Below, I am going to share a simple overview of some of the major disadvantages you should be aware of before getting started.
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Top Disadvantages of Amazon Affiliate Marketing
- Phone Verification Process for Opening an Account
- Yearly Domain and Hosting Costs
- Low Commission Rates
- Higher Competition
- Account Suspension Without Clear Reasons
Phone Verification Process for Opening an Account
The official name of Amazon’s affiliate marketing platform is the Amazon Associates Program. Anyone can easily create an account in this program by following the correct steps, and opening an account requires OTP verification through a phone number.
However, since 2017-2018, around 80-95% of participants in Bangladesh have reportedly not received OTPs on their phone numbers. In the beginning, this issue created problems for many users. Using a foreign phone number, though, makes the account creation process much easier. These phone numbers are usually purchased online and typically cost between $1 and $2 for one-time OTP verification use only.
Yearly Domain and Hosting Costs
When starting your work, you will need to purchase both a domain and hosting plan. This typically costs around $40 to $60 per year, or approximately 5,000 to 7,000 BDT. Domain and hosting services are usually purchased for periods ranging from one year to several years. As long as you continue working on your website, this recurring expense will remain necessary.
Low Commission Rates
Another major drawback of Amazon affiliate marketing is its relatively low commission rates. However, due to its strong credibility and higher conversion rates compared to most other platforms, it remains one of the most widely accepted and trusted affiliate programs among marketers.
Higher Competition
Amazon affiliate marketing is open to anyone from anywhere in the world, which naturally makes the competition quite high. However, if you follow the right guidelines and apply a proper strategy, this competition does not have a significant negative impact on your results.
Account Suspension Without Clear Reasons
One of the biggest concerns in Amazon affiliate marketing is that an account can be suspended at any time, sometimes without a clearly understood reason. The platform has strict rules and policies, and while most enforcement actions are triggered by violations of those guidelines, in some cases, the system may also flag accounts through automated checks.
If a user breaks the major program rules, the account is often terminated without prior warning. At the same time, there are situations where even long-standing accounts that have followed the rules for years may suddenly face suspension due to policy interpretation or compliance issues.
Take my case, for example. They banned my eight-year-old account.
But look, there is absolutely no need to panic. For every problem out there, a solution exists. Even if your account gets banned, you can always create a brand new one. Granted, you’ll need to take a few extra precautions and use a slightly different approach this time around. I am going to walk you through all of these insider strategies and workarounds step-by-step inside the course.