Unable to insert Amazon Code

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   Charlinexposted 13 years ago

   I tried to insert the Amazone code, but was not successful.
   
   When I tried to insert the code in HTML editor, the page deleted the code.
   
   When I tried to insert the code in text, it looks like this (at the bottom of the article): http://hubpages.com/_2oc3u157inb7c/hub/ … rds-Island
   
   What did I do wrong? How should I have done it? Thanks!

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      IzzyMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Insert the code under 'affiliate settings tab' where it says Amazon. Then it is active across all your pages.

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   Charlinexposted 13 years ago

   Thanks, Izzy, but where do I find "affiliate setting tab"?

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      wildernessposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I assume you are trying to set up Amazon with HP, not insert an amazon capsule into a hub?
      
      Go to "my account" on the upper right of the page.  "Affiliate Settings" is near the center; click it.  Paste the code in the appropriate box.

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   lrohnerposted 13 years ago

   Go to My Account > Affiliate Settings. You don't need any html code. All you need is your Amazon Affiliate ID. Then just use individual Amazon capsules on your hubs.

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      Charlinexposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I have the code, but when I clicked on the capsule, nothing happened. What did I do wrong? Thanks.

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         lrohnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Charlinex--I would suggest you do as Darkside suggested and read up on the basics of HP.
         
         As a number of us have stated, you need to insert your affiliate ID before you do anything. In your hubs, add an Amazon capsule, click "Edit" on the capsule and enter products. You do not need any html code.

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   Charlinexposted 13 years ago

   I actually want to insert the code in a hub. I don't want Amazon code in each and every hub. Is it possible?
   
   Many thanks to the replies.

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      psycheskinnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You select an amazon unit from the top right and add it to your hub.  Text hubs do not allow html.  Although you can make a text only affiliate link.

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   IzzyMposted 13 years ago

   Once you have set it up under affiliate settings, you can then choose to add an amazon capsule or not in any individual hub.
   If you open the amazon capsule while in edit mode, you can choose specific items from Amazon, just insert either its page code number or page url, or you can choose to insert their pick of items under a specific subject heading.

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   Charlinexposted 13 years ago

   Sorry but I still don't get it.
   
   I have obtained the Amazon approval. I clicked on Amazon capsule, but nothing happened. Could you please offer a more detailed, step-by-step help? I am only three days old here. Thanks!

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      darksideposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It's covered in the Learning Center. I suggest you read the whole thing not just the information on Amazon so you'll know where to find the information that eludes most new people.
      
      On the right hand side is "THE BASICS: GETTING STARTED... A Step-by-Step Guide for New Hubbers" that will set you on your path to knowing all the basics of HubPages.

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         Charlinexposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Sorry Darkside, I have read the Learning Centre, but still need additional help.

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            darksideposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Have you entered your Associates ID into HubPages?
            
            If no, scroll down to Step 5: Enter your Associates ID at HubPages.
            
            To add Amazon products to your hub you need to add the Amazon Capsule. And follow the directions in the capsule in edit mode.

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            Marisa Wrightposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            You obviously didn't read this bit either:
            
            http://hubpages.com/guide/hubtool/capsules
            
            The Amazon section is at the bottom.

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   Charlinexposted 13 years ago

   Guess the Amazon code should be inserted at the very bottom.
   
   After I inserted the code, it says "The Amazon product cannot be found." It shows a DirectBuy Ad instead.

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      psycheskinnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You don't need to put the affiliate code in the Amazon capsule.  It is in your profile so when you select a product the code is automatically added for you.

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   IzzyMposted 13 years ago

   OK let's assume to have set up your Amazon affiliate code in the correct place.
   In edit mode, select an amazon capsule by clicking on it. By default it will go to the very bottom of your hub as all the capsules do.
   Edit the capsule and paste in the product number or url where it asks you to. (Amazon URL or ISBN). Click save and the product should display. Add as many as 10 products, click save, then position your amazon capsule where you want it to go on your page. Does this help?

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   thisisoliposted 13 years ago

   Add your amazon ID in to the affiliate settings page.
   
   Add an Amazon capsule.
   
   Add keywords to the Amazon capsule.
   
   Nowhere do you add any of the Amazon 'code' to the hub.

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