How to Sell on TikTok for Beginners from Start to Finish, Know the Tips to Achieve Maximum Results

Kapanlagi.com - TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms today. Over time, TikTok has not only become a place to find entertainment, information, and creativity. TikTok has also become a place for entrepreneurs to develop their businesses by selling on TikTok Shop. As time goes by, more and more people are interested in trying to sell on TikTok Shop.

TikTok Shop can indeed support business activities, especially selling products. TikTok Shop provides various interesting features such as live streaming, creating creative ads, and the ability to directly share links to products. With these features, TikTok Shop opens up broader business opportunities.

So, are you interested in trying to sell on TikTok Shop? If so, just read the following discussion about the guide to selling on TikTok Shop for beginners.

1. How to Register for TikTok Shop

How to Register for TikTok Shop (credit: unsplash)

To sell on TikTok, users must first have a TikTok business account or TikTok Shop account. To create a business account, users need to have a regular account first and then change the account type to a business account. For more details, you can follow the guide on how to create a TikTok Shop account below.

- Open the TikTok app on your device.

- Access the Profile menu by tapping on your profile picture in the bottom right corner of the screen.

- Select the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the menu options.

- Click on "Creator Tools" from the menu that appears.

- In "Creator Tools," find and enable TikTok Shop in the Monetization section.

- Read and agree to the terms and conditions that appear to continue the registration process.

- After activating TikTok Shop, wait for the verification process from TikTok. This process may take some time, so please be patient.

- While waiting for verification, you can create a business description, product categories, and other relevant information.

- Once verification is complete, you will receive a notification through the TikTok app.

- After that, you can start adding products, adjusting prices, and setting up the layout of your store to attract TikTok users' attention.

2. Ensuring Product Quality and Determining Market Share

Ensuring Product Quality and Determining Market Share (credit: unsplash)

In addition to creating a TikTok Shop account, in the process of selling on TikTok Shop, you also need to ensure that the products being sold have good quality. This is because the competition on TikTok Shop is getting tougher. Therefore, in order to compete on TikTok, you must have unique and high-quality products.

Aside from quality, it is also advisable to ensure that you choose products that are suitable for the interests and needs of the market. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct market research to find out what is currently trending and in demand by consumers.

3. How to Go Live on TikTok Shop

How to Go Live on TikTok Shop (credit: unsplash)

One of the most effective ways to sell products on TikTok Shop is through the live shopping feature. With this feature, you can do live broadcasts and interactively introduce products to TikTok users. You can provide detailed information about the product, display customer testimonials, and answer questions from viewers directly.

Here's a guide on how to sell on TikTok Shop through the live streaming feature:

- Upgrade your TikTok account to the business version or TikTok Shop through account settings.

- Make sure your account meets the requirements for live broadcasting, including the number of followers in accordance with TikTok's policies.

- Connect your online store to your TikTok account and upload products neatly with related purchase links.

- Open the TikTok app, log in with the correct account, and select the "Live" option from the main screen.

- Activate the Shop feature while creating a live broadcast by tapping the Shop icon below the description.

- Choose an interesting title and informative description for your broadcast.

- If already connected to the online store, select the appropriate purchase link.

- Prepare the broadcast content with location and lighting adjustments, make sure the visuals and decorations are attractive.

- Press "Start Live" after preparation, greet the audience warmly.

- During the broadcast, interact with the audience, answer questions, and make use of TikTok's creative features.

- Insert product links and provide special offers during the live broadcast.

- After finishing, thank the audience and analyze the broadcast performance statistics for future improvements.

4. Tips to Make Your Products Sell Well on TikTok Shop

Tips to Make Products Sell Well on TikTok Shop (credit: unsplash)

To maximize selling on TikTok, here are some tips that you can try to implement:

1. Do Endorsement

If you have enough budget, you can collaborate with TikTok influencers or celebrities to expand your promotional reach.

2. Be Responsive in Customer Response

In addition, you need to pay attention to customer service by providing quick responses and assisting customers in choosing products. Provide clear information about the products, prices, and purchasing methods to make customers feel comfortable shopping at your store.

3. Build an Attractive Branding

To attract TikTok users' attention, you need to build attractive and consistent branding. Ensure that your product appearance is appealing and can differentiate you from competitors.

4. Use Trending Sound

Utilizing trending sounds is a great way to increase the reach of your content on TikTok. The use of trending sounds or music that are currently trending will increase the performance of your product advertisements.

5. Maximize the Use of Hashtags

Maximize the use of popular hashtags on TikTok in your product promo content. This will help your content be easily found by TikTok users who are interested in the products or services you offer.

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