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ProductLinker for Amazon

by philtorre

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Description

ProductLinker for Amazon is the easiest way to add Amazon affiliate links to your WordPress site – no Product Advertising API required!

Perfect for bloggers who can’t qualify for Amazon’s API (10 sales requirement), lost API access, or simply want a simpler solution without API complexity.

This plugin is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon. Amazon is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc.

Why Choose ProductLinker for Amazon?

  • No API Required – Works for everyone, no sales requirements or API keys needed
  • Product List Management – Organize products into logical groups (kitchen tools, hiking gear, etc.)
  • Professional Display – Clean text links or styled product cards
  • Amazon Policy Compliant – No image hosting issues, links directly to Amazon
  • Fast Loading – Lightweight plugin with no external API calls
  • Easy Setup – Create product lists in minutes, not hours

Key Features

Product Lists
* Create unlimited product lists
* Auto-generate slugs from list names
* Add optional headers (e.g., “Equipment I Use”)
* Add products with ASIN and title
* Display with simple shortcode: [productlinker]list-name[/productlinker]

Multiple Display Styles
* Text – Clean text links that inherit your theme colors (default)
* Cards – Beautiful product cards with buttons
* List – Clean bulleted list format
* Simple – Inline text links

Optional Headers
* Add a header to each product list (e.g., “Equipment”, “Recommended Tools”)
* Override headers per shortcode: [productlinker header="My Tools"]list-name[/productlinker]
* Hide headers when needed: [productlinker header="false"]list-name[/productlinker]

Design Customization (Cards Style)
* Customize button colors to match your brand
* Adjust card borders and styling
* Change product title colors
* Built-in WordPress color picker
* Reset to defaults option

Affiliate Disclosure
* Built-in FTC-compliant disclosure
* Customizable disclosure text
* Display above or below products
* Toggle per shortcode

Export/Import
* Export product lists as JSON for backup
* Import product lists from another site
* Merge or replace on import
* Perfect for managing multiple sites

Shortcode Options
* [productlinker]list-name[/productlinker] – Basic usage (text style)
* [productlinker style="cards"]list-name[/productlinker] – Card format
* [productlinker style="list"]list-name[/productlinker] – List format
* [productlinker header="Equipment"]list-name[/productlinker] – With header
* [productlinker style="cards" columns="2"]list-name[/productlinker] – 2 column cards
* [productlinker disclosure="false"]list-name[/productlinker] – Hide disclosure

Perfect For

  • Food bloggers (ingredient/equipment lists)
  • Travel bloggers (packing lists, gear recommendations)
  • Lifestyle bloggers (product roundups)
  • DIY/craft bloggers (supply lists)
  • New bloggers (can’t qualify for API yet)
  • Anyone who wants simple affiliate links

How It Works

  1. Add Your Amazon Associates ID – Enter your affiliate tracking ID
  2. Create Product Lists – Group related products together
  3. Add Products – Enter ASIN codes and product titles
  4. Optionally Add Header – e.g., “Equipment I Use”
  5. Use Shortcode – Add [productlinker]list-name[/productlinker] to any post or page
  6. Earn Commissions – All links include your Associates ID

No API Hassles

Unlike other Amazon plugins, ProductLinker for Amazon doesn’t require:
* Amazon Product Advertising API credentials
* 10 sales in 30 days requirement
* API quota management
* Complex API configuration
* Dealing with API errors or rate limits

Just add your Associates ID and start creating product lists!

Lightweight & Fast

  • No external API calls = faster page loads
  • Optimized CSS and JavaScript
  • No bloated features you don’t need
  • Works with any WordPress theme
  • Mobile responsive out of the box

Privacy Friendly

  • No data collection
  • No external tracking
  • No cookies set by the plugin
  • GDPR compliant

Support

For support, please visit the support forum or GitHub repository.

Privacy Policy

ProductLinker for Amazon does not:
* Collect any user data
* Set any cookies
* Track visitors
* Make external API calls (except to Amazon when users click links)
* Send data to third parties

The plugin only generates affiliate links to Amazon.com with your Associates ID.

Credits

Developed by Phil Torre

Support

For support and feature requests:
* WordPress.org Support Forum
* GitHub Issues

Donate

If you find this plugin helpful, consider buying me a coffee!

