Amazon Associates

Amazon Associates Integration Overview

AnyTrack.io allows Amazon Associates to track, measure and optimize the performance of their campaigns in real-time. Our integration with Amazon Associates enables seamless tracking of affiliate links across all channels: web, mobile app & social media platforms like Facebook Ads, Google Ads & Tiktok API. With AnyTrack’s advanced analytics tool you can have a complete overview on your campaign's results as conversion data is sent from Amazon Associates directly to AnyTrack which then forwards it onto other relevant advertising networks or APIs. Maximise ROI by gaining valuable insights into user behaviour and optimising marketing efforts for maximum efficiency!

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This article was first published on 2023-04-19 and was last updated on 2023-08-8. If you you notice something that is outdated, please suggest an edit.

How does the Amazon Associates AnyTrack integration work:

Traffic: When visitors land on your website, AnyTrack collects traffic source data and First Party data.
Engagements: When visitors click on your Amazon Associates affiliate links, AnyTrack does a few things:
1. Collects granular data tied to the OutboundClick.
2. Triggers Event Tracking API requests to your pixels and analytics.
Attribution: AnyTrack processes the conversion data and reports it across various reporting sections of the Anytrack Dashboard.
Conversion API: AnyTrack then sends your conversions to your Ad Platforms' Conversion API so you can feed your ad platform's Machine Learning, AI and automatic optimization according to 100% of your conversion data.

Technical details

Reference	Value	Information
Tracking Group	`amazon`	The Tracking Group reference can be used to activate AutoTag.
Subid Parameter	-	Amazon does not let you add any `subid` tracking parameter to track unique clicks.
Tracking Method	-	-

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Difference between Subid and Tracking ID
In affiliate marketing jargon, a subid is used to pass a unique click_id every time a visitor clicks on an offer link.
The Amazon Tracking ID can carry a predefined value into an Amazon product link. These Tracking IDs can be used to aggregate reports and commissions - for example: tid=socialmedia
Note: AnyTrack will never [doc:autotag] your Amazon links.

Standard Conversions

Event Name	Details	Data Source
`OutboundClick`	When a visitor clicks on Amazon Associates offer links.	AnyTrack JS Tag

The Amazon Associates

The is fully pre-defined and ready to be implemented with your Amazon Associates account.

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Before you begin
The Amazon Associates integration requires that the AnyTrack Tracking Tag in the head section of your website or landing pages. Learn now to Install the AnyTrack Tag on your website.

Setup Guide

Step #1: Add Amazon Associates to your AnyTrack Account

Go to the Integration Catalog, search for Amazon Associates.

Now click on the Amazon Associates cardand then Click on Install.

Step #2: Connect your Amazon Associates account

Validate your integration

This section will enable you to validate the main aspects of your Amazon Associate integration.

Link tracking

Since Tracking starts when visitors clicks on offer links, you should verify that your links are tracked and AutoTagged.

AutoTag Methods

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Reminder about AutoTag:
AutoTag is a function that is enabled by default through the AnyTrack Tracking Tag, and that appends click_id data to affiliate links. Learn more about AutoTag.

Default: By default, AnyTrack automatically identifies and AutoTags Amazon Associates links found on your website.
AutoScan: AnyTrack scans links that are embedded in redirects plugins and AutoTags them accordingly.
Manual:
- Tracking Group Attribute: You add the tracking group attribute to links according to their tracking requirements. For example: data-tracking-group="amazon" or rel="amazon". More about Tracking Group.
- Click ID Token: You Manually append the subid: &=--CLICK-ID-- to the offer link.

Once the links are set up, you can check in your Amazon Associates account reports and see whether the `` parameters are passed to the offer links.

Here is an example of how you would manually update links from amazon:

<a href="https://example.foo/goto/amazon-associates1" data-tracking-group="amazon">Hover on theAmazon Associates Demo   
Link to see the AnyTrack `click_id`</a>

Hover on the Amazon Associates Demo Link to see the AnyTrack `click_id`

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Tracking Group
Tracking Group refers to the integration technology. For example, Amazon Associates Tracking Group tracking group is amazon and ClickBank is clickbank. The Tracking Group

Conversion Tracking

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Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't offer any type of sales tracking with external systems so there's nothing to validate.

FAQ & Troubleshooting

Can I import past conversions into Anytrack?
No. Anytrack can only track conversions that have been triggered following a visitor session on your website.
The Conversion Event Name is not what I am expecting, how can I change it?
You can update the Event Mapping in the Integration page.

Take these steps to troubleshoot errors you encounter in AnyTrack

General troubleshooting
- Verify that your tracking tag is set in the head section of your website.
- If you're on the free plan, verify that you didn't reach the monthly traffic limit and upgrade if needed.