Hi all I am new here and been browsing for a while but cannot seem to figure this out.
Maybe one of you can lend a hand? (Virtually) obviously...
When I type an article I always get asked about a capsule and I read that it was part of the amazon sign up program right? How does one use this capsule things please help.
Hello Mister kingterri. You can find important information in hub pages learning center. It will help you with your writing for a hub pages article.
In addition to visiting the learning center... Amazon capsules are one of the options you have when you're writing, along with other capsules like a poll, call-out, photo, etc. Adding an Amazon capsule produces an image and description of the Amazon product that you have chosen to offer to your readers. If they buy it, or anything else while they're on Amazon during that visit, then you get a small percentage of the money (a "commission").
I don't recommend you use this feature, though. Amazon capsules and links are often the reason that an otherwise fine hub is not featured, and the money you may make is generally minimal.
Thank you so much.
I will definitely take your advice and steer clear of the capsules.
How else does one make money on hubpages as everything is still a bit hazy for me
To be clear – do not steer clear of ALL capsules. Use polls, call-outs, photos, etc to make your articles better.
You make money through the ads HubPages places on your articles. If a lot of people read your articles and see the ads, then you get a little money from that.
You can find helpful information about earning on HubPagesHelp.com.
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