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Find answers about the Oink for Influencers extension, Amazon Influencer strategies, Creator Connections, and more.

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Signing In & Subscription

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› How do I upgrade, update, or cancel Oink?
Your Oink subscription is managed through Stripe. To upgrade from monthly to yearly, you do not need to cancel your current subscription first — just go ahead and select the yearly plan. When you upgrade, the unused portion of your most recent monthly payment will be applied toward the yearly cost, so you are not paying double. If you need new activation codes after upgrading (for example, if you add a second browser or device), reach out through the helpdesk and the team will get you sorted out. Here is a walkthrough video covering the process: https://youtu.be/9qR98MsaC4U
› I want to upgrade from monthly to yearly. How does the 10% affiliate discount work?
To upgrade from monthly to yearly, simply log into your Stripe account and select the yearly plan. You do not need to cancel your monthly subscription first — your most recent monthly payment will be applied toward the yearly total. If you have a new discount code you’d like to use, reach out to the Oink helpdesk and they will apply it to your account for you.
› Do I need to sign up using the same email I use on Amazon?
No. Oink just needs the email you paid for the subscription with. Oink does not connect to your Amazon account and has no interaction with it.
› I entered my email, but the extension still says I’m not a subscriber. What are the most common fixes?
Try these in order: First, make sure you are entering the exact email you used to purchase the Oink subscription (check your payment confirmation email). Second, try logging out and back in, or refreshing the page. Third, clear your browser cache and restart Chrome. Fourth, make sure you don’t have multiple Chrome profiles open — the extension only works in the profile where it’s installed. If none of that works, reach out to Oink support with your subscription email so they can verify your account status. Don’t uninstall the extension.
› Does the extension work on a tablet?
No. Oink is a Chrome browser extension, so it only works on desktop or laptop computers running the Chrome browser (or Chromium-based browsers like Edge or Brave). It does not work on tablets, phones, or mobile browsers because those platforms do not support Chrome extensions.
› I have a school assigned laptop, will that work?
School laptops are often equipped with firewalls that will not allow the extension to confirm your subscription. If you cannot get the extension to update after following the instructions above, send us an email.
› If I upgrade from a monthly subscription, can my monthly payment be counted towards the new yearly cost?
Yes, if you are upgrading from monthly to yearly, your most recent payment, the unused portion, will be applied to the yearly subscription cost.

Storefront Fetch

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› What is a “storefront fetch” and why do I need to do it
A storefront fetch scans your Amazon storefront and pulls in data for everything you’ve created — videos, shoppable photos, and idea lists — so Oink can use that information in other tools like Creator Connections cross checks and the Storefront Health Check. Previously, you needed to run a fetch every time you uploaded new content, but now the Oink extension automatically adds new videos you upload and videos you edit without needing a manual fetch. Today, the storefront fetch is primarily used if there are issues with your data, or if you need to refresh pricing information for all your tagged products. It’s recommended to do a full storefront fetch weekly, or biweekly for larger storefronts.
› What kinds of storefront fetches are there
There are two types. An incremental fetch checks the first five or six pages of your storefront data to pick up any new videos since the last time it checked. If it can’t find any previously fetched videos in those pages, it will keep checking all pages until complete. This is faster and good for routine updates. A full fetch (triggered by clicking “Clear Shop ASINs” first) re-downloads everything from scratch, including updated pricing data for all your products. Use a full fetch weekly (or biweekly for larger storefronts) to keep your product pricing and data current.
› Do I need to fetch idea lists and shoppable photos too
Only if you actually use them in a way that could lead to sales. If you mainly focus on videos and don’t promote idea lists or shoppable photos, you can leave those unchecked
› Why did the first storefront fetch take so long
The first time is slower because it’s pulling your full storefront data for the first time, then doing extra work like price checking and other back-end steps. After that, it’s usually faster because it mostly picks up what’s new since the last run
› What should I do while a storefront fetch is running
Let it run and don’t do other stuff in Amazon at the same time. The goal is to not overload your session and risk timeouts
› Do I have to run a storefront fetch every single day
No. The Oink extension now automatically adds new videos you upload and videos you edit directly to your data without needing a manual fetch. The storefront fetch is now mainly needed for refreshing pricing data on your tagged products or troubleshooting data issues. A weekly full fetch (or biweekly for larger storefronts) is the recommended routine to keep everything current.
› When should I use “Clear Shop ASINs” and do a full storefront fetch
Do a “Clear Shop ASINs” plus full storefront fetch on a weekly basis (or biweekly if you have a very large storefront). This refreshes all your product pricing data and ensures everything is clean and accurate. You should also run one if you notice any data issues or inconsistencies in Oink’s tools, or if you’ve been doing a lot of retagging or fixing unavailable videos.

Creator Connections Cross-Check: Storefront ASINs

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› What is the Creator Connections cross check for storefront ASINs
It cross-references the products you’ve made videos for (from your storefront fetch) against Creator Connections campaigns, to find campaigns you can accept for products you already created content for
› Why does Oink only accept “the best” campaign for a product
Because Amazon only pays you on the best campaign anyway, and you can only earn on one campaign at a time. The point is to avoid clutter and avoid accidentally locking yourself into a lower-paying campaign
› How do I run the storefront ASINs cross check
Go to Creator Connections with Oink enabled, then click the Creator Connections Check button. From there, click the Check Storefront IDs button. Oink will compare your storefront products against available Creator Connections campaigns and automatically accept the best qualifying campaigns for products you already have content for.
› Why do I sometimes see a message telling me I’m on my onsite ID in Creator Connections
Creator Connections needs your offsite ID to populate correctly. If you see that message, switch your ID to the offsite one using the dropdown
› What happens after Oink finds campaign matches for my storefront products
It works in phases. First, Oink takes all of your storefront products and checks to see if there are any new Creator Connections opportunities available for them. If there are, it does a secondary check to see if any of those new opportunities are on products you already have an accepted campaign for. If the new opportunity is better than what you already have, Oink accepts it for you. If the new opportunity is not better, it gets filtered out and ignored. Oink qualifies a “better” campaign as one that either has a higher commission rate, or the commission rate is the same but the new opportunity has more days remaining. Oink will never accept a campaign with a lower commission rate than one you already have. You’ll see a summary of how many campaigns were found and accepted, saving you from having to manually search Creator Connections for every product in your storefront.
› What will I see when the storefront cross check finishes
You’ll see which campaigns were accepted that were totally new opportunities, and if any upgrades happened, you’ll see a side-by-side comparison showing what got replaced with something better
› How long does the storefront cross check take
It depends on how much storefront content you have and how Amazon’s servers are behaving. Larger storefronts can take a while, so start it and let it run without multitasking inside Amazon

Creator Connections Cross-Check: Daily Sales

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› What is the daily sales cross check
It automatically fetches your current daily sales across all of your IDs, then checks Creator Connections for campaigns tied to those ASINs, and accepts qualifying campaigns so you can potentially earn additional commission on products that are already selling for you.
› How do I fetch my daily sales the right way
On Creator Connections, click the Creator Connections Check button, then click the Check Today’s Orders button. Oink will automatically go to your earnings, fetch all of your current daily sales for all of your IDs, and then return to Creator Connections for you and check them for new campaigns. You no longer need to manually pull reports from Amazon Associates.
› Why should I fetch both offsite and onsite sales
The new process handles this automatically — when you click Check Today’s Orders, Oink fetches sales across all of your IDs (both offsite and onsite). This ensures every ASIN from recent purchases gets captured and cross-checked against available Creator Connections campaigns, giving you the widest possible pool of potential matches.
› How do I run the daily sales cross check in Creator Connections
On Creator Connections with Oink enabled, click the Creator Connections Check button, then click Check Today’s Orders. Oink handles everything automatically: it fetches your daily sales across all IDs, returns to Creator Connections, and checks those ASINs for new campaign opportunities. Run this check twice a day (morning and evening) to catch campaigns tied to newly reported sales before those campaigns expire or fill up.
› Why should I do the daily sales cross check twice a day
Because it helps you catch campaigns for items that show up in your sales report before they ship. If you accept the campaign in time, you can be in line for that extra commission if it qualifies
› Why do sales reports include products I never made a video for
That’s normal. People can watch your content and then buy other items during the same shopping flow. Those items can still show up on your report because your traffic helped influence the purchase path somewhere along the line
› How can I earn Creator Connections commission on something I didn’t make a video for
Creator Connections works on a cart-based system. If an item is connected to a cart/purchase flow tied to your traffic and it qualifies, accepting a campaign for that item can still put you in line for extra commissions when it ships

Storefront Health Check

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› Why does the Storefront Health Check matter
Because those videos can stop making you money if the product is dead or unavailable. Fixing them is often a faster win than making brand new videos since the work is already done
› What causes items to show up as “unavailable”
Common reasons include products being sold out temporarily, discontinued, or relisted under a new ASIN (sometimes even by the same brand)
› How do I fix items that show up in the Storefront Health Check
The main goal is to retag the video to the same product again if it was relisted, or to a valid replacement if appropriate. There’s a tutorial inside Oink that walks through the best way to revive as many as possible
› Where do I find the tutorial for fixing unavailable videos
Watch the full walkthrough tutorial here: https://youtu.be/3oD1OfB147Q. This video walks you through the step-by-step process for identifying and fixing unavailable videos in your storefront.
› How often should I work the Storefront Health Check
You should be proactive about keeping your unavailable videos cleared out. The longer unavailable videos sit there — specifically the ones that can be fixed — the less money you’ll make. Being able to fix unavailable videos is a fantastic way to make sure your commissions are being maxed. Don’t let fixable unavailable videos pile up.

