Signing in and subscription status
Q: How do I upgrade, update, or cancel Oink?
A: Here is a walkthrough video that can help you change your subscription status: https://youtu.be/9qR98MsaC4U
Q: I want to upgrade from monthly to yearly. How does the 10% affiliate discount work?
A:
- If you already used an affiliate code and you’re currently getting the 10% discount, that discount will apply automatically before you check out during the upgrade
- If you haven’t used an affiliate code yet (and you have one you want to use), message us first so we can add it on our side before you upgrade
Q: Do I need to sign up using the same email I use on Amazon?
A: 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.
Q: I subscribed, but my extension isn’t updating. What should I do?
A: The email address you put into the extension must match the email you subscribed with. It must also have the same upper/lowercase letters, an exact match.
Q: I entered my email, but the extension still says I’m not a subscriber. What are the most common fixes?
A: Try these in order:
- Make sure the email matches your subscription email
- It has to be the same email you used when you subscribed
- Double-check for small stuff like an extra space at the beginning or end
- If possible, copy/paste the email from your subscription confirmation so it’s an exact match
- Change the email in the extension to all lowercase
- Even if your email provider ignores capitalization, the extension match check may not
- Example:
Name@Email.com→name@email.com
- Update Chrome (an out-of-date Chrome version can cause subscription checks to fail)
- In Chrome, click the three dots (top-right) → Help → About Google Chrome
- Chrome will automatically check for updates and start updating if one is available
- When it finishes, click Relaunch to complete the update
- Sometimes Chrome shows an Update indicator near the top-right (it can look like an arrow or “Update” prompt)
- If you see that, click it and relaunch
- Restart Chrome
- Fully quit Chrome (close all Chrome windows), then reopen it
- A restart alone fixes it more often than you’d think, especially after an update
If you’ve done all of the above and it still says you’re not a subscriber, send us an email.
Q: Does the extension work on a tablet?
A: No, desktops only.
Q: I have a school assigned laptop, will that work?
A: 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.
Q: If I upgrade from a monthly subscription, can my monthly payment be counted towards the new yearly cost?
A: 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
Q: What is a “storefront fetch” and why do I need to do it
A: A storefront fetch scans your storefront and pulls in the data for everything you’ve created, like videos, shoppable photos, and idea lists, so Oink can use that info in other tools (like Creator Connections checks and the Storefront Health Check)
Q: What kinds of storefront fetches are there
A: There are basically two types you’ll use most
- Fetch Storefront ASINs: the normal daily-ish one. It pulls the product ASINs tied to your storefront content (this is the one you’ll usually run)
- Full Storefront Fetch: the deeper refresh that re-checks everything (including prices). This is the one you run occasionally, not every day
Q: Do I need to fetch idea lists and shoppable photos too
A: 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
Q: Why did the first storefront fetch take so long
A: 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
Q: What should I do while a storefront fetch is running
A: 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
Q: Do I have to run a storefront fetch every single day
A: No. If you haven’t added new content since your last fetch, your storefront data is already basically current. If you did add new content, then fetch again so Oink has the latest
Q: When should I use “Clear Shop ASINs” and do a full storefront fetch
A: About every two weeks or so (especially if you’ve been fixing unavailable videos and retagging). Clearing shop ASINs + running a full storefront fetch forces a complete refresh instead of only picking up recent additions
Creator Connections cross check for Storefront ASINs
Q: What is the Creator Connections cross check for storefront ASINs
A: 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
Q: Why does Oink only accept “the best” campaign for a product
A: 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
Q: How do I run the storefront ASINs cross check
A:
- Go to Creator Connections
- Make sure your offsite ID is selected (Creator Connections requires it)
- Click Creator Connections Check
- Click Check Storefront IDs
- Let it run until it finishes and shows results
Q: Why do I sometimes see a message telling me I’m on my onsite ID in Creator Connections
A: Creator Connections needs your offsite ID to populate correctly. If you see that message, switch your ID to the offsite one using the dropdown
Q: What happens after Oink finds campaign matches for my storefront products
A: It does it in two steps
- Finds matches and puts them in a “bucket”
