Monday 25 June 2012

Amazon Associates: Changes to Amazon Associates Program


Dear Amazon Associate,

We're writing to tell you about several important changes to our Operating Agreement, including revised advertising fee rates. All of these changes will be effective July 1, 2012.

We will be changing rates for the following product categories within the Amazon Associates Program:

* Magazine Products sold on Amazon.com will increase to a 25% fixed rate from a volume-based rate of 4 - 8.5%
* Grocery Products sold on Amazon.com will move to a 4% fixed rate from a volume-based rate of 4 - 8.5%
* MYHABIT will move to a fixed rate of 8% from a fixed rate of 15%
* Industrial Products sold on Amazon.com and all Products on AmazonSupply.com (previously known as SmallParts.com) will move to a fixed rate of 8% from a fixed rate of 15%

For more information on the upcoming Operating Agreement changes including a comparison of the advertising fee rates visit https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/help/operating/compare.

We appreciate your continued support and participation in the Amazon Associates Program. If you have questions, please visit the Advertising Rate Change FAQ at Associates Central.


Sincerely,

The Amazon Associates Program