How To Make Money With Amazon Reviews: NO Gatekeeping
I spill all the secrets!!!
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Ok, I’m sure you’ve ALL seen the income claims on socials.
I saw it too, so I figured I’d give it a shot as well. I had nothing to lose!
I bought a course from Elly. I DO think it’s worth it to buy a course. There are just so many details that you wont know how to do without it. Like setting up the back end of your account once it’s set up. She goes over taxes, and payment, partnerships, free products from sellers, scripts for your videos. SO, SO much info!
She also has a Facebook group that is INVALUABLE for info. Anything not covered in the course will for sure be in the Facebook group to coach you along. People on there are great with all the tips and feedback on your videos.
Here’s What You Need To Know:
Amazon Influencer requires some sort of Social Media Following! If you are just the average Jo, you’re gonna want to get a TikTok. I know, I know. I actually refused to get one and put off doing this whole Amazon thing because of It. It’s really not that bad though!
You can go through Instagram but the requirements are SO much more strict. I think Insta’s requirement is at least 1000 followers to get accepted. I got my brand new TikTok up and running and in 2 weeks I was approved for Amazon. Here’s what NOBODY is telling you (there’s even a more expensive course that charges $150 for this info I’m giving for FREE). The sweet spot for getting approved through TikTok is having at least 12 videos with over 200 views each. YEP. So don’t even bother applying to Amazon if you don’t have at least 12 videos up. They also want heavy engagement. So reply to comments, and comment on other videos. Really be present on there during that time. Once you’re approved you don’t really need to do this.
If you post a few reels a day you should get accepted in 2-3 weeks. ALSO, you can re-apply to Amazon as MUCH AS YOU WANT. Try in the morning, evening. Multiple times per day. Do it all. I got rejected and re-applied 30 seconds later and was accepted lol.
What kind of TikTok to create?
Anything really. I started a faceless quote page and got over 2000k views on one video. Show your pets, travel, gardening, cleaning, anything will work as long as you’re getting views. Also, once you get accepted through your TikTok, you HAVE to keep that account active. DON’T delete it. Amazon could discontinue your relationship as an influencer. You don’t have to be super active though. Just post periodically so they can see that you’re still on there.
Income Potential?
Realistically? I made about 40 bucks my first month. I only was able to have up about 12 videos up though. It really is a numbers game. If you’re able to put up hundreds of (45 second) videos you’ll make much more for sure. A lot of people about a year in and about 2000 videos in, are making anywhere from $1000-$2000 dollars per month. That DOESN”T include free products and partnerships with sellers.
Who Can Do This?
This really would be perfect for a stay at home mom. You’re home anyway so might as well pop up some review videos on products you already own and purchased. It’s just free money at that point. Nothing to lose! Even if it’s only 50 bucks per month. That’s a free tank of gas!
As long as it’s SOLD on Amazon, you can review it. You don’t necessarily have to purchase on Amazon, For example: I bought a water bottle at Sam’s Club and saw that it’s also sold on Amazon so I posted a review and linked the Amazon mug, same brand and color etc. Easy Peasy.
Conclusion
I think EVERYONE should be doing this. Like I said, FREE MONEY! You already purchased the item, might as well get your money back and make some extra, ya know!? I REALLY wish this was around when my kids were little. I was constantly searching for ways to make money at home.
This really is the perfect, low pressure way. You’re working for yourself, doing it on your own time, whenever you choose. Not feeling it today? Cool. Try again tomorrow. ZERO pressure. You don’t need perfectly polished videos either. Just be yourself. Most of my videos are just of me showing the item, I’m not even in them! I’ll link my Amazon Storefront here so you have an example. I’m in no way a professional of course, BUT I’ve also never had a video get rejected up to this point. You can do this too!