Believe it or not, a lot of moms make money on Amazon. Even celeb mamas are monetizing on this platform. It can be a slow and steady stream of passive income, but it can also be quite lucrative.

Are you looking to transition out of a dead-in job that brings you little fulfillment? Perhaps you’re trying to earn extra cash to pay off some debts. Or, maybe you just want to contribute to the family’s bank account. Whatever the reason, these days, there are numerous ways to make money, especially online and especially on Amazon.

Below Are 6 Ways Moms Can Make Money on Amazon

Plus, check out the celeb mamas monetizing on the platform

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1. Amazon Associates Program  

A good way to make passive money from Amazon is The Amazon Associates Program. If you’re a passionate reviewer, stylist, content creator or curator who’ll refer your audience to products on Amazon, you may be the right fit. You’re likely to get accepted into the program if you have an active blog or website, however, if you have a public social media account with an organic following of at least 500 you also have a good chance.

The program is one of the largest affiliate networks in the world. It helps content creators, publishers, and website owners monetize their traffic by recommending Amazon products and earning a commission on purchases. With millions of products to choose from, Amazon Associates use easy tools to direct their readers to products and earn from qualifying purchases.

Not only do Associates earn commission on products they refer traffic to, they may also earn on other products their readers may purchase on Amazon.

Celeb moms are also utilizing this program. On Tracey Edmonds’ blog, Alright Now, she discloses that she uses Amazon’s affiliate program as well as actress Eva Amurri.

2. Amazon Influencer Program

If you have a blog or public social media presence then you can become an influencer. As an Amazon Influencer, you select Amazon’s products and services, and recommend them to your followers. This allows you to earn commissions on qualifying purchases. You can also inspire customers to shop Amazon’s millions of products by curating your personalized page on Amazon where you can publish your livestreams, shoppable photos, and videos. As a selected member, you’ll qualify to be featured across the Amazon site. These options make it easier than ever to engage with Amazon customers and monetize content. There are several celeb moms monetizing as an influencer like Molly Sims, and Bethenny Frankel.

3. Amazon Seller

Another way moms can make money on Amazon is through Amazon Seller. Do you have items that you want to sell but need a platform to do so? You can sell your products on Amazon. At the moment, there are two plans, an individual and a professional. A professional plan charges a monthly fee while, currently, the individual plan does not. See which best suits your business needs. Celebrity mom’s like Jessica Alba’s Honest Company, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, and Paris Hilton’s brand all sell their products on Amazon.

4. Kindle Direct Publishing

Have you ever thought about writing a children’s book, or a memoir or even a novel? You can self-publish a print or digital book through Amazon’s KDP program. KDP provides free tools to self-publish your book in more than 10 countries and in over 45 languages. Many high-profile figures sell books on Amazon, but one famous mom who self-published was E.L. James. Before becoming a bestselling author of the Fifty Shades of Grey series, she initially self-published a portion of the book as a fan fiction piece based on Twilight. As time went on, Fifty Shades Of Grey became the best-selling Kindle book of all time on Amazon.

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5. Amazon Handmade

Are you a crafty mom or other creative who needs an outlet? The Handmade store is open to artisans who make accessories, artwork, clothing, shoes & handbags, stationery, party supplies, plus more. Amazon uses an application process to add new artisans to the Handmade category. Amazon Handmade teamed up with actresses Mindy Kaling and Busy Philipps in 2021 for a holiday collection, with both selecting top picks from artisans around the world.

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6. Amazon Merch on Demand

If you’re a visionary entrepreneur, or would like to be, then you can share your designs with the world. You can create graphic tees, accessories, and more, all printed on demand. Simply upload your artwork, choose a product type and color, and add a product description. Amazon will put together a product page for you. When customers buy your product, they’ll handle production, shipping, and customer service — all with no upfront costs. Actress and singer, Jessica Simpson not only has a storefront on Amazon but she sells the T-shirts below using merch on demand.