Low-Performing Videos

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› What problem is the “Low Performing Videos” tool trying to solve
It finds videos that should be getting clicks (because the product is selling), but aren’t. The idea is that you’ve likely lost visibility on the product page, so people rarely see your video
› Why would a video underperform even when the product is selling
The most common reason is carousel placement. Even if the product is selling well overall, your video might not be generating commissions because it has been pushed down or completely off the carousel on that product’s listing page. Amazon rotates and ranks videos in the carousel based on a variety of factors, and if your video isn’t showing up in the top carousel (or even the lower carousel) consistently, shoppers simply aren’t seeing it before they buy. That means the sale happens, but someone else’s video — or no video at all — gets the credit. This is exactly why the Low Performing Videos feature exists: it helps you identify which of your videos have been pushed out of favorable carousel positions so you can decide whether to re-edit, reshoot, or replace them with fresher content to try and reclaim a better spot.
› Where do I find the Low Performing Videos feature in Oink
Go to your storefront page in Oink and click Other Actions, then select Low Performing Videos (this is a Pro feature). This tool analyzes the videos on your storefront and identifies the ones that are underperforming based on their carousel placement and sales data. It helps you quickly spot which videos might need attention — whether that means re-editing the video, swapping the product, or removing it from your storefront entirely. Think of it as a health check specifically focused on which videos are dragging down your overall storefront performance.
› Why don’t I see any results the first time I open it
The first time you open Low Performing Videos, the list will be empty because Oink hasn’t gathered that data yet. You need to click Fetch Videos to kick off the scan. Oink will then go through your storefront videos, check their carousel placements, and pull in relevant sales and performance data. Once the fetch completes, your results will populate and you can start reviewing them. If you have a large storefront, the fetch may take a minute or two — just let it run.
› What does “Fetch Videos” actually do
It pulls your lowest-viewed videos (based on view count), then checks whether the products you tagged are selling. It only keeps the ones that are selling but still getting almost no views
› Why does it check if the product is selling
Because if the product isn’t selling, low clicks make sense and there’s nothing to fix. The tool is meant to find visibility problems, not product problems
› What videos does it consider “low performing”
Videos with very low views (he calls out “five clicks or less” as the kind of stuff it’s hunting). The formal criteria mentioned is: the view count is 5% or less of the total sales count
› Does it include brand new videos
No. It only shows videos that are more than 30 days old, because new videos often start at zero views and that would create a bunch of false “problems”
› How long does the fetch process take
It can take a bit. For a large storefront (around 3,000 videos), it can be roughly 15–20 minutes since it’s checking view counts and sales-related info across lots of videos
› What am I supposed to do once I have the list
Go row by row and spot-check each product’s visibility. Open the product page on Amazon and scroll through the video carousels to see if your video is still showing. If it’s been pushed out or is no longer visible, that’s your signal to resubmit the video. The goal is to get your video back on the page so it can start converting again, since the product is confirmed to be selling.
› How fast should it take to check visibility on a product page
About 5 seconds or less per product. You’re just checking whether your video appears in the carousels on the product page — scroll down, look for your video, and move on. Don’t overthink it. If you see your video, the product is fine. If you don’t see it, mark it for resubmission and keep going.
› What does the Remove button mean
It’s basically you saying “this one isn’t actually a visibility issue.” If you can already see your video on the page, there’s no need to ask Amazon to reconsider placement
› What is “Update All Titles” doing
It resubmits the remaining videos back to Amazon with a new generic (but still click-worthy) title, so Amazon runs them through the approval process again. The goal is to trigger Amazon to reconsider your carousel placement
› Why change the title instead of doing something else
The whole approach is “we’re already not getting clicks, so what’s the downside.” Resubmitting is the quick way to ask Amazon to reconsider visibility
› What kind of title should I use
A generic but engaging title that can apply to all the videos you’re resubmitting, like a curiosity-style hook (he gives an example similar to “I wish I knew this before I got it” plus something like “must watch”)
› What happens after I submit the new title
Oink resubmits the videos, Amazon puts them back through approval, and after they’re reapproved you check to see whether you gained better visibility and carousel placement
› How do I know if this actually worked
In a couple days, go check those same product pages again. He mentions tracking them (like copying the list into a Google Sheet) and seeing improved visibility on some of them after reapproval
› I ran it and got no results. What should I do
First, make sure your storefront data is current by running a fresh storefront fetch. The Low Performing Videos tool relies on up-to-date storefront data to work properly. If your last fetch was days ago, the tool may not have accurate information to analyze. Run a new fetch, then try the Low Performing Videos feature again.
› If I still get no results after a fresh storefront fetch, what does that mean
It likely means you genuinely don’t have any videos that meet the tool’s criteria right now. The tool looks for a specific combination: videos with low views on products that are actively selling. If all your videos are performing reasonably well relative to their product’s sales, nothing will flag. That’s actually a good sign — it means you don’t have obvious missed opportunities sitting there.
› Will I get more results over time
Usually yes. As you add more videos, it becomes more likely you’ll have some older videos that are selling but losing visibility and end up on this list
› Can resubmitting cause a previously approved video to get rejected
Yes, it can happen. Amazon may reject a video when it comes back through approval again, even if it was live before
› If a video gets rejected after resubmitting, is that bad
Not really, because the video wasn’t doing anything for you anyway. Treat it as a chance to fix whatever Amazon didn’t like and resubmit it
› How often does rejection happen
Rarely. Based on real-world experience, rejection rates for resubmitted videos are very low — roughly 1 out of every 50-60 resubmissions. Amazon generally approves resubmitted videos as long as they still meet the content guidelines. So don’t let fear of rejection stop you from resubmitting videos that have lost visibility.
› How is this different from Storefront Health Check
Storefront Health Check is for “broken” stuff (unavailable/untagged). Low Performing Videos is for content that isn’t broken, but should be doing better and isn’t
› Why is this as valuable as making a brand new video
Because if you regain visibility on a product that’s already selling, you can potentially get clicks and commissions without creating new content from scratch

Product Research & Creator Connections Messaging from Amazon

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› What does this feature do in plain English
While you’re browsing Amazon.com, Oink can identify which products have Creator Connections campaigns, show you key opportunity info (sales, videos, days left), and let you message those brands to request collaboration samples without leaving Amazon
› Why is this better than searching inside Creator Connections
It’s not better — it’s just different. When you do product research on Amazon, you can target specific types of products or categories that interest you. On Creator Connections, while you can’t really target in the same way, you get served random types of products through new campaigns, which can force you to think about and consider products you never would have searched for on your own. So both approaches are powerful in their own way — Amazon research gives you control, while Creator Connections discovery gives you variety.
› Can I message multiple brands at once
Yes. You can select multiple products from the results list and use Oink’s bulk messaging feature to send your saved template to all of them at once. Oink will go through each selected brand and send the message automatically. This is much faster than clicking into each campaign individually on Creator Connections.
› Do I have to go to Creator Connections to send messages
No. One of the biggest advantages of this feature is that Oink sends the messages while you’re on Amazon.com. You search for products on Amazon, Oink identifies which ones have Creator Connections campaigns, and you can message those brands right from the Amazon search results page without ever having to navigate to Creator Connections manually.
› Is this a free feature
No. The Amazon.com product research and Creator Connections messaging feature is a Pro-level feature. You need an active Oink Pro subscription to access it. You can find it by enabling “Amazon Creator Connections product research” in your Creator Connections account preferences within Oink.
› When I search on Amazon, what is Oink checking on the page
It scans the products currently loaded on the page and checks whether each one has a Creator Connections campaign attached
› What info does Oink show me for products that have campaigns
It gives you a snapshot of the opportunity, including the campaign’s bonus commission rate, how many days are left on the campaign, the number of influencers already in the campaign, the product’s sales performance, and the number of videos in the upper and lower carousels. Oink also checks whether you’ve previously chatted with the brand to help you avoid sending duplicate messages, checks if the product is available in Canada, UK, or Australia, and shows how many total campaigns that brand has. This lets you quickly evaluate whether it’s worth pursuing before you request a sample or send a message.
› Why does it show upper vs lower carousel video counts
So you can quickly judge competition and visibility. It’s basically telling you what you’d be walking into before you request a sample
› What’s that summary table that appears under the results
It’s a roll-up summary of the campaign matches found on the page, sorted by products selling the most, so you can start with the highest-opportunity items first
› Can I jump to a product from the summary list
Yes. Clicking an item in the summary scrolls you right to that product on the page so you can look at it immediately
› Why are some products not included in the list
Oink only includes products that have an active Creator Connections campaign. If there’s no campaign, it won’t appear
› Will it show products I already made content for
No. It cross-references your storefront and filters those out, so you’re not requesting a product you already covered
› What are the two buttons for: “Request Selected Products” and “Open All Selected in Windows”
Request Selected Products sends your saved message template to the brands behind each selected product, requesting a sample or collaboration through Creator Connections. Open All Selected in Windows opens each selected product’s listing in a new browser tab so you can manually review them before deciding to request. Use “Open All” when you want to vet products first, and “Request Selected” when you’re ready to send messages in bulk.
› What does “vetting” mean here
Just opening the listings and giving them a quick look before you request samples, if you’re picky about what you want to review
› What happens if multiple products on the list are from the same brand
Oink flags duplicate brands so you don’t accidentally send the same brand multiple messages. If a brand appears more than once in your results (because they have several products with campaigns), Oink will warn you before sending. The best practice is to go back to your list, remove the lower-selling duplicates, and keep only the best-selling product per brand. This keeps your outreach clean and avoids annoying brands with repeated messages.
› Can I still send duplicates if I want to
Yes, you can, but it’ll send duplicate messages. The whole point of the warning is to help you avoid that
› What does it mean when it says it’s “checking”
Oink is still scanning what’s currently loaded on the page and applying badges + gathering campaign matches
› Why does it sometimes switch to “done” and then go back to “checking”
Amazon can lazy-load more products onto the page after you scroll. When new products appear, Oink keeps checking those too
› If I message brands for certain products today, will those same products show up again next time I search
Usually no. Oink stores the ASINs you’ve already messaged (for now), so the next time you search that category, it won’t keep surfacing the same ones and pushing you toward duplicate messages
› Can I request a collaboration sample from a single product page instead of bulk results
Yes. On an individual listing, if a campaign exists, Oink shows a button letting you request it right there
› How do I send that message from the product page
Click the request button, choose the template you want, and send. You’ll get a success message when it goes through
› What’s the feature where I can click the category and it takes me somewhere else
You can click the product’s category and Oink takes you to the Best Sellers page for that category, then scans that page too for campaign opportunities
› Why is that helpful
It’s a quick way to find high-demand products in the category, then instantly see which ones have Creator Connections campaigns you can pursue
› How do I create a message template specifically for Amazon.com bulk requests
Go to the saved messages area, create a new template, and select the option labeled Use on Amazon.com so it only shows up for Amazon-side messaging (not the Creator Connections page templates)
› Why is there a special “Use on Amazon.com” option
Because these templates are designed for Amazon.com bulk messaging and should be separate from Creator Connections templates
› What should the tone of this template be
More like a “checking in” message, not a full intro. It should work whether you’ve talked to the brand before or not
› What placeholders can I use in the template
When creating your Amazon.com message template, you can use placeholders that Oink will automatically fill in for each brand. Common placeholders include the brand name, the product name, and the ASIN. These get swapped out with the actual values when Oink sends the message, so each brand receives a personalized message even though you’re sending in bulk.
› What is a “message group”
It lets you split one outreach into multiple smaller messages (up to 5). When Oink sends it, it sends them one at a time, creating clean line breaks in the chat thread
› Why not always use 5-message groups
Because it slows bulk sending down a lot. If you message 10 brands and you use 5 messages each, that’s 50 sends
› What’s the recommended structure for speed
A 2-message group is ideal for speed. The first message is your intro and request, and the second is a quick follow-up or sign-off. This keeps things concise while still looking like a natural conversation. More than 2 messages slows down the bulk sending process, and a single message can sometimes feel too transactional. Two messages strike the right balance between professionalism and efficiency when you’re doing volume outreach.
› How do I verify the messages actually sent and formatted correctly
Check your sent messages thread history. You’ll see the messages sent individually with the line breaks, and timestamps showing they went out successfully
› What’s the big “why” behind this feature
It shifts you from passively taking whatever campaigns Creator Connections happens to show you, to actively targeting the products and categories you want to make content for and requesting them directly from Amazon browsing pages
› How do I research and message Creator Connections brands directly from Amazon.com?
With Oink’s Pro subscription, enable “Amazon Creator Connections product research” in Creator Connections > Account > Preferences. Create a message template marked “use on amazon.com.” Then search for products on Amazon and click the “click to start checking for Creator Connections campaigns” button in the bottom left corner. Oink will scan the page and show which products have active Creator Connections campaigns. Select the ones you want and click “Request selected products” to send personalized messages to each brand.
› What does the “Remove prior chats” option do when researching Creator Connections products on Amazon?
This filter removes any brands you’ve already messaged from the search results, preventing you from accidentally sending duplicate messages. It’s recommended to enable this filter to keep your outreach clean and professional.
› How do I handle duplicate brands when sending Creator Connections messages from Amazon?
If a brand appears more than once in your results (because they have multiple products), Oink will warn you before sending. Click cancel, go back to the list, and remove the lower-selling duplicate products. Keep only the best-selling product per brand to avoid sending the same message multiple times.
› What is the difference between Part 1 and Part 2 of the Creator Connections product research strategy?
Part 1 (on Creator Connections) uses the “scroll, click, request” method—browsing available campaigns and checking product opportunity. It helps you discover products you wouldn’t normally think of. Part 2 (on Amazon.com) lets you be precise and targeted, searching specific categories and products based on seasonality or need, then messaging brands directly. Both should be done daily for best results.

