[FAQ]

Hi,

I think I might finally be eligible to join the TikTok Shop affiliate program, but I feel like I’m looking at a different language when I try to read about it. I’m hoping someone can explain it to me like I’m a complete beginner.

What’s the actual process after you get approved? Do brands just send you things? How do you physically add the product link to your video? And how does the payment part work? I’m just trying to understand the basic journey from start to finish, from finding a product to actually earning something.

Any simple explanation of how it all works would be amazing. Thanks!

[Jeff Bullas]

Breaking down the process is the best way to get started.

The Short Version: For a beginner, the process is simple: apply to the program, find a product you like in the affiliate marketplace, create a video about it, and add the product link. You earn a commission for every sale made through your video.

Think of it as a four-step journey from application to getting paid for your content.

Here is the entire process from start to finish. The first step is to meet TikTok’s eligibility criteria, usually based on follower count and age, and then apply within the app under the TikTok Shop for Creators section. Once you are approved, your second step is to browse the product marketplace, where you can see all the items available for commission and request a free sample from the seller. For a beginner, the third and most important step is to create a simple and honest video format, like a genuine ‘first impressions’ or unboxing video, showing the product and giving your real opinion. The final step is to link the product to your video before you post, which adds the tappable shopping icon. When a viewer watches your video and purchases through that link, you earn the commission, which is held for a period before you can withdraw it.

Cheers,

Jeff

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