How to add products to TikTok Shop with POD

Set up your TikTok Shop

To start selling, you’ll need a TikTok Shop account. This involves creating a seller account, providing basic information, and verifying your details:

1. Create a TikTok Shop
   Head to the TikTok Seller Center and sign up using your TikTok account or email.
2. Choose your seller type
   Select either Individual (for personal sellers) or Business (if you have a registered company).
3. Provide your information
   • Individual sellers: Enter your valid US ID (driver’s license or passport) and taxpayer information.
   • Business sellers: Submit your business registration documents and a matching US bank account.
4. Set up shop details
   Add a unique shop name and select your product category. Once everything is approved, your shop is good to go.

Sign up for Printify

Printify connects you to top-notch suppliers and offers seamless product integration with TikTok Shop.

Register for free and gain full access to our user-friendly platform. Unlock over 1,300 customizable products across various categories like t-shirts, mugs, and accessories.

Why Printify?

• No upfront costs or inventory to manage.
• A wide range of high-quality products.
• Beginner-friendly Product Creator.
• Automated fulfillment and shipping so you can focus on selling.

Integrate your TikTok Shop

Here’s how to connect your TikTok Shop to Printify to sync products and automate order fulfillment.

1. Log in to Printify
   Go to your Printify account dashboard and click Manage my stores.
2. Add TikTok Shop
   Select Add new store and choose TikTok Shop from the list.
3. Authorize the integration
   Sign in to TikTok Shop when prompted and grant permissions to connect your store with Printify.
4. Select Seller Shipping
   Make sure your TikTok Shop account is set to Seller Shipping to avoid fulfillment issues.

Set up shipping

After completing the Printify integration, choose between two main shipping options on TikTok – free shipping and quantity-based shipping rates. Here’s how to set them up:

1. Free shipping
   • Go to TikTok Shop Seller Center, navigate to Orders → Fulfillment Settings, and set shipping costs to zero.
2. Quantity-based shipping
   • Create shipping rules based on how many items a customer orders. For example, charge less for bulk purchases.

Create and publish your products to TikTok Shop

Let’s go over the process of adding products to your TikTok Shop page:

1. Design products with Printify
   Use our Product Creator to upload your designs and customize products. Focus on trendy, eye-catching items that TikTok users will love.
2. Add product details
   • Product name: Keep it simple and relevant.
   • Description: Highlight the benefits and unique features of your product.
   • Pricing: Set a price that covers costs while maintaining a good profit margin.
3. Publish to TikTok Shop
   Click Publish on Printify to send your product listing directly to your TikTok Shop.

Activate your products on TikTok Shop

Once your listings are successfully uploaded, let’s get them ready for sale on TikTok Shop. Here’s how to make your products visible to TikTok users:

1. Review product listings
   Log in to TikTok Seller Center and check your uploaded products. Make sure the details are accurate and optimized for TikTok’s audience.
2. Activate for sale
   Go to Products, then click Manage products.
3. Change the product status
   Switch it from Draft to Active so they’re visible to TikTok shoppers.

TikTok may review products before they go live, so be patient. To avoid a rejection, always double-check your listings for clear images, accurate descriptions, and compliance with TikTok’s guidelines.

Optimize your listings

TikTok is a visual platform where users expect eye-catching content, so make your first impression count. Upload high-quality product images and videos that show your items in action – like a custom mug in a cozy setting. 

Keep product titles and product descriptions short, creative, and fun. Tell customers why it’s perfect for them and how it can fit their lifestyle.

Avoid stiff, salesy language, and add trending keywords and hashtags to make your products more discoverable.

Making variations of your product also helps attract customers. Offering different colors or sizes lets TikTok’s diverse audience find their perfect fit, encouraging more checkouts.

Work with influencers

TikTok influencers are a game changer for reaching new audiences. Partner with creators who match your brand image and niche to build trust with their followers.

Start small like sending free samples or offering discount codes. Having a creator style your t-shirt in a live stream or feature it in a haul works wonders for your TikTok Shop’s exposure and credibility.

Promote your products creatively

Trends drive TikTok, so jump on viral sounds and challenges to promote your products. Popular themes like “cozy aesthetics” or “back-to-school essentials” are perfect for marketing items like candles, backpacks, and notebooks.

Add your own unique twist and show how your product solves a problem.  Encourage customers to create their own videos using your items by offering incentives like giveaways or shoutouts.

TikTok ads and sponsored hashtag challenges can further amplify your reach. Remember that TikTok isn’t about polished perfection, but being relatable and engaging.