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TikTok Q&A: Ask us anything about the new Square TikTok integration!📱

We recently announced the Square TikTok integration, which enables you to reach new customers on one of the fastest growing social media platforms! With that, we were thrilled to host the team that built this feature for a Q&A in our forums on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Read on to see what sellers had to say so far and keep watch for a summary post from our product managers.

 

A few example questions:

  • I'm new to TikTok, what are the top three things I should keep in mind when I'm promoting my business?
  • If I could do "_______" with the new TikTok integration, it would make a big difference for my business.
  • How do I set up Shopping tabs, ads, and product links?

 

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      As always, we can't share specific details on our product roadmaps, though this information will be helpful as we continue to make improvements.

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      Re: TikTok Q&A: Ask us anything about the new Square TikTok integration!📱

      Hi everyone, wanted to share an important update:
      Due to recent developments on TikTok, from Tuesday, 11th October 2022, we are no longer accepting new sellers into our Square x TikTok integration.

      For now, TikTok has decided not to accept new merchants to Storefronts. Square is always testing and experimenting with commerce channels that enable our sellers to share their products, and we look forward to continuing to offer more ways for you to reach and engage buyers.

      For any questions, please contact TikTok directly.

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      Re: TikTok Q&A: Ask us anything about the new Square TikTok integration!📱

      Hello Everyone,

       

      Thanks again for taking the time to share your questions and feedback!

       

      We hope you got your questions answered—the experiences you've shared will help us as we continue to iterate based on your feedback.

       

      As we close out this event, we wanted to do a recap on three themes that came up frequently:

       

       

      We appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences and we'll continue to improve Square’s products based on your business needs. If you’re looking to start selling on TikTok, follow this link: https://squareup.com/dashboard/online-channels/overview  


      Again, thanks for your participation. For the latest updates, keep watch for announcements of new features in Product Updates.

       

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      Hi everyone, wanted to share an important update:
      Due to recent developments on TikTok, from Tuesday, 11th October 2022, we are no longer accepting new sellers into our Square x TikTok integration.

      For now, TikTok has decided not to accept new merchants to Storefronts. Square is always testing and experimenting with commerce channels that enable our sellers to share their products, and we look forward to continuing to offer more ways for you to reach and engage buyers.

      For any questions, please contact TikTok directly.

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      Hi @DBask65, while your products are posted for sale on TikTok, purchases are actually completed on your Square Online website - as @ForeverAnnoyed mentioned. You will not be sharing any payment information with TikTok via this integration. Refer to our guide on PCI Compliance to answer any security concerns you might have: https://www.sellercommunity.com/t5/General-Discussion/Understanding-PCI-Compliance/td-p/87880 

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      I already have a Business account, but how do I set up Shopping tabs, and product links? I have not seen the option come up in Links. Helppp?! 

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      Hi @Pheandmarc, you can get started with our Help article here - ​​https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/7653-connect-square-online-with-tiktok. This has step-by-step instructions to set up your Shopping tab, connect Ad Manager, and set up product links. Reach back out to us if you have any more questions!

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      I have my business account setup, have the square integration set up and everything connected.  But is there a way instead of me having to film a bunch of tiktoks for each item and instead use the templates function to automatically publish videos for all of my products with the media I already have loaded into square?

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      Hi @NerdOfTheRingsVideo content that performs best on TikTok follows a similar format and tone to the other videos you see on TikTok. Viewers tend to swipe past videos that look like ads. Because of that, we recommend shooting short videos of a walk through your store, unboxing a product, making a product, doing a tutorial, or doing something clever or funny to capitalize on a trend. This integration does not offer the ability to templatize videos but it does sync your product catalog to TikTok so that when you make an unboxing or product creation video you can tag the product and a viewer can click right through to your Square Online store without needing to navigate to a link in bio.

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      I’m a boudoir photographer. How can I keep from getting my videos removed due to “adult content”?

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      Hi @Deelitefulphoto. I answered a similar question here: https://www.sellercommunity.com/t5/Seller-Community-Events/TikTok-Q-amp-A-Ask-us-anything-about-the-...

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      I so love this and I'm so excited to use it.  Will our customer be able to shop directly from our videos or will they be sent to our website?

      Jacqueline Mull
      Owner of Jackie's Uniquely U Boutique
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      Thank you @JUYBoutique20 - we are excited to help your business grow with our integration! While buyers will find and view your products in their TikTok feeds and on your account page, they will be directed to your Square Online website to complete purchases.

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      Great thanks so much....

      Jacqueline Mull
      Owner of Jackie's Uniquely U Boutique
      Owner of Uniquely U Anime

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      In spite of TikTok USA's insistence to the contrary, I am highly suspicious that user's data and no telling what else could be accessed by their Chinese owners. I want to know that my Square account and anything about me is not available to TikTok unless I go link up to them through Square. 

       

      Even then, I'm not happy about more American companies associating with TikTok. RJ Mirabal 

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      Xenophobia is not a legitimate reason to bash a platform with global influence and millions of users from all walks of life.  Your personal, questionable, concerns with China are irrelevant to this discussion.  

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      Data is only shared between Square and TikTok if you install the integration.

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      I have a very fast growing tik tok business account I’ve been using. I have weekly drops. How do l link items? Or do a countdown? Or shopping tabs?

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      Hi @Saucyvault - Congrats on your growing account, and excited to help you grow your sales even more through this integration! To use this integration, you can start by following the steps in our help article here. After you’re approved by TikTok for TikTok Shopping, you’ll see your Square items synced to TikTok, and can follow steps 4-6 here to activate a Shopping tab on your profile and include product links in TikTok videos — that way when your TikTok goes viral, your sales will too! All product links point followers back to your Square Online site where the purchase takes place, so you retain the customer relationship. Can’t wait to see you succeed with selling on TikTok!

       

      Here’s a great example of Square Online seller Patrice Nicole using a Shopping Tab on her TikTok profile, as well as product links in her TikToks to drive sales (view on mobile): Click here to see the example.

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      How do I reach a larger audience?

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      Hi @PIPPIANDLOLA - looks like we answered your question in the thread above. See https://www.sellercommunity.com/t5/Seller-Community-Events/TikTok-Q-amp-A-Ask-us-anything-about-the-... 

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      It doesn't seem like TIKTOK is very invested in our integrated shops - as TIKTOK views on my account immediately decreased when I converted to business and attached my Square store inventory/pixel to my TikTok.  Businesses on social media seem to be getting less attention and downgraded more often.  What are Square and TikTok doing as partners to BENEFIT their small business owners in terms of SEO and exposure longterm to make this partnership viable and drive sales to our online stores?  

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      Absolutely agree with this- I disconnected my integration because it as killing our growth and our views.

      Dina
      Co-Owner Amityville Apothecary
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      How can I obtain more customers using this platform??

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      hi @Nita1 - looks like we answered your question in the thread above. See https://www.sellercommunity.com/t5/Seller-Community-Events/TikTok-Q-amp-A-Ask-us-anything-about-the-... 

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