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  • cardiffcroupier May 22, 2012 @ 6:11 am | delete
    Excellent article on some tools that are sorely needed. I have been trying to add UK Amazon products in various ways for a while and now I have found the SquidUtils poster ads....
  • getmoreinfo Apr 4, 2012 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    Thanks for these tools, they will come in handy for me.
  • flinnie Apr 3, 2012 @ 9:57 am | delete
    Hi thanks for all the info and tips.This can be a little confusing thanks for sharing.
  • MuffinPuffART Mar 27, 2012 @ 4:25 am | delete
    Thank you for writing this. I was getting a little confused as to whether I needed to be an Amazon associate in order to make money, but you cleared that up for me. :)
  • justgoing Mar 12, 2012 @ 10:03 am | delete
    Very good lens on Amazon marketing. This is the kind of information beginners want to start with :-)

    Well, not only beginners as you cover some "pro" stuff in here as well!

    Thanks for sharing.
  • qasimalhammad Mar 5, 2012 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for providing these great tips, appreciated.
  • MarcGuberti Mar 3, 2012 @ 9:15 pm | delete
    Thanks for the interesting lens. I didn't know how much money you got from Amazon before.
  • KaneshiaKelly Feb 29, 2012 @ 8:25 am | delete
    Thanks for such an informative lens.
  • srsddn Feb 29, 2012 @ 5:57 am | delete
    Being a newbie I badly needed it. Would like to know about the support of this while operating from India. Thanks.
  • wjfoster Feb 26, 2012 @ 9:34 am | delete
    Thanks, this was really useful. I had been fooling around with plain text links, and I didn't know the 4% vs 50% of 8.5%, so that's worth some thought.
  • beautyandtherest Feb 2, 2012 @ 8:11 am | delete
    Great lens for a newbie !! Found answers to my questions. Thank you :)
  • MillBucks Jan 31, 2012 @ 3:01 am | delete
    Very helpful lens, I noticed these ads on other lenses but had no idea how to create them. Thanks for the tips on how it's done!
  • manlalakbay Jan 29, 2012 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    I have a question about using squidutils amazon links, since you mentioned that "- Supports US and UK Associate Tags.", is it possible for me, living in the Philippines, to take advantage of this useful link? Thanks in advance. :)
  • ekkoautos Jan 11, 2012 @ 12:50 am | delete
    it's easy to add amazon links on the squidoo page
  • PaulLev Jan 2, 2012 @ 6:50 pm | delete
    Excellent lens - thanks. Another reason to go with Squidoo rather than Amazon Associate links is that Squidoo allows you to make the payout as low as you like, in contrast to Amazon which doesn't pay until you've earned at least $10.
  • TrentAdamsCA Dec 19, 2011 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    Thanks for the helpful details and the breakdown of Amazon options on Squidoo. This answered my questions.
  • AskPat Dec 6, 2011 @ 11:36 am | delete
    I was wondering how to do this. Thank you so much for the info.
  • ScottiesRock Dec 5, 2011 @ 10:54 am | delete
    Great info for a noob like me. :) Thanks so much!
  • billybraveheart Nov 27, 2011 @ 1:56 am | delete
    Thanks for advise and sharing this lens, learning new tricks every day
  • crosscreations Nov 26, 2011 @ 2:02 am | delete
    Squidoo just wouldn't be complete without you, Fluff, thanks so much for all you do. Changing my amazon links has been on my 'to do' list for SO long, finally getting started on a few thanks to you and this lens.
  • theSEOmama Nov 16, 2011 @ 9:52 am | delete
    Hi thefluffanutta, thanks for the informative lens and your help earlier in the forums about my question on floating text around an amazon image. Question, when you use the SquidUtils tool to generate a squidoo-optimized static version of amazon affiliate code link, does it remain your affiliate code or does it change it to squidoo? In other words, would I still get 100% of commission or does it alter code so that it's shared with squidoo similar to when we use the squidoo amazon modules?
  • thefluffanutta Nov 18, 2011 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    You get all of the affiliate revenue at whatever commission rate you get for the month, although 10% of the click-throughs go to the SquidUtils tag instead (to pay for server costs, etc).
  • Netlexis Nov 15, 2011 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    Very cool. I've seen these and wondered how they were done. Thanks.
  • ouriloilo Nov 1, 2011 @ 9:33 am | delete
    Good thing I found this lens. I was already wondering on how to use my amazon id to post links in squidoo.
  • ShiloEagle Oct 19, 2011 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    Is there a minimum or maximum amount of Amazon Modules you can use??
  • thefluffanutta Oct 21, 2011 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    You can have up to 20 Amazon modules on a lens.
    There is no limit to how many of your own Associate links though.
  • ShiloEagle Oct 21, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Thank you very much.. Greatly appreciated!
  • Rewards4life Oct 19, 2011 @ 2:56 am | delete
    I love the tool, but would you mind explaining is there any difference between Squidoo module and Squidutils code in "cookie" terms, and when it expires? Is it a standard "this session" referral or 30-days (as in many other affiliate programs)? Thanks in advance!
  • LNAngel Oct 10, 2011 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    I'd love to know a way to feature a non-default color...like if I want to show all 3 colors of something, but the ASIN only defaults to one color.
  • LegoLegoLego Oct 10, 2011 @ 12:02 pm | delete
    Great Helpful lens that explains a lot thanks for directing me and sharing it with us
  • copysale Oct 8, 2011 @ 5:15 am | delete
    can i put my amazon ad store code into a lens? it would be much easyer, if not what is the best way to build a lens with amazon products
  • thefluffanutta Oct 8, 2011 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    No, you cannot insert the Amazon aStore code in to a lens, but you can link to one. The best way to feature products on a lens is with the Amazon modules that Squidoo have, or with the tools described on this page.
  • thefluffanutta Oct 8, 2011 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    No, you cannot insert the Amazon aStore code in to a lens, but you can link to one. The best way to feature products on a lens is with the Amazon modules that Squidoo have, or with the tools described on this page.
  • kazihasib Oct 2, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    These are all great tools. Gonna use a couple or three. thanks
  • ErHawkns7100 Sep 30, 2011 @ 1:38 am | delete
    Great lens. Very helpful for the Holiday toy lens I'm building right now.
  • GypsyLyric Sep 20, 2011 @ 8:56 am | delete
    Oh boy - I have so much to re-learn about what is going on around here. Thankfully I can use lenses like this for reference!
  • danmont Sep 16, 2011 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    Thanks for posting this lens. I have written two articles but not so sure about how to use Amazon on Squidoo... now I do. Thanks.
  • halloweenprops Sep 5, 2011 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Wow, you learn something everyday. Had no idea about that Dual Nationality tool. Glad I do now. Amazing!
  • KitandCaboodle Sep 4, 2011 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    I too am an amazon associate and didn't know I could do this on squidoo. I've not reached a high enough sales volume to make it worthwhile, but someday I hope to implement this. Thanks for sharing!
  • Donnette Sep 3, 2011 @ 9:51 am | delete
    This is great. I'm an Amazon associate but never knew about this feature! Thank you.
  • Woverwijk Aug 17, 2011 @ 6:04 pm | delete
    Wow! Very informative look behind the scenes of Amazon-related matters! Thanks for taking the time to enlighten us.
  • Frankster Aug 15, 2011 @ 9:50 pm | delete
    One of the best lenses on Squidoo how-to. I've used the info to make money for my charities. Thanks and Blessed this time around. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • DesignZeal Aug 2, 2011 @ 8:23 am | delete
    bookmarked! to be able to come back and go over it again and again