- Cross-checks those matches against what you’ve already accepted. It only accepts campaigns if they’re new for you or better than what you already have for that same product
Q: What will I see when the storefront cross check finishes
A: 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
Q: How long does the storefront cross check take
A: 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 for Daily Sales
Q: What is the daily sales cross check
A: It takes the ASINs from your most recent sales reports (today and yesterday) and checks Creator Connections for campaigns tied to those ASINs, then accepts qualifying campaigns so you can potentially earn additional commission
Q: How do I fetch my daily sales the right way
A:
- Go to your Amazon Reports
- Fetch today and yesterday (especially the first time)
- Do it for both offsite and onsite back-to-back
- After fetching, go to Creator Connections to run the check
Q: Why should I fetch both offsite and onsite sales
A: Because you want everything in one bucket. Offsite and onsite can both contribute useful ASINs to cross check inside Creator Connections
Q: How do I run the daily sales cross check in Creator Connections
A:
- Go to Creator Connections
- Make sure you’re on your offsite ID
- Click Creator Connections Check
- Click Check Today’s Orders (the “today’s sales” option)
- Let it run and accept what it can
Q: Why should I do the daily sales cross check twice a day
A: 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
Q: Why do sales reports include products I never made a video for
A: 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
Q: How can I earn Creator Connections commission on something I didn’t make a video for
A: 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
Q: Should I run the daily sales cross check more than twice a day
A: Not recommended. Twice a day is plenty for most people (like around midday and again near the end of the day)
Storefront Health Check
Q: What is the Storefront Health Check
A: It’s a list of broken storefront items, mainly videos where the tagged products are unavailable or not for sale anymore
Q: Why does the Storefront Health Check matter
A: 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
Q: What causes items to show up as “unavailable”
A: Common reasons include products being sold out temporarily, discontinued, or relisted under a new ASIN (sometimes even by the same brand)
Q: How do I fix items that show up in the Storefront Health Check
A: 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
Q: Where do I find the tutorial for fixing unavailable videos
A: On your storefront, check the Piggy Planner task that says something like Fix/Hide 5 unavailable videos, and use the tutorial linked there
Q: How often should I work the Storefront Health Check
A: Regularly, and especially in your first couple weeks while you’re getting set up. If you’re actively fixing and retagging, plan on doing a “Clear Shop ASINs” + full storefront fetch about every couple of weeks to refresh everything
Low Performing Videos
Q: What problem is the “Low Performing Videos” tool trying to solve
A: 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
Q: Why would a video underperform even when the product is selling
A: Usually because you’ve been pushed down or off the page and you’re not showing up in the top carousel or lower carousel consistently
Q: Where do I find the Low Performing Videos feature in Oink
A: Go to your storefront → click Other Actions → select Low Performing Videos (it’s a Pro feature)
Q: Why don’t I see any results the first time I open it
A: Because you haven’t fetched the list yet. Click Fetch Videos to generate your results
How the tool works
Q: What does “Fetch Videos” actually do
A: 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
Q: Why does it check if the product is selling
A: 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
Q: What videos does it consider “low performing”
A: 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
Q: Does it include brand new videos
A: 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”
Q: How long does the fetch process take
A: 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 to do with the results
Q: What am I supposed to do once I have the list
A: Go row by row and spot-check visibility
- Click one of the tagged ASINs for the video
- Look at the product page and quickly check the top carousel and lower carousel
- If you already have visibility, remove it from the list
- If you don’t have visibility, leave it on the list so you can resubmit it
Q: How fast should it take to check visibility on a product page
A: About 5 seconds or less. You’re just checking whether your video appears in the carousels
Q: What does the Remove button mean
A: 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
“Update All Titles” and resubmitting to Amazon
Q: What is “Update All Titles” doing
A: 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
Q: Why change the title instead of doing something else
A: 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
