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Amazon Joins YouTube Shopping, Letting US Creators Tag Products
Amazon and YouTube are working together to help creators recommend products.
Eligible creators in the United States can place Amazon product links in their Shorts, videos, and livestreams.
Viewers can use these tags to shop without leaving YouTube.
Creators can choose products themselves or use a tool that finds products in older videos.
They earn commissions when people buy tagged products.
The money is paid through their AdSense accounts, usually about two months later.
If a buyer returns something, the creator’s commission can be taken back.
People in other countries may see local shopping offers connected to the same product.
Amazon has joined YouTube’s Shopping Affiliate Program in the United States.
Eligible creators can tag Amazon products in Shorts, videos, and livestreams.
Creators must participate in YouTube and Amazon affiliate programs and link their accounts.
Commissions are paid through AdSense about two months after monthly finalization.
Tagged products may be matched with local merchant offers for viewers outside the United States.
- Who
- Amazon, YouTube, and eligible creators enrolled in the required affiliate programs.
- What
- Amazon joined YouTube’s Shopping Affiliate Program, enabling eligible creators to tag Amazon products in content.
- Where
- The feature is initially available to eligible creators in the United States, while tagged products may be visible worldwide.
- When
- YouTube announced the integration on its official blog; no specific announcement date is provided.
- Why
- The integration is intended to make it easier for viewers to buy products recommended by creators without leaving YouTube.
Key facts
- Initial availability
- Eligible creators in the United States
- Supported content
- Shorts, long-form videos, and livestreams
- Product selection
- Creators can use YouTube Studio’s product picker or automatic tagging
- Creator requirements
- YouTube Partner Program, YouTube Shopping affiliate program, and an active Amazon Influencer or Associates account
- Payment method
- Commissions are paid through the creator’s AdSense account
- Payment timing
- Commissions finalized in one month are paid roughly two months later
- International shopping
- YouTube may match products with trusted local merchants or redirect viewers to an Amazon storefront
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