Oink Extension Features

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› Does Oink have a free trial?
Oink does not have a free trial, but if you sign up for a monthly or yearly plan and want to cancel within 5 days, Oink will refund your full payment. NOTE: This can only be refunded for 1 payment; future payments cannot be refunded.
› Can I collect order history from more than 1 Amazon account?
Yes, if you can log into an Amazon account, whether personal or business, Oink can fetch the order history and will add new products to the Order History storage.
› Where can I download the extension?
You can get it from the Chrome extension store here: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/oink-for-influencers/jjlaeadagpolpecbbaeonlfadkmoffgo?utm_source=item-share-cb
› Does Oink have an affiliate program, and how do I sign up?
Yes. You can sign up here: https://oink-toolkit.getrewardful.com/signup
› How much can I earn, and what does my referral get?
Your referral gets 10% off all their payments when they use your code. You earn 20% commission on all their payments.
› When do affiliate payouts happen?
Payouts happen after you meet both of these conditions: first, the order must have shipped (Amazon doesn’t pay commission on items that haven’t shipped yet). Second, the standard payment delay applies — Amazon typically holds earnings for about 60 days after the end of the month in which the sale occurred. So if a purchase ships in January, you’d generally see that commission pay out around the end of March. This applies to both regular affiliate commissions and Creator Connections bonus commissions.
› How do I use Oink’s YouTube Fast Track Upload feature?
First, enable YouTube Fast Upload in your Oink extension preferences (Account > Preferences > YouTube Fast Upload). Make sure your storefront fetch is up to date. Then create a title/description template using placeholders. When you upload videos to YouTube, click the pink Oink icon next to each video, find the matching product from your storefront list, and click “Link this product.” Oink will automatically fill in your title, description, and affiliate link based on your template. You can optionally use GeniusLinks for link shortening.
› What is the Oink Piggy Planner feature?
The Piggy Planner is an Oink extension feature that helps you stay on track and build your storefront consistently. It provides a structured daily workflow to ensure you’re completing the key tasks that drive earnings in the Amazon Influencer Program, such as product research, video creation, and Creator Connections outreach. It helps you maintain the daily habits needed for long-term success.
› What is the Oink Thumbnail Creator?
The Oink Thumbnail Creator is a built-in feature that lets you create custom thumbnails for your Amazon shoppable videos directly within the extension. Custom thumbnails can help your videos stand out in product carousels and improve click-through rates. Instead of using auto-generated thumbnails, you can design eye-catching thumbnails that entice buyers to click on your video.
› What does the Oink Data Backup feature do?
The Data Backup feature ensures you never lose your extension data. It creates a backup of your Oink extension settings, preferences, and tracked data that can be restored if needed. This is especially useful if you switch browsers, get a new computer, or need to reinstall the extension. It protects all the work you’ve put into configuring your Oink setup.
› How does Oink’s automated Creator Connections brand follow-up work?
Oink can send automated follow-up messages to brands after you submit your video for a Creator Connections campaign. This saves you time by automatically reaching out to brands to let them know your content is ready, which can help improve approval rates and response times. Set up the feature in your Oink extension settings to streamline your brand communication workflow.
› What is the Oink Top Selling Products Alert?
The Top Selling Products Alert is an Oink extension feature that notifies you when popular, high-selling products are available. This helps you quickly identify and create videos for products that have strong sales performance, increasing your chances of earning commissions. It’s a time-saving tool that brings profitable opportunities directly to your attention instead of requiring manual searching.
› What is the Oink Competition Video Title Analyzer?
The Competition Video Title Analyzer is an Oink feature that helps you create better video titles by analyzing what’s working for other successful influencers. It examines title patterns and formats that generate engagement, helping you craft titles that stand out in the carousel. Better titles can lead to higher click-through rates and more video views from potential buyers.
› What is the Oink Deals Hub Product Checker?
The Deals Hub Product Checker is an Oink feature that helps you find products with active deals and promotions on Amazon. Products with deals tend to sell more during promotional periods, which means more potential commission for your videos. Use this feature to identify timely opportunities to create videos on products that are likely to see increased sales.
› What is the Oink Product Investment Profiles feature?
Product Investment Profiles is an Oink extension feature that helps you evaluate products before investing your time in creating videos. It provides detailed information about a product’s sales performance, competition level, and earning potential. This helps you make data-driven decisions about which products to focus on, ensuring your time is spent on videos that are most likely to generate commissions.
› Does Oink show me my carousel positions?
No, and there are no plans to add this feature. Carousel positions are unreliable because Amazon delivers different visibility to different users. Instead, Oink focuses on what actually matters: profitability. The Low Performing Videos feature identifies videos where the product is selling but you’re not making sales, which is far more actionable than knowing your carousel position.
› Can I bulk message Creator Connections brands from my campaign matches?
Yes! The Oink extension includes a Bulk Message feature that allows you to send personalized messages to multiple Creator Connections brand matches at once. Each message is automatically customized with the specific product and brand name, saving you significant time on outreach.
› What is the Content Gap feature in Oink?
Content Gap finds products that have high sales on Amazon but have few or no influencer videos. These are untapped opportunities where your content faces less competition and you can capture demand that other influencers have missed.
› What is Piggy Planner and how does it help me plan content?
Piggy Planner uses AI to help you plan which products to film next. Instead of guessing, you get data-driven recommendations on products that are selling well and would perform well on your storefront, making your filming sessions more strategic and profitable.
› What does the Idea List Quick Add and Tag feature do?
This feature lets you quickly add products to an Idea List and tag them to your videos in one streamlined flow. It is especially useful for tagging excluded products or products that do not appear in your recently browsed history.
› How does the Data Backup feature work in Oink?
Oink’s Data Backup feature saves your video data and extension settings so you can restore them if needed. If you switch devices, reinstall the extension, or need to recover your information, your data is safely preserved and can be restored.
› What does the Storefront Health Check feature do?
The Storefront Health Check analyzes your entire storefront to identify underperforming videos. It highlights which videos are not generating views or commissions so you can either optimize them with title updates or replace them with better-performing content.
› How do I use Oink’s Thumbnail Creator?
The Thumbnail Creator helps you design professional thumbnails for your Amazon shoppable videos. Better thumbnails lead to higher click-through rates and more views on your storefront, directly impacting your commission potential.
› Is Oink free or do I need a paid plan?
Oink has both free and pro tiers. The free version includes basic features like the Creator Connections Campaign Counter and Idea List Quick Add. The pro tier unlocks advanced features like Creator Connections messaging templates, bulk operations, Amazon Creator Connections product research, and premium data insights.
› What is the Oink Quick Start Guide?
The Quick Start Guide walks you through setting up Oink and implementing the 4 Daily Pillars strategy. It is designed to help new users get up and running quickly with a proven system that covers content creation, product research, Creator Connections outreach, and content optimization.
› What is the Facebook Deal Groups feature in Oink?
Oink integrates with Facebook Deal Groups, allowing you to identify products that are popular in deal communities. This opens new opportunities to discover trending items and cross-promote your Amazon content to engaged audiences who are already interested in buying.
› How can Facebook Deal Groups help me find products to film?
Products popular in deal communities have proven customer demand. Use the Facebook Deal Groups data in Oink to identify trending products, then verify they are selling on Amazon before filming. This gives you another data point for your product research strategy.

Campaigns Accepted with Oink

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› Where do I find the “Campaigns Accepted w/ Oink” feature
Go to Creator Connections with Oink enabled. You’ll see it in the Oink toolbar (in the middle)
› Why does it show 0 the first time
Because it doesn’t auto-populate. You have to run the calculation by clicking Update
› What is this number actually showing me
It’s showing how much of your Creator Connections earnings came from campaigns you accepted using Oink (like via cross checks or product research). It’s basically your “Oink helped me earn this much” total
› Is this money Oink pays me
No. It’s not separate money and Oink isn’t paying you anything. It’s just a reflection of earnings already inside Creator Connections that Oink helped you capture
› What campaigns get included in this total
Only campaigns marked as Track enabled will be counted in the total. Track enabled means Oink is actively monitoring that campaign’s performance. If a campaign isn’t set to Track enabled, it won’t show up in the “Campaigns Accepted w/ Oink” count, even if Oink originally found and accepted it.
› How does a campaign get marked as Track enabled
Two ways. First, when Oink automatically accepts a campaign through a cross check (storefront ASINs or daily sales), it enables tracking by default. Second, you can manually toggle tracking on or off for any campaign in your Creator Connections list. If you accepted a campaign yourself (without Oink) and want it counted, you’d need to manually enable tracking for it.
› Why do some campaigns not have tracking enabled
Usually because you accepted them manually (not through Oink), so Oink didn’t automatically tag them as trackable
› If I manually enable tracking on a campaign, will it get included
Yes. The next time you click Update, it will include the earnings from any campaigns you’ve marked as trackable
› How do I calculate / refresh the number
Click the Update button in the “Campaigns Accepted w/ Oink” feature. It’s not automatic — you need to manually trigger the calculation each time you want a current number. Oink will then scan all your Track-enabled campaigns, tally the earnings, and display the updated total. This gives you a snapshot of how much of your Creator Connections revenue came through Oink’s automated campaign matching.
› What exactly is Update doing
When you click Update, Oink goes into Creator Connections and totals up the earnings shown for every campaign that has tracking enabled. It pulls the commission amounts that Creator Connections reports for each tracked campaign and gives you a running total. This is helpful because Creator Connections doesn’t give you an easy way to see your total bonus commission earnings at a glance — you would have to manually go through each campaign and add them up yourself. Oink does that math for you. Keep in mind it only includes campaigns where tracking is turned on, so if you accepted a campaign manually (outside of Oink), you may need to enable tracking on it first for those earnings to be included.
› Does it only count active campaigns
No. It checks both active and completed campaigns. This means even campaigns that have already ended will still be counted in your total, as long as they were Track enabled. The feature is designed to give you a cumulative picture of Oink’s impact over time, not just what’s currently running.
› Is this feature a growth strategy
No. It’s a tracking and insight tool, not a growth strategy. It simply shows you whether Oink’s automated campaign matching is paying off by tallying how much Creator Connections revenue came from campaigns Oink found for you. Think of it as a report card for the cross-check features — it helps you see the return on your Oink subscription in concrete dollar terms.
› How often should I run it
As often as you want, but it’s usually something you run occasionally (like every couple of weeks) rather than daily
› What number should I focus on for actual performance and strategy
The main number to watch for strategy is your total Creator Connections earnings shown on the Active tab, because that reflects how your current campaigns are doing overall. The “Campaigns Accepted w/ Oink” total is just a portion of that showing what Oink contributed
› If my Active earnings number is going up or down, what does that tell me
That’s the signal you can actually use for strategy. If it’s trending up, what you’re doing is working. If it’s trending down, you may need to adjust your approach

