TikTok is a social media platform which has completely changed the game in terms of content, marketing, communications and e-commerce. By coming out with a constant stream of updates and features, businesses are finding new ways to advertise their products and services in a modern and efficient way. After a long trial, Tiktok has now ventured into the world of social commerce, introducing the TikTok Shop feature, a new e-commerce trend which is taking place all over the world. Being one of the fastest-growing social media platforms with over 1 billion users worldwide, Tiktok has gained great engagement through this feature from both businesses and users and it is now one of the most prominent elements used throughout the app. So, let’s take a deeper look into Tiktok shopping and why e-commerce brands need to jump on this trend.
What is Tiktok shopping?
The Tiktok shop allows users to buy products online through the app without the need for a web browser or a separate e-commerce store. When a business sets up a TikTok shop, it’ll have a dedicated tab on its profile where customers can browse, select and purchase goods either through the actual app or the company’s online store. Customers can also purchase goods through live streams, post links, campaigns and ads
Best practices of TikTok shopping
If you’re a business looking to get into the world of social commerce and Tiktok shop is on your list, there are a number of things you can do to create a successful online strategy.
Post authentic content
TikTok is quite different to many other social platforms in the sense that it is very casual, fluid and creative, meaning your content can be as professional or relaxed as you want. This includes using real-life people, scenarios and fancy video edits to make your content appear more authentic and genuine.
Keeping up with viral trends
Known for its remixed sounds and popular dance routines, TikTok is constantly evolving in terms of trends, updates and community involvement. And although these might not always fit into your brand guidelines, using these in some way or another will boost your visibility, land you on the for you page and connect you with other online successors.
Connecting with influencers
Influencers are one of the first things you think of when it comes to social media, and TikTok has seen a huge influx of micro-influencers since it first launched. Micro-influencers are smaller-scale influencers who have a smaller following and might be recognised for a particular niche, style or theme. Collaboration with these creators is the ideal way for businesses to get their name out there, promote products and create modern advertisements. When contacting an influencer, they will then create promotional videos, do a live stream, tag the product or create a dedicated story.
Optimise your product catalogue
Make sure to optimise your TikTok shopfront to successfully attract customers. Focusing on quality and style, product images must be appealing, neat, professional and consistent. Similar to a physical shop, first impressions and aesthetics matter.
How to upload a product to the TikTok shop
Here’s our simple step-by-step guide to setting up Tiktok Shopping.
- Go to TikTok Shop Seller Center
- Make sure your product doesn’t fall under the Prohibited Products Guidelines
- Scroll down to ‘upload product’ and press upload now
- Enter the product name. TikTok recommends entering the brand, product name, benefits and net weight
- Select a category from the dropdown box
- Add the product brand and any other attributes
- Upload images of your product
- Enter a product description. Use this as an opportunity to talk as much about your product as possible
- Upload a video of the product, a tutorial or a review
- Add any variation options e.g. colour and size
- Fill in the shipping and warranty information
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