Q: What kind of title should I use
A: 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”)
Q: What happens after I submit the new title
A: 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
Q: How do I know if this actually worked
A: 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
If you get zero results
Q: I ran it and got no results. What should I do
A: First, make sure your storefront data is current
- Go to your storefront
- Clear your ASINs
- Do a brand new storefront fetch
- Then run Low Performing Videos again
Q: If I still get no results after a fresh storefront fetch, what does that mean
A: It likely means you genuinely don’t have any videos that meet the tool’s criteria right now
Q: Will I get more results over time
A: 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
Rejections and risks
Q: Can resubmitting cause a previously approved video to get rejected
A: Yes, it can happen. Amazon may reject a video when it comes back through approval again, even if it was live before
Q: If a video gets rejected after resubmitting, is that bad
A: 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
Q: How often does rejection happen
A: Based on his example, it was rare (he mentioned 1 rejection out of almost 60 resubmissions)
Quick clarifiers
Q: How is this different from Storefront Health Check
A: 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
Q: Why is this as valuable as making a brand new video
A: 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 and Messaging Creator Connections brands from Amazon.com
Q: What does this feature do in plain English
A: 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
Q: Why is this better than searching inside Creator Connections
A: Because Creator Connections search is basically useless for finding specific product types. With Oink, you can search normally on Amazon (any category), and Oink finds the campaign opportunities for what you actually want to target
Q: Can I message multiple brands at once
A: Yes. You can bulk message multiple brands from the results list
Q: Do I have to go to Creator Connections to send messages
A: No. Oink sends the messages while you’re on Amazon.com
Q: Is this a free feature
A: No, this is for paid subscribers (Pro feature)
How Oink finds campaign opportunities on Amazon pages
Q: When I search on Amazon, what is Oink checking on the page
A: It scans the products currently loaded on the page and checks whether each one has a Creator Connections campaign attached
Q: What info does Oink show me for products that have campaigns
A: It gives you a snapshot of the opportunity, including things like
- monthly units sold (sales volume)
- upper carousel video count (and how many are brand vs influencer)
- lower carousel video count
- days left on the campaign
- a link to the campaign
Q: Why does it show upper vs lower carousel video counts
A: So you can quickly judge competition and visibility. It’s basically telling you what you’d be walking into before you request a sample
Q: What’s that summary table that appears under the results
A: 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
Q: Can I jump to a product from the summary list
A: Yes. Clicking an item in the summary scrolls you right to that product on the page so you can look at it immediately
Q: Why are some products not included in the list
A: Oink only includes products that have an active Creator Connections campaign. If there’s no campaign, it won’t appear
Preventing “I already made a video for this” mistakes
Q: Will it show products I already made content for
A: No. It cross-references your storefront and filters those out, so you’re not requesting a product you already covered
Bulk requesting and product vetting
Q: What are the two buttons for: “Request Selected Products” and “Open All Selected in Windows”
A:
- Open All Selected in Windows: opens each selected product in a new tab so you can vet them first
- Request Selected Products: sends the Creator Connections brand messages for whatever you selected
Q: What does “vetting” mean here
A: Just opening the listings and giving them a quick look before you request samples, if you’re picky about what you want to review
Duplicate brand fail-safe
Q: What happens if multiple products on the list are from the same brand
A: Oink flags duplicate brands so you don’t accidentally send the same brand multiple messages
Q: Can I still send duplicates if I want to
A: Yes, you can, but it’ll send duplicate messages. The whole point of the warning is to help you avoid that
“Checking” status and lazy-loaded results
Q: What does it mean when it says it’s “checking”
A: Oink is still scanning what’s currently loaded on the page and applying badges + gathering campaign matches
Q: Why does it sometimes switch to “done” and then go back to “checking”
A: Amazon can lazy-load more products onto the page after you scroll. When new products appear, Oink keeps checking those too
Avoiding repeat requests later
Q: If I message brands for certain products today, will those same products show up again next time I search