Amazon Influencer Strategy

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› Should I make multiple videos for the same product on Amazon?
Generally, no. Focus on making one high-quality, comprehensive video per product that answers all the questions a buyer would have. Making multiple videos on the same product dilutes their effectiveness, wastes time you could spend covering more products, and may risk account issues. Amazon may view excessive duplicate content (especially 5-10 videos on one product) as spam. The two exceptions are: follow-up experience-based videos filmed months later in a different orientation, and comparison/side-by-side videos with competing products.
› What is the risk of making too many duplicate videos on a single product?
Excessive duplicate content (such as making 10 videos for the same product) can lead to your account being removed from the Amazon Influencer Program. Amazon may also begin restricting the number of videos per product per creator in the future due to AI-generated spam concerns. Even if you don’t get removed, multiple watered-down videos tend to convert poorly compared to one strong, comprehensive video.
› Should I copy another influencer’s storefront or product strategy?
No, copying someone else’s storefront is not a good strategy. Every influencer has different strengths, audiences, and niches. What works for one person may not work for you. Instead, focus on building your own authentic storefront based on products you genuinely know and can speak about. Develop your unique approach to product research and video creation rather than mimicking others.
› How should I handle taxes as an Amazon influencer?
Hire a qualified tax professional rather than relying on advice from social media groups or other influencers. Different tax professionals may have different valid approaches, and the IRS won’t accept “someone in a group told me to do it this way” as an excuse. Creator Connections collaboration samples and commissions both have tax implications, so invest in professional guidance to protect your business. Don’t share or follow other influencers’ specific tax methods.
› What is the best overall strategy for growing as an Amazon influencer?
Focus on making one quality video per product on items that are actually selling, then move on to new products to maximize your reach across Amazon. Prioritize product research to find items with proven sales history. Don’t waste time on products that aren’t selling, regardless of whether they’re free samples. Consistency in your daily workflow — doing product research, requesting Creator Connections samples, and creating videos — is what drives long-term growth.
› Is the Amazon Influencer Program dead or dying?
No, the Amazon Influencer Program is not dead. While it has evolved and changed over time, it continues to offer real earning opportunities. The introduction of Creator Connections has actually made it more viable than ever by giving influencers direct access to brands and products that are selling. Success requires adapting to changes, focusing on products that sell, and staying consistent with your content creation.
› How important is consistency in the Amazon Influencer Program?
While Amazon itself doesn’t directly reward consistency, your competition does care about it. Staying consistent with daily product research, video creation, and Creator Connections outreach helps you maintain and grow your presence in product carousels. Taking long breaks can result in competitors filling carousel spots. Treat the program like a business with regular work habits for best results.
› Should I accept every Creator Connections campaign I see?
No. Only accept campaigns for products that are actually selling on Amazon. The general rule is “Team No Duds” — say no to products that have no sales history. If a product isn’t selling, Amazon can’t make money and neither can you. The only exception is if the product genuinely improves your life or makes you happy. With over 500,000 campaigns available, there’s no reason to waste time on products that won’t earn commissions.
› What changed with Creator Connections compared to the old collaboration system?
Before Creator Connections, Amazon influencers had to wait for agents or brands to reach out via DMs on social media, giving influencers little control over what products they received. Most of these products didn’t sell well. Creator Connections changed the game by letting influencers actively search for and request products from brands, target items that are already selling, and access hundreds of thousands of campaigns. This shift means influencers no longer need to accept poor-selling products.
› How do I know if a product is worth making a video for?
Check if the product has an established sales history on Amazon. Use tools like Oink for Influencers to research product sales data. If a product has any sales numbers (even modest ones like 50 units), it’s worth considering. Past sales behavior is the best predictor of future performance. If a product has never sold, it’s very unlikely to start selling just because you make a video about it.
› Is copying someone else’s storefront a good strategy for finding products?
No, this is one of the worst strategies in the Amazon Influencer Program. When the original person selected those products, the opportunity was different—there were fewer influencers and different sales numbers. By the time you copy, the carousel is more crowded, you’re splitting clicks, and your commission-earning ability is minimized. Focus on doing your own product research to find products with little to no influencer saturation.
› Why doesn’t copying successful influencers’ product choices work?
It was never about the specific product—it was about the opportunity at the time the original influencer selected it. When they chose that product, it had a certain sales volume with fewer influencers. By the time you arrive, the opportunity has changed. You want to replicate their strategy (doing research to find unsaturated products), not their specific product picks.
› I’m worried about Creator Connections changes. What should I focus on?
Focus on growth through creating more content on products that are actually selling. Creator Connections halo sales and cross-checks are not growth strategies—they’re ways to monetize work you’ve already done. The core of your success in this program will always be consistently creating shoppable videos on selling products. Strategy-based growth protects you when platform changes happen.
› Is checking my Creator Connections cross-check every day considered a growth strategy?
No. The Creator Connections cross-check only takes the work you’ve already done and matches it against available campaigns. It’s useful but not a growth strategy. Real growth comes from creating more videos on products that are selling. If you stop creating content and only rely on cross-checks, the matches will eventually dry up.
› What’s the best long-term strategy for success as an Amazon influencer?
Consistently create shoppable video content on products that are actually selling, with little to no influencer saturation. Do proper product research instead of copying others. Use Creator Connections to boost earnings, but don’t let it become your primary focus. The influencers who succeed long-term are those who keep their content pipeline flowing, not those who chase short-term metrics like halo sales or carousel positions.
› What should I focus on most in the Amazon Influencer Program?
Focus on creating content on products that are ACTUALLY SELLING, not on metrics like carousel placement or view counts. When you create videos on products with genuine demand, the carousel placements, views, and commissions follow naturally. Ignore vanity metrics and concentrate on product performance data.
› What are the 4 Daily Pillars I should be doing as an Amazon Influencer?
The four pillars are: (1) Create new videos on products that are selling, (2) Do product research for new opportunities, (3) Check Creator Connections for campaigns and matches, and (4) Monitor and optimize your existing content. Consistently doing these four activities daily will compound your earnings over time.
› Will free collaboration products from Creator Connections automatically make me money?
No, and this is one of the biggest traps in the Amazon influencer program. The majority of free collaboration samples you receive — whether through Creator Connections, direct brand outreach, or any other channel — will never convert into commissions. The trap works like this: you get excited about receiving free products, you make videos for all of them, and a couple months later your commissions have not gone up at all. The products themselves were never going to generate sales in the first place. There are a few reasons why. Many of these products simply do not get enough traffic to their listings. Others are short-term tests by brands — they ask you to make a video, and if the product does not perform, they deactivate or delete the listing entirely. Now you have content for something that literally does not exist anymore. The fix is simple: vet every product before you accept it. Check the product listing on Amazon. If it shows something like “300 sold in the last month” near the top of the listing, the product has proven demand and is worth your time. If there is no sales indicator, it is probably not selling and is unlikely to start just because you make a video. The commission rate is also irrelevant if the product is not selling — zero sales times any commission rate still equals zero. The only real exception is personal enjoyment: if a product would genuinely make you happy to have, that is a valid reason to accept it regardless of sales potential.

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› What makes a good Amazon Influencer shoppable video?
A good shoppable video puts yourself in the buyer’s shoes and answers the questions they would have about the product. Keep it focused, honest, and informative. Don’t pretend to have experience with a product you just unboxed. One comprehensive, quality video is better than multiple shallow ones. Your video should help the buyer make a purchase decision, not just show off the product.
› Should I use scripts for my Amazon shoppable videos?
Using scripts for shoppable videos is generally not recommended. Scripted videos can come across as inauthentic and may not connect with buyers as effectively. Instead, know your key talking points and speak naturally about the product. Buyers are looking for genuine opinions and real information, not polished sales pitches. Being natural and relatable tends to convert better.
› Do custom thumbnails matter for Amazon shoppable videos?
Yes, custom thumbnails can make a difference. Data shows that videos with custom thumbnails can perform differently than those with auto-generated ones. A good thumbnail helps your video stand out in the carousel and can increase click-through rates. Consider using the Oink Thumbnail Creator feature or making your own custom thumbnails for each video.
› Should I edit my underperforming videos for better carousel placement?
Going back to edit underperforming videos is generally not the best use of your time. Instead of spending time re-editing old content, focus that energy on creating new videos for products that are selling. Your time is better invested in expanding your product coverage rather than trying to fix videos that may not be converting regardless of edits.
› What should I do if my video gets rejected by Amazon?
Don’t delete a rejected video. Instead, review why it was rejected, make the necessary corrections, and resubmit it. Common rejection reasons include making medical or health claims, inappropriate content, or policy violations. Deleting the video means losing your work entirely, whereas fixing and resubmitting gives you another chance at getting placement.
› How should I approach making videos for supplements and health products?
When making videos for supplements and health products, be very careful not to make medical claims. You cannot say a product will cure, treat, or prevent any condition. Instead, describe the product’s features, ingredients, taste, texture, and your general experience with it without making health claims. Stick to factual information from the product listing and your honest personal experience using neutral language.
› Should I stop over-editing my shoppable videos?
Yes, over-editing can actually hurt your productivity without significantly improving results. Buyers are looking for authentic, helpful information — not perfectly polished productions. Spend more time making additional videos on new products rather than perfecting a single video. Quick, genuine, informative videos often convert just as well or better than heavily edited ones.
› What video titles work best for Amazon shoppable content?
Effective video titles should clearly describe the product and what the viewer will learn from watching. Consider whether unique, descriptive titles or template-based titles work better for your content style. Include the product name and a key benefit or question the video answers. Your title should help buyers quickly understand if your video will answer their specific question about the product.
› Does video quality matter in the Amazon Influencer Program?
While professional-quality production isn’t required, basic video quality standards do matter. Good lighting, clear audio, and stable footage help buyers see and understand the product. However, authenticity and helpful content matter more than production value. Don’t let perfectionism slow you down — a helpful video with decent quality will outperform a beautifully produced video that doesn’t answer buyer questions.
› How do I make pictures for social posts using the Amazon X Canva integration?
Use the Amazon X Canva integration to pull product images directly from Amazon and customize them in Canva for your social media posts. This saves time and keeps your branding consistent while promoting your Amazon content across platforms.

Parent ASINs & Tagging

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› How important is tagging the parent ASIN?
Tagging the parent ASIN is important but should be approached thoughtfully. Parent ASINs can help your video appear across multiple product variations (colors, sizes, etc.), potentially increasing your exposure. However, always verify that your tags are accurate. Incorrect or excessive tagging can hurt your performance or potentially flag your account. Quality tagging on the right products matters more than tagging everything.
› What are the dos and don’ts of tagging with parent ASINs?
Do: verify your product tags are accurate, tag the parent ASIN when appropriate, and check that your tags match the actual product in your video. Don’t: over-tag products with unrelated ASINs, tag products you didn’t actually review, or assume every product needs a parent ASIN tag. Always verify your tags are correct after submitting them to ensure they point to the right product.
› Why should I verify my product and parent ASIN tags?
Verifying your tags is essential because incorrect tags mean your video may appear on the wrong product page, resulting in zero conversions. Amazon’s tagging system can sometimes match you to the wrong variation or product. After tagging, always check that your video appears on the correct product listing. Inaccurate tags waste your effort and can potentially raise red flags with Amazon.
› Is Amazon punishing influencers for over-tagging?
There is concern in the community about potential consequences of excessive tagging. While Amazon hasn’t officially confirmed punishing over-taggers, it’s best practice to only tag products that are genuinely featured in your video. Focus on accurate, relevant tags rather than trying to tag as many products as possible. Quality and accuracy in tagging is always safer than quantity.
› What is the power of the parent ASIN and how do I get more from my tags?
Parent ASINs group together all variations of a product (different colors, sizes, etc.). When you tag a parent ASIN correctly, your video can potentially appear on all variation pages, dramatically increasing your exposure from a single video. To maximize this, research which products have parent ASINs with many active variations and good sales across those variations. This is one of the most efficient ways to increase your video’s reach.
› Why should I never automatically tag parent ASINs without visually checking first?
Because the Amazon marketplace is full of listings where what appears to be simple variations of the same product are actually completely different products grouped under the same parent ASIN. This is extremely common. For example, a listing for a three-arm tablet desk clamp might show “variations” that look related, but upon closer inspection they are legitimately different products — just grouped under the same parent ID. If you automatically grab the parent ASIN and tag it without looking, you would tag your desk clamp video to completely unrelated products. The problem gets worse with cross-country tagging. Taking a US product URL and cross-checking it against the Canadian or UK marketplace can return a completely different product. The original item might not even be available — instead, both variations shown could be totally different products. If automatic tagging were set up for the international version of that ASIN, it would tag the wrong product entirely. Amazon takes this seriously. Tagging incorrect products violates the Amazon associate agreement and their best practices. Amazon will not accept automation as an excuse — the responsibility is on you to ensure accuracy. The consequences can include restriction of your visibility in the upper carousel or worse. Always take a moment to visually verify that what you are tagging actually matches your content, whether it is a parent ASIN or a primary product ASIN, and whether it is for your US, Canadian, or UK storefront.

Creator Connections Brand Messaging

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› What is the #1 mistake people make with Creator Connections brand messaging?
The biggest mistake is sending generic, copy-paste messages to brands. Brands can tell when they receive a template message that wasn’t personalized. Take time to mention the specific product, explain why you’re a good fit to review it, and show that you’ve actually looked at their product listing. A personalized message dramatically increases your approval rate compared to mass-sending the same template.
› How do I create a good Creator Connections message template?
Create a template that has placeholders for personalization. Include: a brief introduction of yourself and your niche, mention of the specific product, why you’re interested in reviewing it, your relevant audience or experience, and a professional closing. Use the Oink extension’s messaging template feature to save and quickly customize your template for each brand. The key is having a solid structure you can personalize for each outreach.
› Is Creator Connections brand messaging going away?
There have been changes to the Creator Connections brand messaging system over time. While the specific features and access may evolve, the core ability to request products from brands remains a key part of Creator Connections. Stay updated on changes and adapt your strategy accordingly. If direct messaging options change, focus on other ways to connect with brands and request products through the platform.
› How can I get more brand collaborations through Creator Connections?
Increase your brand collaborations by being consistent with daily outreach, personalizing your messages, focusing on products in your niche that are selling well, and maintaining a professional storefront. Brands are more likely to approve influencers who have relevant content, good video quality, and a track record of making videos on similar products. Use message grouping features to efficiently reach multiple brands.
› What is the #1 Creator Connections brand messaging mistake?
Using generic, copy-paste messages. Brands can tell immediately when a message is not personalized. Always include the specific product name and brand name, and write naturally as if you are genuinely interested in collaborating on that particular product.
› How do I create a GREAT Creator Connections message?
Be specific and personal — mention the exact product and brand name, explain why you want to review the product, and include your shipping address in sentence form (not line breaks, since Amazon does not recognize formatting). Keep it authentic and show you have actually engaged with the brand.
› How do I structure a Creator Connections message template?
You really only need one good message template. The key is using the group message feature, which lets you create up to five messages that send in sequence — giving your outreach a conversational flow instead of one massive wall of text. Here is how to structure it: Message 1 — Introduce yourself. Open with the brand’s name (use the placeholder), then mention your credentials: creator star level, number of storefront videos, follower count, or anything that makes you stand out. If you’re newer, sell your enthusiasm instead. Message 2 — Reference the specific product. Use placeholders for the product name and ASIN so each message feels personalized, not generic. Message 3 — Provide your shipping address up front. This is a strategic move most influencers overlook. Brands are flooded with messages, and if they have to come back and ask for your address, yours could get buried. By including everything up front, brands can often just respond with a tracking number. Note: Amazon strips out line breaks, so type your address in a continuous line. Also include your turnaround time (e.g., “I typically complete all videos within 10 business days”). Message 4 — Share your work. Include links to your Amazon storefront and any relevant social media channels, especially YouTube. Message 5 — Close it out. Keep it simple and friendly: “Looking forward to working with you.” All placeholder fields (brand name, product name, ASIN, storefront URL) get filled in automatically based on the product you select when sending.
› Should I include my shipping address in my first message to brands?
Yes, absolutely. Including your shipping address up front is one of the smartest things you can do. Brands on Creator Connections are getting flooded with messages. If they have to come back and ask for your address, there is a delay — and during that delay, more messages pile in and yours could get buried or forgotten. By providing everything they need in your initial outreach (your address, turnaround time, and links to your work), you would be surprised how often brands simply respond with a tracking number because they did not have to ask for anything else. One formatting note: Amazon’s messaging system strips out line breaks, so do not try to format your address on separate lines. Just type it all in a continuous line — it is going to end up that way regardless.

