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I built a database of 70M+ Amazon affiliate links to uncover what products people are promoting — now it’s an API
r/indiehackers
6/3/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linkbase API | https://rapidapi.com/linkbaseorg-linkbaseorg-default/api/amazon-links | Amazon affiliate data API | Provides access to 70M+ Amazon affiliate links, product trends, and affiliate activity data |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty finding profitable Amazon affiliate niches
- Lack of data on top-performing affiliate products
- Need for better content ideas based on real affiliate activity
Problems to Solve:
- Identifying high-demand Amazon products for affiliate marketing
- Analyzing affiliate trends and competition
- Generating content ideas based on proven affiliate success
Potential Solutions:
- API providing real-time affiliate data and insights
- Tools for niche research and content planning
- Competitive analysis features
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Scraping and aggregating public data to create valuable datasets
- Building APIs to monetize data products
- Leveraging existing platforms (RapidAPI) for distribution
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Targeting indie hackers and affiliate marketers
- Showcasing unique dataset size and coverage
- Offering free trials or limited access to attract users
Monetization & Product:
- API pricing model with usage-based tiers
- Expanding dataset coverage to increase value proposition
- Adding advanced analytics and filtering features
User Engagement:
- Encouraging feedback and feature requests from early users
- Building community around affiliate marketing data
- Providing detailed documentation and examples