5 Ways to Make Money on Amazon with AI Tools

For most people, Amazon is a platform for online shopping, but for creative minds like me, it is a way to earn some extra income.

In fact, there are quite a few people who have found success in making money through this platform.

Whether you’re new to the world of online money-making or already have some experience, starting a side hustle on Amazon can be a great idea for generating a steady and long-term income.

And that’s exactly what I want to talk to you about in this article.

I’m going to share with you five ways to make money on Amazon using AI tools, which can help you earn $100 a day and even more. So, let’s explore these exciting opportunities together!

Amazon Associates

The first method to earn money on this marketplace is to become an Amazon Associate. This is also the most popular method many websites and YouTube channels are using.

The Amazon Associates program is their affiliate program, offering you the opportunity to earn a commission of 2-5% for each sale you make.

Here’s how it works: You select a product from Amazon and generate a unique affiliate link through the program. Then, you can promote that link online.

Whenever someone clicks on your link and makes a purchase, you earn a commission.

• But here’s the cool part: You not only earn a commission for the product you advertised but also for the entire value of the person’s cart at checkout. Plus, you continue to earn commissions on everything that a person buys within 24 hours of clicking your link.

How can I combine AI tools with this method?

Now, imagine this: You’re building a blog where you use AI writers like Jasper or Rytr to create articles, such as “Top 10” or “Best” lists. Or perhaps you’re using an AI video editor like Pictory to make videos showcasing various Amazon products.

In both cases, you can include your affiliate links within your content. This way, when people read your blog or watch your videos and click on those links to make purchases, you’ll earn commissions.

Tools to use: Jasper, Rytr, ChatGPT, Pictory

Amazon KDP

The second method I will mention in this article is using the Kindle Direct Publishing service on Amazon.

It is also known as Amazon KDP, and it simply means you create books and Amazon will print, publish, and ship them.

Many people are publishing books with little or no content, such as line notebooks, coloring books, journals, and activity books.

To be successful, you need to research book topics.

Your goal is to use Amazon’s internal audience to discover your book, especially if you don’t have a large following to sell to.

When searching for a book topic, look for keywords that have fewer than 1,000 books listed. If the number exceeds that, it means the competition is quite high.

Additionally, pay attention to the number and recency of book reviews.

This information will give you insights into the demand for the topic you’ve chosen.

Some popular categories for books on Amazon include finance and marketing, weight loss and fitness, making money online, gardening, and DIY projects. However, there are many more categories to explore.

The key is to choose one of these popular categories and then narrow down your focus to a specific niche within it.

Now, when it comes to writing your book with AI, you can get some help from ChatGPT, or Jasper.

However, don’t let AI write the entire book for you; use it to generate ideas for the book’s outline and the topics to include in each chapter. Once you have the outline, let AI write the chapter and then proofread it.

This is a case for classic, 20-page or more books.

But when you want to publish journals or notebooks, just go to tools like Book Bolt and download an interior template.

Once you have the interior of your book ready, you need to create a book cover. Tools like Canva or Book Bolt provide pre-made templates you can use.

Now, is time to upload it to Amazon KDP.

However, remember that the title and book cover plays a crucial role before you hit the publish button.

Take a look at existing books within your chosen category to get inspiration. While your cover should be similar to others in the genre, it should also stand out from the competition.

Tools to use: Book Bolt, Canva, Alura

Merch by Amazon

The third method I want to mention is through Merch by Amazon. It’s their print-on-demand service that allows you to upload your own designs for clothing.

The best part is, you don’t need to worry about inventory or handling printing, shipping, and handling.

Amazon takes care of all that for you. All you have to do is create your designs and upload them to the platform.

Then, it’s important to choose relevant keywords for your designs so that they rank well on Amazon and are easily discoverable by people.

Now, let’s talk about the number of designs you should create. To make a decent amount of money with Merch by Amazon, it’s important to note that you’ll need to create a lot of designs.

The POD business is mostly about quantity, not quality.

To create tons of designs, there are already tools such as Kittl, Creative Fabrica, and Placeit that have tons of pre-made templates, graphics, and illustrations with a POD license.

What’s more, Kittl and Creative Fabrica come with their own AI generators to help you create unique designs.

However, it’s worth mentioning that out of the three ways to make money on Amazon that we’ve discussed so far, Merch by Amazon can be the trickiest to get into and apply.

During the approval process, they typically want to see some of your previous design work.

Additionally, keep in mind that the approval process itself can take quite a long time, often a month or even longer. Furthermore, many people are denied access to the Merch by Amazon platform without a reason.

Tools to use: Kittl, CF Spark, Placeit

Selling Products as FBA

Have you heard about Amazon FBA?

No? Then let me explain it simply as possible.

FBA stands for Fulfillment By Amazon, and it’s an option for new entrepreneurs in the e-commerce world. The best part is, you don’t have to stress about storing your inventory. Amazon takes care of that for you.

When you sign up for Amazon FBA, they’ll store your inventory in one of their specialized FBA warehouses.

And here’s the real beauty of it: Amazon will handle all the picking, packing, and shipping of your products directly to your customers. It’s like having your own fulfillment team, all managed by Amazon.

This service provides incredible convenience and efficiency. You can focus on growing your business and finding great products to sell while Amazon takes care of the logistics.

You should also understand that with Amazon FBA, you can also sell Print-on-Demand (POD) products. For example, you can open a shop on Amazon that sells t-shirts.

You can use AI image generators like Midjourney or Leonardo to create designs, then upload them onto t-shirts with fulfillment services like Printful or Printify and connect them to your Amazon FBA store.

Once someone purchases your t-shirts, the fulfillment service will print and ship the order.

Imagine the scalability and reach you can achieve with Amazon FBA.

You can expand your product offerings, sell in multiple marketplaces, and even tap into Amazon’s Prime shipping benefits.

It’s a game-changer for anyone looking to build a successful e-commerce business.

Tools to use: Midjourney, Leonardo, Printful, Printify

Amazon Influencer Program

Last but not least, one can make money on Amazon by becoming part of their influencer program.

According to Amazon, an influencer is simply someone who has a meaningful social media following.

Now, what exactly does “meaningful” mean?

Well, Amazon doesn’t provide a specific definition or a minimum number of followers required to qualify for the program. It’s evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the approval process can be immediate or take a few days.

Once you become an Amazon influencer, you’ll earn just like any other online affiliate marketer.

You’ll refer people to the Amazon site using unique affiliate links, and when those links are used for purchases, you earn commissions.

But here’s the cool part: Amazon influencers have access to additional marketing tools, and they may even get featured on Amazon’s search results, which can boost their visibility.

What does it mean?

You can upload a review video of a product available on Amazon, and the video will be shown in the product’s listing. If someone watches at least 30% of the video and then buys the product, you will receive a commission.

Keep in mind, that commissions for Amazon influencers are earned directly from Amazon itself, not from the product’s seller or brand owner.

This means you’ll receive commissions for promoting the overall site. The clicks and purchases made through your affiliate links are tracked to determine your commissions.

The only downside is that you need to feature the product you’re reviewing in your video.

However, we all have plenty of products from Amazon in our homes, so this shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Plus, you can use AI voiceovers and editors to create a review video.

Tools to use: Murf, Pictory

Conclusion

There you have it. 5 different ways to make money on Amazon with the power of AI.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to start your own online business or an experienced Amazon seller looking for new ways to increase profits, AI can provide a variety of opportunities.