Amazon offers a little extra

[Larwee]

I've been with Amazon since they started their affiliate program. That probably is the reason I remain with them.

Their aStore and Omakase have come out of beta and to celebrate Amazon is offering an extra 4% premium on items referred through aStore or Omakase through the end of the year.

Earn Double the Base Rate using aStore and/or Omakase!

Between November 14, 2006 and December 31, 2006 you can earn up to $1,000 in additional referral fees using Omakase and aStore! During that time the Associates program will pay an additional 4% for items referred via Omakase and aStore (up to a maximum of $500 from each offering per Associate).

[Lisa76]

Finally! Maybe a little incentive to start promoting them again.

[Linda Buquet]

Good info to know Larry. Thanks for passing it on!

[Larwee]

Amazon has been doing some things the past several months to try to make themselves more attractive to affiliates. They could do a lot more, but at least they have started taking some serious steps.

The increased commission comes at the right time of the year. I'm sure they won't do it, but it would be good if they would raise the commissions they pay on a permanent basis. It would also be much better if they would eliminate those quarterly commission payments and start monthly payments. But they haven't given any indication that such a thing is in the works. It would be a very pleasant surprise.

[Linda Buquet]

Decent cookies would be nice too.