Higher-End Products = Bigger Amazon Commissions
As an Amazon Associate, you can earn advertising fees on a sliding scale of 4% up to 8.5% and in some cases, more or less, depending upon the product category. If you’re wondering how you can maximize your Amazon commissions, why not promote some higher-priced products? Here’s what happened to one of our FreshStore members …
A Nice Amazon Commission On Just One Product
A member of our FreshStore community shared his story about a big commission he received for just one product. While we can’t divulge his niche, you can clearly see the benefit in targeting higher-end products.
Read this FreshStore members success story and more details over on our forum.
High-Ticket Products Can Produce Lucrative Commissions, But …
To be sure, a high-priced product will yield a bigger commissions, but there is a caveat … you have to be able to pre-sell that product effectively so that clicking the “BUY Now” button becomes a no-brainer.
It’s important to:
- Know your audience and what they are looking for
- Brand yourself in a way that attracts that audience
- Supply relevant, high-quality content with a call-to-action
It’s not about slapping a bunch of expensive products on your site and hoping people will click-through. You have to be strategic in your approach.
What Are Some High End Products You Can Promote?
Well, there are quite a few to choose from within a range of categories. That’s why presenting an exhaustive list in this post is not possible. However, here are some “types” of high-end products that people are willing to pay big money for:
- Camera Equipment
- Luggage
- Canoes & Kayaks
- Diamond Jewelry
- Watches
- Designer Handbags
- Go Carts & ATVs
- Fitness Equipment
- Gun Safes
- Outdoor Grills
- Surf Boards & Paddleboards
- Telescopes
- Diving Equipment
- Binoculars
- Bikes & Scooters
- Generators
- Outdoor Sheds & Shelters
- Robotics
- Snow Throwers
- Quadcopters
- Greenhouses
And don’t forget … Amazon sells almost everything which includes industrial products, too. From power inverters to forklifts which are sure to generate some hefty Amazon commissions.
Know Your “Amazon Commissions”
By the way … have you ever checked out the tables showing the range of advertising fees you can earn as an Amazon associate? If not, take a moment to check out: “Fixed Advertising Fee Rates for Specific Product Categories.”