Alright, this is hands down the easiest and fastest way to get a tiktok shop or affiliate product video up if you’re just starting out. It allows you to test products and see if they’re winners without spending a dime on marketing or hiring anyone…
Now, this strategy isn’t about making the highest quality videos—that’s not the goal here. The goal is to make good enough videos at the start to test products and see if they can generate sales. This minimum viable product approach lets you get through the “no’s” and find the “yes’s” faster, which is exactly what you want with TikTok Shop and TikTok Affiliates.
Your initial goal should be to invest as little time and effort as possible to find a hot-selling product. Then, once you identify one, you can outsource video production, spend money on ads, or invest more time into videos yourself—because you know the product will sell with the right content.
Step 1: Get Your Product
Let’s say you have a product you want to test, and you want to do it quickly without spending hours recording or paying a bunch of money. The only thing you really need is the product itself. If you’re starting with products from Amazon, there’s minimal risk—since you can always return it if needed, there’s no real upfront cost.
I recommend Amazon as the starting supplier for TikTok Shop, especially in the testing phase. Here’s a full explanation of why I think amazon is the best supplier for beginners, as well as how to get started quickly: https://youtu.be/h_Unq13CsFs
Step 2: Record Simple Product Footage
Here’s a specific example: let’s say I’m drop shipping an ab belt. I simply unboxed the product and recorded about 45 seconds showing how it works, how to put it on, and how it looks. No fancy setup and no talking, just simple footage of the product in action. And if you’re not comfortable showing your face, no worries—you don’t have to!
Once you’ve got that footage, add the product to your TikTok Shop (or, if you’re an affiliate, find it in the marketplace tab and add it to your shop showcase so you can link it in future videos).
A little caveat though, before diving into video creation, you need to make sure you’re working with high-demand products. Even the best video won’t sell a product if nobody wants it, while a simple video can still drive tons of sales if it’s showcasing something in high demand. Finding a hot-selling product is the most critical step before creating any videos.
Fast Moss is my go-to tool for finding trending products, and it organizes everything into an easy-to-use database. You’ll get all the relevant data on sales history, demand trends, competition, and even see successful TikTok videos promoting those products—so you know exactly what to emulate. Here’s a tutorial on how to try fast moss completely free and find viral products quickly: https://youtu.be/8JPPM-QWWas
Step 3: Upload and Let TikTok’s AI Editor Do the Work
Once you’ve added the product to your shop or showcase, upload the footage you recorded to TikTok—even if it’s unedited and without sound. You don’t need effects or fancy editing, as TikTok’s autocut feature will handle that. It’ll take your footage and automatically create multiple variations with different themes, transitions, and trending music. In just minutes, you’ll have 10-15 different versions of your video.
You may want to add some on-screen text to make your video more eye-catching. To find inspiration, look at what other successful videos in your niche are doing and use similar hooks. For example, text like, “How I got a 6-pack without doing sit-ups” or “The lazy way to get abs” can help grab attention and keep people watching.
The beauty of this method is you can test multiple variations quickly and for free. There’s no reason not to try it (because Tiktok’s autocut does all the work FOR YOU)!
Step 4: Track Your Video Performance
Once your videos are up, monitor which ones are gaining traction. This will help you know if the product has potential or if it’s time to move on. This quick and simple approach saves time and money, helping you understand what works before investing too much effort.
As always, this is just what works for me, so I hope it helps!
And if you'd like a full video explanation and showcase of exactly what I mean when uploading with this strategy, here's one that will break it all down for you: https://youtu.be/8RMzDm9K8kU
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