notion amazon catalog

Why Use Notion as a Product Catalog Platform

Notion is primarily known as a productivity and note-taking app, but with a little creativity, it doubles as a free, fast-loading, and modern-looking platform for Amazon affiliates. You can create a dynamic catalog, embed affiliate links, and even map it to a custom domain—all without needing any technical skills or hosting setup.

What Makes This Strategy Unique

• No traditional website required—everything runs inside Notion.
• Fully mobile-responsive and fast-loading interface.
• Visual and minimalist design—great for showcasing curated products.
• Map to your own domain using services like Fruition or Super.so.

Step-by-Step: Build a Notion-Based Amazon Affiliate Catalog

1. Set Up a Free Notion Account

Sign up at notion.so. Create a new page and choose a blank template. Give it a clear title based on your niche, such as “Minimalist Desk Gear” or “Eco-Friendly Travel Essentials.”

2. Create a Database Layout

Use a Notion “Gallery” or “Table” view to list products. Each item will be a product card or row.

Product Fields to Include:

• Product Name
• Thumbnail Image (upload or embed from Amazon)
• Description
• Amazon Affiliate Link (SiteStripe-generated)
• Category or Tags

3. Add Affiliate Links Using SiteStripe

Use SiteStripe to generate short text links for each product, then hyperlink either the product title or image in Notion. Notion supports clickable links inside database fields, toggle text, or buttons (via third-party widgets).

4. Design Your Notion Catalog

Keep it clean and visual. Use minimal text, consistent image sizes, and bold headings. Create section dividers using “/divider” or columns using drag-and-drop.

5. Publish and Share

In the top right, click “Share,” toggle “Share to web,” and optionally enable search engine indexing. You’ll get a public Notion URL that can be shared directly.

Optional: Add a Custom Domain

Map Notion to Your Own .com Domain

Use services like:

• Super.so – Best for advanced customization and SEO.
• Potion.so – More design control and branding.
• Fruition – Free option using Cloudflare setup.

This makes your Notion catalog look like a real website: for example, desksetupfinder.com instead of notion.so/yourpage.

Case Study: RemoteGearList.com

Overview

This Notion catalog focused on tools for digital nomads. Each item included a product title, Amazon image, price range, and CTA link to Amazon.

Execution

• Used Notion’s “Gallery” layout with cover images and short product blurbs.
• Links generated via SiteStripe were tracked using Bitly for clicks.
• Custom domain purchased from Namecheap, mapped via Super.so.

Results

Within 45 days, the catalog received over 3,000 visits from Pinterest and Reddit alone. Average click-through rate to Amazon: 9%. Top performing page: “Top 10 Travel-Size Power Banks.”

Tips for Driving Traffic to a Notion Catalog

• Pinterest: Create pins with product roundups or catalog screenshots.
• Reddit: Share value-based posts in relevant subreddits like r/BuyItForLife or r/EDC.
• Newsletter: Build a free Substack or Beehiiv list and link to your Notion catalog.

Tracking Your Results

• Use Bitly or TinyURL to shorten SiteStripe links and track clicks.
• Embed Google Analytics into your custom domain (if using Super.so).
• Analyze which products get the most traffic and expand on them in new catalogs.

Pros and Cons of the Notion Strategy

Pros

• Free and quick to set up.
• Beautiful interface for showcasing curated product lists.
• No coding or hosting required.

Cons

• Not ideal for long-form content or deep SEO strategies.
• Limited analytics unless you use third-party integrations.
• Harder to scale beyond simple catalog formats.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a modern, free, and no-code way to present Amazon affiliate products, Notion is an excellent and often overlooked platform. When paired with custom links and thoughtful design, it becomes a highly shareable, mobile-friendly catalog that can drive real affiliate revenue—no blog, no plugins, no hassle.