    Thanks for sharing the info!
  • Lola4ever Jul 20, 2011 @ 4:49 am | delete
    Question: Can I click on my own Amazon links on my blog and purchase through there, earning myself a commission? I've been googling this and just can't seem to find the answer! I hear people do this but is Amazon OK with this or no?
  • thefluffanutta Jul 20, 2011 @ 5:14 am | delete
    No, Amazon do not allow you to buy products through your own Associate links. However, it is okay to buy through Squidoo's Amazon modules.
  • radkenz Jul 4, 2011 @ 2:27 am | delete
    i am newbie here, but with squidoo i can learn everything about creating great lens, all only on squidoo lens, no other website, and you are the one...thanks a lot, i like squidoo
  • just2write Jul 3, 2011 @ 9:46 am | delete
    thanx whoever created dis tool ! but i'll still get my share if some 1 buys a product from this amazon ad generated through HTML ?
  • homphreybugart Jul 1, 2011 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    how does Amazon cutting off all affiliates in CA yesterday (and other states previous) effect this Squidoo payment system ?
    BTW, seems the ebaYinc royalty gig is dead now too, any comments on that ?
  • thefluffanutta Jul 2, 2011 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Squidoo is based in New York, so they aren't affected by Amazon's decision to cut off affiliates. You can still earn money though the Amazon modules.

    As for eBay, you can only use the official module provided by Squidoo.
  • NightMagic Jun 21, 2011 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Funny, I was just working with Amazon when I came across your lens from a question I had asked and you responded. Thank you for teaching me something new today like 3-4 links in a row, dual amazon links and broken product links. You're terrific.
  • Jun 18, 2011 @ 6:53 pm | delete
    I am so glad I found your lens. The Amazon Affiliate Link Generator is a great tool that I plan to use. I like the fact that it makes a better more noticable Amazon link. I'm also going to check out the other SquidUtils tools. Thanks.
  • Graceonline Jun 15, 2011 @ 6:27 pm | delete
    Thank you for this and for all you do for Squidom. Point of clarification on your very first sentence: So it IS okay to use an Amazon-generated associates text-only link in, say, a text module? I think that is what I am seeing there. Good news, if so.
  • thefluffanutta Jun 16, 2011 @ 4:12 am | delete
    Yes, you can use the text only Associate links in any module.
  • Graceonline Jun 16, 2011 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    Thanks. I do get confused by all the rules in all the different TOS sometimes, not just here, but Amazon, and others. Thanks for taking the time to answer.
  • chironseer Jun 14, 2011 @ 7:48 am | delete
    Brilliant lens! Alot of great info.Thanks
  • GuitarLessons101 Jun 2, 2011 @ 4:36 am | delete
    Thanks for the awesome lens. you really know your stuff very well. The Amazon Affiliate tools really helps me a lot and ease-of-access too.
  • GeoDitton Apr 27, 2011 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    Great lens, been using the modules for a long time but was wondering how people were getting the co.uk option, now I know. Might have to think about getting an associate account, I know the US tends to buy more but a few of my lenses would benefit from offering items not available in the US.
  • GrammaLinda Apr 21, 2011 @ 1:25 pm | delete
    Wow! This is just the information I was looking for. Thank you!
  • Anita007 Apr 20, 2011 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Thank you for your lens. I just learned a few new ways on how to make more money with Amazon here on Squidoo.
  • ForestBear Apr 18, 2011 @ 12:28 am | delete
    Great lens with lots of clear information. Thank you for sharing
  • Kids_Corner Apr 9, 2011 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    I have been looking for weeks for the Amazon Product Poster Ads. Thank you so much for this lense. Alot of valuable information.
  • Mellony Apr 2, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Great tool ! I've already used it on my lenses but can I put it on my blog?
  • thefluffanutta Apr 4, 2011 @ 8:07 am | delete
    Yes you can, but bare in mind that I won't be able to help if you have problems with it.
  • desdemony Mar 28, 2011 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    I did read that this amazon tool is only for the UK and the US available at this time. Are planning to expand to Germany and Canada though? I would definitely be interested in having it for the German Amazon.
  • huvalbd Mar 27, 2011 @ 7:41 am | delete
    I live in the UK and have been looking for a way to add affiliate links for Amazon products over here. Everything I'm finding is purely for Amazon.com in the USA. Yes, I know from another website I run that Americans buy and Brits rarely buy. Even so, I would love to see a more international orientation in both Squidoo and SquidUtils.
  • thefluffanutta Mar 27, 2011 @ 9:39 am | delete
    SquidUtils has always supported UK Associates - that is why I created it :o)
  • DTalksAll Mar 23, 2011 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    Thanks for the lens, this will definitely help me out big time!
  • CruiseReady Mar 23, 2011 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    I just found out here about the stats for Amazon links. that's a great feature- Thanks!
  • bakerwoman Mar 21, 2011 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    Hi Fluff, Can I use the poster ad size Amazon product using squidutils in the intro of my lens? I do not have a picture of the product I am writing about, so I was wondering if I can use the one in Amazon since all the products in my new lens are linked to Amazon.
  • thefluffanutta Mar 23, 2011 @ 5:07 am | delete
    Yes, you can, though it's probably better to use a plain image from Amazon. Using the Poster Ad as the lens photo might confuse people because it has a button they can't click on. Also, the Poster Ad needs to be updated on a regular basis, so it's best not to take a copy.
  • BubblesRFun Mar 16, 2011 @ 10:18 am | delete
    Thank you for this lens....Now, I completely understand Amazon and Squidoo...:)
  • sueling3 Mar 7, 2011 @ 8:47 am | delete
    Hi,

