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Is there a minimum time contract/commitment?
Not at all. We do not require a contract and you just pay
the fee for our service, and you can cancel
at anytime.
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Do I need to purchase any
products before or after I sell them?
No, with our store system all products are supplied to you
by Amazon.com. You never will need to purchase any products.
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Can I really make money
at this?
Yes. Our customers stay with us because they consistently
make money. Our store system is designed to generate sales,
and any efforts you put into it will increase your potential
to make even more. While you can earn money from Amazon.com,
you can also earn great money from Google, as well as any
other links, banners, or products you add!
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What technical knowledge
or experience do I need?
You will not need any technical knowledge with our service.
Since we build the store for you, we do all the technical
stuff. There is also no experience required for this type
of business, but you might want to research a little about
how to promote you store on the Internet or visit our Succeed
page for tips and resources on how to be successful in this
business.
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Can I add banners, images,
or my own text?
Yes, we do allow you to add your own banners, images, or text
to customize your site. However, there are some limitations
to what can be done, and we do not allow any objectionable
material (per our discretion). You can also make requests
from the Request page if you want
our help with adding anything.
To add banners, images, and your own text yourself, see our
Online Editor
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Can I sell my own products?
Yes, you can sell your own products. The best way to do this
is to add your products to your site using our Online Editor.
With this program, you can add new pages to show your products,
and easily add payment buttons (like PayPal) so that your
customers can pay you directly. You can also add your products
to your home page and many of the category pages, or just
create your own category. See the Online
Editor.
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How much are the commissions
for the products I sell?
Amazon.com will pay you up to 10% in referral fees for all
products sold. More information on the payment structure can
be found on Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/associates.
You will also earn money from the Google AdSense program
which pays you for every click on the ads featured
on your website. This can add up to hundreds or thousands
more monthly.
And don't forget, you can also add any other affiliate banners,
links, or products and earn even more!
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How do I get my store listed
with search engines?
We provide you with many free resources to get you listed
quickly with the top search engines and directories on the
Internet. And we optimize every site with keywords and descriptions
on every page. Keep in mind that it can take several months
for search engines to properly index your site once it is
submitted. For additional information on getting submitted
to search engines, see our Succeed
page.
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How are customer service
issues handled (like returns or order problems)?
You will not need to worry about any of this since Amazon.com
will handle all customer service issues related to the products
in the store. However, if you are selling your own products
outside of the Amazon store system, you will naturally need
to take care of any issues there.
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How can I check if my website
is getting visitors?
We provide you with free web statistics (example)
so that you can see the hits to your home page. You also will
be able to see statistics on sales made by logging into your
account with Amazon.com.
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How do I get paid, and when?
Amazon.com has several ways to pay you for sales, which includes
by check, direct deposit, and by Amazon.com credits. Starting
in 2007, Amazon will pay you monthly for the sales you make
through your site.
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How do I promote my site
to get customers?
There many, many ways to promote your site including search
engines, pay-per-click advertising, email marketing, word
of mouth, community bulletins, local advertising, etc. We
recommend that you find what you are most comfortable with
and start with that. We also provide many resources on our
Succeed page. Note: eBiz-U prohibits sending unsolicited email
(spam). We hate spam and will terminate any store owner that
uses this type of promotion.
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Can I use my own domain
name?
Yes, you can use your own domain name. Just supply your domain
name when you place your order. This will also allow you to
retain ownership of your domain name. Keep in mind that you
will just need to provide your domain registrar with our server
information which is as follows:
NS0.AITCOM.NET
NS1.AITCOM.NET
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Why is there a link that
says "in association with Amazon.com" on the store
pages?
This is a requirement of Amazon.com. However, that link is
also coded with your associate ID so even if someone is directed
to Amazon's site, you will still get credit for the sale.
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Can I change anything I
want on my site?
You do have access to make your own changes to your site.
You can also submit requests to have us make changes for you.
So if there's something you want us to change, just ask us.
We try to accommodate simple changes at no cost and also need
to make sure standards of quality are met. If you are requesting
major design changes, there may be an additional charge.
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How do I request changes
or to add something to my site?
Simply go to the Request page or
our Contact Us page and send an email to the appropriate address.
We will reply to you with any additional requirements if needed
and work with you on your request. You can also refer to our
Succeed page for more details.
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Can I add my own email address
to my store if customers want to contact me?
Yes, we can add your email address if you like. We also provide
you with a Contact Us link on your site with your email attached
so that your customers will be able to easily send you an
email.
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How many products are in
my store?
There are hundreds of thousand products in the stores. An
exact count isn't possible since Amazon adds products all
the time. By doing a search or visiting some of the product
categories you can see how many pages of products are listed.
You'll be amazed how much is actually there.
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Can I specialize and just
sell products from one category, for example just a Hardware
store?
Yes, we do offer this option and you can request this with
your order. We would build your site with the subcategories
for the category you choose. This is a great way to have a
specialty site.
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Can I add affiliate banners
or links?
Yes, you can add other affiliate banners and links. This is
a great way to earn money from multiple sources. With the
online editor we provide, you can do it all yourself, but
if you need help you would just need to make a request from
our Request page and we will work
with you on this.
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Do I need a business license?
No, you do not need a business license. This is not required
for this type of Internet business.
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Do I pay taxes on the income
that I earn from my store?
You will need to pay personal income taxes on commissions
over a certain amount, and you will receive 1099 forms at
the end of the year. This can usually be included in your
normal tax return. You should consult with your State requirements
for further details.
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Are the stores available
outside the US?
Yes, you can set up a store from anywhere in the World if
you are marketing to US customers. However, we also can set
up stores if you will be selling to customers in the UK and
Germany. You would just need to get your Associate ID from
the Amazon site in those countries.
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Will I need a merchant account
for accepting credit cards?
No, you will not need a merchant account as orders will be
processed through Amazon.com. If you set up your own products,
you can use something like PayPal to get payment directly
from your customers.
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Who ships the products to
my customers?
All products sold through the store system will be shipped
by Amazon.com. You do not need to worry about this or be involved
at all. If you sell your own products, naturally you will
handle the shipping.
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Will I be notified when
a sale is made in my store?
You can check your sales at anytime by logging into your Amazon.com
account at http://www.amazon.com/associates
which will show your statistics. If you sell your own products
outside of the Amazon system, you will be notified by email
from whatever payment processor you use.
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Are there any additional
costs to me for this business?
There are no other associated costs other than your fees to
us. Any other costs you incur are totally up to you.
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Are there additional charges
if I want you to add or change something?
We try to accommodate simple changes or additions at no cost.
We grant this on a case by case basis depending on what you
want. If there are significant changes or you want to add
additional pages, there are nominal fees for this. See our
Succeed page or Contact Us for further details and information.
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Do you have a money back
guarantee?
We offer a money back guarantee only before the store is built
and before it is uploaded to the Internet. However, you are
free to cancel your account at any time. See our Terms of
Service for more detail.
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What are the average sales
for these stores?
Results will vary depending on the effort you make or how
you promote your store, but there are many associates who
are averaging hundreds of sales per day. Here
is an example of an earnings report from Amazon.com.
You also have the opportunity to make money from Google,
who pay you for every click on the ads featured on
your site. This can add up to hundreds or even thousands of
dollars more per month!
And don't forget, you can also add any other affiliate banners,
links, or products and earn even more!
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Do you have an affiliate
program?
Yes, we do. Click here to learn
about how you can make great money with our affiliate program.
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I already sell products
on Amazon.com. Can I add these to my store?
If you are already selling products on Amazon.com, they will
be incorporated into your store automatically.
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