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How To Dropship With TikTok Shop (FULL GUIDE)

Introduction

Introduction

I want to talk to you about the biggest opportunity in e-commerce right now. I haven't seen anything this revolutionary since Facebook ads in 2017 and that is TikTok Shop. My name is Nathan Azth and I've been selling products online for almost 5 years now. Whether you are selling digital or physical products, TikTok Shop is guaranteed to make you more money. In this article, I'm going to give you the full rundown on what TikTok Shop is, why you should use it, and exactly how to use it right now.

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What Is TikTok Shop?

TikTok Shop is TikTok's newest addition to their platform. Instead of the traditional route of sending viewers from the app to a landing page to purchase your product, TikTok now allows you to sell directly within the app, removing massive amounts of friction that usually comes with buying a product online from a social media app advertisement. Here are the four different ways you can use this new feature:

1. Live Shopping Videos

Viewers can now purchase products directly from a TikTok live stream. This is tailored to creators and Affiliates who have the time to go live and push a product. This can be highly lucrative, especially if you already have a bit of an audience.

2. Shoppable Videos

TikTok has integrated products directly into videos. You can tag a product in your video posts, and once someone clicks on that tag, a feed comes up instantly allowing them to buy the product straight from TikTok.

3. Shop Page

TikTok has set up an embedded shop page right in your account. By swiping, users can see all the different products an account is selling through their shop.

4. Shopping Tab

TikTok built a shopping tab on the platform similar to Amazon where users can browse different products.

Benefits of TikTok Shop

The primary benefit of TikTok Shop is removing the friction involved in the buying process. This makes it easier to take advantage of impulse buys because the lead doesn't have to leave the app. Furthermore, you won't need to worry about building complex funnels, landing pages, or websites. This allows you to focus more on selecting the right products and creating compelling video ads.

TikTok's Affiliate Network

TikTok Shop also comes with a built-in affiliate network. Creators can request free products from you and start promoting them. You can also invite different influencers to market your product. TikTok handles all affiliate payouts, which means you don't need to hire a team for this.

Fulfillment Process

Your store is rated on a health score based on disputes and refunds. Ensuring a reliable supplier is essential to maintain your score. I recommend using AutoDS for fulfillment and product research.

Handling Refunds

You can request extended shipping times which customers can accept or reject. You have 48 hours to respond to disputes; otherwise, TikTok will automatically cancel the order and deduct the amount from your payout.

TikTok Fees

For the first 180 days, TikTok will take a 1.8% commission on every transaction. After that, they will take 5%.

Incentives

TikTok sometimes offers 30-40% off plus free shipping without you doing anything and still pays you the full price. This means extra profit for you at no extra cost.

Setting Up TikTok Shop

Eligible Countries

TikTok Shop is only available in specific countries, but it will expand soon. If it’s not available in your country yet, don't stress.

Steps to Set Up

  1. Go to seller.TikTok.com and select your region.
  2. Sign up with your email and password.
  3. Provide your ID and additional information.
  4. Wait for approval.
  5. Once approved, you'll be brought to the TikTok Shop Hub.
  • Orders Tab: View new, active, and old orders.
  • Products Tab: Manage and import new products.
  • Marketing Tab: Set up discounts, coupons, and flash sales.
  • Affiliate Tab: Manage affiliate creators and promotions.
  • Live and Video Analytics: Track your live and video performance.
  • Growth Insight: See recommendations for shop growth.
  • Analytics Tab: View sales, traffic, and other data.
  • Account Health: Monitor your standing with TikTok.
  • Finances Tab: Manage payouts, which are initiated 1-8 days after delivery.

Conclusion

That wraps up this full guide on TikTok Shop. I detailed everything you need to get started with this incredible opportunity. My advice is to dive in head first. Check out my free resources linked below to Fast Track Your start. Thank you for reading, and I hope you got tons of value from this guide!

Keywords

  • E-commerce
  • TikTok Shop
  • Live Shopping Videos
  • Shoppable Videos
  • Affiliate Network
  • Fulfillment Process
  • TikTok Fees
  • Marketing
  • Analytics
  • AutoDS
  • Product Research

FAQs

What is TikTok Shop? TikTok Shop is a new feature allowing you to sell products directly within the TikTok app, reducing the friction usually involved in online purchases from social media.

How can I use TikTok Shop? There are four ways to use TikTok Shop: live shopping videos, shoppable videos, an embedded shop page, and a shopping tab.

What are the benefits of using TikTok Shop? The main benefits include removing buying friction, built-in affiliate networks, and various incentives like TikTok covering shipping costs and offering product discounts.

How do TikTok fees work? For the first 180 days, TikTok takes a 1.8% commission on transactions, which increases to 5% after that period.

How do I maintain a good health score? Ensure your supplier is reliable to reduce disputes and refunds, and respond to disputes within 48 hours.

How are payouts managed? TikTok initiates payouts 1 to 8 days after the order is delivered, based on your performance and account health.

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