    Im based in the UK and been allocated an Amazon.com account (affiliate-id xxxxxx02-20)

    My UK account is xxxxxx-21 but it does let me create an (affiliate-id xxxxxx02-21) version
    within the Amazon UK affiliate scheme so I assume this does mean the affilated-id's are both the same.

    I dont quite understand your utility... If I use your dual Amazon utility.

    1) Should I put the USA affiliate-id in the box ie. xxxxxx02-20 or should I leave off the -20 and -21 and just put xxxxxx02

    2) If I had a product that was only available on Amazon.com and completely different product that was only available on Amazon.uk could I use your utility once to show product1 for usa viewers and product 2 for uk viewers.
  • thefluffanutta Mar 8, 2011 @ 5:25 am | delete
    1) You should put in your full US affiliate tag, e.g. xxxxxx02-20. The UK tag must be the same, but with -21 on the end. This is so that the script can switch the -20 to -21 for UK visitors.

    2) Yes. You can provide two different ASIN codes, on for the Amazon US and the other for Amazon UK. Note that the picture displayed will be from the US product.
  • MrMackOnly Feb 27, 2011 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    Awesome Article! I googled this topic and yep, I shoulda known it would bring me back to a squidoo lens. Exactly the answer to my Squidoo|Amazon Associate question
  • ShirleySunshine Feb 23, 2011 @ 11:32 am | delete
    Yes, another fantastically helpful Lens, great work! I note that most sales in my Zazzle stores are from the US, though I work from the UK. Thank you again for this useful information!
  • dannystaple Feb 20, 2011 @ 8:19 am | delete
    As always - this is a great tool - thanks fluff! While I am writing from the Uk, I am relatively sure most, if not all of my traffic to my lenses is from the states. My personal site was a Uk oriented site with Uk only product links, which generated virtually no revenue despite a highish site following. Analysing it with analytics revealed that only a small single digit percentage of users were actually in the uk. Cool tools - and decent advice.
  • jvsper63 Feb 19, 2011 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. It will be a big help to me, I am going to bookmark this page. I need to learn so much more about the modules. Great lens
  • LauraMarie Feb 19, 2011 @ 11:52 am | delete
    Fabulous lens!! Thanks for creating this. I have seen these Amazon links on lenses and wondered what they were! Now I know :)
  • PhotoGizmos Feb 9, 2011 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    Some great information that really goes a long way to simplifying adding Amazon links to lenses. I never really thought too much about it, just added the modules and filled in the text. Now looks like there are some great options. Thanks again for the information!
  • lindarandall Feb 4, 2011 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    very helpful information thanks..
  • naturegirl7 Feb 4, 2011 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    Great information. Thanks Fluff. I'm rethinking adding Amazon Affiliate links to Squidoo at this time. Maybe later when I get the rate up.
  • BlakeCzirr Feb 1, 2011 @ 7:15 am | delete
    Once again, I find myself using another lens of yours as a reference tool. Thanks, fluffanutta
  • JeremiahStanghini Feb 2, 2011 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    Have to agree with Blake, here... I've already got half a dozen of fluff's lenses bookmarked to work on in my 'spare' time. :-)

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jeremiah
  • Nibbled Jan 28, 2011 @ 10:56 pm | delete
    HUGE thank you for putting this together. I didn't even realize there was so much more to Amazon links.
  • PaulOnBooks Jan 27, 2011 @ 3:59 pm | delete
    Excellent utilities - thank you.

    Apart from differing ASINs there are whole classes of products that Amazon UK won't ship to certain territories, including USA. See http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?ie=UTF8&nodeId=524836
  • not_tame Jan 26, 2011 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    Always looking for ways to be better with my lenses and Amazon, thanks!
  • Squidoolinepro Jan 24, 2011 @ 11:33 am | delete
    You are my squid hero ;) I use your tips and handy tools everyday.

