I don't know about you, but I love doing retail therapy, especially when it gets delivered to my door. Now imagine getting paid to do that! Well, not just for ordering things (one can dream, right?), but to review them on Amazon. So, if you are curious, read on to find out how to get paid for Amazon reviews, all while getting all the products you want and need.
Making money through Amazon programs
There are many ways to earn a buck through Amazon incentives and programs, either through leaving a review or bringing sales to the site. Let’s see the options if you decide to go this route.
Joining Amazon Vine
Amazon Vine is an invitation-only platform that you can be asked to join if you leave insightful reviews on Amazon listings. Once you get invited, you will be a "Vine Voice," and as such, you will be able to request products from all over Amazon to be delivered to you so you can review them. Amazon Vine reviews are labeled "Vine Customer Review of a Free Product" but otherwise appear as regular Amazon reviews.
As I explained about Amazon Vine above, the only way to get into this program is by getting requested to join, so keep leaving reviews on products you've purchased, and an invitation is not far away!
Starting with Creator University
Amazon's
Creator University works differently than just leaving a review on an Amazon product. With this program, you earn commissions on sales from videos in which you review products from Amazon. The Creator University works by uploading videos of your reviews onto your Storefront for people to see.
So why videos? Well, it is excellent for engagement — people like to watch and listen more than they want to read walls of text, and you can supplement it with other content you are making that is relevant to your reviews.
Furthermore, it is a bonus if you are already in the Amazon Vine program. Or, if you want to get into it, leaving actual reviews and posting them is a great way to get invited.
Joining Amazon Influencers
Next on this list is becoming an
Amazon Influencer. This one is different because you need an established audience, as they will look into your social media like Facebook, Instagram (which both need to be business accounts), YouTube, and TikTok.
Amazon Influencers make money through affiliate links, so videos or pictures posted on your social media with the affiliate links to the products you are reviewing entice your followers to click through and make purchases. As an influencer, you get commissions on sales based on Amazon’s fixed
rates.
Becoming an Amazon Associate
Amazon Associates is similar to the influencer program but focuses more on bloggers, publishers, and content creators with websites or mobile apps. With Amazon Associates, you will get custom links to the products you review and recommend.
Furthermore, you get paid a 10% commission on all purchases that qualify for the program. Amazon Associates is great for bloggers wanting to expand on their income revenues. By reviewing and linking products from Amazon and getting your audience to purchase them, you will get a steady income from the commissions.
Unlike Amazon Influencers, you don't need an established following; you need a platform where you are active and can promote/review products from Amazon.
Applying to Amazon reviewer job sites
If you don't want to write a blog using social media to promote and review products, then maybe you can see if an Amazon reviewer job site is the way to go! These sites will connect you directly to the sellers for different products on Amazon. Usually, you’ll get discounts on products you then review on Amazon. A lot of these sites also work with other platforms too.
Snagshout
Snagshout is one of those sites that looks too good to be true, but it is a win-win situation for many sellers. The reasoning is simple: customers get discounted prices (up to 100%), which may mean a loss financially on the seller's part, but they will get better rankings on Amazon (or other retail sites), which in turn will bring them more sales of their products. Plus, those who use Snagshout will get cashback on their purchases.
Survey sites
If you need more than the above options, there are always survey sites. Some may look sketchy, but many offer a legit way to make money reviewing Amazon products. While you won't leave reviews directly on Amazon (unless you want to), you will let the market research companies know what you think of the products.
Kash Kick
Kash Kick is a survey site that offers cash rewards for completing tasks. Now, these tasks are not limited to just Amazon reviews but also watching ads, playing games, and more. When you sign up for Kash Kick, you get a small bonus and a payout for every task you complete. While this may not be strictly speaking only for Amazon reviews, it is a little thing you can do to earn a little extra money on the side.
Survey Junkie
Survey Junkie is another survey site where you can earn money by reviewing Amazon products, though just like Kash Kick, that is not all it offers. You can complete tasks to make money and get paid by taking online surveys, product tests, and focus groups. Like Kash Kick, you can sign up to do product reviews that you can then review on Amazon. Their payouts vary, and this definitely cannot be a full-time job, but it is an excellent way to supplement your income if you have free time.
Prime Opinion
Prime Opinion also lets you make money with Amazon reviews, but you can also choose how you will be paid when you finish their surveys. You can pick cash, gift cards (including but not limited to Amazon), credit cards, or even a payout to a charity. There are more than 200 ways that you can be compensated when using Prime Opinion.
The signup for Prime Opinion is free, and you can start making money as soon as you do it. You only need to worry about being honest with your reviews because this site has survey monitors to ensure the quality of your reviews and answers.
The bottom line
If you enjoy online shopping and sharing your opinions, monetizing Amazon reviews offers a unique opportunity to earn. From participating in programs like Amazon Vine, Creator University, and Amazon Influencers to becoming an Amazon Associate, each pathway provides different ways to leverage your consumer insights for profit. Additionally, platforms such as Snagshout and survey sites like Kash Kick and Survey Junkie offer alternative methods to generate income through product reviews and tasks. These opportunities not only fulfill the thrill of retail therapy but also contribute to your financial goals, making your shopping hobby potentially lucrative.
