How I Made Over $4,300 Just by Shopping on Amazon: No, Seriously
So, you’ve heard of people making money in the most bizarre ways, right? But earning over $4,500 just by shopping on Amazon? Yeah, you probably think I’m pulling your leg. Well, grab a coffee and get cozy, because I’m here to break down exactly how I do it, thanks to Amazon’s Influencer Program.
What Even Is the Amazon Influencer Program?
For those who haven’t stumbled across it yet, the Amazon Influencer Program is essentially a way to make money by reviewing products on Amazon. The concept is simple: you post short review videos for products, and if someone watches your video and then buys the product, you get a small commission. Sounds easy? It kind of is, but there’s a strategy behind it if you want to really make a difference in your bank account.
Getting Started: It’s Easier Than You Think
First things first: don’t get scared by the word “influencer.” You don’t need a million followers or Kardashian status to get started. This program is for regular folks, not just the Instagram famous. The sign-up process is as straightforward as it gets. Google “Amazon Influencer Program,” click the link, hit “sign up,” and voilà, you’re in.
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But here’s the kicker: just signing up won’t make you money. You’ve got to understand how Amazon’s “OnSite Placements” work if you want your videos to make sales and earn commissions.
How Do You Get Paid?
Here’s the breakdown: Let’s say I’m in the market for a new nightstand organizer. I go through my usual scrolling routine, find a product, and check out some videos on the product’s page. These videos, made by Amazon Influencers, show the product in action, and if I decide to buy, the creator of that video I last watched before I hit the Buy Now button makes a small commission from my purchase. That’s how influencers make their money!
Step-by-Step Product Research to Maximize Your Earnings
To make serious money, you need to find products that are not only selling like crazy but also have space in the “Top Carousel.” This carousel is a row of videos that pops up on a product page, and if you can land your video here, you’re golden. The problem? Some products already have that carousel filled up, making it harder to get views on your videos. Enter the strategy.
Here’s how I do it:
- Search for the Product You Need – I’m all about killing two birds with one stone. If I’m buying something anyway, might as well pick something that could also earn me some cash.
- Fluencer Fruit – This is a Chrome extension that takes out the guesswork. Simply speaking, it highlights for you all the low-hanging fruit (hot products that don’t have a lot of Influencer Videos) It pulls data like number of video spots available, number of influencers on the listing, whether or not a product has low stock, is sponsored and potential earnings, then gives each product a score. Each product is given a score between 1 and 100 so a product score of 90 definitely should make you sit up straight and pay attention, while a score below 50 means probably don’t waste your time.
Fluencer Fruit is a serious game-changer because it instantly highlights products with open spots in the Top Carousel, allowing you to snag a position where you’re more likely to get views and, ultimately, commissions. If you want to check it out, here’s where you can check it out: FLUENCER FRUIT (paid link).
As well, Fluencer Fruit offers an integration with Jungle Scout which is another influencer tool that provides sales data, historical performance of products, how many listings a product has and the product ratings on Amazon. While this has been used mostly by Amazon Sellers to research potential products, it has become a key partner in my pursuit of hot, commission-earning products to feature in Shoppable Videos. Here’s where you can check it out: JUNGLE SCOUT (paid link).
Real Example: Finding the Perfect Product
I recently used this method to scope out a cordless vacuum. With Fluencer Fruit, I saw a high-demand vacuum with open Top Carousel spots and no competing videos from other influencers. After making the video and posting it, I started seeing those commissions roll in. The best part? You can often make back the money you spent on the product just from commissions alone. In fact, the best products make your money back in under 30 days!
Tips for Success with the Amazon Influencer Program
- Be Selective with Products – Fluencer Fruit makes it easy to compare potential revenue on products, so don’t rush into reviewing something random. Choose wisely.
- Optimize Your Time – You could manually research products, but a tool like Fluencer Fruit will make your life so much easier.
- Stay Consistent – The more videos you post, the better your chances of landing in that coveted Top Carousel spot, and the more likely you are to earn commissions.
The Bottom Line
If you’re already shopping on Amazon, why not make a few extra bucks while you’re at it? With a bit of strategy, some smart product research, and a few video reviews, you can turn those late-night shopping sessions into a serious side hustle. So next time you click “add to cart,” think about how you could add a little extra to your bank account too. Happy shopping (and earning)!