    Finally I can say thank you properly....*blessed* by a squid angel;)
  • Bea_Gabrielle Jan 20, 2011 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    This is indeed very helpful. Lots of useful ideas for people like me who are just starting to discover/rediscover the money-making opportunities in Squidoo! Thanks a lot!
  • scss Jan 18, 2011 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    I just love FluffaNuttas tools for Amazon posters - and now I see there are even more tools for me to try out - thank you for such a great service!
    Helene Malmsio
  • kuldeepbisht Jan 17, 2011 @ 9:48 am | delete
    Thanks
    I have added amazon products on my lens with the help of this lens.
  • Richard_Ark Jan 11, 2011 @ 7:30 am | delete
    Can I ask? how do I enlarge my profile area at the top right hand side of a lens?

    thanks in advance..!
  • carlajo73 Jan 10, 2011 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Thank you Thank you!! I use this tool constantly now!!
  • raosrinivas Jan 10, 2011 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Very informative lens. Really I learned many things about amazon.Thanks for sharing.
  • glenanail Jan 9, 2011 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    quick question if i may - when do you see these sales in your squidoo profile and where? I made a whooping 11 sales yesterday but i can't understand where the money is at?
  • Manjurul Jan 9, 2011 @ 6:18 am | delete
    Very informative and helpful. Thanks a lot.
  • bejeezers Jan 6, 2011 @ 9:05 am | delete
    A really useful lens. Full of helpful information - thanks.
  • Jan 6, 2011 @ 8:58 am | delete
    Thank you! I was looking all over to see how you do it. Great lens.
  • Fignewton37 Jan 1, 2011 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    Not only is this a great lens, its a useful lens. I think I will bookmark it. Thanks for the very useful and interesting information.
  • WildFacesGallery Dec 21, 2010 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    Okay Fluff, I seriously love this. :) Thanks for making it all so easy. :)
  • MarkUpshaw Dec 21, 2010 @ 7:31 pm | delete
    Thank you. This answered my question and the tool is so useful. Greatly appreciated.
  • Michey Dec 15, 2010 @ 10:46 am | delete
    Excellent, useful lens, you make affiliate's life easier, funnier, and above all, less time consuming, So fuffa, angel dust is on your way, Marry Christmas! And a productive new year, with happiness and prosperity.
  • fbaum818 Dec 14, 2010 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    fluff, thanks for the info. I've been reading some of your posts, and you've got some great content out there. Thank you very much!
  • crosscreations Dec 9, 2010 @ 7:49 am | delete
    Great stuff, fluff! I've been thinking it's time to take the plunge and switch over to using my own amazon affiliate account, it seemed so complicated but I knew you were the guy who could explain it well. Thanks so much.
  • macmompreneur Nov 30, 2010 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great info. I love the poster ad!
  • xiaohuaz Nov 24, 2010 @ 9:14 pm | delete
    Thanks for this lens and especially for the link generator.
  • betsuzie Nov 23, 2010 @ 8:41 am | delete
    Thank you for your lens! I personally like using the poster ads. I like the way they look on my shopping lenses.I'm going to try the" wrap text around it" and the "multiple links in a row" next.
  • poddys Nov 18, 2010 @ 5:26 am | delete
    This is now even better than ever. Time to start using it to generate more sales on my lenses. Thanks for the great utilities Fluff.
  • hayleylou Nov 16, 2010 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    Perfect, just what I was looking for - thanks, thumbs up and a fav :)
  • nightbear Nov 12, 2010 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    Amazing as usual. thank you for all your diligence.
  • Betsi_Goutal Oct 31, 2010 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    I've been having great fun using the SquidUtils amazon links in combination with the Amazon modules to create really nice layouts. (my Mad Hatter lenses, in particular) Thanks so much for these awesome additional ways to sell Amazon products.
  • mom247 Oct 30, 2010 @ 6:31 pm | delete
    Thank you, this is very helpful. Now if only I could figure out how to add your fan widget to my profile...
  • Momsbusy247 Oct 30, 2010 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    There is soooo much to learn, I am not sure I will ever figure it all out. Your lens are so helpful in my quest to figure this Squidoo thing out.... Thank you
  • Pukeko Oct 30, 2010 @ 12:46 am | delete
    Hi, Sorry to ask almost the same question, I just want to be clear - when you talk about country, you are talking about the country of our visitors, not the lensmaster - so as long as my market is US, it doesn;t matter that I live in new zealand - is this correct? Also, does this only apply to squidutils, or is it an amazon affiliate link, and what about squidoo modules?
  • poutine Oct 28, 2010 @ 8:44 am | delete
    Do you mean that it doesn't work for Canada?
  • thefluffanutta Oct 28, 2010 @ 9:42 am | delete
    I'm afraid not. The best thing to do is register with the US program, and promote US products on your lenses - that is where the traffic and money is.
  • scss Oct 24, 2010 @ 11:32 am | delete
    These are just brilliant!

    What a great tool for newbies implementing IPK etc to sell Amazon products.
    Love your stuff!

    Hope you are getting plenty of other donations for your contributions to us Lensmasters.

    Helene Malmsio
    Strategic Services
  • CofCJenny Oct 24, 2010 @ 11:17 am | delete
    Thanks for this info. I've been looking for amazon html and wondering how everyone did the buttons versus using the modules. Thanks again!
  • Nesli Oct 20, 2010 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    very helpful. I was searching how to put my own assoaciae id into my lenses...
  • greenspirit Oct 20, 2010 @ 8:13 am | delete
    I am seeing my prices coming up in english pounds...I have clicked the usa tab, but still see pounds. How is this happening as I am using your generator which is us ? I haven't set up duel uk/us membership yet.
  • thefluffanutta Oct 20, 2010 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    Have you signed up with the UK program? If your associate tag ends in -21 then you will always get UK products in sterling.

