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How to Install TikTok Pixel on Shopify in 2022 (Less than 5 minutes)

How to Install TikTok Pixel on Shopify in 2022 (Less than 5 minutes)

In today's article, I'm going to take you step-by-step on how to connect your TikTok pixel to your Shopify store to accurately track your customer's actions on your website. This is highly valuable for tracking actions such as adding products to the cart, initiating checkout, or completing a purchase. Let’s get started.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Log Into Shopify Dashboard:

    • First, log into your Shopify dashboard.
    • Click on the apps logo and type in "TikTok" then press Enter.

  2. Install TikTok App:

    • Install the app that just says TikTok by clicking on it and then clicking "Add App."
    • Follow this by clicking "Add Sales Channel."

  3. TikTok Business Manager:

    • If this is your first time setting up TikTok ads, you'll need to create a new business manager by clicking "Create Now."
    • Fill in your details including email, password, and verification code. Click "Sign Up."
    • Click "Connect."

  4. TikTok Ads Manager:

    • Create a TikTok ads manager relevant to your location and bank account currency.
    • For example, leave it as Canada and Canadian currency, change the business name to something concise, and leave the industry as "Other."
    • Click "Sign Up and Connect."

  5. Data Sharing:

    • In the data-sharing part, select "Maximum" to get the most out of every customer tracking.
    • Click "Confirm."

  6. Finishing Setup:

    • Click "Setup" and scroll down to confirm automatic payment.
    • Click "Confirm" and finish the setup.
    • Typically, the ad account review takes up to 24 hours, although refreshing the page can speed this up.

  7. Verify the Pixel Installation:

    • Install the TikTok Pixel Helper, a Google Chrome extension.
    • Add it to Chrome and pin it to your extensions.
    • Go to your Shopify dashboard and click "View Online Store."
    • Ensure the pixel fires by verifying the 'page view' event in the helper extension.

  8. Test Other Features:

    • Add a product to the cart and verify the 'add to cart' event fires using the Pixel Helper.
    • Initiate checkout to ensure it tracks correctly (Note: Testing may vary due to free trial limitations).

This guide shows you how to accurately set up your TikTok pixel with Shopify for better customer action tracking. Keep an eye out for our next article where we dive into the exact strategy used to generate $ 2.6 million in two weeks.

Keywords

  • TikTok Pixel
  • Shopify
  • Customer Actions
  • Tracking
  • Business Manager
  • Data Sharing
  • Ads Manager
  • TikTok Pixel Helper

FAQs

1. What is a TikTok Pixel?

  • A TikTok Pixel is a code snippet installed on your website to track customer actions such as adding products to the cart, initiating checkout, or making a purchase.

2. How long does it take to set up the TikTok Pixel on Shopify?

  • It typically takes less than five minutes to set up the TikTok Pixel on Shopify.

3. Do I need to know how to code to install the TikTok Pixel on Shopify?

  • No coding is required as Shopify makes the integration straightforward through the TikTok app.

4. What should I do if my ad account review takes too long?

  • Refreshing the page can often speed up the review process, allowing you to start running TikTok ads almost immediately.

5. How can I verify my TikTok Pixel is working?

  • Use the TikTok Pixel Helper Google Chrome extension to verify that events like 'page view' and 'add to cart' are firing correctly.

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