Guide · monetize recs
Affiliate links that don’t feel scammy
You’re already the reason someone bought the book. Get paid without turning your bio into a coupon site.
Affiliate links for book recs are tracked buy URLs (Amazon, Bookshop.org, etc.) that pay a commission when a fan purchases after your recommendation. The clean setup: put them on a visual shelf bio, disclose clearly, and keep one stable URL in your TikTok/Instagram bio.
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Trust first. Commission second.
If the shelf looks like a casino of buttons, you lose the plot. Covers + ratings + honest recs, then the buy link.
- Only link books you actually finished (or clearly label ARCs).
- Disclose: “affiliate links” in bio or on the page — FTC is not optional.
- One primary retailer default + optional second (Bookshop + Amazon).
- Never make the commission louder than the recommendation.
Setup in one sitting
- 01
Get approved somewhere real
Amazon Associates, Bookshop.org, or your region’s equivalent. Save your tracking IDs.
- 02
Claim booktree.xyz/you
Free public shelf. Load the books from your last 10 videos.
- 03
Paste tracked URLs per title
On Pro, multi-retailer buttons. On free, one strong buy link still beats a comment thread.
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Disclose + point traffic at one URL
Bio, stickers, “link in bio for every book I mentioned.” Update shelves, not the domain.
Last updated: July 19, 2026 · Not legal advice — follow your program’s rules and local disclosure laws.
Questions? Answered.
- How do BookTokers make money with affiliate links?
- They join Amazon Associates, Bookshop.org, or similar programs, attach tracked buy links to books they recommend, and send traffic from TikTok/Instagram to a landing page. booktree.xyz puts those links on visual covers so fans can buy without hunting comments. You keep 100% of affiliate earnings on paid plans.
- Should I put affiliate links in TikTok comments or in my bio?
- Both can work, but a stable bio shelf wins long-term. Comments get buried; a booktree.xyz page stays updated after every haul and works across platforms. Disclose affiliates per FTC rules either way.
- Amazon vs Bookshop.org for book affiliates?
- Amazon has more SKUs and brand familiarity. Bookshop.org supports indie bookstores and often feels better brand-fit for literary audiences. Pro plans support multi-retailer buttons so you can offer both.
Your shelf. One link.
booktree.xyz/you — free to start. Live before your next post.