    The US program is completely separate and requires another account. The associate tags will end in -20, and when you use the tool will generate links to US products in dollars,
  • greenspirit Oct 20, 2010 @ 5:41 am | delete
    Have just become an Amazon aff. and your lens and utils generator is a brilliant resource...thanks so much.
  • tipsanddeals Oct 16, 2010 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    Thanks. Just used the Amazon poster Ads. Will refer back for more ideas.
  • Kimbesa Oct 15, 2010 @ 12:04 am | delete
    Thanks! I've been using one of the SquidUtils tools to generate these ads, and it works great! Now I'll start in on the banners, and perhaps get to the dual nationality one when the product makes sense to do it.
  • nDee Oct 13, 2010 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    Extremely helpful information . . . thanks!
  • jctatum Oct 7, 2010 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    I've put your information to use already! Wanted to come back to tell you thanks for the great information!
  • WeddingZazzle Sep 11, 2010 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    Helpful lens. Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • DebGray0333 Jun 24, 2010 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    gREAT lens... gives me some ideas! thanks for the easy-to-understand techy stuff too :-)
  • denmas May 24, 2010 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    Great lens, just what I need. Back to my dashboard and start mining more cash from Amazon.
  • bethd821 Apr 21, 2010 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Great new features! Thanks for sharing!
  • lovetolove Apr 16, 2010 @ 3:11 am | delete
    Brilliant info, very useful, 5 stars
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 22, 2010 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    You make it all seem so simple *Blessed*
  • greenlife17 Mar 22, 2010 @ 2:50 am | delete
    great tips, however it doesn't include associates from other countries right? so sad..
  • yanzen Mar 4, 2010 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    5* lens, thanks heaps for your info
  • World-Energy Feb 26, 2010 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    Many thanks to thefluffanutta for creating this lens. Amazon is such an amazing online opportunity for us all. I plan to go back and add appropriate amazon links to many of my lenses, and I will use this lens as a basic reference.
  • nevergiveupgirl Feb 11, 2010 @ 4:13 am | delete
    Hi everybody. I found that this tools are great and I already opened an Amazon-associates account to use them. But I live in Australia. So can I use this tools ? If no, how can I find the way around this problem?
  • Feb 6, 2010 @ 4:47 pm | delete
    I wish to have my amazon modules from amazon.co.uk (prices in pounds) NOT from the US version (prices in dollars) - how do I do this, as my amazon modules seem automatically to only come up in the US version ?
  • thefluffanutta Feb 7, 2010 @ 3:53 am | delete
    It's not possible to feature UK products in Squidoo's Amazon Module, which is why I created the link generator on this page for Amazon Associates.

    However, it's generally best to stick to selling US products in $s, as most of your visitors will be from America, not Britain.
  • richertalk Feb 3, 2010 @ 7:07 am | delete
    Fantastic stuff - just what I was looking for!

    Thanks
    Richard Anderson
  • aachen712 Jan 19, 2010 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    How much can I earn from Amazon Modules? How does the royalties calculate?
  • thefluffanutta Jan 20, 2010 @ 3:38 am | delete
    For every item sold via your lens, Squidoo pays you a percentage of the price of that item, usually around 4%. So, if you sell something that costs $100, you will get ~$4. This lens explains how it works.
  • NightSquid Jan 19, 2010 @ 2:29 am | delete
    Great lense Fluffanutta, I use the Spotlight Module myself though I have had certain circumstances when only a direct affiliate link would do. Cheers
  • Pryzym Jan 11, 2010 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    I've been trying to figure out how to create that Amazon "iframe" link. I'm so glad I found it here! Thank you for sharing!!
  • partybuzz Dec 28, 2009 @ 8:25 am | delete
    Great info! I use the Amazon modules, especially the Spotlight module. I'm also an Amazon affiliate, and I usually add text links that are my own, but use the module for the product. I get sales both ways, and do find that I make as much or more in commission through the Squidoo modules. I usually pick my own products. A quick idea I use is this: While on the Amazon product page, at the top left of the page there is a LINK TO THIS PAGE link. If you are an affiliate, you can log in and get the code for the product or the text link of the product. Makes it so much easier!
  • twitpea Dec 19, 2009 @ 6:24 am | delete
    Terrific lens and fantastic tools- thanks! 5*

    Toni
  • iconino Nov 30, 2009 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    Great info, just what I was looking for, thanks!
  • Oct 23, 2009 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    This would be a great tool if it worked for Germany.
  • dustytoes Oct 9, 2009 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    More great info...thank you! I will give it a try...
  • rahxephon Oct 8, 2009 @ 8:47 am | delete
    Thanks for your sharing, it's very useful for a noob like me :)
  • Niche4you Oct 5, 2009 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    Hi,
    This is also great info for us newbies, will now try and add Amazon product to my lenses,
    Thanks very much for your time.
  • theraggededge Oct 4, 2009 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    I use it all the time. I also like it that I can add a review or more in-depth description to the code. Also I get to add UK Amazon, which is great because several of my lenses are geared towards UK peeps. Soooo... Thanks!
  • proudmomof2 Oct 2, 2009 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    Will give it a try. Thanks!
  • LotusPetalYoga Sep 19, 2009 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    thanks for the information. Later today Ill try to actually apply it. I just signed up as an amazon associate. Hope to make it work!
  • Grangermdk Sep 10, 2009 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    thanks, this is a topic where I am very weak. You have given me a great start.
  • tandemonimom Sep 8, 2009 @ 10:39 am | delete
    I need to bone up more on this topic - thanks for the help! And happy birthday!
  • Spartz Aug 17, 2009 @ 10:26 am | delete
    Great tips! Thanks :-)
  • Joan4 Aug 6, 2009 @ 4:57 am | delete
    I just started using this Amazon tool, and I really do like it! You are a genius!
  • CleanerLife Aug 4, 2009 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    I loved the Amazon Affiliate Link Generator while I could use it. Being able to add them to just about any other Squidoo module allows for so much freedom and creativity - totally recommended for anyone who belongs to the Amazon Associates program!

