How do I set up an affiliate website with amazon.com?

Question

I want to set up an affiliate website with amazon.com selling coffee grinders, makers, presses, etc. I read amazon's policies and what their affiliate program is about. However, they did not state their requirements about how a website should be structured. I believe they said that I'll find this out after I've registered. When I tried registering, they required that I already have a website up and running, not just an address or something that's under construction. I'm in a loop. How will I be able to build my site if I don't know whether it will comply with amazon's rules?

I know there are shortcuts, like buying a pre-made templates / website from companies who do this type of stuff, and all you need to do is add products. But I want to do this on my own, i.e. build web pages (which I know how to) and publish the site myself, and not hire these companies. I need help on getting around the amazon.com mystery loop. How should I set up my pages to comply with amazon's requirements?

Answer 1

Just set up an operational Web site that explains what it is you plan to do. Then register with Amazon.com and proceed to building the online storefront.