A: 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
Messaging from an individual product page
Q: Can I request a collaboration sample from a single product page instead of bulk results
A: Yes. On an individual listing, if a campaign exists, Oink shows a button letting you request it right there
Q: How do I send that message from the product page
A: Click the request button, choose the template you want, and send. You’ll get a success message when it goes through
Category shortcut to Best Sellers
Q: What’s the feature where I can click the category and it takes me somewhere else
A: 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
Q: Why is that helpful
A: 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
Creating templates for Amazon.com messaging
Q: How do I create a message template specifically for Amazon.com bulk requests
A: 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)
Q: Why is there a special “Use on Amazon.com” option
A: Because these templates are designed for Amazon.com bulk messaging and should be separate from Creator Connections templates
Q: What should the tone of this template be
A: More like a “checking in” message, not a full intro. It should work whether you’ve talked to the brand before or not
Q: What placeholders can I use in the template
A: The transcript shows placeholders like
- Brand Name
- Requested Product ASIN
- Storefront URL
(Some other placeholders are disabled when “Use on Amazon.com” is selected because they don’t apply)
Message groups and speed tips
Q: What is a “message group”
A: 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
Q: Why not always use 5-message groups
A: Because it slows bulk sending down a lot. If you message 10 brands and you use 5 messages each, that’s 50 sends
Q: What’s the recommended structure for speed
A: A 2-message group
- Message 1: the ask (brand name + you want to create content for the requested product)
- Message 2: shipping info + your storefront/links and any quick credibility points
Proof it sent correctly
Q: How do I verify the messages actually sent and formatted correctly
A: 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 this changes for your workflow
Q: What’s the big “why” behind this feature
A: 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
Does Oink for Influencers Have a Free Trial?
Q: Does Oink have a free trial?
A: 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.
Campaigns Accepted w/ Oink
Q: Where do I find the “Campaigns Accepted w/ Oink” feature
A: Go to Creator Connections with Oink enabled. You’ll see it in the Oink toolbar (in the middle)
Q: Why does it show 0 the first time
A: Because it doesn’t auto-populate. You have to run the calculation by clicking Update
Q: What is this number actually showing me
A: 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
Q: Is this money Oink pays me
A: 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 gets counted (and what doesn’t)
Q: What campaigns get included in this total
A: Only campaigns marked as Track enabled will be counted in the total
Q: How does a campaign get marked as Track enabled
A: Two ways
- Auto accept through Oink (during a cross check). If Oink accepts it for you, it marks it as trackable
- Manual tracking: you can turn on the track toggle yourself for a campaign if you want it included next time you run Update
Q: Why do some campaigns not have tracking enabled
A: Usually because you accepted them manually (not through Oink), so Oink didn’t automatically tag them as trackable
Q: If I manually enable tracking on a campaign, will it get included
A: Yes. The next time you click Update, it will include the earnings from any campaigns you’ve marked as trackable
How to update the number
Q: How do I calculate / refresh the number
A: Click the Update button in the “Campaigns Accepted w/ Oink” feature
Q: How long does Update take
A: A couple minutes, depending on how many campaigns you have
Q: What exactly is Update doing
A: It totals up the earnings shown inside Creator Connections for every campaign that has tracking enabled
Q: Does it only count active campaigns
A: No. It checks both
- Active campaigns (the ones currently running)
- Completed campaigns (campaigns you tracked through Oink that ended and moved into Completed)
Q: What will I see when it finishes
A: You’ll get a pop-up showing your total, and the toolbar number will reflect it too
How to use it (and how not to)
Q: Is this feature a growth strategy
A: No. It’s just a tracking/insight number so you can see whether Oink is paying off for you
Q: How often should I run it
A: As often as you want, but it’s usually something you run occasionally (like every couple of weeks) rather than daily
Q: What number should I focus on for actual performance and strategy
A: 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
Q: If my Active earnings number is going up or down, what does that tell me
A: 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
Creator Connections knowledge base
What is Creator Connections?