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› How has the Creator Connections campaign system changed?
Creator Connections has evolved from a simple “accept campaigns” model to a more structured system with early access tiers and campaign matching. The changes give higher-tier influencers earlier access to new campaigns. Even with these changes, the system still works — you just need to adapt your approach. Focus on requesting products that are selling and have at least 60 days remaining in the campaign.
› What is the Creator Connection end date trick?
Pay attention to campaign end dates when requesting products. Campaigns with very short remaining time (under 30 days) may not give you enough time to receive the product, make a video, and earn meaningful commissions. Prioritize campaigns with at least 60 days remaining. This gives you adequate time for shipping, video creation, and earning commissions from the campaign’s higher commission rate.
› What makes a good Creator Connections campaign? What are the 4 pillars?
A good Creator Connections campaign meets four key criteria: 1) The product has proven sales history — it’s actually selling on Amazon. 2) The campaign has sufficient time remaining (at least 60 days). 3) The product is something you can make a genuine, quality video about. 4) The commission structure makes it worthwhile for your effort. Evaluate every campaign against these four pillars before requesting.
› What criteria should I use when selecting Creator Connections products from Amazon search results?
Focus on two main criteria: (1) the product must be selling (has sales in the last 30 days), and (2) the campaign should have at least 60 days remaining. While the Oink results show lots of data like carousel spots and commission rates, the most important thing is whether the product is actually moving units.
› What are the 15 essential things I need to know about Creator Connections?
Key points include: Creator Connections is brand-initiated, focus on selling products not just enrollment, personalize every message, include your shipping address, check for brand matches regularly, early access campaigns often pay higher rates, verify product sales data before filming, and combine Creator Connections with an organic content creation strategy. Use Oink to streamline and optimize your Creator Connections workflow.
› What is Creator Connections
It’s an Amazon Associates program where brands run campaigns that can pay you bonus commissions on qualifying purchases of specific products during a campaign window, up to a set commission budget per campaign
› What do “bonus commissions” mean
You can earn your normal Amazon Associates commission, plus an additional campaign bonus commission on qualifying purchases while the campaign is active and funded
› Do I have to be an Amazon influencer to use Creator Connections
No. It’s part of Amazon Associates. If you have access to Creator Connections through your Associates account, you can participate
› What’s a campaign budget
A campaign has a commission budget. Once that budget is used up, bonus commissions can stop paying even if the campaign is still visible
› What should I look at before accepting a campaign
Commission rate, sold in 30 days, average price, days left, and how many influencers are already in the campaign
› Why does “sold in 30 days” matter
Bonus commission rate doesn’t matter if the product isn’t moving. Sold in 30 days is a quick reality check that people are actually buying it
› Why does “days left” matter
If there aren’t many days left, you may not have enough time to create and publish content before the campaign ends
› Why does “number of influencers in the campaign” matter
It’s a competition signal. More influencers usually means more noise and a harder time standing out on the product page. If a campaign already has dozens of influencers, your video has to compete with all of theirs for carousel placement. Campaigns with fewer influencers often give you a better shot at visibility and conversions. That said, a high number of influencers on a product that sells extremely well can still be worth it — the volume of sales can make up for the competition.
› Should I sort by commission rate only
Not by itself. A lower rate on a product that’s selling well can beat a high rate on a product that barely sells
› Can I message brands directly inside Creator Connections
Yes. When you open a campaign in Creator Connections, there’s a way to contact the brand directly. You can use this to ask questions about the product, request a free sample, clarify campaign requirements, or introduce yourself before committing. Messaging brands is one of the most underused strategies in Creator Connections — it builds a relationship and can lead to better collaboration terms.
› Are brands required to send free samples
No. Sending samples is completely optional and depends on the brand’s choice and budget. Some brands are generous with samples because they want authentic reviews, while others expect you to purchase the product yourself. When you message a brand, you can ask about sample availability, but don’t assume every brand will say yes. Products you already own or can easily purchase are sometimes the safer bet.
› What if a brand rejects my request
Keep moving. Rejection happens. Tighten up your message, target better-fit products, and send more requests
› Should I follow up if a brand doesn’t respond
Yes. A simple follow up helps. Also, it’s smart to follow up again before the campaign ends if you’re still waiting
› Do I have to submit a content link for a campaign
It depends on the campaign. Some campaigns require you to submit a link to your published content (like a video URL) as proof that you created and posted content for the product. Others don’t have this requirement. Check the campaign details before accepting so you know what’s expected. If a content link is required, make sure you submit it before the campaign deadline to stay in good standing.
› How fast should I post after accepting a campaign
Within 30 days is a solid standard, and sooner is better if you can manage it. The campaign has a set end date, and you need time for the product to arrive (if you requested a sample), to create the content, and to publish it. Posting early also means more time to earn commissions before the campaign’s bonus period expires. If you wait too long, the campaign might end before your content gains traction.
› Why is evergreen content mentioned so much
Because the bonus ends when the campaign ends, but evergreen content can keep earning standard commissions long after the bonus window is over
› Do I need to disclose when I post content
Yes. You need clear disclosure like #Ad, #Sponsored, or a similar label, and it should be easy for viewers to notice. This isn’t just a Creator Connections rule — it’s an FTC requirement. Place your disclosure where people will actually see it (not buried at the end of a long description). Being upfront about sponsorships builds trust with your audience and keeps you compliant with both Amazon’s and federal guidelines.
› What happens if I don’t follow the rules
There’s a strike system. If you violate campaign terms — like missing deadlines, not posting content, or failing to disclose — you can receive strikes on your Creator Connections account. Accumulating too many strikes can result in reduced access to campaigns, loss of early access privileges, or in serious cases, removal from the Creator Connections program entirely. Follow the campaign guidelines, post on time, and keep your account in good standing.
› When do I actually earn commission for a purchase
After the order ships. Amazon doesn’t count a sale as commissionable until the item has actually been shipped to the customer. If someone places an order but later cancels before shipping, you won’t earn commission on that. Once the item ships, the commission gets tracked and will eventually appear in your earnings after Amazon’s standard payment processing period (typically around 60 days after the month the sale occurred).
› Why would an order not show up in earnings
Common reasons: it hasn’t shipped yet, it was canceled, it’s ineligible, or it’s delayed because of preorder or out-of-stock timing
› How do bonus commissions get paid
They’re paid along with your regular Amazon Associates commissions through the same payment method you have set up in your Associates account. Creator Connections bonus commissions show up as a separate line item in your earnings report, but the actual payout is bundled together with your standard affiliate earnings. The same ~60-day payment delay applies to bonus commissions as it does to regular commissions.
› When do I get paid
Monthly if you meet the minimum threshold and your tax and payment info is set. Payout timing is typically around 60 days after the end of the month the commissions were earned
› Do Subscribe & Save orders count
The first Subscribe & Save shipment can count. Timing matters because eligibility depends on when it actually ships relative to the campaign window
› Can I earn commissions on my own purchases
No. Purchases by you or closely related people aren’t eligible. The program is intended for referrals from the general public
› What are early access campaigns on Creator Connections?
Early access is a feature where gold and platinum star creators get to see new Creator Connections campaigns before everyone else. Previously, the head start was only a couple of days and most people did not even notice it. But the early access window has expanded significantly — many campaigns now have early access periods of a week or more, meaning bronze and silver creators are completely locked out of seeing those campaigns for that entire time. If you have noticed that your campaign numbers seem stuck or are not going up, this is likely why. The campaigns are populating — they are just only visible to higher-tier creators during the early access window. Your numbers will eventually catch up, but there will always be a gap. For gold and platinum creators, this is a major advantage: you get a 7+ day head start to send messages and secure collaboration opportunities before the flood arrives. This change has made working toward higher creator star tiers much more valuable than it used to be.
› Should I accept every Creator Connections campaign I see?
For most Amazon influencers, no. Blindly accepting every campaign sounds like it would maximize your earnings — more campaigns accepted means more chances to earn, right? Technically yes, but it is neither practical nor beneficial for regular influencers. The fundamental requirement still applies: you have to have products selling somewhere for any of this to matter. Simply having a campaign accepted does not generate sales on its own. Creator Connections works by boosting what you are already earning through enhanced commission rates — it is not a source of new revenue. With over half a million campaigns on Creator Connections, keeping up with blind acceptance would be a never-ending time sink. That time would be far better spent creating content or doing product research. A much smarter approach is to use daily sales monitoring (like Oink’s Daily Sales Check). When something sells on your account, you check if there is a Creator Connections campaign for that product and grab it immediately. This targeted approach catches every opportunity that is actually relevant to you without the wasted effort. There is also a community consideration: campaigns have limited slots, and blindly accepting takes spots from influencers who are actually selling those products.

Scaling & Earnings

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› How do I make $500 a month in the Amazon Influencer Program?
Reaching $500/month requires consistent effort in three areas: product research to find items that are selling, daily video creation on those products, and active Creator Connections participation for higher commission rates. Focus on quality over quantity — one good video on a selling product is worth more than five videos on products nobody buys. Stay consistent for at least 90 days before evaluating your results.
› What is the path to $10k a month in the Amazon Influencer Program?
Reaching $10k/month is an ambitious goal that requires a mature storefront with hundreds of videos on products that sell, active Creator Connections participation with high commission campaigns, and strategic product selection. Influencers at this level typically have been in the program for over a year, have built relationships with brands, and consistently produce quality content on high-converting products. It requires treating the program as a serious business.
› Why are my commissions not going up?
If your commissions are stagnant, the most likely reason is that you’re making videos on products that aren’t selling. Review your product selection strategy and focus exclusively on items with proven sales history. Other factors include carousel placement changes, seasonal fluctuations, and video quality. Use tools like Oink’s storefront analytics to identify which products are earning and double down on similar items.
› What month is the worst for Amazon Influencer earnings?
While many assume January is the worst month due to post-holiday spending drops, the actual worst month may surprise you. Earnings fluctuate throughout the year based on consumer spending patterns, Prime Day events, and seasonal shopping trends. Rather than worrying about slow months, use them to build up your video library and request more Creator Connections products so you’re positioned to earn more during peak periods.
› How can an Amazon Influencer earn $6,000/month with fewer than 700 videos?
By being strategic about product selection and leveraging both direct commissions and halo sales. Focus on high-performing products with low influencer saturation, use data to identify what is actually selling, and prioritize quality content over sheer volume.
› How do I improve low sales, Creator Connections campaigns, and low halo sales?
Low earnings usually mean you are creating content on poor-selling products. Use Oink’s data tools (Content Gap, Low Performing Videos, Storefront Health Check) to identify high-performing products and shift your content strategy to focus on what customers are actually buying.

Excluded Products

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› What does it mean when Amazon labels products as “excluded”?
Amazon has started labeling certain products as “excluded,” including categories like guns, adult products, lingerie, and sauna suits. This label makes it harder (but not impossible) to tag these products to your shoppable videos. As of now, influencers are still earning commissions on excluded products both on-site and off-site.
› Am I still earning commissions on excluded products?
Yes, currently influencers are still earning commissions on excluded products for both on-site and off-site sales. However, this could change as Amazon finalizes its transition from the Product Advertising API to the Creators API. Monitor your earnings reports and stay informed about policy changes.
› Why are products being labeled as excluded? Is it a bug?
There are three possible explanations: (1) Amazon may eventually eliminate off-site commissions for these products, (2) both on-site and off-site commissions could be affected, or (3) it could be a bug related to the PA API to Creators API migration. Amazon is still recommending these products for content creation, which suggests the exclusion may not be intentional.
› How do I tag excluded products that don’t show up in my recently browsed?
Use the Idea List workaround: Go to the product page and click the “+idea list” button to add it to one of your storefront’s Idea Lists. Then in CreatorHub, go to tag products and select the “idea list” option to find and tag the product. This bypasses the recently browsed method that doesn’t work for excluded products. This feature works for both free and pro Oink subscribers.
› Can I still create affiliate links for excluded products to post off-site?
Yes. You can use third-party tools like Genius Links or Post Tap, which use the product URL and convert it into your affiliate link. You don’t need the SiteStripe link to create off-site affiliate links for excluded products.
› Should I avoid creating content on excluded products?
Not necessarily. Since commissions are still active on these products, they can remain profitable. However, diversify your content so you’re not overly dependent on products that could lose commission eligibility if Amazon changes its policy.

