TikTok Shop FAQs
What is Tiktok Shop
TikTok Shop enables brands and creators to showcase and sell products directly on TikTok, through a suite of in-app shopping touchpoints.
What is the TikTok Shop Affiliate Program & TikTok Shop button?
TikTok Shop offers an affiliate program for social media influencers and content creators. If you post TikTok videos featuring Akamai products, you can now embed a Shop button that sends viewers directly to our product page at our TikTok Shop.
What's in it for creators?
You’ll earn 15% commission on every order (including repeat buyers) made through your TikTok Shop button.
As we have seen, and you have probably heard, if a video goes viral with an outstanding product (which ours are), it can be a life-changing event. Upshot? You have the potential to make a lot of money and help a lot of people.
Videos with embedded Shop buttons have the potential for VERY high conversion rates. It is seamless and super convenient for people — See>Click>Buy.
- No need to mention your Linktree.
- It significantly reduces your need to answer comments like, "Where can I buy this?”
- Viewers of your videos can immediately purchase a product vs trying to figure out where to get it.
How do I get started?
To get started, sign up for TikTok’s Creator program. This great video gives an overview of the opportunity and how to get started. (PS. see time stamp 3-6 min)
Do I need to disclose that I am getting compensated in my TikTok Shop video?
“Yes, if you're making a TikTok Shop video that promotes a brand, product, or service, you should turn on the content disclosure setting to label it as 'paid partnership'. You can turn on this setting before or after posting your video, or when you go live. If you don't properly disclose your content, TikTok may remove or restrict your video.”
Here is a helpful video & helpful guidelines written by the FTC:
- FTC 101 - @kbousq on TikTok
- Disclosure 101 for Social Media Influencers - Federal Trade Commission
- Endorsements, Influencers, and Reviews - Federal Trade Commision
You can find additional information here.
What should I post?
Two ways you can jumpstart content with Shop button:
- Consider repurposing past popular videos you made mentioning Akamai and adding in the Shop button.
- Share your authentic experience using our products. Clint’s from last year hit over 1.3MM views!