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happilyoccupiedhomebodies on "Including lInks to business web-sites."

happilyoccupiedhomebodies — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:29:58 +0000

Thanks. That second link answered my question precisely.

1tess on "Including lInks to business web-sites."

1tess — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:45:03 +0000

Please read about affiliate links on WordPress.com:
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/linking-to-amazon-associates?replies=4

http://en.forums.wordpress.com/tags/affiliate-links

happilyoccupiedhomebodies on "Including lInks to business web-sites."

happilyoccupiedhomebodies — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:04:40 +0000

To clarify, I can include affiliate links as long as I include the disclaimer? I had actually asked about links where I receive no monetary compensation, but I would be interested in using occasional affiliate links (such as Amazon) if that is permissable.

bhatmahesht on "Including lInks to business web-sites."

bhatmahesht — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:45:16 +0000

Yes , you can do that. but do mention a disclaimer below
Please note that some of the above links are affiliate links which means I will receive a small commission if you purchase a product after clicking through from my site. If you choose to buy through these links thank you for your support.

happilyoccupiedhomebodies on "Including lInks to business web-sites."

happilyoccupiedhomebodies — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:35:17 +0000

1. Is it o.k. to direct my readers to links where they can purchase products, books, or resources I've recommended in my post as long as I don't receive any monetary compensation or reward from that link?

itsmrbets on "a page with amazon affilate links"

itsmrbets — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:05:59 +0000

thanks

kevkoeh on "a page with amazon affilate links"

kevkoeh — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:06:20 +0000

Hey itsmrbets, the links timethief provided cover all the bases pretty well. The key sentence is this:

Amazon.com and other select affiliate links are permitted so long as they are not the primary content of the blog in question.

That's a little subjective, but if you continue to have original content on your topics and affiliate advertising does not become the main purpose of the site, you'll be fine. A few Amazon links on a page among all your other content is A-OK.

itsmrbets on "a page with amazon affilate links"

itsmrbets — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:43:35 +0000

thanks very much :)

timethief on "a page with amazon affilate links"

timethief — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:42:50 +0000

Though that sounds fine to me do be aware that Volunteers do not make such calls, only Staff do. I tagged this thread for their response Please subscribe to it so you are notified when they reply.

itsmrbets on "a page with amazon affilate links"

itsmrbets — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:35:59 +0000

well the links will not be primary content and there will be no get rich quick schemes etc , i think i will be ok to have a page with 3 or 4 affilate amazon links

could you have a quick look at my blog please and give me your view

i dont mind a warning they ill take them down i just dont want to be suspended without warning

thanks

timethief on "Linking to Amazon Associates"

timethief — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:06:28 +0000

The information at these links clarifies exactly what gets a blog suspended at WordPress.com:
http://wordpress.com/types-of-blogs/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/advertising/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/
http://en.wordpress.com/tos/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/suspended-blogs/

timethief on "a page with amazon affilate links"

timethief — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:05:32 +0000

timethief on "a page with amazon affilate links"

timethief — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:03:31 +0000

There must be a real blog and not just pseudo posts designed to drive traffic to third party sites with an affiliate link in each one. The only exceptions to the no affiliate links policy are found here in italics:

Affiliate marketing blogs: Blogs with the primary purpose of driving traffic to affiliate programs and get-rich-quick schemes (“Make six figures from home!!”, “20 easy steps to top profits!!”, etc). This includes multi-level marketing (MLM) blogs and pyramid schemes. To be clear, people writing their own original book, movie or game reviews and linking them to Amazon, or people linking to their own products on Etsy do NOT fall into this category. Here is a thread in the support forums that talks more about which affiliate links are OK or not OK. http://en.wordpress.com/types-of-blogs/

itsmrbets on "a page with amazon affilate links"

itsmrbets — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:58:00 +0000

hello
i just want to double check with people in the know that i can add a page to my blog (wordpress.com) with some books that i recommend.
with an affiliate tag.

can i do this and not worry about losing my blog?

thanks in advance

timethief on "Blogging about leadership books / amazon links"

timethief — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:34:26 +0000

I live on a tiny island off the coast of Canada and a trip to the big island is a minimum of 3 hours journey forward and back by vehicle and ferry, without including any time to do anything in between.

