I’ve been talking poorly of the Amazon Affiliate model lately. But I haven’t been looking for stories in this area. So, I invited my friend, Jesse Lakes, to talk about it and provide some perspective.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:07 Catching Up with Jesse Lakes 00:30 Mastering Amazon Associates 01:42 Genius Link Overview 06:29 Success Stories and Platforms 14:05 Challenges with AI and Content 19:53 Navigating Trust in Online Information 20:34 Amazon’s Major Updates: Email Affiliate Links and Seller Networks 22:27 Understanding Amazon’s Attribution API 23:24 The Rise of Seller Networks and Higher Commissions 28:14 Deep Linking and Conversion Optimization 32:46 Getting Started with Amazon Associates 36:08 Common Mistakes and Final Tips

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