Creator Connections is an Amazon program that lets creators earn an additional commission rate on eligible products when a campaign is accepted and a qualifying sale is attributed
Do my on-site Amazon shoppable videos qualify for Creator Connections commissions?
Yes. On-site videos you upload to Amazon can qualify for Creator Connections commissions when you’ve accepted the relevant campaign and the sale is attributed correctly
Do I have to own the product to earn on a campaign?
No. Product ownership is not required to earn on a campaign
Do I have to have content for the exact product to earn?
No. You can earn even without direct content for that exact product if Amazon attributes qualifying sales to your store ID through its attribution system
How does Amazon decide who gets paid?
Payment eligibility is tied to your store ID and how Amazon attributes the purchase. If a sale is attributed to your store ID and you’ve accepted the correct campaign, the additional commission can apply
Do I need to add content links to campaigns?
No. Content links are not required
If I don’t add content links, will it hurt my earnings?
No. Not adding links does not reduce your ability to earn commissions on a campaign
If links aren’t required, why would I add them anyway?
Brands can see links you submit, and many creators don’t submit them anymore. Adding links can help you stand out and makes it easier for brands to evaluate your work
Are Creator Connections commissions paid based on the link I submit?
No. Links are not how commissions are tracked or paid. Links are more of a proof/visibility item, while commission attribution is handled through store ID and purchase attribution
Can I earn from more than one campaign on the same sale?
No. Only one campaign can be paid out per sale
If there are multiple campaigns for the same product, should I accept all of them?
Usually no. Accepting many campaigns can clutter your active list and can introduce confusion. The practical move is to accept the best available campaign for that product
Which campaign does Amazon pay if I accept multiple for the same product?
Amazon is supposed to pay the campaign with the highest commission rate
What happens if I accept multiple campaigns with the same commission rate?
Attribution can appear inconsistent, with earnings showing across different campaigns over time. It can look like multiple campaigns are earning, but it’s still one campaign per sale being applied at a time
Does accepting a campaign mean I’m guaranteed to make money?
No. A campaign can have a high commission rate and still produce zero earnings if the product doesn’t sell or if you don’t receive attributed sales
Why do some campaigns never earn anything?
Many products simply don’t move units. Commission rate doesn’t matter if there are no sales to attribute
How fast do earnings show up in Creator Connections reporting?
It varies. Sometimes it updates quickly, and sometimes there can be a noticeable delay
When do Creator Connections commissions get paid out?
Typically after the sale matures for at least 60 days from shipping, then it is included in a normal Amazon payment cycle rather than being paid as a separate standalone payout
Is the “samples offered” field reliable?
Not always. Even if it doesn’t indicate samples are offered, it can still be worth messaging the brand
Should I message brands even if the campaign doesn’t say they offer samples?
Yes. Many brands will still send samples if you reach out and ask
Is brand messaging worth doing right now?
Yes, but it’s competitive. Brands are receiving a lot of messages, so the quality and positioning of your message matters
What kind of brand message works better than a generic ask?
A message with real personalization and a relationship tone tends to perform better than “I want free stuff.” Showing you understand the brand, referencing relevant work, and communicating clearly can help
Should I overcommunicate with brands once they send a sample?
Yes. Clear follow-up and communication helps build trust and differentiates you from creators who disappear
Is Creator Connections more important than it used to be?
Yes. For many creators, Creator Connections has become a major focus and can outperform standard influencer earnings
If Creator Connections is so strong, should I stop doing regular Amazon product research?
No. Good products still matter. Campaigns can end, so you still want products that can convert even without an elevated commission rate
What’s a practical approach to picking campaigns without getting distracted by the highest rates?
Don’t chase commission rate blindly. Focus on product opportunity and sales potential first, then treat the commission rate as a bonus on top of a solid product
Are 10% and 15% campaigns worth it?
Yes. They can be less crowded than the highest-rate campaigns, and strong-selling products at 10–15% can still produce excellent results
What’s the biggest mistake people make with Creator Connections?
