How to Become an Amazon Influencer in 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide!)

Want to get paid just for posting about your favorite Amazon finds? The Amazon Influencer Program in 2025 is hotter than ever — and it’s your chance to earn passive income without holding inventory or managing customer service.

In this guide, I’ll walk you step-by-step through how to become an Amazon Influencer, what kind of content works best, how to drive traffic to your storefront, and how to start making money on Amazon in your sleep.

Need help growing faster or building your brand professionally? Talk to our team at EHP Consulting Group — we help Amazon sellers and influencers scale smarter.

🎥 What Is the Amazon Influencer Program?

The Amazon Influencer Program lets content creators earn commissions by recommending products on Amazon. Once you’re approved, you’ll get a custom storefront and affiliate links that pay you when people shop through your content.

You can earn income from:

Shoppable photos
Reels and short videos
Livestreams
Product review pages

Amazon places your videos right on product listings — which means massive free traffic.

📌 Want to see examples? Check out real Amazon Influencer storefronts here.

Video Tutorial:

✅ Step 1: Qualify for the Amazon Influencer Program

Amazon doesn’t tell you the exact requirements, but here’s what typically works best:

At least 1,000+ followers on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Facebook
Strong engagement (likes, comments, shares)
Public profile
Consistent, clean branding

Once you’re ready, apply directly here.

Need help getting your profile ready or building authority fast? Our Amazon Consultant team in Florida can help you set up your account, grow your presence, and get approved quicker.

🛍️ Step 2: Create Your Amazon Storefront

After approval, you’ll get a custom Amazon Storefront (like amazon.com/shop/yourname).

This is where your:

Videos
Lists
Favorite products
Reels

…will all live in one place.

Make sure you:

Add a banner image and bio
Create at least 3 product idea lists
Start uploading videos immediately (at least 3-5 to get placed on product listings)

Want professional help setting up your storefront? Contact our Amazon Experts.

💡 Step 3: Upload High-Converting Videos

The key to earning serious commission is video content. Amazon gives top placement to influencers who upload short product review videos with clear value.

Here’s what works best:

Keep videos under 60 seconds
Show the product in use
Speak clearly (no music-only videos)
Use good lighting and a clean background
Include keywords naturally

Example: “This travel tumbler keeps my coffee hot for 7 hours. It’s leakproof, fits in cupholders, and comes in 10 colors!”

💰 Every video can generate sales 24/7. Some influencers earn $100–$1,000/day with just 10–20 good videos.

📈 Step 4: Promote Your Storefront

If you want to drive Amazon sales and grow your commissions, treat your influencer page like a business:

Share your storefront link in your social media bios
Mention products in your Instagram Stories, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and blog posts
Link to your storefront from your Linktree or personal website
Run giveaways to get more followers and visibility
Use Amazon Attribution to track off-Amazon performance

Need a custom strategy to grow your brand and scale your traffic? Work with our Amazon ads experts.

🚨 Common Mistakes New Influencers Make

Don’t let these kill your momentum:

❌ Uploading low-quality videos (bad audio, no voice, poor lighting)
❌ Reviewing random products with no niche
❌ Not linking to your Amazon Storefront in your content
❌ Violating Amazon’s influencer content policies
❌ Ignoring optimization (titles, thumbnails, keywords)

Want to skip the learning curve? Our Amazon advertising experts have helped influencers and Florida Amazon Sellers build high-converting videos that show up on top-selling ASINs.

🔐 Bonus: Protecting Your Brand from Amazon Fakes

If you’re building an audience and recommending products, be careful of Amazon Fakes or Counterfeit Products that can damage your credibility. Partner with an Amazon Counterfeit Removal Expert to:

Remove fake listings
Monitor brand integrity
File takedown reports on your behalf

EHP Consulting Group offers full Amazon counterfeit removal services so your followers only see the real deal — not knockoffs.

Want to learn more? Here’s Amazon’s official anti-counterfeit policy.

💼 Can You Be an Influencer and a Seller?

YES — and many of our clients do both.

As an influencer:

You earn commissions from affiliate sales.

As a seller:

You control the listing, price, and inventory.
You can upload your own videos AND influence others to promote you.

If you’re ready to dominate from both sides, our Amazon sales experts can manage your ad campaigns, listings, and influencer collaborations all in one place.

Final Thoughts: Start Now Before It’s Saturated

Becoming an Amazon Influencer in 2025 is one of the best ways to build passive income, increase Amazon sales, and grow your online presence — especially if you’re a content creator looking to monetize your audience fast.

But like any opportunity, the early birds win big. Don’t wait until it’s oversaturated.

✅ Apply to the Amazon Influencer Program
✅ Get expert help from EHP Consulting Group
✅ Start uploading content this week

Written By: Joshua Hackett