    Now that I'm no longer able to use an Amazon Associates ID (because of the State I live in) I have to use the Amazon modules again. I certainly miss using this excellent tool!
  • teadrinker2 Jul 30, 2009 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Very helpful lens. Thank you.
  • lakern26 Jul 26, 2009 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much!
  • _Joan_ Jul 25, 2009 @ 10:10 am | delete
    Thank you so much!
  • skiesgreen Jun 12, 2009 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    Thanks for this info. I was wondering why I can't add Amazon to my lens. I an in Australia so can you do one for me, please
  • kiwisoutback Jun 3, 2009 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    Thanks for the info! I use the Amazon affiliate program on some blogs and on hubpages, but I haven't bothered much with it here on Squidoo except for the modules, which seem to perform fairly well.
  • cjay57 May 30, 2009 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Love this tool but would love it more if it worked for Canada.
  • The-info-wizard May 27, 2009 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    That was tight Champ!!
  • financialadvisers4U May 9, 2009 @ 8:32 am | delete
    I have been wanting to know more about how this works. Now I am prepared to add this to my lenses. Thank you
  • karanta Apr 15, 2009 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    Excellent lens!
  • Sunshine30 Apr 12, 2009 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    Thank you for this lens. Very helpful info about Amazon.
  • cityblue Apr 11, 2009 @ 10:16 am | delete
    thank for you tips and tricks
  • Apr 6, 2009 @ 2:54 am | delete
    so very useful information about making lens
  • Tipi Apr 4, 2009 @ 9:35 am | delete
    You just make everyone's day a little brighter with you helpful lenses!
    This sure is a great informational lens. When do you have time for all of this? :)
  • grnidowl Mar 31, 2009 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Very cool..thanks for the info.
  • aj2008 Mar 25, 2009 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    More great tips as usual Fluff.
  • Brit303 Mar 25, 2009 @ 9:36 am | delete
    I'm a new Squid, so it'll be awhile before I attempt to associate with Amazon. Good to know, however. Well written and very informative.
  • Greekgeek Mar 17, 2009 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    So basically, once you see 7 sales from Amazon Squidoo modules in your royalties every month, it's time to switch them over to be Amazon affiliate badges.

    I still haven't done it. Hmmm.
  • Vitruvian-man Feb 23, 2009 @ 7:35 pm | delete
    This lens is a great help. Thank you.
  • knowlege4u Feb 22, 2009 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Thanks so much for answering my question in Squidu and sending me to this lens. I could't figure out why my Amazon links would disappear after I would paste them in my lens after saving.
    I give this a 5 and a favorite.
  • MissMerFaery Feb 22, 2009 @ 6:24 am | delete
    Thanks for this lens! I was just trying to paste amazon affiliate links into my lens and couldn't work out why they weren't working, now I know! It is also useful to know the comparison between commission percentages. Great lens, thank you!
  • MikeMac Feb 16, 2009 @ 8:08 pm | delete
    Great stuff. I am an Amazon Affiliate and have modules on my blog (www.htstechtips.com) but was not quite sure of how that would work with Squidoo. You answered a number of questions for me and saved me some legwork. Much appreciated. Stop by and visit my Lens when you have a moment. --Mike
  • burntchestnut Feb 14, 2009 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    This is great. It's a little time consuming to locate products and get the code, but I can see it'll be worth it as I keep making more lenses and hopefully sell plenty of Amazon products. I can also use an Amazon product in a module to add some interest. Sometimes I can't find a photo go illustrate what I'm writing about, but an Amazon product might do it. Thanks.
  • AdrienneJenkins Feb 13, 2009 @ 5:43 am | delete
    Multiple links in a row -- tool cool.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 23, 2009 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    I think I got it this time.
    Thanks
    Lizzy
  • DebtSolutions22 Jan 12, 2009 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Very Helpful... I actually wanted to know how to do this and this lens solved my dilemma. Thanks for the great information
  • Matt_Hayman Jan 12, 2009 @ 9:33 am | delete
    The Amazon module would be fantastic if it supported amazon.co.uk rther than having to manually generate links
  • llclady Jan 10, 2009 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    Excellent lens; very informative.
  • InquiryStu Dec 29, 2008 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    Slick solution...this will come in handy., Thanks!
  • nancychristenson Dec 11, 2008 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    Oh my gosh! I wish I had found this lens over an hour ago!

