount from the income?
Hi! Well, I'm so glad you found me! I give away a lot of free information that you could utilize without paying a penny! It is definitely a great side hustle!
I have a video that I posted a few videos back where I discuss the changes further.
I could do that but most of us just share our overall earnings. I try to reinvest around 20% of what I make back into Amazon to buy more products to review.
@@mercedesgomeznow Thank you for the reply! I will try and find the other video.
Anytime! Here is a link incase you can't find it. th-cam.com/video/MdygCePhXLA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FlTfs-6DzxcOoag1@@pearlhartney9
I also think that the earning aren’t always live or real. I had 400+ views on a video with a 17% average conversion rate. I could be wrong but that doesn’t make sense. The vid has likes as well. Sometimes my view count per vid will stop and I’ll see sales… all the while my view count for that specific product stays the same
That could be. The only thing I know is whatever is reflected in the top graph on your earnings page, that is what you will earn. If the bottom numbers don't match the graph on top, it doesn't matter because Amazon won't pay you out for it.
It also could have to do with when the person watched the video versus when they actually checked out. I know I don’t always check out immediately.
Does items shipped mean things you personally shipped or that's what amazon has shipped
Great question. That means what Amazon has shipped. You won't have to send anything out as an Amazon Influencer.
Love you!
Can you include how much you spend on buying products to review each month in comparison to your earnings?
I got approved in Amazon influencer program onsite commission,,, now what to do next
How to get voucher from Amazon
Hi, Mercedes! Thanks for your motivational videos! I'm inspired! But I'm afraid that I won't be accepted into the program because I'm a new author and I have no subscribers at all. I'm not an influential person. Please tell us how you started this. the path step by step 🙏❤
Thank you ❤
Hi! No problem at all! That's what my goal is on this channel! Have you tried to apply yet? Honestly, you don't have to be a big time influencer with thousands of followers. You'd be surprised. If you do get denied I would suggest growing a tiktok or instagram account around a very specific topic and follow similar accounts so they follow you back. In no time you'll grow and hopefully get into the program.
@@mercedesgomeznow Thank you ☺️ Good luck to you! 😌
Thank you so much! You as well!@@elvinamuslimova8406
The program appears to be part of Amazon's flywheel, so it's feeding into their system.
Super encouraging video, Mercedes, especially for us little guys. (My September earnings have been very depressing, too!)
Hi Anthony! I think we have to stay positive and I think we will see an increase very soon!
Yea Sept 12th to now very depressing. Amazon had basically replaced us with these bad customer videos. Yea those are free. Makes me think we won't last much longer.. why pay commissions when its free? I have tons of videos, but many are gone like everyone else. I am working on getting more info.. but Yea super depressed.
Yeah, I noticed that too. I agree that the customer reviews are free but I don't think they are as good quality as Influencer reviews. I personally don't think it's going to stay and Amazon will see that our videos bring more sales then the junky customer videos. Fingers crossed.
@@mercedesgomeznow I know, there was an item I was killing it on... 10 to 20 a day... now zero.. no video.. customer video is someone complaining for almost 2 mins that the cord isn't long enough.. Cord length was in the product description. I doubt that video is selling 10 to 20 a day.
This morning I noticed that my views were lower! It’s like they were adjusted or something. Anyone also have this problem?
I believe it only shows views from the last 30 days so it may be from that.
Your depressing earnings would change my life 😂 I got into the program Sep 15 and so far I’ve made 10$ 😂 I’m not quitting though I know it will just keep getting better.
This money is life changing for sure. I try to not come off as greedy and I am so appreciative of this extra money. I'm just showing that the program is down from what we were seeing earlier in the year.
@@mercedesgomeznow your video is motivating for sure.
I'm a little confused how you managed to review 763 products by your 4th month. Everyone I hear talking about the influencer program is saying "start by reviewing products in your house" how is it possible you had that many products just laying around. I think it's a little disingenuous to say you've earned 19k when a large chunk of that is probably spent on products to review?