The Amazon Store uses API technology to connect to Amazon.com's large database of products. These products are featured on your website and all products purchased from your site are tracked with your affiliate id. You will receive commissions for those purchases. The Amazon Associates program was the first online affiliate program of its kind when it launched in 1996. Today, it is among the largest and most successful online affiliate program, with over 1,000,000 members world-wide. If you are a Web site owner, Amazon seller, or Web developer, you can start earning money today and earn up to 8.5% in referral fees.