Question 1

What is an Affiliate Link Website?

Accepted Answer

An Affiliate Link Website is a platform that allows doctors to post links to over the counter products they recommend to their patients. When a patient uses the link to make a purchase on Amazon, the doctor receives a small percentage of the profit from the sale.

Question 2

Why do physicians need Affiliate Link Websites?

Accepted Answer

As reimbursement rates decline, it is important for physicians to maximize profits from the services they provide.  An Affiliate Link Website allows doctors to profit from the over the counter products they already recommend to their patients without requiring physicians to purchase physical inventory or follow market trends to maximize product sale profitability.  Physicians are already overburdened with patient volume and paperwork, they don't have time to set up and maintain a webpage.  That's where The Doctor Recommended can help.

Question 3

What types of doctors can benefit from an Affiliate Link Website?

Accepted Answer

Any physician who recommends over the counter products to their patients can benefit from an Affiliate Link Website set up by The Doctor Recommended.

Question 4

I am personally or work for an institution that ethically opposes compensation not associated with direct patient care.  Can I still create a website without receiving commissions from sales?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!  Our goal at The Doctor Recommended is first and foremost to reduce patient confusion.  If, for whatever reason, you cannot receive compensation for work outside of direct patient care but still want to set up a site of products you genuinely believe your patients would benefit from, simply click the "Non-Affiliate" option when signing up!

Question 5

Do you use any distributors other than Amazon?

Accepted Answer

We work exclusively with the Amazon Affiliate Program to provide affiliate links for listed products.  Amazon represents the largest online market platform, therefore, using their links provides patients with the easiest access to recommended products.

Question 6

Why are there no prices listed by the products on my Affiliate Link Website?

Accepted Answer

We generate links between your Affiliate Link Website and Amazon, however, Amazon sets the product prices and can change them at will.

Question 7

How much will it cost to set up and maintain my Affiliate Link Website?

Accepted Answer

Setting up an Affiliate Link or Non-Affiliate Link website is free!  Once we confirm you are a registered provider through our sign up process you can start recommending products to your patients!

Question 8

When will my Affiliate Link Website be available?

Accepted Answer

After signing up for The Doctor Recommended, you will be directed to your account to fill out your credentials and NPI as well as your practice information including practice name, address, and telephone number.  Once we confirm your identity, you will receive an Amazon Associates Tracking ID in your profile after which your can start recommending products on your website.  The confirmation process can take up to 24 hours before you'll gain access to our Chrome Plugin.

Recommended products listed on your site can take up to 72 hours for the affiliate link to become active.

Question 9

When will my Affiliate Link Website start generating profits?

Accepted Answer

That depends on your patient usage.  Given most affiliate commissions for health related products range from 1-4% of the sale product price, it can take some time before you see your revenue.

See commissions percentages at:
https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/node/topic/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ

Per the Amazon Affiliate Program:
“We will pay Standard Commission Income and Special Commission Income in the default currency for an Amazon Site approximately 60 days following the end of each calendar month in which they were earned."

Therefore, based on your performance 2 months prior we will send you a check and report on product sales.  For example, in March you will receive a check and product sales report based on your performance in January.

Question 10

How will I receive payment for products sold?

Accepted Answer

At the end of each month The Doctor Recommended will distribute earnings to any account holders with more than $50 in their account.  Payments are received through email with PayPal.

Question 11

Can my Affiliate Link Website be shut down?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  If you violate any of the Amazon Affiliate Program rules your website can be removed from the internet.  For the full set of rules and regulations visit: 
https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/policies

Question 12

Why am I receiving commissions for products I haven't recommended?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon Associates program will not only give you a commission for the items you've specifically recommended, but also all the items in your patient's shopping cart at the time of check out.

Question 13

How do I use this platform?

Accepted Answer

For tutorials on how to use our Chrome Plugin, add products to your website and more visit our Youtube Tutorial Playlist.

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