How to Make Money On Amazon (Even If You’re Starting from Scratch), With Actionable Steps

How to Make Money On Amazon?

Here’s exactly how:

🔗 1. Start Affiliate Marketing with These Products

These are already top-sellers, so people are searching for them. All you have to do is help them find and choose the right one — and earn a commission every time they buy through your link.

💡 What to Do:

• Sign up for Amazon Associates (free)

• Replace each “Insert your affiliate link here” in the blog with your own

• Share the post on:

  • Facebook groups

  • Reddit subs

  • Your personal Instagram or TikTok

  • Pinterest boards (lifestyle, fitness, beauty, books)

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Real Example:

Post an Instagram Reel or TikTok video:"This is the #1 bestselling carpet cleaner on Amazon right now. I bought it and here’s what happened..."Drop your affiliate link in your bio or comment.

🛍 2. Start a Product Review Blog or YouTube Channel

Use this list to create content like:

• “Top 5 Amazon Products That Changed My Life”

• “Why Everyone Is Buying These 3 Items on Amazon Right Now”

• “Amazon Hidden Gems You Need in 2025”

You don’t even need to own the products (yet). Use:

• Customer reviews

• Stock images

• Comparison tables

• Voice-over videos with affiliate links in the description

Real Example:

Create a YouTube Shorts series:"What are Amazon’s most reviewed items this week?"Include your affiliate link in the video description.

📦 3. Start Dropshipping or Reselling

Some top-selling items on Amazon are also available wholesale on platforms like Alibaba, Faire, or Temu. Use this list to find what's trending, then:

• Source the item from a supplier

• Sell it on Shopify, Etsy, or Facebook Marketplace

OR

• Use retail arbitrage: Buy discounted versions locally, resell online at a markup.

Real Example:

Buy a popular item like Crocs or Rubbermaid containers during a local store sale→ List them on eBay, Poshmark, or FB Marketplace→ Profit from the price difference

 4. Bundle This List into a Niche Gift Guide

Target specific audiences by turning this list into “Gift Guides” with affiliate links.

Examples:

• "Top 10 Amazon Gifts for Dads Who Love Tools"

• "Amazon Must-Haves for Teen Girls in 2025"

• "Amazon Travel Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed"

Each guide = more chances to rank on Google, Pinterest, or TikTok.

 5. Use for Trend Research and Social Posts

If you're already building a brand (YouTube, blog, IG, TikTok), this list helps you:

• Know what’s trending

• Create viral content around real demand

• Stay ahead of your competition

 Tips

• Revisit Amazon’s Best Sellers list weekly for fresh ideas

• Focus on 1–2 product categories (like beauty or fitness) to grow your niche

• Always use your affiliate links smartly — add them to your blog, bio, stories, and descriptions

• Use free tools like Canva to make posts, Pinterest to drive traffic, or CapCut to make video reviews

 TL;DR – How to Profit from Amazon’s Top-Sellers

Strategy	What to Do	Earning Potential
Affiliate marketing	Share links via blog, social, videos	💵 $100s–$1000s/month
Product reviews (YT/blog)	Build traffic, rank in Google	💵 Passive income + trust
Resell or dropship	Source or flip products	💵 $10–$100/item profit
Create gift guides	Combine trending items + links	💵 Perfect for holidays
Trend content (TikTok/IG)	Go viral with trending products	💵 Boost traffic + trust

How to Start Earning Money with Amazon Best-Selling Products (Step-by-Step)

This is your beginner-friendly blueprint to turn top-selling Amazon products into real income — even if you're starting from zero.

 Step 1: Sign Up for the Amazon Affiliate Program

1. Go to https://affiliate-program.amazon.com

2. Click “Sign up”

3. Create or log in with your Amazon account

4. Fill out your website/social media info (you can use your blog, TikTok, or Instagram)

5. Get approved (usually within 24–48 hours)

🎯 Goal: You'll get unique links for every Amazon product — and earn commission when someone buys through your link.

 Step 2: Pick a Niche or Audience

To earn consistently, focus your content on a specific interest group, such as:

• Parents

• Fitness lovers

• Students

• Tech geeks

• Beauty and skincare fans

• Bookworms

• Pet owners

🎯 Why it matters: Targeted content converts better and grows trust faster.

 Step 3: Choose 3–5 Hot Products to Promote

From the Amazon top-seller list, pick products that:

• Fit your audience

• Have great reviews

• Are under $100 (easier to sell)

Examples:

• Fitness niche: Dumbbells, resistance bands, massage guns

• Skincare niche: Toners, face masks, acne patches

• Travel niche: Travel bottles, packing cubes, neck pillows

🎯 Tip: Focus on 1 category at first (like “Home & Kitchen” or “Beauty”).

 Step 4: Create Content Around the Products

Choose one platform to start — blog, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, or YouTube — and create:

• Product reviews

• Top 3 or Top 5 lists

• Gift guides

• “Amazon favorites” videos

• Quick photo posts with captions

💡 Example ideas:

• “3 Amazon Must-Haves for Glowing Skin” (TikTok + blog)

• “Why This Carpet Cleaner Is Selling Like Crazy on Amazon” (YouTube Short)

🎯 Goal: Always include your affiliate link in the caption, post, or bio.

 Step 5: Add Your Affiliate Links and Post

Go back to the Amazon Associates dashboard, search for each product, and click “Get Link.”

• Paste the link in your blog post, TikTok bio, YouTube description, Instagram story, or Pinterest pin.

• Use Bitly or TinyURL to shorten it if needed.

🎯 Pro Tip: Write a simple call to action:

“Check the link in bio to grab yours on Amazon!”

 Step 6: Promote Your Content

The more eyes on your link, the more clicks = more money. Share your posts:

• In Facebook groups

• On Reddit (in relevant subs)

• On Pinterest (niche boards)

• In IG stories or reels

• In email newsletters (if you have one)

🎯 Start with one platform and grow from there.

 Step 7: Track Results and Repeat

• Use the Amazon dashboard to see:

  • Clicks

  • Earnings

  • Top-performing products

• Double down on what works

• Create more content around the best performers

 Example Earning Scenario (Realistic)

Let’s say:

• You post a TikTok review about the Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner

• 1,000 people watch

• 20 people click

• 5 people buy ($150 item)

• Your commission = ~$4–$6 per item➡️ That’s $20–$30 from one short video

Now imagine doing that 10 times a month with different products. It adds up fast.

Tool Stack You Can Use

Tool	Purpose
Amazon Associates	Create affiliate links
Canva	Design Instagram, Pinterest, blog graphics
CapCut / InShot	Edit TikTok/YouTube videos
Bitly	Shorten long affiliate links
Pinterest	Drive evergreen traffic to blog/posts
Wix / WordPress	Host your blog