How To Add Amazon Affiliate Links To YouTube Shorts

Adding Amazon affiliate links to YouTube Shorts is a strategic way to monetize your content, especially when showcasing or recommending products. Amazon’s Affiliate Program (also known as Amazon Associates) allows creators to earn commissions by promoting products and including special tracking links. While YouTube Shorts are designed primarily for quick, mobile-first content, you can still include affiliate links effectively if you follow YouTube’s guidelines and best practices. Start by joining the Amazon Associates Program at [https://affiliate-program.amazon.com](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com) if you haven't already. Once you're approved, you can generate product-specific affiliate links for any item sold on Amazon. When creating a YouTube Short, make sure the product you're promoting is clearly visible or explained within the short clip. It's also essential to remain transparent and follow YouTube’s and Amazon’s terms of service by disclosing affiliate relationships when required. To include your affiliate link, upload your Short via YouTube Studio. Go to your video library, find the Short you want to edit, click the pencil icon to open details, and paste your Amazon affiliate link into the description box. This ensures the link is clickable when viewers expand the video’s description. Although titles can technically contain links, they aren't clickable and may appear cluttered—so the description is the best place. Additionally, ensure your links are not overly long or messy. Use Amazon’s built-in short link generator or a compliant URL shortener (avoid those not allowed by Amazon). Finally, if you mention the product in the video itself, pin a top comment with the affiliate link and description to increase visibility. This increases your chances of earning commissions without violating any platform policies. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Getting the Amazon affiliate link 0:45 Adding the link to YouTube Shorts via Studio 1:14 Alternative link placements and conclusion Hashtags: \#AmazonAffiliate #YouTubeShorts #AffiliateMarketing #YouTubeTips #EarnMoneyOnline #ShortsMonetization #AmazonAssociates