    Thank you for your expertise. I will definitely favorite this lens and check out others you have provided.
  • PattB Nov 21, 2008 @ 1:20 am | delete
    Thanks so much for this lens, I've been wondering how to do this. 5 ***** and a favorite!
  • One4Nell Nov 18, 2008 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    Extremely helpful lens. Thanks for sharing.
  • bigbox Nov 4, 2008 @ 10:54 pm | delete
    Thank you for your information, it's nice.
  • VivienneHuston Nov 2, 2008 @ 1:13 am | delete
    Great lens. Thanks for the helpful info.
  • thrivingmom Oct 21, 2008 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    Super helpful lens. You always do an amazing job of sharing the most useful information in an easy to understand format.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 17, 2008 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    I have an Amazon affiliate account. When promoting an item, I use a text module and add a link at the bottom. Most of my lenses have both Squidoo and my links. I don't want to cut Squidoo completely out. That's how they make their money and I do care about lens rank.
    Great lens
    Lizzy
  • mulberry Oct 9, 2008 @ 8:58 am | delete
    Excellent lens, it answered all of the questions I had regarding this!
  • OhMe Oct 8, 2008 @ 7:12 am | delete
    I think this will be very helpful. Thanks so much.
  • ciscopower Oct 4, 2008 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Great tips, I never know this before. And also welcome to visit my squidoo lens (http://www.squidoo.com/amazondiscount).

    Thanks for your tips again.
  • JAEhle Sep 30, 2008 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    You answered some of my questions...THANKS!
  • Sep 30, 2008 @ 1:22 am | delete
    Very helpful tips! Thanks for sharing. Five Stars
  • marsha32 Sep 26, 2008 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    I am printing this all out to read and hopefully it will sink in to my pea brain and I can accomplish what I want on my lenses. Thanks so much for putting it all together for us.
  • CrypticFragments Sep 11, 2008 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    I think I get it now... thanks for the great lens, and watch for me to try this out!
  • Marinadxb Sep 11, 2008 @ 1:25 am | delete
    I'm completely new at this, but this is GREAT info to help me make my lens special!
    Thanks
  • roysumit Sep 1, 2008 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Great to be here. Nice information and thanks for it. Five star to you
  • a_willow Aug 22, 2008 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Fluff, I need this for Amazon.de!?!
    Any chance of it?
    Or could you mail me basic code so I could make my own links?
  • ShareTer Aug 15, 2008 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    Fluffanutta, this is fantastic! I was having a helluva time trying to get my affiliate links on the new lens I'm creating. I want to publish this puppy today so, will apply this new info tomorrow. Thanks so much!
  • Catalysthere Aug 12, 2008 @ 7:55 am | delete
    Another great Lens, I have made this a featured lens for this week!! http://www.squidoo.com/groups/Thirtydaychallenge
  • aliun Aug 11, 2008 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    Very nice len!.By the way,If you want to remove the underlines on some (but not all) of your links. Just add STYLE="text-decoration: none" on the links that you don't want to be underlined. (You should include the quote signs like the example above.) For links that you want to keep underlined, use the regular tag. An example is shown below:

