How to become an Amazon Inspire influencer
Making money online is not just for big brands, e-commerce store owners or niche entrepreneurs. Almost anyone can become a profitable influencer with the right content and an engaged audience.
Lately, a new player has entered the influencer arena: Amazon. Capitalizing on this modern way to sell products, Amazon has cut out the middleman and is attracting influencers from social platforms into their consumers’ shopping experience. It’s called Amazon Inspire, and it’s only been available to the public since May 2023.
Can you inspire?
Yes. If you do some research and set it up correctly. So jump in! Become an early adopter and try your hand at building your income stream on this new platform.
To qualify, you need to:
- Be based in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan or India.
- Have a social media following of 1,000 or more. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram or TikTok will do.
- Be approved by the Amazon Influencer Program once you fill out your application.
Once you’ve been approved for the Amazon Influencer Program, you can create a dedicated storefront.
So, how much can you make?
What you earn depends on what (and how much) you sell. The commission is a percentage rate, and those vary per category. Luxury beauty? You earn 5% of the sale price. For home products and furniture, 4%. The percentages are pretty low for tech products, btw.
What (and how!) to sell
Though you don’t need to worry about inventory, rent or any other headache that comes with a brick-and-mortar store, some standard sales practices remain the same.
As you build and promote your storefront, keep some key selling tips in mind.
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