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Working with brands on TikTok is like being a cool kid at school. You get to promote their products and get paid for it. Just don't forget to do your homework (i.e., research the brand and their products) before class (i.e., making the video).
TikTok affiliate marketing is so new that it's like trying to figure out what the heck a "Renegade" dance is when you're over 30. But if you stick with it, you might just become the next Charli D'Amelio of affiliate marketing.
Making money through TikTok affiliate marketing can be sweet, like finding out your favorite brand of ice cream is on sale. Just be careful not to eat too much (i.e., promote too many products that aren't a good fit for your audience).
If you're not disclosing your affiliate relationships on TikTok, you're in trouble faster than you can say "Oops, I did it again." So be honest with your followers and disclose those relationships like you would a secret crush in your diary.
Tips on how to turn TikTok into a side hustle as a brand ambassador:
Find a brand that fits your niche - and your style. You don't want to be promoting adult diapers if your usual content is dancing to pop songs.
Build a relationship with the brand. It's like dating, but with fewer awkward moments. Reach out to them, ask them out (for a collaboration), and show them what you've got.
Create content that showcases the brand. This is where the real magic happens. Show the world what you can do with the product, and make it as entertaining as a cat playing the piano.
Use hashtags that are as clever as your puns. Hashtags are like pick-up lines - the better they are, the more likely you are to get noticed. So get creative, and don't be afraid to use emojis.😁
Keep track of your sales and commissions. This is where the money comes in. Just don't spend it all on coffee and donuts (unless the brand you're promoting is a coffee and donut company).
Rinse and repeat. Once you've got the hang of it, keep doing what you're doing. Who knows, you might just become the next big TikTok brand ambassador - and get your own line of adult diapers named after you.
Whether you're a dance pro or a comedy genius, there's a place for you on TikTok. So put on your thinking cap and your dancing shoes, and start creating content that will make the world laugh, smile, and maybe even cry (tears of joy, of course). Who knows, you might just be the next big thing on TikTok - or at least get a few likes from your mom. So what are you waiting for? Let's TikTok like nobody's watching!
FACT
TikTok Shop is an e-commerce feature within the TikTok app that allows users to browse and purchase products directly from TikTok creators and brands.