Using the Amazon Item Block

Last Updated: May 02, 2013 04:06PM EDT

Step 1 - Add the Amazon Item Block

In the Content Manager , you can view a Page and click the + Add Block button:

or to add a block to a blog post, click the + button that displays at the bottom of the post editor:

In the Add a Block overlay, select the Content tab then click and drag the Amazon Item Block to position it within your content or just click it to place it below your content. 

Note: Use the instructions in this guide to add this block to the sidebar of a Page or Blog. Sidebars are supported by specific templates.

Step 2 - Choose a Product

Type the title, description or ASIN within the Find A Product box to locate a product.

Note: You can add one item to the Amazon Item block.

Step 3 - Align the Product Image

Click within the Alignment box to align the product image to the left, center or right of the Amazon Item Block.

Step 4 - Configure the Block (Optional)

Check the optional settings to show the product title, author and price, as well as a buy button from Amazon.

Step 5 - Save Changes

Click Save to save your changes.

Step 6 - Add an Amazon Affiliate Tag (Optional)

Access the Settings , then click General within the Site Manager.

Scroll down to the Amazon Affiliate Tag setting and add your affiliate tag.

Click Save Settings to save your changes.

Note: You can sign for the Amazon Affiliate Program here.

Step 7 - Change Product (Optional)

Click the X button next to the Selected Product to remove the current product from the Amazon Item Block. You can then add a new product to the block.