Halo Sales

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› Why is relying too much on halo sales dangerous?
Halo sales are a byproduct of your existing content—you don’t directly create them. If Amazon changes how halo sales work or reduces commission eligibility, influencers who relied heavily on them without continuing to create new content would see their income drop significantly. Every halo sale traces back to content you created on products that are actually selling, so keep creating new content.
› What are halo sales in the Amazon Influencer Program?
Halo sales are commissions you earn on products you did NOT directly tag or film. When a customer clicks your tagged video, views your product, and then purchases other items in the same shopping session, those additional purchases are halo sales and you earn commission on them.
› How do Amazon Influencer halo sales actually work?
When someone interacts with your shoppable video or storefront link, a tracking cookie is placed. Any purchases that customer makes within that session (typically 24 hours) can generate halo commissions for you, even on products you never filmed or tagged.
› Are halo sales something I can create directly?
No. Halo sales are a byproduct of having good content and driving traffic to Amazon through your storefront and tagged videos. You cannot force halo sales, but you increase them by creating quality content on selling products that keeps customers browsing and buying.
› Why are my halo sales low or declining?
Low halo sales often indicate low overall traffic to your storefront or videos. Focus on creating more content on products that are actually selling to increase your traffic volume. More viewers clicking through your content means more opportunities for halo purchases.
› What is the relationship between my regular content and halo sales?
Every halo sale traces back to content you created on products that are selling. The more quality videos you have on high-demand products, the more traffic you drive to Amazon, and the more halo sales naturally occur. Your content pipeline is the foundation of your halo earnings.
› Should I rely on halo sales as my primary income strategy?
No. Halo sales are a bonus, not a strategy. They can disappear if Amazon changes how they work. Focus on direct commissions from tagged products, and treat halo sales as additional income. If you only rely on halo sales without creating new content, your income will eventually decline.

Repurposing Content

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› How do I repurpose Amazon videos to YouTube in bulk?
Use Oink’s bulk repurposing feature to upload multiple Amazon shoppable videos to YouTube at once. This saves significant time compared to manual uploads and allows you to build a YouTube presence alongside your Amazon storefront.
› Can I repurpose Amazon content to other platforms besides YouTube?
Yes, your Amazon video content can be adapted for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other platforms. Repurposing increases your content reach and potential audience without requiring you to film new material from scratch.
› What should I update when repurposing Amazon videos for YouTube?
Update your titles for YouTube SEO (include searchable keywords), write detailed descriptions, and consider creating YouTube-optimized thumbnails using Oink’s Thumbnail Creator. The core video content translates well, but the metadata should be tailored for each platform’s algorithm.
› Which Amazon videos should I repurpose first?
Start with your best-performing videos — those with the highest views and engagement on Amazon. Use Oink’s reporting to identify top performers, then prioritize repurposing those to other platforms to maximize the return on content you have already created.

Sponsored Products in Creator Connections

Q: What are Sponsored Products in Creator Connections?
A: Sponsored Products is a new earning opportunity within Creator Connections that operates on a pay-per-click model rather than the traditional per-sale commission model. Instead of earning a commission when someone buys a product through your link, you earn a predetermined amount for each click on your unique links. This runs parallel to the existing affiliate plus campaigns and does not replace them. Click rates range from $0.01 to $2.50 per click depending on the campaign.

Q: Who is eligible for Sponsored Products campaigns?
A: Sponsored Products campaigns are currently limited to Gold and Platinum tier creators in the Amazon Influencer Program. If you have not reached Gold tier yet, this is an additional incentive to work toward those higher status levels, as missing out on Sponsored Products means missing a potential supplementary revenue stream.

Q: How long do Sponsored Products campaigns last?
A: Most Sponsored Products campaigns run for less than ten days. Amazon curates approximately 500 new personalized product campaigns daily, so there is constant turnover in available opportunities. The short duration means you should leverage existing content rather than creating new high-production videos specifically for these brief campaigns.

Q: Should Sponsored Products be my primary focus as an Amazon influencer?
A: No. Rob recommends treating Sponsored Products as supplementary income, not your primary focus. Your main income should continue to come from quality affiliate plus campaigns where you promote products you believe in through video content. Sponsored Products work best as an additional revenue stream on top of your solid core strategy.

Q: Who benefits most from Sponsored Products campaigns?
A: Off-site creators with established social media followings benefit the most, particularly when the products have high per-click values. If you promote content on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram to an engaged audience, you can drive meaningful traffic to these campaigns. On-site influencers whose views come mainly from the Amazon platform may find the per-click model less lucrative since that audience is already in a buying mindset better suited to per-sale commissions.

Q: Is there a brand messaging component in Sponsored Products?
A: No. Unlike traditional Creator Connections campaigns, Sponsored Products do not have a brand messaging component. You are primarily responsible for how you present these products to your audience. Reporting for Sponsored Products lives in the Creator Hub alongside traditional campaigns but in a dedicated new tab.

Q: Should I use the Accept All button for Sponsored Products in Oink?
A: Rob recommends avoiding the Accept All button at this time. While the feature exists in Oink, the documentation does not adequately clarify what link submission requirements might be involved, and creator reports have not fully established best practices yet. Instead, accept campaigns individually or use Oink to cross-check available campaigns against products you have already created content for.

Q: How can Oink help me manage Sponsored Products campaigns?
A: Oink can automate the process of accepting campaigns and handling link submissions. Rather than manually reviewing every Sponsored Products offer, Oink identifies campaigns that align with products you have already created content for. Your existing videos become the foundation for accepting these campaigns. This eliminates manual overhead and frees you to focus on content creation.

Q: Do Sponsored Products have halo sales?
A: No. Sponsored Products operate on a completely different foundation from traditional Creator Connections. They are paid per click rather than per sale, and they have no halo sales component whatsoever. This is a critical distinction that changes how you should evaluate whether a campaign is worth your time.

Creator Connections Brand Messaging Strategy

Q: What is the number one mistake influencers make with Creator Connections brand messaging?
A: The number one mistake is formatting. When you carefully structure your message with line breaks and visual hierarchy, Amazon strips all of your manual line breaks when delivering it to the brand. Your nicely structured message turns into one giant, overwhelming paragraph blob on the brand screen. This is especially problematic because many brand representatives are non-native English speakers who struggle to parse a wall of unformatted text.

Q: How does Oink solve the brand messaging formatting problem?
A: Instead of fighting Amazon line break stripping, Oink works with it by sending multiple separate messages. When you craft your pitch using Oink messaging interface, you organize your thoughts into logical sections. Oink then sends each section as its own message, which means Amazon respects the line break between each sent message. The brand rep sees your communication exactly as you intended it.

Q: What is the recommended message framework for contacting brands?
A: Rob recommends the Value-Credentials-Request-Address-Links framework. First, lead with value by mentioning content you have already created in this product space. Second, share your credentials including your Amazon influencer tier level and video count if over 200. Third, make your specific request with a direct product link if possible. Fourth, include your shipping address as a run-on sentence on one line so brand reps can easily copy and paste it. Fifth, add your relevant links at the end focusing on Amazon storefront and YouTube.

Q: Should I mention my YouTube subscriber count when messaging brands?
A: It depends on the size of your channel. If your channel is small, simply mention that you have a YouTube channel without feeling obligated to share the link or subscriber count. If you have fewer than 200 videos, Rob recommends just stating your tier level without listing the exact number. The key is confidence without overcompensation. Present what you have accomplished clearly and move on.

Q: Why should I lead with value in my brand messages?
A: Leading with value means telling the brand rep what you already bring to the table before you ask for anything. Mention that you have already created video content on a similar product in your niche. This shows the brand that you are someone who actively creates content in their category with an established track record. You are answering the brand first question before they even ask it: why should we work with you?

Q: How important is it to be direct in my brand messages?
A: Extremely important. Include everything a brand needs to move forward in one message: who you are, what you want, where they should send it, and how they can reach you. Do not create a back-and-forth conversation chain. Brand reps are overwhelmed with messages, and when you eliminate the need for clarifying questions, you are making their job easier, which makes them more likely to approve your request.

Creator Connections Research and Outreach Workflow

Q: What is Rob recommended workflow for finding Creator Connections opportunities?
A: Rob approach flips the traditional method. Instead of starting from the Creator Connections dashboard, start by searching Amazon for products in your niche that are actually selling. Then verify they have active Creator Connections campaigns using the Oink extension. Confirm the products are worth your promotional effort based on sales performance indicators. Finally, initiate contact with brands directly through Oink. This keeps you focused on products with proven demand rather than just whatever campaigns happen to be available.

Q: How does Oink help identify Creator Connections eligible products while browsing Amazon?
A: As you browse product pages on Amazon, the Oink extension displays information about whether Creator Connections campaigns are available for that product. This is far more efficient than manually cross-checking products against the Creator Connections dashboard. The extension brings Creator Connections data directly to where you are already working on the product pages themselves.

Q: What should I verify before pursuing a Creator Connections product?
A: Verify two specific things. First, confirm the product has healthy sales performance by assessing factors like reviews, review velocity, price point, and competition. Second, confirm an active Creator Connections campaign actually exists using the Oink extension. Products sometimes appear to have campaign availability but might not have open spots or active brand partnerships at that moment. Combining these two verifications ensures your effort goes toward products with genuine upside.

Q: Can Oink help with bulk brand outreach?
A: Yes. Oink allows you to set up message templates for professional brand contact, and you can initiate contact with brands directly through the extension without leaving Amazon. The ability to message multiple brands becomes powerful when you are working from a curated list of quality product opportunities. Rather than sending generic messages to any brand, you are strategically reaching out to brands with specific products you have vetted, which generates better response rates.

Q: Why is the research workflow more effective than just using the Creator Connections dashboard?
A: The fundamental advantage is that it prioritizes product quality and sales performance ahead of campaign availability. Many creators look at what campaigns are available and try to work backward. This method starts with what products in your niche are actually selling, verifies they have Creator Connections potential, then pursues those opportunities. This ensures you never waste effort on products with weak market demand.

YouTube Integration with Oink

Q: Does Oink integrate with YouTube?
A: Yes. The Oink for Influencers extension now includes a YouTube integration that allows you to update and tag your YouTube videos directly from the extension. You can handle both your Amazon influencer workflow and YouTube content management from a single dashboard instead of switching between tabs and platforms.

Q: What can I do with the Oink YouTube integration?
A: The YouTube integration lets you add or modify video tags, update video titles, adjust descriptions, and manage other video metadata all without leaving the Oink extension. You can also connect your videos to specific products, creating a direct link between your YouTube content and the Amazon Creator Connections platform. This is particularly useful for refreshing older videos with updated information or fixing typos.

Q: Why does proper YouTube video tagging matter for Amazon influencers?
A: Tags help YouTube algorithm understand what your video is about, improving chances it appears in relevant search results and recommendations. Each tag is a potential discovery opportunity. For Amazon influencers specifically, connecting your YouTube videos to products through proper tagging creates a clear path from your YouTube content to Amazon purchases.

Q: How do YouTube and Amazon work together for influencers?
A: YouTube and Amazon are complementary ecosystems. Your YouTube content drives awareness and builds an audience that translates into traffic on Amazon. Conversely, success in Amazon Creator Connections builds credibility that attracts viewers to your YouTube channel. Proper tagging and content management across both platforms ensures your effort in one place benefits your presence in the other.

Amazon Influencer Program Warnings and Risks

Q: What trouble are Amazon influencers potentially in?
A: Rob warns that Amazon influencers face several risks including over-reliance on a single platform for income, potential changes to commission structures, increased competition driving down earnings per video, and the risk of Amazon changing program rules without notice. Influencers who do not diversify their income streams or who become complacent with their content strategy are most vulnerable to these shifts.