auxclass on "Blogging about leadership books / amazon links"

auxclass — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:03:25 +0000

I have a "real" site - have some recommended books - I could probably do an Amazon affiliate thing - but why run the hassle of the Terms of Service group have a bad day on my site - most of my recommendations can also be found in a used book store - save even more money and recycle things -

So I just give the recommendations and you can find the books yourself -

kimmozingo on "Blogging about leadership books / amazon links"

kimmozingo — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:00:45 +0000

We not only encourage the local libraries, we partner with them as well as several other local professional groups. The library is one of my favorite places to spend time ... that or a nice big book store with coffee. I do borrow some of the books I read from the library, but then again, so do a lot of others. we try to keep the library informed of our choices, as well as the one tiny local bookstore we have just in case he wants to have some onhand (and frequently, he does!). But if you're a reader of leadership & business books and anything like the rest of us, being able to underline and write notes in the margin of a hardcopy book you own is the very best way to go. I want to add this option because the reading group asked me to set up a blog and specifically to add the amazon links to books we plan to read and have read. (we're partnered with book clubs in two other states that follow what we're reading as well). Amazon is just where most people in our leadership group buy the books we read, whether kindle or hardcover.

In addition, we live in a rather rural area; for some people who attend, the trip to a book store is 45 minutes, minimum. many attendees work in the defense industry, which means they're working much more than the usual 8 hours a day, have kids in sports, live quite a drive from work (no one I know has less than a 30 minute drive, most drive 45 one way to work) etc. We've pulled resources to save shipping and all ordered the same book. but most people just prefer to order from Amazon because they have accounts and it's quick and easy to find even some of the older books we've read recently.

Having said that, timethief, in no way shape or form am i even remotely capable of "telling" anyone where to get their books. I'm responding to a group request. In addition, many people enjoy 'new' books and have the disposable income to purchase tons and tons. We do not tell people they must go to the library or must purchase used or even must purchase hardcopy. As a matter of fact, they don't even have to read the whole book to attend. It's just that as leaders, we typically do.

timethief on "Blogging about leadership books / amazon links"

timethief — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:38:46 +0000

Hi auxclass,
I am a member of a very small online reading club (private blog) and I don't cotton to anyone telling me where to get my books from. The last thing I ever do is purchase a book new.

auxclass on "Blogging about leadership books / amazon links"

auxclass — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:34:26 +0000

Why through Amazon and why an affiliate link? Why not Barnes & Nobel with a clean link or to your local book store with a clean link?? Or as @TT says - why not the library? much better then many people share the same book

timethief on "Blogging about leadership books / amazon links"

timethief — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:57:38 +0000

Why wouldn't they borrow them form a library?
Why would they have to purchase only through Amazon?
All readers need is an author and title and they can use Google search to locate a source within minutes

I tagged this thread for a Staff follow-up so they can Play it again, Sam for you. Please subscribe to it so you are notified when they respond.

kimmozingo on "Blogging about leadership books / amazon links"

kimmozingo — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:46:21 +0000

I've read that several times and it could be more clear. I blog about leadership, management, innovation, and a wide variety of related topics. my blog exists to keep people informed. my blog's primary purpose is NOT to "drive traffic to affiliate programs and get-rich-quick schemes." the purpose of including links is for the convenience of people who want to purchase books we have read and discussed or plan to read and discuss. can I include amazon links to the books we read and discuss?

timethief on "Blogging about leadership books / amazon links"

timethief — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:08:23 +0000

Affiliate marketing blogs: Blogs with the primary purpose of driving traffic to affiliate programs and get-rich-quick schemes (“Make six figures from home!!”, “20 easy steps to top profits!!”, etc). This includes multi-level marketing (MLM) blogs and pyramid schemes. To be clear, people writing their own original book, movie or game reviews and linking them to Amazon, or people linking to their own products on Etsy do NOT fall into this category. Here is a thread in the support forums that talks more about which affiliate links are OK or not OK. http://en.wordpress.com/types-of-blogs/

kimmozingo on "Blogging about leadership books / amazon links"

kimmozingo — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:03:35 +0000

I'm new to blogging. My blog is about leadership. I run a leadership-focused book club in my local area where we read classic & new leadership books then discuss them. I would like to provide links to Amazon so the books can be purchased quickly. most people who will read my blog will be those involved in, or following, our club. I am also in the Amazon Affiliate program in anticipation of having a website where I can use this blog; that will be self-hosted and I understand won't be a problem. Can I include links to the books I'm reviewing in this wordpress blog: theconwellgroup.wordpress.com?

