Amazon Associates - Still worth it or just relic of the past?

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Amazon Associates - Still worth it or just relic of the past?

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used amazon associates for years and tbh it's just not the same anymore. remember when you could make 200-300 bucks a day just throwing amazon links on random niche blogs? everything felt simpler back then, traffic came easy and the commission was decent enough to keep going. now everyone says its dead or not worth it and idk is that true? i tried starting a new site last month and made like 150 first week but it took so much more work and that was with a ton of social traffic. do you guys actually still make real money from amazon or is it just nostalgia? im so tired of hearing its dead or that you should quit but i still see some people doing alright. like what are the actual numbers these days? is it still a legit side hustle or just a legacy thing for the old timers? need some real talk not just the whole 'everyone's leaving' vibe. thanks
 
are those people reaaally making solid cash or just showing off a few hits? tbh, amazon affiliates are still around but it's definitely not the cash cow it used to be. most of the legit side hustle now is pushing for higher cpc or building an email list, not just slapping links everywhere. imagine doing all that work just to make 150 in a week, kinda shows how much harder it is now.
 
i think the secret now is niching down hard and building trust, not just throwing links everywhere. people are tired of the spammy feel and want legit recs, so if you can position yourself as a real resource instead of just another affiliate, ymmv. even with social traffic, it's about quality over quantity now.
 
Last month i made like 50 bucks on amazon with minimal social traffic, so do u think the game now is just really about how much trust u build and not spamming links everywhere?
 
different angle: maybe the game shifted from quick wins to slow steady trust building, so it's less about random links and more about niche authority now. those big payday days are rare unless u hit a really hot niche or product.
 
different angle: maybe the game shifted from quick cash to slower, more legit income streams. i've been in it for years and honestly it's about patience now. do u think if u put in the work on a niche site long enough, the steady commissions could add up to real money? or is that just wishful thinking?
 
just my 2 cents, yeah i think trust and niche authority matter more now. spam links might get u quick clicks but not consistent cash. gotta build that long term value, but honestly ymmv, lol. signing off, stay real out there.
 
Do you really think the game changed or just got harder for the lazy? affiliate life now is all about niche authority and patience, not quick hits.
 
last month i started a new niche blog and focused on evergreen content and after a few months the commissions are steady even with low cpc - it's all about consistent value over quick wins, bruh.
 
Different angle: maybe that kinda nostalgia is clouding the reality. sure, it felt easier back then, but most of that was just because the game was newer, less saturated. now the landscape's just more competitive, imo, not dead, just different.
 
people forget that the 'simpler' days were also filled with easier niches and less competition, now it just takes more skill and consistency, not impossible.
 
Thanks for the replies guys, really appreciate the insights. Yeah I get that niching down and building trust is key now, I guess it's just more of a grind than before. 50 bucks isn't much but at least shows it's still possible if you play it right, right? feels like you gotta really be in it for the long haul now.
 
Amazon Associates is still leaving money on the table if you don't know how to play it right. It's a relic if you think it's a set and forget but if you optimize those funnels it can pay your bills.
 
bro dead ass amazon is still kinda sus, u just gotta know how to work the system. set and forget is dead, u gotta optimize every step if u wanna make real bread. but for real, do u think it's still worth putting time into or just a waste of time now?
 
Amazon Associates still has some juice if you bake it in the right funnels, but yeah, it's not the golden goose it used to be. More work for less reward, but if you got a solid niche, it's still worth churning out content for that passive slice. Otherwise, better to chase the shiny objects.
 
Luster said:
Amazon Associates is still leaving money on the table if you don't know how to play it right. It's a relic if you think it's a set and forget but if you optimize those funnels it can pay your bills.
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You're measuring the wrong thing. Leaving money on the table is just part of the game. If you got the right funnel and know how to keep testing and optimizing, yeah, you can still grind some cash. But don't kid yourself, it's not a passive goldmine anymore. It's just another set of levers you gotta pull, and the competition is bricked tight. If your funnel sucks or your list is fatigued, no amount of SEO magic will save that. The real question is - is it worth the hassle for the tiny slice of pie or better to move on to less headache stuff?
 
Bruh, if you think amazon associates is still a cash cow, you're living in the past. It's a slow bleed now. Might make a little coin here and there but don't count on it for real ROI. Email still king for steady cash, if you ask me.
 
You're not wrong that Amazon Associates has taken a hit but calling it a relic of the past is a bit harsh. Sure, it's slower, more rules, and yeah the commissions aren't what they used to be. But that doesn't mean it's dead. It's like those creaky old cars that still run fine if you keep up with them. The thing is, the players who can work around the limitations and still make it work - those are the ones that can squeeze some value out of it. My take is, Amazon's still a good 'front door' to your funnel if you treat it like a landing pad, not the main event. It's a good way to build trust, gather email leads, and nurture the audience with other offers. You can't expect it to be the same passive income it was a decade ago, but it's a reliable source to sprinkle in. People forget, email is still king for backend profit, no matter what the crypto bros wanna say about instant crypto gains. So I wouldn't toss it out entirely just yet. It's like an old dog, maybe creaky but still capable if you train it right.
 
So you're saying email is king but no one is trying to build lists for Amazon anymore? I mean if the commissions are slow and rules are tight whats stopping people from just turning Amazon into a freebie add-on instead of a main play?
 
Sauce said:
It's a slow bleed now
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Let me check my spreadsheet on that. The slow bleed is real but it depends on your niche and traffic sources. I've seen some campaigns still pull decent ROAS with good creatives and targeting, but yeah it's not what it used to be.
 
U gotta be real careful with Amazon now, its like walking a tightrope. U can squeeze some profit out if ur creatives and targeting are on point but don't rely on it as ur main cash flow. Slow and steady still works for some but the risk of getting rekt is higher than ever. Remember, the set and forget game is a fast ticket to blow ur budget, daily optimization is non-negotiable.
 
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