Automatic Installation

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New
  3. Search for “ProductLinker for Amazon”
  4. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file
  2. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  3. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
  4. Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
  5. Activate the plugin

Configuration

  1. Go to Settings > ProductLinker for Amazon
  2. Enter your Amazon Associates ID
  3. Create your first product list
  4. Optionally add a header (e.g., “Equipment I Use”)
  5. Add products with ASINs and titles
  6. Click Save Settings
  7. Use shortcode [productlinker]list-name[/productlinker] in your posts
  1. <strong>Admin Settings</strong> - Clean, intuitive interface for managing product lists

    Admin Settings - Clean, intuitive interface for managing product lists

  2. <strong>Product List Management</strong> - Dropdown selector and easy product editing

    Product List Management - Dropdown selector and easy product editing

  3. <strong>Design Customization</strong> - Color picker for matching your brand (cards style)

    Design Customization - Color picker for matching your brand (cards style)

  4. <strong>Test Display</strong> - Clean text links that inherit your theme colors (default)

    Test Display - Clean text links that inherit your theme colors (default)

  5. <strong>List Display</strong> - Clean bulleted list format

    List Display - Clean bulleted list format

  6. <strong>Cards Display</strong> - Beautiful product cards on your site

    Cards Display - Beautiful product cards on your site

  7. <strong>Simple Display</strong> - Inline text links

    Simple Display - Inline text links

  8. <strong>Export/Import</strong> - Easy backup and transfer of product lists

    Export/Import - Easy backup and transfer of product lists

Do I need an Amazon API key?

No. ProductLinker for Amazon requires no API key and no Amazon Product Advertising API (PA-API) access. You only need an Amazon Associates account and your tracking ID.

Do I need Amazon Product Advertising API access?

No! That’s the whole point. This plugin works without any API access. You only need an Amazon Associates account and your tracking ID.

What if I haven’t reached the 10-sale requirement for Amazon API access?

This plugin works without any API access at all, so the 10-sale requirement does not apply. You can start creating product lists from day one.

Does this work if Amazon revoked my API access?

Yes. Since ProductLinker uses only your Associates ID and ASIN codes — not the PA-API — it continues to work regardless of your API status.

Can food bloggers and recipe bloggers use this?

Absolutely. ProductLinker is built for niche bloggers — food, travel, DIY, lifestyle — who want to add Amazon affiliate product lists to their posts without API complexity.

Is this plugin compliant with Amazon Associates policies?

Yes. The plugin includes a built-in affiliate disclosure and does not scrape Amazon data, host product images, or cache prices — all common policy violations with other plugins.

How do I find product ASINs?

The ASIN is Amazon’s product identifier. You can find it:
* In the product URL: amazon.com/dp/B08N5WRWNW
* In the product details section on Amazon
* Usually 10 alphanumeric characters

Will this work if I don’t have 10 sales yet?

Yes! You only need an Amazon Associates account and tracking ID. No sales requirement.

What’s the difference between the display styles?

  • Text (default): Clean text links that inherit your theme colors. Best for natural content.
  • Cards: Styled boxes with “View on Amazon” buttons. Customizable colors in Design tab.
  • List: Bulleted list with hover effects and external link icons.
  • Simple: Inline links separated by | pipes. Good for within paragraphs.

How do I add a header above my products?

Two ways:
1. In admin, add a header when creating your product list
2. In shortcode: [productlinker header="Equipment I Use"]list-name[/productlinker]

Can I hide the header on specific pages?

Yes! Use: [productlinker header="false"]list-name[/productlinker]

Can I customize the button colors?

Yes! Go to Settings > ProductLinker for Amazon > Design tab. You can customize:
* Button background color
* Button hover color
* Button text color
* Card border colors
* Product title color

Note: Design options only apply to the “cards” style. Other styles inherit your theme colors.

Does this work with Gutenberg?

Yes! Add a Shortcode block and paste your [productlinker] shortcode into it.

Can I use this on multiple sites?

Yes! Use the Export/Import feature to transfer product lists between sites. Each site needs its own Amazon Associates ID.

Are the product images displayed?

No. Amazon’s policy doesn’t allow hosting their images without API access. The plugin shows product titles and “View on Amazon” buttons instead. This actually loads faster and avoids policy violations.

How do I add an affiliate disclosure?

Go to Settings > ProductLinker for Amazon > Affiliate Disclosure section. Enable it, add your disclosure text, and choose the position (above or below products).

Can I disable disclosure for specific shortcodes?

Yes! Add disclosure="false" to the shortcode: [productlinker disclosure="false"]list-name[/productlinker]

Is this plugin GDPR compliant?

Yes. The plugin doesn’t collect any user data, set cookies, or track visitors. It only generates affiliate links to Amazon.

Can I use different Amazon regions (UK, Canada, etc.)?

Currently the plugin uses Amazon.com (US). International support may be added in future updates.

Does this work with caching plugins?

Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with caching plugins like WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, and WP Rocket.

1.1.0

  • New: Product fields now accept Amazon URLs (amazon.com or amzn.to SiteStripe links) in addition to plain ASINs
  • New: Admin review request notice shown after 7 days of use
  • Improvement: WordPress.org listing optimized with expanded FAQ and keyword-rich description

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Product list management with unlimited lists
  • Four display styles: text (default), cards, list, simple
  • Optional headers for product lists
  • Design customization for cards style
  • Built-in affiliate disclosure with positioning options
  • Export/Import product lists as JSON
  • Shortcode documentation in admin settings
  • Responsive design for all devices
  • GDPR compliant – no user tracking
  • WordPress coding standards compliant
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