Q: How can I protect myself from changes to the Amazon Influencer Program?
A: Rob recommends diversifying your approach. Do not rely solely on one type of campaign or one platform. Build your YouTube presence alongside your Amazon content. Use tools like Oink to stay efficient so you can produce more content in less time. Stay informed about program changes by following updates from experienced creators. Most importantly, focus on creating high-quality content that drives real sales, as creators who deliver genuine value to brands and Amazon are less likely to be negatively impacted by program changes.

Q: Could brands start preferring Sponsored Products over traditional Creator Connections?
A: This is a potential concern. Brands might increasingly prefer Sponsored Products campaigns over traditional Creator Connections because they require lower commitment and potentially lower financial investment from the brand side. If this trend develops, it could shift the composition of available campaigns in the Creator Connections program overall. This is another reason to view Sponsored Products as an additional tool rather than ignoring them entirely. Staying adaptable to platform changes is key to long-term success.

Carousel Position and Performance Metrics

Q: Does my carousel position on Amazon product pages matter?
A: No. Rob is emphatic that carousel position is one of the most useless metrics to track in the Amazon influencer program. Your position in the carousel is constantly fluctuating due to Amazon algorithm changes. You might be in position three now, position eight in five minutes, and not in the carousel at all an hour later. Since you cannot control or influence your placement, monitoring it provides zero actionable intelligence and diverts energy from activities that actually impact your income.

Q: What metric should I focus on instead of carousel position?
A: Performance. Specifically, whether your videos are generating sales and commissions. You could be in position one of a carousel and make zero sales if the product does not sell well. Conversely, you might not see yourself in any carousel yet still generate consistent sales because Amazon is showing your video to the right people at the right time. Performance and profitability are what matter, not placement.

Q: How can Oink help me improve video performance?
A: Oink has a low-performing videos feature that identifies your worst-performing content where products are actually selling but you are not making commissions. It generates a list of underperforming videos and lets you submit bulk updates to change titles slightly, putting them back through Amazon system for reconsideration. This focuses on profitability rather than placement. The feature does not care about carousel position; it focuses on whether you are making money.

Q: Why do newer creators obsess over carousel positions?
A: Rob explains this is a validation trap. When you are new to the program, you want visible signs that your effort is paying off. Carousel position seems like a tangible metric, but it creates false hope when you are in a good position and unnecessary discouragement when you are not, all while being completely disconnected from actual financial performance. The real validation is sales and commissions, not where your video appears in a carousel.

Oink Bulk Messaging and Brand Outreach

Q: What is the Oink bulk messaging feature for Creator Connections?
A: The bulk messaging feature is a Pros subscriber tool that lets you message multiple brands at once from your Creator Connections cross check results. After running a cross check to identify which products you are helping sell that have active CC campaigns, you can select multiple brands using checkboxes and click message selected brands. The system queues and sends messages one at a time automatically, opening conversations with new brands and skipping brands you have already contacted.

Q: How do message templates work in Oink bulk messaging?
A: You set up a fully customizable message template in the Oink settings messaging center. The template uses dynamic variables like brand name, campaign ID, product URL, storefront link, YouTube channel, and shipping address. These tokens are automatically replaced with the correct information for each message. You write the template once and every bulk message uses it, ensuring personalized communication without manual editing. Creator Connections requires the first message to reference the specific campaign, so the template includes campaign ID and product link variables.

Q: What information does the updated cross check display show?
A: The enhanced cross check results now show the actual product name, category, price, whether you have storefront content for the product, and whether you have a matching video. There is also a new checkbox column for bulk selection with select all and unselect all buttons, plus a dedicated messaging center option at the top for quick access to the bulk messaging workflow.

Q: Will bulk messaging send duplicate messages to brands I already contacted?
A: No. The system intelligently checks whether you have already opened a conversation with each brand. If a conversation already exists, it skips that brand and moves to the next one. This prevents duplicate outreach and keeps your communications professional. Only brands you have not yet contacted will receive new messages.

Amazon Influencer Time Management and Priorities

Q: What is the number one activity Amazon influencers should focus on?
A: Making videos on products that are actually selling. Rob uses a layered priority framework with three concentric rings. The center ring is your primary activity of making videos on selling products, which directly generates commissions. The middle ring contains secondary activities like analytics, storefront management, and cross checks that support your primary work. The outer ring contains peripheral distractions like checking carousel positions or comparing yourself to other creators. The closer an activity is to the center, the more it impacts your earnings.

Q: What are examples of secondary activities that support video creation?
A: Secondary activities include managing your storefront, checking your analytics, responding to comments, and running Oink cross checks. These are useful because they help optimize your primary work. For example, analytics might reveal which product types convert well, telling you to make more of those videos. However, if you spend three hours on secondary tasks and only 30 minutes making videos, your priorities are backward. Tools like Oink are designed to make these secondary activities faster so you can spend more time on your primary work.

Q: Where do off-platform activities like YouTube and TikTok fit in the priority framework?
A: Rob places off-Amazon activities mostly in the secondary category. Having a YouTube channel can drive traffic back to your Amazon content, and having a Facebook group can build community and drive sales. But these should supplement your core video-making activity, not replace it. If you are spending five hours editing a YouTube video and zero time making Amazon shoppable videos, your priorities need adjusting. Off-platform activities have value only when they serve and support the primary mission.

Q: What are the biggest time wasters for Amazon influencers?
A: The biggest time wasters include checking carousel positions, obsessing over your influencer tier, comparing yourself to other creators, and doom scrolling through Facebook groups. Facebook group drama is particularly insidious because it feels like you are staying informed, but if you are spending an hour a day arguing about commission rates or debating whether the program is dying, that is an hour you could have spent making videos. Take useful information from groups, ignore the drama, and get back to work.

Sales Drops, Campaign Changes, and Seasonal Patterns

Q: Why did my sales and halo sales drop in early January?
A: Multiple factors contributed. The Creator Connections early access window was reduced from 30 days to 7 days in November. Around 100,000 campaigns (a 17 percent drop) were pulled from Creator Connections in late December. Very few new campaigns were added during late December through early January, creating almost two weeks of low campaign availability. Consumer spending also drops after the holidays, reducing halo sales conversions. This is cyclical and temporary.

Q: What changed with Creator Connections early access?
A: Previously, creators with early access received a 30-day window before campaigns went public. Amazon reduced this to just 7 days. This change happened in November and significantly reduced the competitive advantage that early access once provided. Creators must now be much more agile in identifying and accepting campaigns since the window is dramatically shorter.

Q: Why are my Oink cross check acceptance rates lower than usual?
A: When campaign availability drops, your cross check acceptance rate naturally drops because there are fewer campaigns to match against your products. This is not a reflection of your content quality or strategy. It is purely a supply-side issue. As campaigns return to normal levels throughout the year, your acceptance rates will recover accordingly.

Q: Does my niche affect how much the January dip impacts me?
A: Yes. Your storefront type and niche play a significant role. Health and fitness content, supplements, and New Year resolution-related products tend to perform well in January as people commit to health goals. Creators in these niches may weather the post-holiday period better than those in gift-focused or seasonal categories. This underscores the importance of making videos on products that are actually selling in the current season.

Facebook Deal Groups and Social Sharing

Q: What is the Oink Facebook Deal Groups feature?
A: This is a Pros subscriber feature that automates the process of posting Amazon deals to Facebook groups and pages. When you are on any Amazon product page, the Oink extension sidebar automatically grabs the product title, current price, product image, and your affiliate link. Instead of manually copying all that information and switching between Amazon and Facebook, Oink bundles everything into a formatted post with one click. What used to take 5-10 minutes per deal post now takes about 30 seconds.

Q: Can I customize how my Facebook deal posts look?
A: Yes. The post templates are fully customizable. You can set up your preferred layout with specific formatting, emoji styles, price placement, and branding. You set up the template once and every time you click the share button, Oink follows that format automatically. This consistency helps build brand recognition among your followers who start to recognize your distinctive post format in their feeds.

Q: Can I post deals to multiple Facebook groups at once?
A: Yes. The feature supports cross-posting to multiple Facebook groups and pages. You set up your target groups in the extension, select which ones you want to post to each time, hit send, and Oink creates properly formatted posts with all the right information for each destination. This is particularly powerful for creators who manage deals across multiple niche groups.

Q: Is it compliant with Amazon rules to post deals on Facebook?
A: Yes. Amazon allows affiliates to share affiliate links on Facebook as long as you follow their disclosure rules. The Oink feature uses your real Facebook account and your real affiliate links, which is exactly how Amazon wants it done. Oink structures the posts to include the right elements to help ensure compliance with Amazon affiliate terms.

Amazon X Canva Integration for Social Images

Q: Can I use product images from Amazon for my social media posts?
A: You cannot simply right-click and save product images from Amazon product pages. This violates Amazon terms of service and can get your affiliate account flagged or shut down. Instead, Amazon has an official partnership with Canva that provides a compliant pathway. Through the Amazon Associates dashboard, you can use the Create with Canva integration to generate product images that are approved for social media use.

Q: How do I access the Amazon-Canva integration?
A: Log into your Amazon Associates dashboard, navigate to the product linking section, and look for Create Your Own Banner or Create with Canva. Click it and a Canva editor opens with the product image and information already pre-loaded. You can then customize the design with different backgrounds, text, price tags, and branding. The entire process takes about 2-3 minutes per image once you get the hang of it.

Q: Do I need a paid Canva account for the Amazon integration?
A: No. The free tier of Canva includes everything necessary to create professional, compliant product images through the Amazon integration. A paid Canva Pro subscription gives access to additional templates, premium graphics, and advanced features, but the free version is perfectly adequate for creating compliant product images for your social media posts.

Q: Should I create templates for my social media deal posts?
A: Yes. Rob recommends investing time upfront to create a consistent template in Canva with your brand colors, logo, and layout structure. Once established, you simply swap out the product image and details each time. This approach builds brand recognition as people start to recognize your posts in their feeds, and it dramatically speeds up the workflow for creating multiple promotional images.

Creator Connections Cross-Check and Product Discovery

Q: What is the Creator Connections cross-check feature in the Oink extension?
A: The Creator Connections cross-check is a powerful feature built into the Oink extension that allows influencers to discover products and campaigns that are actually generating real sales. It provides data-driven insights by showing how other creators are performing with specific products, helping you avoid time-consuming partnerships that won’t convert and instead focus on campaigns with proven track records of generating commission revenue.

Q: How do I use the Creator Connections workflow in the Oink extension?
A: The Creator Connections workflow follows a simple three-step process: scroll through available products and campaigns within the Oink extension, click on opportunities that align with your audience and content style, and submit your request using the built-in message template. Pro subscribers have access to a ready-made message template posted in the private Facebook group that streamlines brand outreach communications.

Q: How does Creator Connections help me find products that actually make money?
A: Creator Connections surfaces products with genuine sales potential by examining cross-check data showing how similar creators have performed with specific products. This gives you unprecedented visibility into conversion potential before committing your time and audience attention. Instead of discovering too late that a product doesn’t convert, you can make smarter selections upfront based on real creator performance metrics.

Q: Do I need to be a Pro subscriber to use Creator Connections?
A: The Creator Connections cross-check feature is available in the Oink extension. However, Pro subscribers receive exclusive benefits including refined message templates specifically designed for brand outreach, priority access to enhanced analytics, and access to the private Facebook group where creators share insights about which products and brands deliver the best results.

Oink and Keepa Integration for Product Research

Q: What is the Oink and Keepa integration?
A: The Oink extension integrates Keepa, a respected Amazon price tracking and analytics platform, directly into the influencer research workflow. This integration allows you to access Keepa’s comprehensive product data including historical pricing, sales rankings, and demand indicators without leaving the Oink interface or switching between multiple browser tabs.

Q: How does Keepa help me choose better products for my videos?
A: Keepa provides detailed historical pricing data, sales rank information, inventory levels, and demand indicators for Amazon products. By analyzing these metrics, you can identify products with stable pricing and consistent demand, which are better candidates for video content that will generate commissions over time. Products with upward or stable sales trends indicate genuine customer interest rather than temporary fads.

Q: What should I look for when using Keepa data to research products?
A: Focus on products that demonstrate consistent pricing without dramatic fluctuations, strong and stable sales ranks, and growing or steady demand signals. These characteristics indicate sustainable market interest, meaning your video content featuring these products will continue generating commissions well into the future. Avoid products with wildly fluctuating prices or declining sales trends.

Amazon Influencer Program Strategy and Earnings

Q: What is the most important factor for making money as an Amazon influencer?
A: According to Rob, the single most important factor is understanding and applying a core strategic approach that top earners have perfected. This involves consistent content creation, data-driven product selection, and treating your influencer channel like a business. The strategy works across different niches, audience sizes, and content formats, and it directly impacts earning potential in ways that other tactics cannot match.