Assuming it’s automatic money. It’s still tied to real product demand and attribution, so strategy and product selection matter
Creator Connections knowledge base Q&A
Program basics
Q: What is Creator Connections
A: 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
Q: What do “bonus commissions” mean
A: You can earn your normal Amazon Associates commission, plus an additional campaign bonus commission on qualifying purchases while the campaign is active and funded
Q: Do I have to be an Amazon influencer to use Creator Connections
A: No. It’s part of Amazon Associates. If you have access to Creator Connections through your Associates account, you can participate
Q: What’s a campaign budget
A: A campaign has a commission budget. Once that budget is used up, bonus commissions can stop paying even if the campaign is still visible
Picking campaigns that are worth it
Q: What should I look at before accepting a campaign
A: Commission rate, sold in 30 days, average price, days left, and how many influencers are already in the campaign
Q: Why does “sold in 30 days” matter
A: 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
Q: Why does “days left” matter
A: If there aren’t many days left, you may not have enough time to create and publish content before the campaign ends
Q: Why does “number of influencers in the campaign” matter
A: It’s a competition signal. More influencers usually means more noise and a harder time standing out
Q: Should I sort by commission rate only
A: Not by itself. A lower rate on a product that’s selling well can beat a high rate on a product that barely sells
Messaging brands and getting samples
Q: Can I message brands directly inside Creator Connections
A: Yes. Campaigns have a way to contact the brand so you can ask questions or request a sample
Q: Are brands required to send free samples
A: No. Samples are optional and depend on the brand’s choice and budget
Q: What if a brand rejects my request
A: Keep moving. Rejection happens. Tighten up your message, target better-fit products, and send more requests
Q: Should I follow up if a brand doesn’t respond
A: Yes. A simple follow up helps. Also, it’s smart to follow up again before the campaign ends if you’re still waiting
Content creation and content links
Q: Do I have to submit a content link for a campaign
A: Sometimes. Some campaigns require a content link
Q: How fast should I post after accepting a campaign
A: Within 30 days is a solid standard, and sooner is better if you can
Q: Why is evergreen content mentioned so much
A: Because the bonus ends when the campaign ends, but evergreen content can keep earning standard commissions long after the bonus window is over
Disclosures and compliance
Q: Do I need to disclose when I post content
A: Yes. You need clear disclosure, like #Ad, and it should be easy to notice
Q: What happens if I don’t follow the rules
A: There’s a strike system. Too many strikes can get you removed from the program
Tracking, reporting, and expectations
Q: When do I actually earn commission for a purchase
A: After the order ships
Q: Why would an order not show up in earnings
A: 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
Payments
Q: How do bonus commissions get paid
A: They’re paid along with your regular Amazon Associates commissions
Q: When do I get paid
A: 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
Q: Do Subscribe & Save orders count
A: The first Subscribe & Save shipment can count. Timing matters because eligibility depends on when it actually ships relative to the campaign window
Eligibility and what not to do
Q: Can I earn commissions on my own purchases
A: No. Purchases by you or closely related people aren’t eligible. The program is intended for referrals from the general public
Order History
Q: Can I collect order history from more than 1 Amazon account?
A: 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.
Oink Download link
Q: Where can I download the extension?
A: You can get it from the Chrome extension store here: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/oink-for-influencers/jjlaeadagpolpecbbaeonlfadkmoffgo?utm_source=item-share-cb
oink affiliate program
Q: Does Oink have an affiliate program, and how do I sign up?
A: Yes. You can sign up here: https://oink-toolkit.getrewardful.com/signup
Q: How much can I earn, and what does my referral get?
A: Your referral gets 10% off all their payments when they use your code. You earn 20% commission on all their payments.
Q: When do affiliate payouts happen?
A: Payouts happen after you meet both of these conditions:
- You’ve earned at least $50 in commissions, and
- The referred payments are at least 60 days old
Once both are true, payouts go out on the first business day of the following month.