    Example

    This is an unusual link, it has no underline

    Hope this help
  • purplelady Aug 6, 2008 @ 6:53 am | delete
    Fluff, Thank you so much for this. I have been wanting to find a way to do more with my Amazon Associates link. This "how to" definitely enters into the realm of "awesomeness". As always, you have provided some very valuable information.
    5 Awesomes for you!
  • JJNW Jul 13, 2008 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    Hi from a new member of the social networking group - Thirty Day Challenge! This is a very helpful lens. Thanks!
  • Catalysthere Jul 9, 2008 @ 6:11 am | delete
    Anything that makes me more cash is great by me - Well done, you have made it into the http://www.squidoo.com/groups/Socialpostingangel featured lenses again this week!!
  • Tahiti Jun 25, 2008 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    Thank-you for a "newbie" start
  • thefluffanutta Jun 21, 2008 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    Yes - if you enter a UK affiliate ID, then visitors will see UK prices, and the link will take the to Amazon.co.uk
  • spirituality Jun 21, 2008 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    If I were to use the UK affiliate code, will that mean my squidoo visitors get sent to the amazon.uk site, and see the price in Pounds?
  • poddys Jun 11, 2008 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    Great helpful advice, you are for sure the Tricksmaster...
  • daria369 May 30, 2008 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Thanks, this is very helpful! :)
  • Rob3 May 10, 2008 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    Very helpful lens and SquidUtils is great! 5*
  • QuantumTraveler May 10, 2008 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing this info. This is just what I needed to know. Great job!
  • carrieokier May 7, 2008 @ 11:19 am | delete
    Excellent job explaining. Thank you!
  • letevic Apr 8, 2008 @ 12:21 am | delete
    Very very helpful! Thanks for sharing (you get my 5* and i added myself to your fan club)
  • XP Mar 30, 2008 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    This is SUPER. *****
  • Mar 24, 2008 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    thank you so much ^^
  • Stephene Mar 16, 2008 @ 11:16 am | delete
    Thanks for your information.. i hv bookmarked this lense and joined your fan club.. (^o^)
  • pyle_mountain Mar 1, 2008 @ 10:45 am | delete
    Great lens, great tool - thanks for sharing.
  • Saikaew Feb 29, 2008 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    Nice instruction
    Thank you for this sharing information I am appreciated it ^_^
  • BlogdesignGuy Feb 29, 2008 @ 1:00 am | delete
    Awesome lens, I have been just thinking about how to make my book reviews flow better with amazon. Thanks.
  • RedMarketeer Feb 28, 2008 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    Nice lens you have here. Great jobs.
  • diglet Feb 27, 2008 @ 4:05 am | delete
    Excellent lens and very interesting.
  • QuebecAnglo Feb 26, 2008 @ 4:59 pm | delete
    Fabulous, easy to follow and use. Thanks!
  • b2bgamer Feb 25, 2008 @ 4:12 am | delete
    Thanks for the great info. I used some your tips on my lens.
  • thefluffanutta Feb 18, 2008 @ 3:43 am | delete
    Re: Ruggero.
    Yes, you can paste 3 Amazon Links into a single Text Module, as long as you don't put any newlines between each one.
    Or you can use the grid format of the Amazon RSS Feeds.
  • RuggeroSB Feb 18, 2008 @ 1:58 am | delete
    Great stuff - been looking for something like this! I almost resorted to hosting the amazon links on another page! Quesion: Is it possible to have these links lined up next to each other? (I.E. from left to right as opposed to top to bottom, which is what happens if you add more than one link into the same module.)
  • Wise_Year_Ahead Feb 15, 2008 @ 8:00 am | delete
    Just discovered this and it is absolute genius - thank you very much. Wish I was so smart ;-)
  • ZachG Jan 28, 2008 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    Awesome, I've been wondering how to do this. Thanks.
  • Jan 25, 2008 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    5* you really helped me out :)
  • Retro_Loco Jan 1, 2008 @ 2:28 am | delete
    This utility is GREAT! I love it. I love YOU!!!! This lens rocks, as well. You did a terrific job explaining how to use the utility. I used the utility on my Karen Carpenter and April Wine lenses.
  • Williamnihillart Dec 31, 2007 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! 5 Stars.
  • Clairwil Dec 29, 2007 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    excellent lens! *****
  • KenSmith Dec 27, 2007 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    Thanks for the information. Will have to play with this.
  • clouda9 Dec 9, 2007 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    This is great! Gave your info to someone with questions in SquidU.
  • adez7 Dec 6, 2007 @ 4:59 pm | delete
    Hi Fluff,
    Now this is one great five star lens, that just got lensrolled to all my lenses, and saved to my favorites. Because I will be coming back and back again. Thanks
    Donna :)
  • EasyW Dec 2, 2007 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    Very cool! Thanks
  • Pixelrage Dec 1, 2007 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    I wish I had your programming skills!!
  • chloecavanaugh Nov 27, 2007 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    Fluf, when I get feeling better, I want to try this. It sounds simple enough. Yet I tend to make things harder then should be, YIKES! Left you*****you are a huge help to all of us. Taking your time to do this is very much appreciated. Chloe
  • cscarpero Nov 14, 2007 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    Good job!
  • TiffanyAndLewis Nov 14, 2007 @ 3:06 pm | delete
    Nice nice nice
  • The_Book_Garden Nov 11, 2007 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Nice to see the updates Fluff, keep up the good work!
  • Mark-Nehs Nov 9, 2007 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    This is great!! Many Thanks.
  • catch-cheating Nov 7, 2007 @ 1:35 am | delete
    great info, how to use amazon code
  • LadyRaine Nov 4, 2007 @ 12:41 am | delete
    This is the best info I've found yet!!
    THANK YOU!
  • jato Nov 2, 2007 @ 4:47 pm | delete
    This is great information.
  • house Oct 29, 2007 @ 12:08 am | delete
    Cool info, thanx
  • thefluffanutta Oct 28, 2007 @ 5:46 pm | delete
    Gypsy, the associate tag will only be pulled out of the Amazon URL if tag text box is empty. If you entered an associate tag, then it will not be overwritten. Hope that makes sense.
  • InvoluntaryGypsy Oct 28, 2007 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    The instructions read to enter the URL from an Amazon module if no associate tag is available. The tool will extract the Squidoo unique lens tag automatically for commission credit. I did this for 2 different lenses and the same code appeared. And the code was a simple squidoo-xx. Is this correct???
  • dataminer Oct 22, 2007 @ 7:26 am | delete
    Fantastic lense with very helful info.

    Niche Mine Sites
  • NAIZA Sep 29, 2007 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    Thanks a lot for making these exceptional lens..It really helps me a lot!
  • Barkely Aug 22, 2007 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Thanks, what a wonderful tool. I've been missing my Amazon iframes.
  • KCStargazer Aug 6, 2007 @ 9:01 am | delete
    Congratulations! This Lens is the Featured Trick this week at the PIMP MY LENS: Great Lensmastering Tips and Tricks! Group.
    Thank you for creating this fantastic tool. If you use it, please show thefluffanutta some squidlove!
  • Oosquid Aug 3, 2007 @ 12:55 am | delete
    What a fantastic resource, thank you very much for creating it.
  • N376 Jul 29, 2007 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    Top Squacking (squid hacking) tips and tools by TheFluffaNutta!
  • KCStargazer Jul 28, 2007 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Fluffa- ever the exceptional lensmaster! Thanks for sharing this great tip! We're proud to welcome you to the Pimp My Lens: Great Lensmastering Tips and Tricks Group!
  • Enchanted_Ways Jul 27, 2007 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    Very nice lens! Thanks for the info.
  • thefluffanutta Jul 27, 2007 @ 6:08 pm | delete
    Sandif, You can only insert code which consists of simple text or image links. Code that includes Javascript, Forms or IFrames can't be used. This Amazon tool that I made is fully compatible with Squidoo.
  • sandif Jul 27, 2007 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    Hi,

    I was going to use the code you can generate from Ebay; it didn't work, so I am assuming that there may be the same problem as with Amazon. Is that correct? Thank you.
  • KimGiancaterino Jul 20, 2007 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    You saved the day for me. It took a full day to replace my iframes with your Amazon links, but I think my lenses actually look better now!
  • EdwardCook Jul 16, 2007 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    Wow! Great tool!
  • MCStylin Jul 13, 2007 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    Been using this tool for several days now..Job well done!
  • gunsock Jul 12, 2007 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    Fantastic tool. Many thanks
  • Margaret_Schaut Jul 12, 2007 @ 11:08 am | delete
    Thanks, Fluff! This is an enormous help.

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