Q: How important is posting consistency for Amazon influencer earnings?
A: Posting consistency is critical. Both Amazon’s algorithm and commission structure reward consistent creators. Regular posting builds trust with your audience, signals to Amazon that you’re an active creator, and maximizes the number of touchpoints where commissions can be earned. Sporadic posting, regardless of quality, will always underperform compared to consistent posting. Successful Amazon influencers treat their channel like a business with regular posting schedules.

Q: How can I use data to improve my Amazon influencer earnings?
A: Use tools like the Oink extension to analyze which products perform best, which content formats drive the highest click-through rates, and where your audience is most engaged. This data helps you identify trends before they become saturated, select products that align with your audience’s interests, and structure content for maximum conversion. The difference between earning $500 and $5,000 per month often comes down to willingness to use data rather than guesswork.

Q: How do I build sustainable income as an Amazon influencer without burning out?
A: Build frameworks and systems for content production that scale with you. Find your rhythm, understand your capacity, and create content systems that work with your lifestyle rather than against it. The most successful influencers have built efficient systems that produce consistent results without constant hustle. Think long-term about your channel and brand rather than optimizing for quick wins.

Supplement Video Reviews and Compliance

Q: Can I make supplement review videos for the Amazon Influencer Program?
A: Yes, supplements are one of the most lucrative categories for Amazon influencers, but they require special care regarding compliance. Amazon has strict guidelines about health claims in supplement reviews. You must understand these rules thoroughly before filming to avoid having your content flagged or removed, and to protect your standing in the program.

Q: What is a health claim and why should I avoid making them in supplement videos?
A: A health claim is any assertion that a product will treat, cure, or prevent disease or health conditions. For example, saying a vitamin supplement “improves your immune system” could cross into prohibited territory. Amazon prohibits influencers from making these types of claims regardless of whether they are true or supported by research. Instead, focus on describing the product’s ingredients, packaging, and your personal usage experience without claiming specific health outcomes.

Q: What is the right approach for creating compliant supplement review videos?
A: Focus on factual product description rather than outcome-based language. Thoroughly describe the packaging design, label information, ingredients, serving sizes, and usage instructions. Read directly from the supplement’s label and official product information to anchor your review in facts. You can describe observable aspects like taste, texture, and ease of consumption. The emphasis should shift from “does this work” to “what is this product and how do I use it.”

Q: How do I make supplement videos that still convert well while staying compliant?
A: Structure your review to highlight details that matter to your audience such as price point, product format, brand reputation, and ingredient quality. Present these factors clearly and honestly to give viewers the information they need to make purchasing decisions. Compliant reviews actually perform well because they build trust and establish you as a reliable information source. Compliance and conversions support each other when executed properly.

Top Selling Products Alert Feature

Q: What is the Top Selling Products Alert in the Oink extension?
A: The Top Selling Products Alert is a feature in the Oink browser extension that notifies creators about products experiencing significant sales momentum in their specific niches. Instead of relying on intuition or social media buzz, this feature provides data-driven insights about which products are actually converting and selling well, helping you focus on products with proven commercial traction.

Q: How does the Top Selling Products Alert work?
A: The feature monitors product performance data across the Oink network and generates alerts when products in your niche reach certain sales thresholds. When a product meets the criteria, you receive a non-intrusive notification drawing your attention to the opportunity. This allows you to proactively identify products worth featuring rather than relying on guesswork or hunches.

Q: How do I access the Top Selling Products Alert?
A: The Top Selling Products Alert is available to all users of the Oink for Influencers browser extension. It integrates seamlessly into the extension’s existing interface with no additional setup or configuration needed. Simply ensure you have the latest version of the Oink extension installed to access this and all current features.

Amazon Influencer Program Changes and Diversification

Q: Are there changes coming to the Amazon Influencer Program?
A: Amazon periodically makes changes to both the Influencer Program and the Associates affiliate ecosystem. Potential changes could include modifications to commission rates, program requirements, follower thresholds, eligibility criteria, or how shoppable video features function. While not all rumors prove accurate, staying informed about potential changes through communities like Oink for Influencers helps you prepare and adapt your strategy proactively.

Q: How should I prepare for potential Amazon program changes?
A: Conduct a thorough audit of your current Amazon earnings to understand which products, categories, and audience segments drive your commission income. Build deeper relationships with your audience through direct email lists and community platforms that aren’t dependent on Amazon’s algorithms. Document your current income and metrics, and start building alternative income streams now before any changes are officially announced.

Q: Should I diversify beyond the Amazon Influencer Program?
A: Yes, diversification is a fundamental business strategy for influencers. Consider direct affiliate partnerships with brands, other affiliate networks, sponsored content opportunities, digital product sales, or subscription-based revenue models. Creators with diversified income don’t face the same level of risk when any single platform makes changes. View diversification not as a backup plan but as a core business strategy that strengthens overall stability and profitability.

Most Asked Questions (From Customer Support — Last 30 Days)

Below is a summary of the most frequently asked questions from our customer support conversations over the past 30 days. We analyzed over 200 conversations to identify the top issues our users run into. Each section notes whether the issue was typically resolved by our AI assistant (Fin) or by Rob personally.

1. Pro Subscription Not Showing / Pro Features Missing (36 conversations — #1 Most Asked)

Resolved by: AI initially responds, then Rob personally resolves in most cases

Question: “I’m a Pro subscriber but the extension is telling me to upgrade” or “My Pro features are missing / locked behind the Pro paywall even though I already paid.”

Solution: The #1 cause of this issue is a stale Chrome session. Many people don’t fully close and reopen Chrome often enough, which means the browser is running on an outdated session that doesn’t reflect your current subscription status. Here’s what to do, in order:

  1. Check if Chrome has an update waiting. Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner of Chrome. If you see “Update Google Chrome” or a colored arrow, click it and let Chrome update. This will automatically close and reopen Chrome — once it’s back, try the extension again.
  2. If there’s no update waiting, manually close ALL instances of Chrome. Don’t just close one window — make sure every Chrome window and process is fully closed (check your system tray / task manager if needed). Then reopen Chrome and try the extension again.
  3. If it’s still not working, check your email address. Open the Oink extension and verify the email you’re signed in with matches the email you used to subscribe to Pro (check your purchase confirmation email). If they don’t match, log out of the extension and log back in with the correct email.
  4. If none of the above resolves it, reach out to support and Rob can manually link your Pro subscription to the correct email.

2. Extension Updates / Bugs After Update (28 conversations)

Resolved by: Combination of AI + Rob

Question: “The extension stopped working after the latest update” or “Features are missing after I updated” or “I’m getting a JavaScript error / buttons aren’t working.”

Solution: After an extension update, the most reliable fix is:

  • Go to chrome://extensions in your browser.
  • Find the Oink extension and click the refresh/reload icon.
  • Close all Amazon tabs and reopen them.
  • Make sure you’re on the latest version — you can check by comparing the version number in chrome://extensions with what’s listed on the Chrome Web Store.

3. Templates Disappeared or Won’t Save (9 conversations)

Resolved by: Rob personally in most cases

Question: “My saved message templates are gone” or “I created a template but it disappeared” or “Templates aren’t saving when I try to create them.”

Solution: Templates are stored per-email account. If your templates disappeared:

  • Make sure you’re logged into the extension with the same email you used when you created the templates.
  • If you recently reinstalled the extension, your templates may need to be re-synced — try logging out and back in.
  • If templates still aren’t saving, try clearing your browser cache for the extension, then reload it.
  • If the issue persists, reach out to support — Rob can often recover your templates from the backend or walk you through recreating them via a Zoom call.

4. Creator Connections / Campaign Issues (8 conversations)

Resolved by: Combination of AI + Rob

Question: “Copy ASIN button shows no ASINs” or “Auto-accept campaigns isn’t working” or “Creator Connections agent keeps erroring out.”

Solution:

  • No ASINs showing: Make sure you’re on the correct Creator Connections page on Amazon. The extension reads ASINs from the campaign details page — navigate into the specific campaign first before clicking Copy ASIN.
  • Auto-accept not working: Verify that you have the auto-accept feature enabled in your Oink settings. Also ensure you’re on the Creator Connections page (not the general Amazon page) and that the extension is up to date.
  • Agent errors: The Creator Connections agent requires an active Amazon session. Make sure you’re logged into Amazon in the same browser, and try refreshing the page before running the agent again.

5. Agent Oink / Automation Issues (8 conversations)

Resolved by: Combination of AI + Rob

Question: “Agent Oink is stuck” or “Agent failed to run” or “Fetch times are really slow” or “Automation isn’t completing.”

Solution:

  • Agent Oink runs automation tasks in your browser, so you need to keep the tab open and active while it runs.
  • If the agent gets stuck, refresh the Amazon page and restart the agent from the Oink extension popup.
  • Slow fetch times are usually caused by Amazon rate-limiting — try running the agent during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening).
  • If Agent Oink fails entirely, make sure you’re logged into Amazon and that there are no CAPTCHA or verification prompts blocking the page.

6. Account / Login Issues (7 conversations)

Resolved by: Rob personally

Question: “I need to change the Amazon account linked to my Oink” or “My account isn’t being recognized” or “How do I log out and switch accounts?”

Solution:

  • To switch your linked Amazon account, open the Oink extension, go to Settings, and update your Amazon Associate/Influencer ID.
  • If your account isn’t being recognized, try logging out of the extension completely, clearing the extension’s cache, and logging back in.
  • To log out: click the Oink extension icon, then Settings, then Log Out.
  • If you need to transfer your Pro subscription to a different email, contact support and Rob can handle that manually.

7. Reports / Earnings / Data Issues (7 conversations)

Resolved by: Combination of AI + Rob

Question: “My earnings numbers don’t match Amazon” or “Sales data isn’t fetching” or “CSV export has wrong ASINs” or “Reports aren’t loading.”

Solution:

  • Earnings discrepancies: Amazon’s reporting can lag 24-48 hours behind. Check back after a day or two. Also note that Amazon has been removing some reporting features recently, which may affect data availability.
  • Sales not fetching: Make sure you’re logged into Amazon Associates in the same browser. Try manually navigating to your Amazon Associates dashboard first, then use the Oink fetch feature.
  • CSV issues: If your CSV export looks wrong, verify you’re exporting from the correct page/view. Try re-running the fetch before exporting.

8. Subscription / Billing Questions (7 conversations)

Resolved by: Rob personally

Question: “My subscription payment failed” or “I want to cancel/renew” or “Is there a discount available?” or “I was charged but my subscription isn’t active.”

Solution:

  • Subscription management is handled through the payment provider. Check your email for a subscription management link from the original purchase confirmation.
  • If your payment failed, update your payment method through the subscription management portal.
  • If you were charged but Pro isn’t active, this is usually the email mismatch issue described in #1 above — contact support and Rob will sort it out.
  • For discount inquiries, reach out to support directly — Rob can check if any current promotions are available for your account.

9. Sponsored Products / Promotion Tab (5 conversations)

Resolved by: Combination of AI + Rob

Question: “The Promotion tab is missing” or “Sponsored Products check isn’t working” or “How do I sort by sponsored products?”

Solution:

  • The Promotion/Sponsored Products tab only appears on certain Amazon product pages. Make sure you’re on an actual product listing page (not a search results page or category page).
  • If the tab is missing, try refreshing the page and waiting a few seconds for the extension to load fully.
  • The Sponsored Products check feature requires Pro. If you’re a Pro subscriber and it’s still not showing, try the extension reload steps described in #2 above.

10. Storefront Issues (5 conversations)

Resolved by: Rob personally

Question: “Storefront auto-fill is pulling wrong content” or “My storefront information is incorrect in the extension.”

Solution:

  • Storefront data is pulled from your Amazon Influencer page. If the data is wrong, first verify that your actual Amazon storefront page has the correct information.
  • If your Amazon page is correct but Oink shows wrong data, try clearing the extension cache: Settings, then Clear Cache, then reload the extension.
  • If auto-fill keeps pulling outdated content, contact support so Rob can manually refresh your storefront data on the backend.

This FAQ section was compiled from 209 real customer support conversations analyzed from the last 30 days (as of February 2026). The most common issue by far is Pro subscription/activation problems (17% of all conversations), followed by extension update bugs (13%). In the majority of cases, the Oink AI assistant (Fin) handles the initial response and troubleshooting, with Rob stepping in personally for account-specific fixes like email mismatches, subscription linking, and template recovery.