Amazon Lowers Affiliate Commissions for MyHabit Fashion Site

Amazon is changing its referral ad fee structure for its Amazon Associates program. Amazon had been giving a fixed rate of 15% for sales on MyHabit, its fashion site. Effective July 1, 2012, Amazon will lower the commission to 8%. However, commissions for its Endless.com site will remain at 15%. Amazon.com is also changing rates for the following product categories within the Amazon Associates Program: Magazine Products sold on Amazon.com will increase to a 25% fixed rate from a volume-based rate of 4 - 8.5%; Grocery Products sold on Amazon.com will move to a 4% fixed rate from a