developinginstincts on "Linking to Amazon Associates"

developinginstincts — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:10:54 +0000

I feel like I'm having the same confusion as tryingtraditional in this thread. I do appreciate your time and efforts.
I feel like I'm a real blogger (or at least pretending to be one as I'm just starting out), trying to cover real books and generate real followers. Down in the discussion, it sounds like tellyworth says that "If you have a real blog about fishing, then we don't mind a referral link to your local fishing store that gets you a discount or credit or whatever." I guess I think I would fall into this category. Could someone clarify if my blog doesn't fall into this category. My intent is to throw one Amazon Affiliate link in my posts for readers to purchase books from. Whether or not it's an Amazon Affiliate link, my intent is to throw a link where a reader can purchase the book I'm reviewing, but I would obviously have a preference towards a site that kicks back a little for referrals.

timethief on "Linking to Amazon Associates"

timethief — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:43:32 +0000

As you noted above, There must be a real blog and not just pseudo posts designed to drive traffic to third party sites. The only exceptions to the no affiliate links policy are found here in italics:

Affiliate marketing blogs: Blogs with the primary purpose of driving traffic to affiliate programs and get-rich-quick schemes (“Make six figures from home!!”, “20 easy steps to top profits!!”, etc). This includes multi-level marketing (MLM) blogs and pyramid schemes. To be clear, people writing their own original book, movie or game reviews and linking them to Amazon, or people linking to their own products on Etsy do NOT fall into this category. Here is a thread in the support forums that talks more about which affiliate links are OK or not OK. http://en.wordpress.com/types-of-blogs/

developinginstincts on "Linking to Amazon Associates"

developinginstincts — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:22:37 +0000

I feel like I'm a real blog and I'm trying to insert Amazon Associate links to my posts but I'm not allowed. I've seen answers saying that they are allowed and that they aren't allowed. Could someone clarify exactly what the rules are for WP.com blogs?

thistimethisspace on "Selling Books and Art"

thistimethisspace — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:22:51 +0000

As you noted above, There must be a real blog and not just pseudo posts designed to drive traffic to third party sites. The only exceptions to the no affiliate links policy are found here in italics:

Affiliate marketing blogs: Blogs with the primary purpose of driving traffic to affiliate programs and get-rich-quick schemes (“Make six figures from home!!”, “20 easy steps to top profits!!”, etc). This includes multi-level marketing (MLM) blogs and pyramid schemes. To be clear, people writing their own original book, movie or game reviews and linking them to Amazon, or people linking to their own products on Etsy do NOT fall into this category. Here is a thread in the support forums that talks more about which affiliate links are OK or not OK. http://en.wordpress.com/types-of-blogs/

thistimethisspace on "Selling Books and Art"

thistimethisspace — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:18:53 +0000

am I allowed to add links to my book on Amazon.com and/or Lulu.com, and links to my art on deviantART, since I am the creator--even though they are not being bought from the blog directly?

Yes.

sileniusprojects on "Selling Books and Art"

sileniusprojects — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:15:25 +0000

Hello,
I know that this is a long letter, but please hear me out. I am a new blogger, and I have a concern I'd like to make known before I begin setting up my blog. I have reviewed several forums and reviewed ToS to the best of my ability within wordpress regarding selling products and adding affiliate links. I do not want to come under the radar of violating the ToS or other conditions, so before I start anything, I want to make sure that I am following the rules.
I am an artist and trying to become an author. I am currently in the works of writing a book, and ultimately plan on uploading it to the publishing website Lulu.com. From there, the information will be sent out to Amazon.com. I also have a deviantART account where I already have several prints ready.
My goal is to form a central hub of information about myself and how to find my art and works. I also plan to use wordpress as a blog to display the art and show snippets of my book to engage readers and buyers. From what I've read, bloggers are allowed to sell their products if they are the creator. Also adding an affiliate link to Amazon is allowed.
My question is this: am I allowed to add links to my book on Amazon.com and/or Lulu.com, and links to my art on deviantART, since I am the creator--even though they are not being bought from the blog directly? I do plan to use my blog for its intended purpose as well, by posting pictures of my art and snippets of my book.

racesrepsramblings on "Posts not showing up in the reader/tags not working"

racesrepsramblings — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:34:05 +0000

Wonderful! Thank you so much for the help - it's working great now!