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Before beginning the registration process, there are several key preparations: IP Address and Browser: Obtain a US IP address and use Google Chrome or a fingerprint browser like MoreLogin for IP isolation. Local Mobile Number: Acquire a local mobile number to receive a verification code from the TikTok. This can be done through apps like PingMe or other SMS services. Choose a one-time code reception or a monthly subscription based on your needs. Then, proceed to the next step to receive the verification code. Registering a Company: Register a company in the U.S. and obtain its address and Employer Identification Number (EIN). For non-U.S. residents, consider registering in states like Wyoming or Delaware due to favorable tax policies. Wyoming, for instance, does not impose a corporate income tax. To register a U.S. company, use services like Doola or Firstbase to obtain an EIN. Additionally, non-U.S. citizens need to apply for an ITIN instead of an SSN. There are two ways to apply for an ITIN: DIY Application: Fill out the necessary forms and mail your original passport to the U.S. IRS. The IRS will return the passport by regular mail, which carries a risk of loss. CAA Agent: Find a CAA agent on platforms like Fiverr by searching for "ITIN CAA." Choose an agent with high ratings for assistance. Note: The ITIN application process is lengthy, typically taking 7 to 12 weeks. Plan and apply early if you intend to register a U.S. local store. For U.S. citizens, the process is much simpler, requiring only a U.S. passport or driver's license and an SSN. Non-U.S. citizens must register a U.S. company and apply for an ITIN, which is more time-consuming. Once all materials are prepared, you can start the formal application for a U.S. local store in an independent U.S. IP browser. Enter your U.S. mobile number, email address, and chosen account password, then proceed to the next step. Individual Registration: If using a U.S. passport and SSN, select "individual" for your identity. Corporate Registration: If using a U.S. company, select "corporation" and fill in the company name and EIN. Choose "NO" for UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) unless applicable. Fill in the company representative's details, including name, birthdate, and address, along with the SSN or ITIN mentioned earlier. Select "No" for subcontractor options and submit. This will take you to the TikTok U.S. local store backend, where you'll see a notification about your materials being reviewed. Click "re-verify" to view the email instructions for correct submission of materials. After verifying your documents, you'll need to submit tax information. Once everything is verified, you can begin operating your store. U.S. stores differ slightly from those in the UK or Southeast Asia, mainly in terms of available features. For beginners, the process can be challenging, especially regarding U.S. company requirements like obtaining an ITIN and fulfilling local shipping requirements. It's important to consider these challenges and proceed based on your ability.
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The Creator Fund program is TikTok's way of rewarding its top creators. By participating in this program, you can earn money based on your video views and engagement. In other words, the more views and interactions your videos have, the more money you make. In addition to financial support from TikTok, you also get increased exposure for your content, potentially leading to more followers and views, accelerating the growth of your channel. However, there are some thresholds: You need to be in one of these countries: the USA, UK, France, Germany, Spain, or Italy. You must be of legal age, which I believe is common sense since minors cannot sign legal agreements. You need at least 10,000 followers on your TikTok page. While this may seem daunting, gaining 10,000 followers on TikTok is much easier than on Instagram, YouTube, or other social media platforms. This is because TikTok's algorithm organically promotes anyone's content, giving all creators equal opportunities to expand their influence and gain more followers. Additionally, you can buy followers from websites like fameshop. The LIVE earnings project also requires creators to have at least 30 minutes of LIVE broadcasting in the past 28 days. You need at least 100,000 video views in the past 30 days. Don't be intimidated by this number, as it's entirely possible for every TikTok creator with high-quality videos and enthusiasm. Many TikTok accounts reach over 100,000 views on their first upload. The good news is that the views don't have to come from a single video, as the total views over the past 30 days matter. Again, you can also purchase some non-bot views. **Doubling Your Creator Fund Income** Simply being eligible doesn't mean you'll make a lot of money in the TikTok Creator Fund. You still need to create high-quality content in your account to increase your earnings, which takes time. Applying for the Creator Fund with multiple TikTok accounts can help you profit quickly through all these accounts, not just one, enabling you to earn more than usual. However, this is not a method officially encouraged by TikTok, so it's very important to be cautious and ensure you register and operate each account with your custom browser and digital fingerprint. You can use tools like VPS and anti-detection browsers to manage your accounts and accelerate traffic arbitrage. For example: Start your VPS or browser program and configure canvas fingerprint browser profiles with one click. Open multiple independent and isolated TikTok accounts (you can buy or create them yourself). Of course, your IP should match the country of your account. How to Apply for the TikTok Creator Fund There are two ways to apply for the Creator Fund. The first is to be invited to the program. When your account reaches a certain level and you are in an eligible area, TikTok may contact you and invite you to participate. In this case, all you need to do is open the notification and accept the invitation. The other way is to apply yourself. Here are the steps you need to follow: 1. Open TikTok, go to the notifications page, click "All Activities," then select "From TikTok"; 2. Then click "This Week" or "Previous Updates," scroll down until you see the option "Turn your creativity into opportunity, apply for the TikTok Creator Fund." Click it, and you will be taken to a page that checks if you meet the eligibility requirements; 3. If you qualify, the checkmark will turn green, and you can click the "Apply" button. After that, you need to fill in some information, such as your local currency and payment details. Once everything is filled out, you can get started. Still, joining the TikTok Creator Fund is just a small start. If you want to continue growing your channel, I'd like to share some tips. 1. Have a Personal Brand Although there are many categories to choose from for TikTok channel or page ideas, most of these methods require you to create a personal brand. This takes time and consistency and requires you to step out of your comfort zone and record videos yourself. Open a TikTok shop to sell your merchandise. 2. Develop Unique Value If you value anonymity, creating a personal brand may not be for you. But as long as you can develop unique value in your channel, that's okay. In most cases, whether or not you show your face is not the most important thing for a TikTok account. Instead, providing unique value and establishing something different from other creators is key to making your channel stand out in the competition. 3. Account Security If you want to earn more money by registering multiple TikTok accounts, as I mentioned earlier, using stable tools, it's important to use different information when registering and operating all these accounts and create different profiles for these accounts.
