Great question about the affiliate links! Yes, when I include Amazon product suggestions, I use placeholder links like amazon.co.uk/dp/PRODUCTCODE or just generic Amazon searches. You'll need to run those through your Amazon Associates account to add your affiliate tag (usually something like ?tag=mariaduckhous-21). Most affiliate programs have link builders or browser extensions that make this…

Great question! Yes, you'll need to add your Amazon affiliate ID to the links in the Amazon Finds posts. I include placeholder Amazon links in the drafts, but you'll want to replace them with your proper affiliate links before publishing (or use a plugin like AAWP or Lasso to auto-convert them). This way you'll earn…

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