5 Tips to Make TikTok Affiliate Work for You: Earn Commission and Views

In an era where everyone wants to earn extra income online, becoming a TikTok Affiliate has become a hot choice among both beginners and experienced creators. Especially for content creators like us, entering the world of TikTok affiliate marketing feels like a natural next step.

Today, Digital Break Time wants to share some simple, practical tips to help you succeed in TikTok Affiliate marketing—earning both commission and views at the same time.

What is TikTok Affiliate?

Formally speaking, TikTok Affiliate is a type of affiliate marketing system on TikTok that allows creators to promote and sell products from various brands, earning a commission on sales generated through their content.

Simply put, being a TikTok Affiliate means becoming a “middleman” who promotes products for TikTok sellers—and earns a share of the revenue when someone makes a purchase through your link.

For example, when watching a TikTok video or livestream, you might see a small yellow shopping basket icon. That means the creator has added affiliate products. If a viewer clicks and buys from that link, the creator earns a commission.

Benefits of Becoming a TikTok Affiliate

• Low investment required
• Earn income without owning any products
• Can be done alongside a full-time job or studies
• Build your personal brand on TikTok and grow your followers

Although becoming a TikTok Affiliate sounds simple, achieving success still requires the right strategies. So let’s look at the 5 key techniques you can start using today.

5 Tips to Succeed as a TikTok Affiliate

1. Choose the Right Products for TikTok Affiliate

Before selecting products, observe current trends. What’s popular right now? Beauty items, fashion, home essentials? You can check hashtags or viral videos to see what people are engaging with.

You can also explore TikTok Shop Creator Center to see which products are trending.

Key Criteria for Product Selection:

• Products from trusted sellers with good reviews
• Prices that match your audience—e.g., for younger audiences, avoid items that are too expensive
• Items with positive ratings and reviews—this boosts credibility and buyer confidence
• Best-sellers are always a good bet—they’re already in demand

2. Pick the Right Commission Percentage

Don’t just chase the highest commission rate. Sometimes products with high commission percentages are harder to sell or may lack quality.

Instead, go for consistent and stable commissions. For example:

Earning 5% from a product you can sell dozens of times is better than earning 15% from something you only sell once a month.

3. Create Authentic and Engaging Review Content

Whenever possible, purchase and use the product yourself before reviewing it. This lets you provide honest feedback, including both pros and cons. Be transparent—don’t overhype. Present yourself as someone who genuinely tried the product on behalf of your audience.

Tips for Review Content That Works:

There’s already a flood of affiliate content out there. To get people to buy from your link, you need to stand out—through your filming, editing, and voiceovers.

Two powerful techniques to consider:

Interaction – Respond to comments or turn FAQs into new content. This builds trust and increases engagement.

Storytelling – Instead of just selling, tell a story about how the product solves a problem in your life. Let viewers feel connected.

4. Allow Sellers to Boost Your Videos

Enable sellers or brands to run ads (GMV Max) using your content—at no cost to you. This increases reach and gives your video a better chance to go viral. You still earn your commission as usual.

How to enable this setting:

1. Go to TikTok Shop Creator Center
2. Tap the top-right menu
3. Go to Settings > Privacy Settings
4. Enable “Authorize sellers to boost my videos”

5. Things New TikTok Affiliates Should Avoid

• Avoid promoting low-quality products just for high commissions—it damages your credibility
• Don’t copy other creators’ content—it may get flagged or reduce visibility
• Upload content consistently to maintain growth
• Never post links that lead outside of TikTok—this violates platform policy

Conclusion

Becoming a TikTok Affiliate in Thailand is easy to start—but if you want to thrive, you need to understand the system and apply smart techniques. Choose the right products, create captivating content, and use TikTok features to your advantage.

If you can do all that, your commissions and video views will surely grow—faster than you expect.

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Originally in Thai. Translated to English with the help of ChatGPT.