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As the author of this article, I would also like to provide the first comment and feedback on my own post. I'm glad I was able to comprehensively outline the steady returns and concrete strategies for pursuing affiliate marketing on the Shopify platform in 2023. As I mentioned in the article, choosing affiliates that align well with the brand is critical. I agree content and audience matching will determine the success of the relationship on both sides. Another key point is data privacy protection. This is where more secure anti-fingerprinting tools like morelogin can play a role by obscuring affiliate link clicks to maintain user anonymity. In summary, I hope this practical handbook can help Shopify merchants take full advantage of affiliate marketing. Thanks again for reading my article, I welcome any valuable suggestions!
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Affiliate marketing has become an increasingly popular way for brands to boost awareness, engagement, and sales. And Shopify's ecommerce platform offers an ideal base for implementing an affiliate program. But in 2023, does affiliate marketing on Shopify still provide strong returns? This guide will examine the affiliate marketing model, its symbiotic relationship with Shopify, and why it remains a smart strategy. Understanding Affiliate Marketing Affiliate marketing connects brands with relevant publishers, influencers and partners who promote products to their audience in exchange for a commission on resulting sales. This performance-based model provides incentives for affiliates to effectively market goods they believe in. As online commerce boomed in the 2000s, affiliate spending has soared from $2.5 billion in 2012 to a projected $8.2 billion in 2022 just in the US. The low-risk, low-cost approach continues gaining popularity for increasing website traffic, brand exposure, and revenue. Affiliates employ various promotional tactics like content, videos, social posts and more, focused on highlighting product benefits and uniqueness. Custom affiliate links allow tracking traffic and sales from each partner. When their efforts drive purchases, affiliates earn their commission-based rewards. The Shopify - Affiliate Connection The simplicity and flexibility of affiliate marketing make it a natural fit for Shopify stores. Affiliates gain passive income promoting products they love, while brands access committed partners for spreading awareness. This win-win fuels growth on both sides. By teaming up with diverse affiliates, Shopify brands can permeate many niches and platforms simultaneously. A survey showed 77% of consumers base purchase decisions on reviews - that's the influencing power affiliates wield. Their authentic promotions build necessary trust and validation with buyers. Two Approaches on Shopify Merchants can pursue affiliate programs through two primary methods: 1. Become an affiliate themselves If you already have an established Shopify store and customer base, you can complement your products by promoting relevant affiliate ones. Joining programs like Amazon Associates provides access to extensive products with up to 10% commission. You can also explore partnerships with sites like Partnerize. After getting approved and obtaining your unique affiliate links, add them to your store as you would regular products. The links facilitate tracking referred traffic to calculate commissions. Make sure to optimize landing pages for conversions with compelling descriptions, fast loading times, and SEO best practices. 2. Start your own affiliate program This route allows driving more users to your Shopify store and increasing sales of your own products. Choose which items you want affiliates to promote, ideally higher priced ones or pay-per-sale to lift average order value. Before recruiting affiliates, outline your target audience, ideal partners, commission structure, growth and revenue goals, short and long term plans, and marketing strategy. Most programs offer around 10% commission, but ensure your rates still allow healthy profit margins. Vet potential affiliates by assessing the quality of their content, follower count, engagement levels, and existing brand relationships. Provide abundant information and support since they likely lack sophisticated marketing skills. But also track performance and tweak partnerships as needed. Why Affiliate Marketing Still Shines on Shopify Despite maturing over the past decade, affiliate marketing remains a valuable proposition for Shopify stores because: It taps into the large and growing influencer marketplace to expand reach faster Loyal referred customers provide recurring revenue without ongoing commission payouts The pay-for-performance model carries minimal risk compared to other marketing initiatives Leveraging others' audiences and content cuts costs compared to developing from scratch Performance tracking and optimizing partnerships is straightforward Shopify's tools like AffiliateWP integrate smoothly As platforms like TikTok expand, more potential affiliates than ever stand ready to partner with brands. As long as merchants form symbiotic relationships that provide value to both parties, affiliate marketing continues providing proven returns. Conclusion Affiliate marketing thrives on Shopify because synergies abound between the two business models. Affiliates receive compensation promoting products they genuinely enjoy. Brands access passionate partners to increase awareness and trust among potential customers. When executed thoughtfully, affiliate programs deliver continuously for merchants and partners alike. The low-risk approach stands the test of time by adapting to new platforms and influencer trends. As the affiliate universe expands, merchants can cost-effectively tap into vast new networks to drive conversions and loyalty. With plenty of potential still untapped, affiliate marketing retains formidable advantages for Shopify stores heading into 2023 and beyond.