On April 14, 2020, Amazon despatched discover to its associates relating to modifications taking impact on April 21st. The modifications are dramatic cuts to the affiliate payouts. For instance, the Furnishings and House Enchancment classes have been slashed from an 8% payout to solely 3%.

There was no indication within the e-mail that the modifications have been to affiliate payouts. Except one clicks by from the e-mail to the web page with the modifications, one would by no means know.

Right here is the textual content of the Amazon e-mail discover:

“Hello Associate,

We hope you are staying well during this time. We are writing to inform you of upcoming changes to the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement, which governs your participation in the Amazon Associates Program.